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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision

August 20, 2026

On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at...

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City Manager update: August 2026

August 14, 2026

Understanding Recent Changes to Citation Guidelines   I always want to be transparent with you about how we operate, particularly when it touches on a community priority such as community safety. You might have seen recent reports about temporary changes to how our police department handles minor citations. I want to share a full picture of what changed and why.  Like many...

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Inspire Vancouver opens first grant applications for community organizations

August 6, 2026

Inspire Vancouver is accepting applications for its Innovation, Impact and Comprehensive grants, marking a major milestone in the City of Vancouver’s new Cultural Access Program. The grants provide support to nonprofits and community organizations that expand access to arts, culture, heritage and science for Vancouver residents. Inspire Vancouver...
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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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Homestead Park Volunteer Work Party

August 21, 2026

Please sign up using the Homestead Park volunteer work party RSVP form. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs for a work party at Homestead Park! Training, gloves, tools, water,…
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Friday Night Movies: “Zootopia 2” at Bagley Park

August 21, 2026

Bring your friends and family for an evening of fun at the Free Friday Night Movie in the Parks! This week, join us at Bagley Community Park for a showing…
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Hidden Journey of Wastewater

August 22, 2026

This tour is full.  Please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist or sign up for one of the First Thursday tours. Have…
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City Council Workshop

Mon, Aug 24, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Aug 24, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Aug 25, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

Tue, Sep 1, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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