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Vancouver Police make arrest in drive-by shooting
Vancouver Police were called to the Woodspring Suites (200 NE 104th Ave) last night around 11:45 p.m., after callers reported that a male had shot into the building with a firearm before driving away in a silver SUV. When officers arrived, they located the exterior glass door of the building damaged with a bullet impact…
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City seeks volunteers to serve on Planning Commission
The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers with interest or experience in community planning, urban design, equitable investment or housing policy to fill two seats on its Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 27. The seven-member Planning Commission makes recommendations to Vancouver City Council on topics related to the future growth and development…
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City seeks volunteers to serve on regional library district board
The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers with a passion for libraries to fill one vacancy on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board of Trustees. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 27. The seven-member board of trustees oversees the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District system whose service area includes Clark (excluding Camas), Klickitat and…
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City seeks volunteer to serve on Clark County Public Health Advisory Council
The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers interested in serving as the City’s representative on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council. This appointment would begin Oct. 28, 2024, and expire Sept. 30, 2027. Applications must be received by Sept. 27. The Clark County Public Health Advisory Council is a 20-member volunteer body that makes…
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City seeks volunteer to serve on Civil Service Commission
The City of Vancouver is seeking a volunteer to fill one seat on its Civil Service Commission. The appointment would begin Oct. 28 and expire Oct. 31, 2030. Applications must be received by Sept. 27. The Civil Service Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the regulation of classified service, appointing a secretary/chief examiner, providing…
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City seeking service provider for proposed bridge shelter
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the City opened a request for proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified service provider to help establish and operate a 150-bed bridge shelter. The bridge shelter, which the City will open in 2025, is a crucial piece of the ongoing solutions being implemented as part of the City’s current homelessness emergency response.…
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Vancouver Police investigate drive-by shooting
Vancouver Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred last night around 11:20 p.m. Callers reported that they heard multiple shots in the area of W 31st Street/Fruit Valley Road and also at a location in the 1900 block of W 31st Street. In total officers recovered approximately 55 shell casings. Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire…
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City Manager Update: August 2024
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Vancouver Police investigate suspicious devices near waterfront
This morning at around 10:45 a.m., an individual called 9-1-1 to report that while they were walking in the area of Phil Arnold Way/Columbia Street when an unknown male passed by, pointed out 3 pipe-shaped items and said they were pipe bombs. The male left the area and was last seen heading northbound on Columbia…
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City Council to appoint Vancouver’s next City Manager
After conducting a national search that included input from the community and employees, the Vancouver City Council will vote to appoint Lon Pluckhahn as Vancouver’s next City Manager on Monday, Aug 12. This appointment is effective at 5:01 p.m. on Oct. 11. “With his extensive experience in city administration and a proven track record of…
