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City Council approves resolution to place police services levy, Proposition 4, on November ballot
On July 15, the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place Proposition 4, a levy to fund police services, on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. “Public safety has consistently been a top issue for the community,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “This measure refers the first of a series of police services funding…
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City Manager Update: July 2024
City Council considers ballot measure to fund police services Share your priorities for the City’s 2025-26 biennial budget Meet Vancouver City Manager finalists In late February, I announced my retirement after 17 years with the City of Vancouver, effective Oct. 11. As part of hiring Vancouver’s next City Manager, the City launched a nationwide recruitment…
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Vancouver Police investigate vehicular homicide
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Vancouver Fire Marshal issues recreational burn ban
Due to extremely dry conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, for the city of Vancouver. The recreational burning ban is based on weather conditions, fuel moisture content in vegetation and community fire safety needs. It will remain in effect throughout the…
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Keep your trees hydrated and healthy this summer
With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, properly watering your trees is a great way to keep them healthy and stress-free. Since extended hot, dry weather can stress your trees, just a little extra care will provide the relief needed to prevent drought damage and keep your trees healthy. “Our trees provide shade for…
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Vancouver Police investigate stabbing
On July 7, 2024, at around 7: 45 p.m., Vancouver Police were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1000 block of SE 160th Avenue. Callers reported that a male had stabbed a female and had also stabbed himself. Officers rendered medical aid to the female, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers also rendered…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatal hit and run
The suspect in this case, Luella F. Roberson, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Vehicular Homicide and an outstanding Washington State Department of Corrections warrant. The victim has not yet been positively identified. The investigation is continuing and nothing further is releasable at this time. *** Today at approximately 1:10 p.m.,…
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Vancouver seeks community input on budget
Complete exercise to rank priority areas for 2025-26 budget development The development of the City of Vancouver’s 2025-2026 biennial budget is underway. Starting July 2, community members are invited to share their input using our Budget Prioritization Tool, which will close on Aug. 2. The easy drag-and-drop tool asks participants to rank the eight focus areas…
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Vancouver Police Department statement on sentencing in Sahota murder trial
“Today’s sentencing of 29 years in prison for the defendant in the murder of Officer Donald Sahota provides the family and friends Don left behind the opportunity to start healing from what has been an excruciatingly painful 2 ½ years”, said Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori. “The Sahota family will remain in our prayers and…
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City Manager Update: July 2024
City Council considers ballot measure to fund police services Share your priorities for the City’s 2025-26 biennial budget Meet Vancouver City Manager finalists In late February, I announced my retirement after 17 years with the City of Vancouver, effective Oct. 11. As part of hiring Vancouver’s next City Manager, the City launched a nationwide recruitment…
