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City seeks applicants for position on City Center Redevelopment Authority
The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants with real estate, construction or economic development backgrounds who are interested in supporting the growth and success of downtown Vancouver, to fill one mid-term vacancy on its City Center Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) board. Applications must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 9. The CCRA board is responsible for overseeing…
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Watch live, local election results on CVTV
Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) will provide the only live television coverage of local primary election results in Clark County starting at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Viewers can tune in to Comcast channel 23 for up-to-the-minute Clark County election results, analysis and commentary. Live streaming CVTV election coverage will also be available to viewers online at…
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Vancouver Police investigating shooting
Update: Based on the investigation at this time, there is no threat to the general public. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 4300 block of Plomondon Street that occurred at approximately 8:20 this morning. A caller reported seeing a male in the parking lot with a gun and then hearing gunshots.…
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Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori announces forthcoming retirement
Police Chief Jeff Mori will be retiring from his position with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) effective Oct. 11. Mori, sworn in as VPD’s chief in June 2022, will be departing after more than five years with the department and more than 31 years working in law enforcement. His reasons for retiring are personal, including…
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Finalists for Vancouver City Manager position named
Vancouver, Wash. – Three candidates have been selected as finalists to interview for the City of Vancouver’s City Manager position. The finalists were chosen following a national search, community input, and preliminary screening interviews. In alphabetical order, the candidates are: Candidate bio summaries can be found at Recruiting Vancouver’s Next City Manager. “After an extensive…
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City seeks community members to serve on Pro and Con Committees for November ballot measures
On Nov. 5, Vancouver voters will consider six measures referred to the ballot by City Council. One measure, Proposition 4, is a levy to fund increased police services. The other five measures ask voters to approve or reject proposed amendments to the City Charter, a process that’s required every five years. As part of the…
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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…
