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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #7
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. There is…
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Vancouver Fire presents 2023 awards
This month, the Vancouver Fire Department celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Vancouver firefighters, City employees, public safety partners and community members at its 2023 Vancouver Fire Awards Ceremony. “Every day and night our dedicated first responders serve our community and often place themselves at risk to do so,” said Chief Brennan Blue. “This annual ceremony…
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Vancouver celebrates change and growth at 2024 State of the City address
The City of Vancouver’s annual State of the City event took place March 18 at the Firstenburg Community Center. Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle‘s speech reflected on the evolution and change of Vancouver from its earliest days, to now becoming an urban destination. She also took time to highlight some of the City’s key accomplishments in 2023 and…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatal traffic collisions
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Vancouver honors volunteers with tree planting
City of Vancouver Volunteer and Urban Forestry programs added seven trees to the Volunteer Grove at Centerpointe Park (N.E. Fourth Plain Boulevard at Pacific Way). The Volunteer Grove recognizes civically minded residents and groups who donate their time to the City of Vancouver. Now in its seventh year, the Volunteer Grove tree planting was accompanied…
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Customer service counter temporary closure March 20
The City Hall customer service counter (415 W. 6th St.) will be unavailable for in-person services from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20. Regular in-person service hours will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. Community members can access many City services online at cityofvancouver.us/services Thank you for your patience as our staff…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #6
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. There is…
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City issues third homeless emergency situation report
Eight people have died since the National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony held in downtown Vancouver in December. “With one person dying roughly every eight days on the streets of Vancouver, the critical nature of this work cannot be emphasized enough,” said Incident Commander Aaron Lande in a recent update to the City Council. Since declaring a…
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City Manager Update: March 2024
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #5
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. Deputies were dispatched to the 12500 block of NE 152nd Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 call from…
