Vancouver, Washington City Government

09/14/2026

Don't forget that ODOT has closed I-5 southbound between the I-405 split and the I-84 interchange. Travel times are expected to be twice as long and may back up through Vancouver. Make a plan before you start your commute tomorrow morning. The closure will last through mid-October. Visit https://i5rosequarter.org/current-construction-travel-impacts/ to learn more.

The purpose of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is to improve safety and congestion where three major interstates converge and to reconnect the Albina neighborhood through the construction of a highway cover over a portion of I-5. Project benefits include improving safety and mobility on loc...

09/11/2026

Get involved in the City budget process 🪙

Join City Manager Lon Pluckhahn to learn how the 2027/28 Biennium Budget is being developed, ask questions, and share your community priorities before the proposed budget is finalized for City Council.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave.
RSVP at cityofvancouver.us/budgetmeeting

If you can’t attend, tell us about your priorities using our online budget exercise: cityofvancouver.us/budgetexercise

09/10/2026

During an emergency, you may not be with the people you care about. Cell service may also be disrupted, or local calls may be difficult to complete. Having important contact information written down gives everyone in your household another way to reconnect.⁠
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One small step today: keep emergency contact cards in everyone's wallet and backpack.⁠
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Include:⁠
• Household phone numbers⁠
• An out-of-region contact who can help your household reconnect; they may be easier to reach during a local emergency⁠
• Your household meeting locations⁠
• Other important numbers you may need⁠
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Make sure children know who the contact is and when to reach out to them.⁠
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Start small. Get started. Be Ready Vancouver. ⁠
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09/10/2026

Starting Sept. 11, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is closing all southbound I-5 lanes near Portland's Moda Center in the Rose Quarter for up to five weeks, as part of ODOT’s Rose Quarter Improvement Project. Traffic is expected to back up across the bridge into Vancouver.

Transit tips:
• Shift your commute to off-peak hours
• Try C-TRAN, carpooling, or biking
• Ask about working from home
• Map out an alternate route

WSDOT and ODOT are working together to monitor traffic and adjust signals in real time. Watch for backups near I-5 and I-205 on-ramps during peak hours.

Stay informed, check maps before you head out, and sign up for project text alerts at i5rosequarter.org.

Find more resources here: cityofvancouver.us/i-5-closure-resources/

09/09/2026

An update on Vancouver's Bridge Shelter!⁠
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Work is nearing completion at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., with interior finishes, fencing, site access, and landscaping all moving through their final stages. A few weeks ago, City and county representatives walked the site to see the progress as the space gets closer to opening.⁠
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Soon, this building will serve a much bigger purpose: giving people in our community a place to connect with support, resources, and programs that help them move toward stability and permanent housing.⁠
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This 120-bed, low-barrier shelter will offer medication-assisted treatment and critical support services for our unhoused neighbors.⁠
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Learn more: cityofvancouver.us/future-bridge-shelter

09/05/2026

All City municipal offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Many City services are available online at cityofvancouver.us/services

09/04/2026

Our 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is out, and we want to hear from you!

See how federal dollars were invested in our community in 2025–2026 to reduce homelessness, support small businesses, and expand services for City residents with lower income.

Share your thoughts by Sept. 21: cityofvancouver.us/cdbg

09/02/2026

Ready to make a local impact? We’re accepting applications for openings on 13 volunteer boards and commissions.

Shape Vancouver’s future with a time commitment of as little as a few hours per month.

Attend an open house to learn more and talk with current commissioners and City staff.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9
Cascade Park Community Library (600 N.E. 136th Ave.)

Learn more and apply by Sept. 30 at cityofvancouver.us/boards

08/31/2026

Main Street is getting its final touches ✨️
The 900 block and Ninth Street intersection on Main Street are open. We’re getting close to the finish line.

Through the end of construction, crews will plant over 100 trees, install light columns, finish up landscaping, and wrap up construction. We anticipate that work will finish in late 2026.

Celebrate with Vancouver's Downtown Association and us!
Save the date: Main Street Promise Celebration 🎉
Kiggins Block of Main Street
5 to 8 p.m., October 7

Media description: Julie Arenz, Small Business Project Manager, stands on the Kiggins Block. Renderings of a complete Main Street Promise Project show the curbless design, trees, lighting, and landscaping.

08/28/2026

Organizing an event or festival for a diverse community? The City's Lodging Tax Grant could help fund your event or promotional efforts.

New this year:
We've updated the Lodging Tax Grant Program Guidelines and Scoring Criteria for this funding cycle. Review the updated guidelines before you apply so you know what's changed.

Learn more and apply: cityofvancouver.us/lodgingtaxgrants