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Pedestrian-friendly Waterfront Way weekends are here for the summer
After three weekends of piloting car-free days on Waterfront Way between Parkway Place and Esther Street, the City will move to a seasonal weekend closure from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 4 p.m. Fridays through 5 a.m. Mondays. The pilot demonstrated that a pedestrian-focused environment improves safety and creates a more relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It also showed that reducing vehicle access helps…
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Vancouver celebrates Small Business Month in May
On Monday, May 4, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will proclaim the month of May “Small Business Month” in Vancouver. The designation coincides with National Small Business Month. “Small businesses make up more than 95 percent of Vancouver’s business community, and they play a central role in our local economy,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “Small Business…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Assault Suspect
On May 14, 2026, at around 11:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 1111 W Columbia Way for the report that a male acquaintance of one of the resident’s has assaulted her. The woman, who was not seriously injured, left the apartment and met with police. The male remained inside the apartment and refused police…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Child Molestation Involving Local Physician
On May 11, 2026, Detectives from the Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit (DECU) and the Children’s Justice Center (CJC) arrested another individual associated with this investigation. Anna May Hartley was taken into custody and booked into the Clark County Jail for Child Molestation I and Trafficking I. Nothing additional is being released at this time. ***…
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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…
