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Inspire Vancouver announces first grant awards, providing more than $2.4 million to community organizations across Vancouver

November 5, 2026

Inspire Vancouver, the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Access Program, has awarded its first slate of grants, totaling more than $2.4 million. The City’s Culture, Arts, and Heritage Commission approved 45 awards on Nov. 3, marking a historic milestone for the program and for Vancouver’s arts, culture, heritage and...

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City of Vancouver seeks next police chief

November 5, 2026

The City of Vancouver has launched a nationwide recruitment to hire Vancouver’s next police chief.   “We are seeking a strategic and compassionate leader who will advance the City’s values and priorities while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, equity, and respect,” City Manager Lon Pluckhahn said. “Our next...

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Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving Teen Who Fell Out of Sunroof

November 4, 2026

On November 3, 2026, at around 8:20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot at 850 SE 192nd Avenue for the report that a person had fallen out of a vehicle and was injured. When officers arrived, they located a 17-year-old female on the ground. She was...
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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 Nov. 9, 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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Esther Short Park Cleanup

November 7, 2026

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP. Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and the Vancouver Downtown Association to take care of Esther Short…
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Shaffer Stormwater Site Tree Planting

November 7, 2026

RSVP required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and neighbors for a morning of planting new trees throughout this large stormwater site. Join the fun…
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Adopt-A-Park Ellsworth Springs East Native Planting

November 7, 2026

Advance registration is requested. Ellsworth Springs Native Planting Volunteer RSVP. Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for Ellsworth Springs East Urban Natural Area. We’ll plant…
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

Fri, Nov 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:30 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Nov 9, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Nov 9, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Nov 10, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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