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State of emergency declared to respond to the growing crisis of homelessness

November 7, 2023

Monday, Nov. 6, the Vancouver City Council voted to ratify an emergency declaration related to homelessness. In accordance with Vancouver Municipal Code 2.12, the City Manager made the emergency declaration Friday, Nov. 3. “We are committed to doing everything we can to address homelessness in our city,” said...
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Vancouver Police stolen vehicle operation results in 6 arrests and 4 stolen vehicles recovered

December 1, 2023

On November 29, 2023, the Vancouver Police Department conducted the first SW Washington joint Stolen Vehicle Operation (SVO) with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. This operation was part of a larger SVO collaboration involving multiple law enforcement agencies in the Portland metro area. See Portland Police Bureau Release ...
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Vancouver Police investigate drive-by shooting

November 30, 2023

This morning at approximately 12:10 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to 11614 NE 49th Street for the report of a shooting in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Arriving officers located a 25-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries....
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Southwest Washington agencies are ready for winter weather

November 30, 2023

Vancouver, Wash. – As winter weather approaches and the busy holiday travel season gears up, agencies in southwest Washington are hosting a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the City of Vancouver’s Operations Center at 11:00 a.m. This event will focus on the winter weather preparations of...
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Watch: Naturespaces Pilot Program

Naturespaces brings the community together to help restore and enhance select sites within the Vancouver parks system with a focus on preserving and expanding native habitats.

Watch: Vancouver's Draft Transportation System Plan

Following extensive planning and community engagement, we’ve developed a draft transportation system plan that will prioritize how we invest in a safe, reliable and comfortable transportation system over the next 20 years.

Watch: A message from Fire Chief Brennan Blue

Smoking materials are a leading cause of home fires in Vancouver. Follow these easy tips to protect your family and your home.

Upcoming Events

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Community Housing Forum

December 6, 2023

Ver detalles del evento en Español. We have an exciting opportunity to envision the future through an effort called Our Vancouver—the City’s plan for growth and development over the next…
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Community Menorah Lighting

December 7, 2023

The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil…
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Native Planting at Behrens Woods

December 9, 2023

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is…
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Upcoming Meetings

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

Fri, Dec 1, 2023
1:00 pm - 1:55 PM

City Hall, Cedar Room

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Dec 4, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

Tue, Dec 5, 2023
4:00 pm - 12:00 AM

City Hall, Aspen Room

Add to Calendar December 5, 2023 4:00 pm December 5, 2023 UTC Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting Testify before the Transportation and Mobility Commission City Hall, Aspen Room

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Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 6, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:55 PM

City Hall, Cedar Room

Add to Calendar December 6, 2023 2:00 pm December 6, 2023 2:55 pm UTC Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting City Hall, Cedar Room

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