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City welcomes new director to public works
The City of Vancouver is announcing the appointment of a new Public Works Director. Starting in January, Steve Worley joins Vancouver from Pasco, Washington where he has led the Public Works department since 2018. A licensed professional engineer, Worley has extensive experience in Washington and is highly regarded for his forward-thinking and creativity in the…
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Application now open for Community and Neighborhood Grants
The City of Vancouver is now accepting applications for its Community and Neighborhood Grants Program. This program’s goal is to build and strengthen community connections, encourage partnerships between groups and empower residents to take meaningful action in their community. “After more than a decade, we’re delighted to bring back and expand such a wonderful…
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Housing stories: Titania’s pursuit of home
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City Manager Update: January 2024
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Vancouver Police investigate homicide
*** Update *** On February 1, 2024, around midnight, the suspect in this case, Abel R. Rodriguez, 35 years of age, was located by the Sunnyside Washington Police Department and taken into custody. Assistance in this apprehension was provided by the Sunnyside Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. Rodrigez has been…
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Community members invited to apply for a position on new Police Community Advisory Committee
The City of Vancouver is now seeking community members to join its newly formed Police Community Advisory Committee. This committee will play a crucial role in advising the City Manager on issues related to police services in Vancouver. The Police Community Advisory Committee builds on the City’s recent efforts to improve police services. Since 2019,…
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Vancouver Police weekend emphasis results in 5 DUI arrests
Over the New Year’s weekend (Dec 29, 30 and 31), the Vancouver Police Department conducted DUI patrols which resulted in 47 traffic stops, five (5) DUI arrests, six (6) arrests for crimes other than DUI, and 44 citations issued for non-DUI related infractions. Additionally, officers assigned to this emphasis also investigated six (6) collisions, including…
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Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program encourages residents to apply for traffic calming measures on local roads
Vancouver community members are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project locations for possible selection through the 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to help slow traffic and increase street safety in local neighborhoods. The program will award approximately $300,000 for traffic calming projects this year. Community members interested in pursuing a traffic calming…
