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Vancouver Police investigate child sex abuse by male who had been foster parent to dozens of children
On April 27, 2026, detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Children’s Justice Center began investigating the report of a sexual assault of a child. On May 1, 2026, Vancouver Police executed a search warrant at the residence of Darold A. Slack. Investigators learned that Slack has been a foster parent to approximately 55 children in…
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Vancouver prepares for 2026 pavement season
This summer, the City of Vancouver will pave or preserve over 100 lane miles of street. Pavement work protects our infrastructure by extending the life of our roads. Preservation adds seven to 11 years to a street’s life, and resurfacing adds 15 to 20 years. Staff evaluate streets annually and identify the most cost-effective treatment to keep streets safe and in good condition. The program will invest approximately…
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Attend the next 192nd Avenue improvement project open house
We invite community members to an open house to learn about early improvement designs for 192nd Avenue between Northeast 18th Street and Southeast 1st Street. The event will be held at Union High School, 6201 Northwest Friberg-Strunk St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The City is in the design phase of…
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City manager update: May 2026
Celebrating Small Business Month Small businesses are the heart of Vancouver’s economy, representing 95% of businesses in our community. Supporting their success is one of the most direct ways we invest in a resilient, locally rooted community. This month, we’re expanding that support by hosting and partnering on a series of free workshops and events designed to help entrepreneurs move…
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Inspire Vancouver grant program debuts with $6M for local arts, culture, heritage, and science
The City of Vancouver is launching Inspire Vancouver, a new grant program designed to spark creativity and create more arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences for the community. Inspire Vancouver has five grants to support a wide range of projects and needs: Innovation, Impact and Comprehensive Grant applications will open this summer, for funding in…
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City of Vancouver and Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber launch grant program for Fourth Plain businesses
The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, has launched a new Small Business Resiliency Grant Program to support businesses in the Fourth Plain corridor facing significant financial challenges. Applications are due Monday, June 15. “Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods,” said Anne McEnerny-Ogle, mayor, City of Vancouver. “When they’re…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting
Update: Vancouver Police have learned that the shooting began with a physical fight in a parking lot between two groups of juveniles. During the fight, individuals in the group produced firearms and three people were shot. The male that was located with non-life-threatening injuries at the scene is 17 years old. He remains hospitalized. The…
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Vancouver Police officers assaulted during response to disturbance
On April 4, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 1400 block of Washington Street after a 911 caller reported that a male was in the parking lot kicking and punching a car, causing damage. The caller also advised they were fearful that the male was going to assault a female who…
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Vancouver Police investigate collision involving a pedestrian
On April 20, 2026, at around 3:30 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the area of W Mill Plain Blvd./Lincoln Avenue for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The driver was travelling westbound on Mill Plain when the pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk and was struck by the vehicle. The victim suffered serious injuries…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
Update: The Vancouver Police Department has been notified that the shooting victim died. The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity, cause and manner of death. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Vancouver Police Tip Line at (360) 487-7399. Nothing additional is…
