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Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

Vancouver Fire Department reports record-breaking number of calls in 2022, hiring successes

Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

August 29, 2023, 7:05pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver Fire Department has been busy fighting both fires and staff vacancies, with a record-breaking number of calls in 2022 forcing the department to ramp up hiring efforts. Read story

The Vancouver City Council is voting on several changes to rules for dog kennels and shelters in the area, specifically allowing inclusion of dog day care activities, establishing a maximum cap of 175 dogs and prohibiting breeding.

Vancouver City Council updates code to allow dog day care

The Vancouver City Council is voting on several changes to rules for dog kennels and shelters in the area, specifically allowing inclusion of dog day care activities, establishing a maximum cap of 175 dogs and prohibiting breeding.

August 25, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Dog kennels and shelters in Vancouver can now function as dog day cares following a decision earlier this week from the Vancouver City Council, which made several changes to restrictions on dog care facilities. Read story

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

Vancouver says Heights District will create about 900 affordable housing units

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

August 23, 2023, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Equity and affordable housing have become top priorities for the city of Vancouver as it makes progress on the Heights District development. Read story

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver eyes easing rules on size of buildings

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

August 15, 2023, 6:06pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council on Monday night took the first step to loosen restrictions on the size of building footprints in downtown Vancouver. Read story

An uncommon but growing trend in Vancouver is public EV charging stations having their cords cut and stolen, likely for their copper.

Vancouver City Council aims to boost EV infrastructure, plan green building code

An uncommon but growing trend in Vancouver is public EV charging stations having their cords cut and stolen, likely for their copper.

July 19, 2023, 5:59pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver has taken several steps to enhance its climate and energy regulations this year, but there are still several challenges standing between the city and carbon neutrality. Read story

A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

Main Street Promise: Vancouver fine-tunes design for 10-block zonevideo icon

A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

July 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

The city of Vancouver is finalizing its plan to spend millions of dollars on the reconstruction of Main Street to enhance downtown and improve pedestrian access. Read story

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

Vancouver City Council finalizes tourism plan

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

July 6, 2023, 6:27pm Business

Just in time for the summer swarm of tourists, the city of Vancouver has finalized a 25-page tourism plan designed to attract visitors to the city. Read story

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall in Vancouver.

Vancouver OKs plan to measure progress on transportation, housing, culture, safety and more

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall in Vancouver.

June 30, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

How does a government measure its own progress? Read story

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the construction of affordable housing. Read story