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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…
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Vancouver Police Officer involved in shooting
Today at approximately 1:45 p.m., Vancouver Police were dispatched to the 100 block of SE Columbia Way regarding a male who had an aggressive German Shepard that was reported to be running loose and had bitten at least one person. The male was also described as having a firearm. According to the caller, the male…
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City Manager Update: June 2024
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Heights Bike Garden grand opening celebration June 8
The City of Vancouver and its partners invite media and members of the community to a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, for the Heights Bike Garden, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The first bike garden in southwest Washington – and among the largest in the world –…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #9
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, has completed the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on April 13, 2024, at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue. Case files have been forwarded to the…
