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Groundbreaking celebrates investment in the future Heights District

May 27, 2026

Shawn Bills, State Director for U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, joined City leaders, local businesses, and project partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard intersection project, the first public investment in the Heights District redevelopment. The project was funded through a $4 million federal appropriation supported by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, along with local...

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City to host free music, movies and more this summer in Vancouver

May 26, 2026

Vancouver’s summer calendar is packed with free ways to enjoy live music, community celebrations, arts, and the outdoors. Starting in July, Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department is offering a full lineup of free, family-friendly events designed to bring the community together and make the most of...

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Vancouver Police Involved in Shooting

May 26, 2026

On May 26, 2026, at around 6:35 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a residential burglary in the 10900 block of NE 48th Street. A woman reported she woke up to the sound of someone smashing windows in her residence and believed it was a male who was known...
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Small Business Month: Supporting Fourth Plain's entrepreneurs

From bakeries to pho shops, taquerias to boba – there’s something for everyone on Fourth Plain. This Small Business Month, the City is rolling out new programs and resources to help ensure Fourth Plain businesses stay open, grow, and thrive.

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Small Business Month: Keeping Main Street in mind

Main Street is under construction, but here’s what you might not know: 10 businesses have opened or expanded on or around Main Street in 2026! Explore, shop, dine, and spend time supporting the businesses that make Vancouver’s downtown shine.

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Birds and Blooms of Burnt Bridge Creek

May 30, 2026

Join us for a springtime walk along Burnt Bridge Creek, where nature comes alive in May. We will learn how to identify the flowering native plants along the trail while…
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No-cost Personalized Business Advising

June 1, 2026

Sign up for your appointment: Step 1:  Choose a date, time and location from the office hours listed on the Small Business Advising Flyer Step 2:  Email your preferred one-hour…
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Get to know Inspire Vancouver

June 3, 2026

Learn about Inspire Vancouver, the City’s new grant program that supports arts, culture, heritage and science in the community. Inspire Vancouver offers significant new funding opportunities to help bring ideas…
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Upcoming Meetings

Police Pension Board Meeting

Mon, Jun 1, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Jun 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

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Salary Review Commission

Mon, Jun 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

Marine Park Engineering, Conference Room

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Jun 1, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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