Vancouver, Washington

The City of Vancouver is being recognized by the State of Washington for outstanding performance at two wastewater treatment facilities. Vancouver’s Westside facility and Marine Park eastside facility are receiving this Department of Ecology (DOE) “Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance” award for 2021. The DOE monitors the...

With the Fourth of July approaching, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli and Fire Chief Brennan Blue would like to remind residents that it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks of any kind within the Vancouver city limits. The city’s ban is on all fireworks, including Class C “safe...

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (VPRCS) will host a free park naming celebration at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Nikkei Neighborhood Park (N.E. 52nd St. and N.E. 137th Ave.). The event will feature Japanese storytelling by Alton Takiyama-Chung, a performance from Portland Taiko and live music from the Minidoka Swing Band.

The swearing-in ceremony for Jeff Mori, Vancouver’s 25th police chief, will be held Thursday, June 30 at Vancouver City Hall (415 West Sixth St.). The chief will be sworn in at 5 p.m. and a reception will follow. “We look forward to having the leadership skills of Jeff Mori...

CONTACT(s):. Laura Shepard, Communications Director, 360-487-8614 Laura.Shepard@cityofvancouver.us. Brooke Porter, Communications Specialist, 360-487-7116, brooke.porter@cityofvancouver.us.

The City of Vancouver is advancing its positive direction to achieve the leading-edge climate action goals it endorsed in 2021. On Monday, June 6, following in-depth analysis and discussion, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved an amended version of the City’s Climate Priority Resolution that calls for adopting some of the most ambitious goals in the nation, including:

Odyssey World International Education Services (OWIES) will host a free Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at Esther Short Park (605 Esther Street). The event is sponsored by Group Health Foundation, Vancouver’s Downtown Association and the City of Vancouver. Juneteenth is an American...

City of Vancouver Lodging Tax grant applications for projects or events that will increase overnight and day-visit tourism will be available starting Monday June 6. An optional grant overview and orientation meeting for those interested in applying will occur at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 as a virtual and in-person meeting and a recording of the meeting will be posted on the city’s website. The orientation meeting will include training on Foundant Technologies, the city’s new grant application software.

Starting today, Pride flags will begin to fly outside Vancouver City Hall and other City facilities during the month of June as a symbol of the City’s commitment to celebrating and supporting all of our community members and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the City. This is the...

The Vancouver Fire Department is warning schools and parents about the threat of overdose due to counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. Fentanyl is a very strong opioid. Although fentanyl is made and used pharmaceutically, it is also produced illegally in Mexico and trafficked into the United States, usually as powder and pills. A very small amount can cause someone to overdose and die. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, 40% of all counterfeit pills in circulation contain fatal amounts of fentanyl.

There are no words to describe the grief and anger we feel at the news of the mass shooting that took the lives of 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It weighs heavy in our hearts. The Vancouver City Council grieves with families and...

Vancouver, Wash. – On April 22, 2022, Vancouver Police responded to 7803 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. for a hit and run involving a motorcyclist who was hit by an SUV, which fled the scene. The motorcyclist, identified as Larry Hicks, 57 years of age, did not survive his injuries.

Vancouver, Wash. – The beloved water feature at Esther Short Park (West 6th Street and Columbia Street) opened to the public today. The Columbia River water feature at Vancouver Waterfront Park (695 Waterfront Way) is still being prepared for seasonal operations with plans to open by the end of May.

Vancouver, Wash. –On May 19, 2022, at approximately 4:39 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to reports of a shooting and a large physical fight in the parking lot outside an apartment complex at 4619 NE 112th Ave. In addition to the initial crime scene location, a possible suspect vehicle was reported to be fleeing the area and multiple involved subjects were reported to be walking away from the area. The suspect vehicle was stopped at a nearby business and three males (one 18-year-old and two 17-year old’s) were detained.

After conducting a national search, along with a transparent and inclusive hiring process, the City of Vancouver has selected Jeffrey Mori as its next Chief of Police. This appointment is effective at 5 p.m. on June 30. “Assistant Chief Mori’s experience and background, teamed with his proven ability to build...

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services was awarded up to $425,000 from the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) Fund to expand summer recreation opportunities for Vancouver area youth. The 2022 SEEK funds will support three summer programs that create safe, supportive and equitable recreation opportunities for K-12 youth:

Construction on a new, accessible play area at Esther Short Park (W. 8th and Columbia Streets) is slated to begin in June. The new play area is part of the department’s Project Play initiative and features a fully inclusive design that invites people of all ages and abilities to play together in the state’s oldest public square.

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, Julie Hannon was awarded the Florence B. Wager Leading Eagle Award from the Parks Foundation of Clark County at their annual luncheon at the Vancouver Hilton on May 5. The department also received $32,500 in community grants to support youth recreation. The Florence...

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants interested in filling three vacancies on its volunteer Urban Forestry Commission (UFC). The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. The UFC is an active working group that helps plan and implement tree events, build neighborhood association relationships, support public education,...

Vancouver, Wash. –On May 24, 2021, Brandon Thomas Majors (DOB: 4-5-1986) was reported missing by his mother, after not hearing from him since Mother’s Day 2021 (May 9, 2021). After being reported missing, Vancouver Police Detectives began an investigation into Brandon’s whereabouts/disappearance. Detectives developed a timeline of...