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Vancouver Police invstigate kidnapping

October 8, 2026

On October 7, 2026, at around 3:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of SE 164th Avenue for the report of a kidnapping. A woman called 9-1-1 to report her husband had gotten into a vehicle in Portland with four males in a black Suburban who...

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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision

October 6, 2026

Update 10/7: Vancouver Police were notified that the pedestrian who was critically injured has died. The charge of Vehicular Assault will be updated to Vehicular Homicide. The Traffic Unit investigation is continuing and there are no further updates at this time. On October 5, 2026, at around 9:45...

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City Manager submits recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council

October 1, 2026

Today, City Manager Lon Pluckhahn submitted the recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to the City Council per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW Chapter 35.34).  “This recommended budget reflects the City’s commitment to responsible management of public resources while making progress on Council and community priorities,” said Lon Pluckhahn....
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Building Vancouver's Future Public Works Operations Campus

We’re constructing a sustainable, accessible, and resilient campus that will serve the Vancouver community for the next 50 years.

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City Hall visitor parking lot closes for heat pump relocation project

From July 13 through Oct. 31, construction will temporarily close the visitor parking lot and the drop box on the south side of City Hall as crews relocate heat pump wells.

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Emprende: Small Business Resource Fair

October 13, 2026

We are pleased to welcome you to Emprende, Washington State’s largest FREE resource fair for small businesses—conducted entirely in Spanish! This even will take place on October 13 from 2:00…
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Puzzle Dash – Family Puzzle Challenge

October 13, 2026

Get ready for a fast-paced group challenge to assemble a 500-piece puzzle against the clock. The first and second fastest teams will win a prize. All teams will be able…
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Vancouver Lake Community Paddle Trip

October 16, 2026

Registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us and tell us how many people are in your group. Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join…
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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Oct 13, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Oct 14, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 AM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Oct 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Oct 15, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 AM

Add to Calendar October 15, 2026 9:00 am October 15, 2026 10:00 am UTC Pre-Application Conference

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