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Muddy boots tour held at site of future bridge shelter 

December 10, 2025

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...

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Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest

December 5, 2025

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...

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City Manager update: December 2025

December 4, 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...
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Vancouver Connects: December newsletter

The latest news and events from Vancouver City Hall, including ideas for supporting local this holiday season, resources for those impacted by immigration activities and Council’s progress toward adopting a final land use map for Vancouver.

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Bridge Shelter

The latest progress on Vancouver’s 120-bed Bridge Shelter.  The shelter, located at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing.

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Public Works

Rose Village/East 29th Street Corridor Planting

December 18, 2025

Join the Urban Forestry team to help plant 15 new trees along East 29th Street in the Rose Village neighborhood. These newly planted trees will help shade pavement, filter air…
Chrtistmas Ships sail by the Grant Street Pier

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Christmas Ships Parade

December 19, 2025

Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly…
Sunset over the Columbia River
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Events

Winter Solstice Sunset Walk

December 20, 2025

This program has met its registration maximum.  To add your name to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the…
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Upcoming Meetings

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Thu, Dec 18, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

Add to Calendar December 18, 2025 11:00 am December 18, 2025 12:30 pm UTC Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers

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City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Thu, Dec 18, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:30 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

Add to Calendar December 18, 2025 12:30 pm December 18, 2025 2:30 pm UTC City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the CCRA meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accommodated. Virtual viewing is available at City Center Redevelopment Authority > Clark/Vancouver Television. Community Communications will be accepted in writing under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Please send all public comment requests to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouiver.us by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Please visit Events • Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk for additional meeting details and materials. Thank you. City Hall, Council Chambers

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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Dec 23, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Add to Calendar December 23, 2025 4:00 pm December 23, 2025 7:00 pm UTC Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

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Police Pension Board Meeting

Mon, Jan 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 1:30 PM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Add to Calendar January 5, 2026 1:00 pm January 5, 2026 1:30 pm UTC Police Pension Board Meeting City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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