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City of Vancouver issues temporary ban on all recreational burning
Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning within Vancouver city limits beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. The ban is being implemented due to very dry conditions, low fuel moisture, and ongoing hot weather, all of which increase the likelihood that fires will start easily and spread quickly. Fire danger in the…
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City Council to host community forum on climate June 22
City Council will hold its next council community forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 East Mill Plain Boulevard. The forum will focus on how our community is leading the way in environmental sustainability. Feedback gathered during the event will help inform the City’s Climate Action…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Homicide
On June 15, 2026, at around 12:37 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of Creston Avenue for the report of gunshots heard. Callers to 9-1-1 also reported that there was a group of 25-30 teens in the street and that someone was performing CPR on someone lying in the road. Officers located a…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 3500 E Fourth Plain Blvd/Evergreen Park. Callers to 9-1-1 reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing several subjects fleeing the park on foot. Officers located multiple shell casings in the area and a 16-year-old male with a non-life-threatening injury, who was transported to the…
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Vancouver Police release critical incident video
On May 26, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department was involved in a shooting, during a response to an in-progress residential burglary in the 10900 block of NE 48th Street. One Vancouver Police Officer discharged their firearm. Two Vancouver Police Officers witnessed the incident. The involved officer was placed on Critical Incident Leave, per standard protocol.…
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City announces appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer
After a national search, the City has selected Katie Shifley to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. She will join Vancouver from Multnomah County Library, where she currently serves as Finance and Facilities Director for Oregon’s largest library system. “Katie brings more than a decade of leadership experience in regional and local government finance,” said…
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City to celebrate rededication of restored Salmon Run Bell Tower
The City of Vancouver will celebrate the rededication of the Salmon Run Bell Tower from 11:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 5 at Propstra Square in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. The free community event marks the completion of a restoration project to preserve the beloved landmark for future generations. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and…
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City Council adopts Comprehensive Plan to guide Vancouver’s growth over the next 20 years
On June 1, the Vancouver City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, along with an updated zoning code and zoning map at their regular City Council meeting. The new plan, Our Vancouver 2026–2045, and code will guide how the city grows over the next 20 years, shaping where homes, jobs, parks, streets, and public services will be located and how they will look and function. …
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City Manager update: June 2026
Honoring Pride Month Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Vancouver. It’s also a reminder that everyone should feel welcome, safe, and respected in our city. Belonging does not happen on its own. It grows when we work together, remove barriers, and design our services and spaces so that all community members can take part. After several…
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Groundbreaking celebrates investment in the future Heights District
Shawn Bills, State Director for U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, joined City leaders, local businesses, and project partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard intersection project, the first public investment in the Heights District redevelopment. The project was funded through a $4 million federal appropriation supported by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, along with local funds. Improvements will transform the intersection of East Mill Plain…
