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Firstenburg Community Center marks 20th anniversary with free celebration
Firstenburg Community Center (700 N.E. 136th Ave.) will mark 20 years of serving east Vancouver with a free, all-ages anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. The event will feature free activities throughout the day, inviting people to explore the center at their own pace. In addition to public swims…
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Vancouver City Council issues public declaration on community harm, public safety, and human dignity
Today, the Vancouver City Council issued a public declaration on community harm, public safety, and human dignity, formally denouncing the conduct of federal immigration enforcement agencies and affiliated law enforcement bodies operating under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The declaration outlines the…
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Vancouver Police seek assistance to locate domestic violence assault suspect
On November 15, 2025, Vancouver Police responded to a call involving a rideshare driver whose vehicle had been rammed multiple times by a male the female passenger knew as K Lodge Lodge. The driver and her passenger were able to flee from the male and drove to a Vancouver Police precinct to seek help. Since…
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Vancouver Police investigate traffic collision
*** Update *** The motorycyle rider did not survive his injuries. The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing and nothing additional is releaseable at this time. *** Vancouver, Wash. – On January 7, 2026, at around 2:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to E 32nd Street/Main Street for the report of a…
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City Manager update: January 2026
After a national search, I am pleased to welcome John L. Drake II (JD) as Vancouver’s next fire chief. Chief Drake began his role on Dec. 29, following the retirement of Fire Chief Brennan Blue. Chief Drake brings 38 years of public safety experience and a strong commitment to strengthening emergency operations and advancing community…
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City launches rental registration with waived fees through March
On Jan. 1, the City launched a new Rental Registration System designed to improve transparency, support healthy housing conditions, and strengthen communication between the City, renters and rental housing providers. The system creates a comprehensive inventory of rental properties across Vancouver. It will better track rental housing stock, help the City respond more efficiently to…
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Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets
Vancouver community members are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project locations for consideration through the 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The program will award approximately $300,000 for traffic calming projects this year. Residents interested in a traffic calming project for their neighborhood street must apply online by Saturday, Feb. 28. After the application…
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
*** Update *** Today, the susepct in this shooting self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct. Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The investigation is continuing and nothing additional is being released at this time. ***…
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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.…
