City of Vancouver, WA
News and events
What the City is working on, what Council decided, and what’s coming up next, from budget votes to leaf coupon deadlines.
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Featured · Nov. 2, 2026
ICMA honors Vancouver with a Community Sustainability Award
The International City/County Management Association recognized the City’s Naturespaces program. We started Naturespaces in 2022 as a cost-effective way to transition City landscapes.
The award joins other recent recognition for Vancouver, including Tree City USA and Bee City USA in 2025.
Latest City news
Recent stories from City departments and City Council.
City honors 2026 Volunteer Coach of the Year
Oct. 29, 2026 · Parks and recreation
Youth soccer coach Marc Pongon received the 2025-2026 Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award, which honors the late Dave Miletich.
Building Vancouver’s Future Public Works Operations Campus
Public Works · Project
The City is building a sustainable, accessible and resilient campus that will serve the Vancouver community for the next 50 years.
Recommended 2027-28 budget heads to Council
Budget · Vote on Nov. 16
City Council will review and adopt the budget on Nov. 16. Once adopted, it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Community survey results are in
Community · Survey
Thank you to everyone who shared their views. See what residents told us about City services and priorities.
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Coming up
Meetings, deadlines and events
Each date shows what kind of event it is and where it happens, so you can spot the ones that matter to you.
| Date | What | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9 | Last day the City Hall payment drop box is closed | Deadlines | City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. |
| Nov. 16 | City Council reviews and adopts the 2027-28 budget | Council and board meetings | City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. |
| Dec. 31 | Last day to use free fall leaf disposal coupons | Deadlines | Five leaf drop-off sites |
| Jan. 1, 2027 | The 2027-28 City budget takes effect | Deadlines | Citywide |
Where do City events take place?
Most meetings are at City Hall. Parks, recreation and community events are often at Firstenburg Community Center, Marshall/Luepke Community Center or the Water Resources Education Center.
Highlights
This season around Vancouver
Free fall leaf disposal coupons
Vancouver and Clark County residents can drop off leaves for free at five sites through Dec. 31. Coupons are for leaves only.
Building Vancouver’s future
The new Public Works Operations Campus is designed to be sustainable, accessible and resilient, serving the community for the next 50 years.
Hosting an event?
We permit more than 100 community events each year. Find out which permits you need and how to apply.