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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…
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City launches eleventh annual Korey’s Joy Drive
The City of Vancouver invites the community to support the eleventh annual Korey’s Joy Drive with donations of toys and warm clothing for neighbors in need starting Wednesday, Nov. 12. Korey’s Joy Drive honors the memory of Korey Cochran, a City employee who passed away from brain cancer in 2017. He received the rare cancer…
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City Manager update: November 2025
On Nov. 4, voters headed to the polls to decide a range of local issues and elect representatives to various offices. The City had two issues on the ballot: Proposition 5, the Police Services Levy, and Charter Amendment No. 13, creating voting districts. I am grateful for the thoughtful dialogue and engagement on both issues…
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Preliminary results show voter support for Proposition 5, Police Services Levy
With 100% of the initial 26,604 ballots counted, preliminary results indicate that Vancouver voters are approving Proposition 5, the Police Services Levy, in the Nov. 5 general election. “The community has consistently told us that public safety is a top priority,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “While we are still waiting to see what comes in…
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Preliminary results show voters rejecting Charter Amendment No. 13
With 100% of the initial 26,035 ballots counted, preliminary results indicate that voters are rejecting Charter Amendment No. 13, which would have created voting districts. According to Clark County Elections, the results so far are No: 14,800 and Yes: 11,235. “We continue to monitor the returns, but the outcome is becoming clear,” said City Manager Lon…
