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Old Apple Tree Festival celebrates 200 years of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest apple tree

September 25, 2026

The Old Apple Tree Festival offers apple tastings, music, and activities for visitors of all ages. The annual Old Apple Tree Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 3, at Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The free event runs from 11...

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Homicide Suspect Arrested

September 9, 2026

On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma Washington and was currently in the Pierce County Jail. Hinton was wanted for the homicide of Guerlin Caetano, who was shot in Vancouver on April 18, 2026, while...

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City Manager update: September

September 8, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month. It is a time to reflect on how we can each take proactive steps to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has used this month to encourage individuals, families, organizations, and communities to strengthen their readiness. The...
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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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Wednesday Wanders

September 30, 2026

Join us on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich ecosystems along the Columbia River and adjacent wetland. As we wander, we’ll discover native plants,…
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Go With the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

October 1, 2026

Join us for a free tour of the City of Vancouver’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. This 90-minute walking tour will take you behind the scenes of what happens to…
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Clearmeadows Park Naturespace Work Party

October 2, 2026

Advance registration is requested. Clearmeadows Naturespace Work Party Volunteer RSVP. Help us prepare a new Naturespace planting site by spreading woodchips over our planting area. Woodchips reduce weeds, hold water…
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council Community Forum

Mon, Sep 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 PM

Rooted School Vancouver

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Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Oct 1, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 AM

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Police Pension Board Meeting

Mon, Oct 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 1:30 PM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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Fire Pension Board Meeting

Mon, Oct 5, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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