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Tell us what you think, take the City Manager recruitment survey
The City recently launched a nationwide recruitment process to hire Vancouver’s next City Manager. As part of the community involvement process, the City is interested in getting feedback from community members to guide the recruitment and selection strategies. “The role of City Manager is critical to the City’s success,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “The input…
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Jury verdict not guilty in Vancouver Police Officer trial, internal investigation resumes
A jury has reached a verdict of not guilty in the criminal trial against Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza arising from of a May 21, 2023, use of force incident. Following the incident, the Police Department opened an internal investigation, which was subsequently paused pending the outcome of the trial in the criminal case. …
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #3
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024. Two involved deputies are: The two witness deputies are: All four remain on critical incident…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #2
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #11
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. At the…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #1
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…
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Housing stories: Turning darkness into purpose
When Tyauna and her 18-year-old daughter moved into a two-bedroom home at Fourth Plain Commons last October, it was so much more than a new place to live. It was freedom. Freedom from fear and the stress that occupies your mind when you can’t afford the upcoming rent payment. Freedom to focus on what matters.…
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City seeks community input to help develop future land use possibilities
The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Four workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #10
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. At the…
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Community and Neighborhood Grants Program awards more than $163,000 to 30 community groups
The City of Vancouver’s Community and Neighborhood Grants Program has awarded more than $163,000 to support 30 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 residents of all ages, including: “The number of exceptional applications we…
