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City secures 58 new grants in 2023
The City of Vancouver secured 58 new grants and pending awards totaling $46.9 million in 2023 to support key ongoing initiatives at the City. City staff has also managed the implementation of 96 ongoing grant projects worth an additional $99.9 million, bringing the total grants portfolio for 2023 to 154 awards totaling $146.8 million. The…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #4
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, which involved deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Three involved deputies are: The two witness deputies are: All five remain on critical incident leave. The…
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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 continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple items of evidence have been submitted to the Washington State Patrol crime lab. Results of DNA and…
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Vancouver’s city manager announces retirement
After 17 years of service to the City of Vancouver, City Manager Eric Holmes has announced his retirement today, effective Oct. 11. During his time as city manager, Holmes has been instrumental in leading initiatives and projects that have positively impacted the city and its residents. These projects include the development of Vancouver’s waterfront and…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #2
On February 20, 2024, deputies with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 12500 block of NE 152nd Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 call from a female who was requesting a welfare check on her mother. Upon arrival, deputies learned from a female at the location that she was being held against…
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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 which occurred on February 20, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., in the 12500 block of NE 152nd Avenue in Clark County. Clark County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the location…
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Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
On February 18, Vancouver Police responded to the 8100 block of NE Parkway Dr. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The driver was pulling out of a parking lot, making an eastbound turn onto Parkway Dr. when he struck a pedestrian who was either walking on the sidewalk or along the edge of the roadway.…
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Application process now open for Culture, Arts and Heritage Grants
The City of Vancouver is now accepting applications for its Culture, Arts and Heritage Grants Program. This program’s goal is to support performances, exhibitions, activities and public art that showcase the best of Vancouver’s creative community. “Last year, the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission awarded grants to 15 projects that supported local music, visual art,…
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City councilmember Ty Stober appointed to lead National League of Cities’ “REAL” Council; Councilmember Diana Perez reappointed as “REAL” member
Vancouver City Councilor Ty Stober has been appointed Co-Chair for the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Race, Equity And Leadership (REAL) Council. Stober was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials for America’s cities, towns and villages. The appointment was announced by NLC President David Sander, Mayor-Elect of Rancho Cordova, CA. “The REAL…
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Vancouver Police arrest man armed with a samurai sword
On February 4, at approximately 5:34 p.m., multiple 9-1-1- callers reported a male in the 400 block of SE 192nd Avenue walking in traffic, armed with a samurai sword. The male continued toward a Walmart (430 SE 192nd Avenue) parking lot and was screaming and threatening to hurt people. The male suspect entered the Walmart…
