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Welcome to Your New Website 

September 6, 2023

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, we launched a new City website.   “The domain may be the same but the site’s features and overall experience are completely different,” said Communications Director Laura Shepard. “User experience and data drove every decision in the development of the new site.”  This new...
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Vancouver Police arrest assault suspect

October 4, 2023

On September 30, Vancouver Police responded to 102nd/Mill Plain Blvd for the report of an assault. A female waiting for bus was approached by a male wearing a skeleton face mask who pointed a gun at her. A struggle ensued and the victim was able to get the...
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City Manager Update: October 2023

October 2, 2023

The leaves are turning in Vancouver and, like fall's colorful transformation, change is constant in our growing city.  In keeping with our commitment to improving community safety and transparency, the Vancouver Police Department is installing cameras in all patrol vehicles this month.  The shift in seasons also signals...
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LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park Playground to close Oct. 2 for surfacing upgrade 

September 29, 2023

The playground at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park, 13412 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 2 and could remain closed through Friday, Oct. 20, to accommodate the installation of new poured-in-place rubber surfacing. The park will remain open during the playground closure.   The existing rubber...
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Watch Video: Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station

Vancouver’s largest fully-inclusive playground at Marshall Park welcomes all ages and abilities for adventure.

Spark imagination with a playable art piece made from a real fire truck and water pump, upcycled fire hydrants, zero-entry teeter-totter, sand play area, wheel play area, wheelchair swing, sensory garden and more.

Watch Video: Fourth Plain Community Commons Grand Opening

In addition to providing 106 affordable homes, the new Fourth Plain Community Commons features Vancouver’s first commissary kitchen and a coworking space for entrepreneurs and small businesses, a community space for special events, and an outdoor plaza for a farmers market.

Upcoming Events

Cider pressing during Vancouver's Old Apple Tree Festival
Urban Forestry

Old Apple Tree Festival

October 7, 2023

Celebrate the Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of October at Old Apple Tree Park, located on Columbia Way just east of…
Vancouver Lake Community Paddle Trip
Water Resources Education Center

Vancouver Lake Community Paddle Trip

October 7, 2023

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email the Water Center and specify…
Animal tracks on the sand
Water Resources Education Center

Columbia River Walk: Following the Tracks

October 11, 2023

Head down to the banks of the Columbia River for a morning nature walk with an educator from Vancouver’s Water Center. Search for and learn to decipher the tracks left…
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting

Mon, Oct 9, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 11, 2023
1:30 pm - 3:00 PM

City Hall, Cedar Room

Add to Calendar October 11, 2023 1:30 pm October 11, 2023 3:00 pm UTC Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting City Hall, Cedar Room

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Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission Meeting

Thu, Oct 12, 2023
12:00 pm - 2:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

Add to Calendar October 12, 2023 12:00 pm October 12, 2023 2:00 pm UTC Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission Meeting Agenda Preview Call to Order Approval of Minutes VAMF Report Request for Art at Tower Mall Cultural Services Report President’s Report Public Comment Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email. City Hall, Aspen Room

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Oct 16, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar October 16, 2023 6:30 pm October 16, 2023 8:30 pm UTC City Council Meeting View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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