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Vancouver Police Release Critical Incident Video
On December 28, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was involved in a shooting while contacting a male with a firearm outside a residence in the 13200 Block of NE 46th St. Two Vancouver Police Officers discharged their duty weapons. One Vancouver Police Officer witnessed the incident. The involved officers were placed on Critical Incident…
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Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership
Beginning January 2026, Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will launch the new Vancouver Community Center Membership that unlocks full access to both Firstenburg (700 N.E. 136th Ave.) and Marshall (1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.) community centers. Under the new Vancouver Community Center Membership, members can take full advantage of the extensive amenities at both centers.…
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Vancouver Police Officers Involved in Shooting
On December 27, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Vancouver Police Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon near the 13200 block of NE 46th Street in Vancouver. The initial call involved a male outside a residence who had pointed a firearm at a woman inside the home and had fired at least one round…
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City hires new fire chief following national search
Following a nationwide search, City Manager Lon Pluckhahn has named John L. Drake II as Vancouver’s new fire chief, starting Dec. 29. Drake succeeds Fire Chief Brennan Blue, who retired earlier this year after 38 years of fire service. Chief Drake brings 38 years of leadership and operational experience in fire and emergency services to…
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Vancouver Police Investigating Report of Armed Subject near McKenzie Stadium
At around 11:44 a.m., Vancouver Police were dispatched to a report of a male subject brandishing a weapon near McKenzie Stadium. Officers soon developed probable cause for Felony Harassment and Brandishing. Officers have located a suspect and currently have them detained. As a precaution, Evergreen Public Schools temporarily placed nearby schools on lockdown, and officers…
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Muddy boots tour held at site of future bridge shelter
With construction work underway, policymakers, donors and partners gathered at the site of Vancouver’s future bridge shelter. The project, located at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing. PeaceHealth’s Liz Cattin, Michael Lynch of the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, Community Foundation of…
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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…
