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Vancouver City Council

Clark College biology professor Steven Clark holds a bumble bee in a container June 24, 2024. In early April, Vancouver’s city council unanimously supported joining the Bee City USA program .

It’s official: Vancouver is a Bee City

Clark College biology professor Steven Clark holds a bumble bee in a container June 24, 2024. In early April, Vancouver’s city council unanimously supported joining the Bee City USA program .

April 28, 2025, 6:10am Clark County Life

Vancouver is officially a Bee City. In recognition of the importance of native bees, the Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted a resolution April 7 designating Vancouver as a Bee City USA affiliate. Read story

This multivehicle charging station at Fourth Plain Commons is just one of hundreds of charging stations that will be needed to meet growing demand for EV charging. Vancouver is developing an EV infrastructure strategy to meet high-density housing, commercial and industrial needs.

Vancouver working on citywide plan to support electric vehicles

This multivehicle charging station at Fourth Plain Commons is just one of hundreds of charging stations that will be needed to meet growing demand for EV charging. Vancouver is developing an EV infrastructure strategy to meet high-density housing, commercial and industrial needs.

April 25, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

Like the state, Vancouver’s largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions comes from transportation. To meet state-mandated emissions reductions and clean fuel standards, as well as its own climate goals, Vancouver is developing an electric vehicle infrastructure strategy. Read story

A patient walks into a Vancouver Clinic office in Vancouver in 2020. Vancouver Clinic said it remains committed to diversity, equity and inclusion principles, despite changes at the federal level.

‘Essential components of our mission’: Many large employers in Clark County remain committed to DEI

A patient walks into a Vancouver Clinic office in Vancouver in 2020. Vancouver Clinic said it remains committed to diversity, equity and inclusion principles, despite changes at the federal level.

April 24, 2025, 12:47pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Despite federal pressure, many of Clark County’s largest employers remain committed to diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Read story

Clark County Sheriff John Horch, left, makes a pitch April 9 to the Clark County Council for 90 new deputies and 24 nonsworn staffers to keep up with the county’s growing population during a Clark County Council meeting at the Public Service Center. The councilors are considering law and justice staffing requests for a future ballot measure.

Clark County voters won’t see Vancouver police or sheriff’s office funding measures on August ballot

Clark County Sheriff John Horch, left, makes a pitch April 9 to the Clark County Council for 90 new deputies and 24 nonsworn staffers to keep up with the county’s growing population during a Clark County Council meeting at the Public Service Center. The councilors are considering law and justice staffing requests for a future ballot measure.

April 23, 2025, 4:28pm Clark County News

Voters will not see multimillion-dollar law enforcement funding requests on the August primary ballot from the city of Vancouver or Clark County. Read story

The Grant Street Pier juts out over the Columbia River on July 23, 2024. The Vancouver City Council on Monday adopted a five-year economic development strategy that includes a marketing campaign to position Vancouver as a center of innovation.

‘Filling in all those gaps’: Vancouver adopts its first economic development strategy

The Grant Street Pier juts out over the Columbia River on July 23, 2024. The Vancouver City Council on Monday adopted a five-year economic development strategy that includes a marketing campaign to position Vancouver as a center of innovation.

April 22, 2025, 12:50pm Business

In its first ever economic development strategy, the city of Vancouver plans to build generational wealth, promote trade jobs and position Vancouver as an innovative place with vibrant commercial districts. Read story

The city of Vancouver is selling a parcel of land to Native American Youth and Family Center for $1 to kick-off the affordable housing component of its Waterfront Gateway project.

Vancouver council approves sale of portion of City Hall parking lot to nonprofit for affordable housing

The city of Vancouver is selling a parcel of land to Native American Youth and Family Center for $1 to kick-off the affordable housing component of its Waterfront Gateway project.

April 15, 2025, 2:01pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved the sale of a corner of City Hall’s parking lot to Native American Youth and Family Center for $1. The Portland nonprofit plans to build a 95-unit affordable housing complex there. Read story

The city of Vancouver has created a playground concept for Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park.

Fruit Valley Park gets a new name and new inclusive play equipment thanks to $1.2M donation

The city of Vancouver has created a playground concept for Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park.

April 15, 2025, 12:39pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver plans to replace playground equipment at Fruit Valley Park with inclusive play equipment for children of all abilities, thanks to a $1.2 million donation from the Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation. The park will be renamed Elizabeth Austin Playground. Read story

The city of Vancouver is selling a parcel of land, right, to the Native American Youth and Family Center for $1 to kick off the affordable housing component of its Waterfront Gateway project.

Vancouver plans to sell part of parking lot next to City Hall for $1 for affordable housing project

The city of Vancouver is selling a parcel of land, right, to the Native American Youth and Family Center for $1 to kick off the affordable housing component of its Waterfront Gateway project.

April 8, 2025, 2:26pm Business

The city of Vancouver on Monday sold a portion of its parking lot next to City Hall for $1, where 95 affordable housing units will be built as part of the Waterfront Gateway development. Read story

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez talks to residents at Monday’s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building.

Diana Perez to seek reelection to Vancouver City Council

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez talks to residents at Monday’s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building.

March 26, 2025, 2:13pm Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez on Wednesday announced she will seek re-election this fall. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle delivers the State of the City address on Monday at Firstenburg Community Center.

Mayor details Vancouver’s growth, priorities and future in State of the City address

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle delivers the State of the City address on Monday at Firstenburg Community Center.

March 25, 2025, 12:52pm Clark County News

Changes and ambiguity on the federal level will not keep the city of Vancouver from pursuing improvements in safety, housing and homelessness, and economic development, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said in her State of the City speech Monday evening. Read story