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Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest
On December 5, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department was made aware of an incident that occurred in Vancouver on December 4 involving agents from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Vancouver Police Department learned of this incident via a video that appeared to be taken with a cell phone of the ICE arrest that…
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City Manager update: December 2025
‘Tis the season of giving. This year, I invite you to explore and support the small businesses that make up 95% of all businesses in Vancouver and keep your holiday dollars local. When you shop small, you support local jobs and the places and people who make Vancouver unique and keep it thriving all year.…
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City honors first recipient of new Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services has established the Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award and recognizes Coach Karon Lewis as the first recipient for the 2024–2025 youth sports season. Karon Lewis was selected as the inaugural winner. As a youth basketball coach, he is recognized for his ability to inspire young athletes,…
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Vancouver Police investigate assault on female jogger (Update: Arrest)
*** Update *** The investigation into this crime has been ongoing and on December 2, 2025, Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Vancouver Police Patrol served a search warrant at a Vancouver residence and arrested Nathan Howard Allen, 21 years of age. An orange BMX-style bicycle and other items of evidence…
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Vancouver Police investigate hit and run collision
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Vancouver Police Investigate Hit-And-Run Collision
On November 26, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3300 block of E 18th Street for a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim, an adult male, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The Vancouver Police Department is…
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New flag to be raised at City Hall on Nov. 28 – program to also include the return of the Salmon Run Bell Tower glockenspiel
On Nov. 28, at 3 p.m., the City will host a short program to raise the new City flag at City Hall. The celebration continues with the official prize presentation at 3:45 p.m. as part of the annual Rotary tree lighting event. As part of the festivities, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will celebrate the return of…
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City Council to host Community Forum on Nov. 24
City Council will hold its next Council Community Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, at Vancouver City Hall, 415 W. 6th Street. All community members are invited to attend and share their questions, concerns and ideas with the members of City Council in group discussions. No RSVP or registration is required.…
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Vancouver City Council adopts new flag for the community
Flag to be introduced to the community on Nov. 28 The Vancouver City Council unanimously voted to adopt a new flag after the community-led Flag Selection Committee presented its recommendation to the Council tonight. “This flag is the result of thoughtful collaboration and creative input from across our community,” said Rose Mendoza, chair of the…
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Vancouver Arts & Music Festival named “Event of the Year” for Southwest Washington
The 2025 Vancouver Arts & Music Festival USA has been named Southwest Washington Event of the Year by the Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA). The festival also took home the award for Best PR/Media Campaign at WFEA’s annual Grand Summit awards ceremony on Oct. 30 in Bellevue, Washington. Held July 31–Aug. 3 in downtown…
