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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…
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City of Vancouver Fire Department Welcomes New Engine 5 with Traditional “Push-In” Ceremony at Station 5
The City of Vancouver Fire Department proudly marked the arrival of its newest apparatus, Engine 5, with a traditional “Push-In” ceremony at Fire Station 5. Firefighters, mechanics, and department personnel gathered to officially place the new engine into service, celebrating both a significant investment in public safety and a longstanding fire service tradition. Engine 5,…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Barricaded Man
On April 11, 2026, at around 2:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 500 E 13th Street (The Hudson) for the report of a brandishing. A resident reported that another resident pointed a firearm at them and then retreated inside their apartment. Due to the proximity of the complex to I-5, the southbound lanes of the…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Domestic Violence Homicide
Update 4/14: The suspect in this investigation is Tyrell E. Peters. He was arrested for Murder I. The Clark County Medical Examiner will release the identity, cause and manner of death of the victim. Nothing additional is being released at this time. — On April 9, 2026, at around 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to…
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City manager update: April 2026
Investing in Vancouver: Now and into the future Over the past year, Vancouver residents have continued to invest in the services that keep our community strong. That investment shows up in ways that matter every day: safer neighborhoods, improved streets and parks, and services that support the most vulnerable in our community. State of the City On March 6,…
