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Statement from the City of Vancouver on the ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Grants Pass v. Johnson
Today’s Supreme Court ruling does not change the urgency surrounding the issues related to homelessness or our continued work on this humanitarian crisis. Vancouver’s existing ordinances and related emergency orders remain fully valid and enforceable. The Supreme Court recognized that addressing homelessness is complex and best left – not to judges – but to the…
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Community is invited to meet Vancouver City Manager finalists at upcoming Q&A sessions
Vancouver, Wash. – As part of Vancouver’s search for its next City Manager, the City is hosting two Community Q&A sessions with the finalists for the position. “Providing an opportunity for the community to meet the finalists for our next city manager is an important part of the overall hiring process,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle.…
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City receives $17.5 million grant to help implement Heights District Development infrastructure
Vancouver, Wash. – The City is being awarded a nearly $17.5 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) federal grant to help new plans for the Height District Project become a reality. “The development of The Heights District is vital to the future of Vancouver, and the Grand Loop is a central…
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Vancouver Police Release Critical Incident Video
On June 17, 2024, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was involved in an officer-involved shooting. Four officers were placed on Critical Incident Leave. Four officers discharged their firearm, and multiple officers witnessed the incident. All officers were wearing body worn cameras (BWC) at the time of the incident and the patrol vehicles were equipped with…
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City awards an additional $15,000 to 28 community groups
The City of Vancouver’s Community and Neighborhood Grants Program has awarded an additional $15,000 to support 28 local community groups. These funds will support a diverse range of projects that help build community connections, foster a sense of belonging and create learning opportunities for community members of all ages, including: The grant funding process began…
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Vancouver Police involved in shooting
This morning at approximately 12:51 a.m., a Vancouver Police Officer driving in the 2800 block of NE Andresen Rd. was flagged down by several people who reported that a male pointed a gun at them, and the suspect was walking southbound on Andresen. Additional officers responded and located the suspect at approximately the 2400 block…
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Vancouver Police release critical incident video
On June 8, 2024, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was involved in an officer-involved shooting. Two officers were placed on Critical Incident Leave. One officer discharged their firearm, and one officer witnessed the incident. Both officers were wearing body worn cameras (BWC) at the time of the incident and both officers patrol vehicles were equipped…
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Vancouver Fire Department adds new tool to combat opioid crisis
To better assist with the public health crisis of opioid use, the Vancouver Fire Department has launched a new leave-behind Narcan program. Effective May 1, Narcan overdose prevention kits are provided to any individual who receives overdose treatment from Vancouver first responders. “The number of emergency medical calls we respond to is skyrocketing with…
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All are welcome at next Vancouver City Council Community Forum
City Council will hold its second Council Community Forum of the year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Vancouver. The forums are held throughout locations around the community several times per year. Community members are invited to meet their City Councilors, share their experiences and…
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Vancouver seeks community feedback through budget survey
The City is launching its community survey on Wednesday, June 12, and urges residents to “pick up” the phone to tell the City what they think about livability, City services and priorities. “The community’s input is an important component of the budget development process,” said Communications Director Laura Shepard. “Taking the survey is a great opportunity…
