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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…
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Vancouver Police investigate assault on female jogger
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City Council passes resolution supporting Proposition 5: Police Services Levy
On Monday, Oct. 20, the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution expressing support for the Police Services Levy, Proposition 5, which is on the ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election. Consistent with state law, the City Council may express a collective position regarding any ballot proposition. By passing Resolution 5.42.17A.555 the Council has expressed its support for Proposition 5. “Vancouver…
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City seeks partner to launch and administer new revolving loan fund
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21, the City will accept proposals from qualified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) to administer its new Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to promote economic development in underserved communities. “This fund is a critical step toward expanding economic opportunity in communities that have historically faced barriers to growth,” said Small Business and…
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Homicide Investigation
On October 15, just before 11:30 a.m., staff at Studio 6 Suites, located at 601 Broadway Street, discovered blood throughout a hotel room and immediately contacted law enforcement. At the time of the 911 call, there was no indication anyone was present inside the room. Patrol officers responded promptly and found 51-year-old Kammy Lyn Pollack…
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Traffic Investigation
Today at approximately 1:00 p.m., a vehicle traveling westbound in the 15300 block of SE Mill Plain Blvd. rear-ended another vehicle near the ‘No Kings’ protest in east Vancouver. The impact pushed the vehicle onto a section of the sidewalk. A pedestrian attempting to move out of the way fell and sustained minor injuries. No…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Wanted Subject with Multiple Warrants
On October 14, just before 12:30 p.m., Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers responded to a report of a wanted subject in the area of NE 88th St and 55th Ave. Officers identified the subject, who had multiple active felony warrants across several states, in a vehicle in the area. Preemptive use of a Grappler device…
