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A message from Vancouver Police Chief Troy Price

July 25, 2026

To the residents and business owners of Vancouver: You have likely heard that there has been a directive from the City of Vancouver regarding how the Vancouver Police Department will handle low-level misdemeanor crimes. As the Vancouver Police Chief, I want to assure you that Vancouver Police Officers...

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Vancouver Police Respond to Local Mall for Report of a Stabbing

July 25, 2026

On July 23, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Vancouver Mall after a male called 9-1-1 to report he was inside the mall and had been stabbed. Police located him in the bathroom of a store inside the mall. The man had multiple stab...

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A message from the City Manager: Vancouver Police Department citations

July 24, 2026

With recent reporting around a change to the types of activities Vancouver Police can automatically issue a citation for, I wanted to make sure you have a full understanding of what is happening and why. After months of discussion with me and the City Attorney, the Chief issued...
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Temporary ban on all recreational burning

Fire danger in the region is high, and state fire officials warn that this year’s wildfire season could be especially challenging.

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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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Wednesday Wanders

July 29, 2026

This program is full.  To add your name to the waitlist, see contact info below. Join us on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich…
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Reading in the Wild

July 29, 2026

Join educators from the Water Center for a free outdoor reading series for families with kids ages three to six. Reading in the Wild connects fun stories with nature activities.…
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Waterfront Concert Series: Cha Wa

July 30, 2026

The Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series ends on a high-note with two-time GRAMMY-nominated New Orleans band, Cha Wa. Influenced by New Orleans sounds and stories, Cha Wa combines traditional chants of…
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Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Jul 28, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Police Pension Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 3, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Add to Calendar August 3, 2026 1:30 pm August 3, 2026 2:00 pm UTC Police Pension Board Meeting City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Aug 3, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar August 3, 2026 4:00 pm August 3, 2026 6:00 pm UTC City Council Workshop View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Aug 3, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar August 3, 2026 6:30 pm August 3, 2026 8:30 pm UTC City Council Meeting View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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