Vancouver’s State Of The City Scheduled For March 9
- 03/03/26
For media planning purposes
Vancouver, WA – On Monday, March 9, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will deliver the annual State of the City address.
The first portion of the address will highlight progress made in 2025 on key City priorities and community concerns. The second half will focus on arts, culture, and heritage in Vancouver and will include the launch of Inspire Vancouver, the City’s new grant program funded by the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Tax adopted as part of the 2025–26 Biennium Budget. The event will also feature performances representing Vancouver’s diverse arts community, including:
- Lion Dance by the Vietnamese Community of Clark County
- Original poem written and recited by Susan Dingle, Poet Laureate of Clark County
- Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
- Video produced by Evergreen Public Schools
Venue capacity is limited. Members of the media are asked to RSVP to Laura Shepard for planning purposes and to allow us to help you with interviews, camera placement, or other needs.
Date: Monday, March 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. On-site parking is available; overflow parking is available across the street from the venue at Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way.
How to watch if you can’t attend: The State of the City address will be live-streamed and available for on-demand viewing on Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) channel 23 and HD 323 and the City’s Facebook page.
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Vancouver’s State Of The City Scheduled For March 9
- 03/03/26
For media planning purposes
Vancouver, WA – On Monday, March 9, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will deliver the annual State of the City address.
The first portion of the address will highlight progress made in 2025 on key City priorities and community concerns. The second half will focus on arts, culture, and heritage in Vancouver and will include the launch of Inspire Vancouver, the City’s new grant program funded by the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Tax adopted as part of the 2025–26 Biennium Budget. The event will also feature performances representing Vancouver’s diverse arts community, including:
- Lion Dance by the Vietnamese Community of Clark County
- Original poem written and recited by Susan Dingle, Poet Laureate of Clark County
- Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
- Video produced by Evergreen Public Schools
Venue capacity is limited. Members of the media are asked to RSVP to Laura Shepard for planning purposes and to allow us to help you with interviews, camera placement, or other needs.
Date: Monday, March 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. On-site parking is available; overflow parking is available across the street from the venue at Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way.
How to watch if you can’t attend: The State of the City address will be live-streamed and available for on-demand viewing on Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) channel 23 and HD 323 and the City’s Facebook page.
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Passion Meets Purpose: Apply To Join A City Board Or Commission (Photo)
- 02/26/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The City will accept applications for openings on nine Boards and Commissions beginning Sunday, March 1 through Wednesday, April 15.
“Boards and Commissions give our community a direct voice in shaping the policies that impact Vancouver’s livability, health, safety and future,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “You don’t need a long resume or political experience, just a passion for this city and a desire to help shape its future.”
Openings:
Interested applicants are invited to join the City for an optional “Pizza and Public Service” Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Avenue. Drop in for pizza and chat with current City commissioners and staff. No RSVP required. All are welcome.
Board information, membership requirements and position opening details can be found in the Board Application Portal.
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Passion Meets Purpose: Apply To Join A City Board Or Commission (Photo)
- 02/26/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The City will accept applications for openings on nine Boards and Commissions beginning Sunday, March 1 through Wednesday, April 15.
“Boards and Commissions give our community a direct voice in shaping the policies that impact Vancouver’s livability, health, safety and future,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “You don’t need a long resume or political experience, just a passion for this city and a desire to help shape its future.”
Openings:
Interested applicants are invited to join the City for an optional “Pizza and Public Service” Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Avenue. Drop in for pizza and chat with current City commissioners and staff. No RSVP required. All are welcome.
Board information, membership requirements and position opening details can be found in the Board Application Portal.
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Time Capsule Preview Opportunity – Friday, Feb. 20
- 02/19/26
Members of the media are invited to a brief, on-site preview of the Main Street Promise Time Capsule ahead of Friday’s public ceremony.
Media will have the opportunity to view key items — including photojournalist Reid Blackburn’s camera and items he carried on May 18, 1980, contributed by his widow — and to see the opened capsule before it is sealed for the next 100 years. Staff will be on site to answer questions.
Media Preview 9:00–9:45 a.m. Vancouver’s Downtown Association 811 Main Street. The public ceremony to place and seal the time capsule will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Main Street and West 13th Street.
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Time Capsule Preview Opportunity – Friday, Feb. 20
- 02/19/26
Members of the media are invited to a brief, on-site preview of the Main Street Promise Time Capsule ahead of Friday’s public ceremony.
Media will have the opportunity to view key items — including photojournalist Reid Blackburn’s camera and items he carried on May 18, 1980, contributed by his widow — and to see the opened capsule before it is sealed for the next 100 years. Staff will be on site to answer questions.
Media Preview 9:00–9:45 a.m. Vancouver’s Downtown Association 811 Main Street. The public ceremony to place and seal the time capsule will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Main Street and West 13th Street.
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Vancouver To Seal Time Capsule For 100 Years As Part Of The Main Street Promise Project (Photo)
- 02/18/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The community is invited to take part in a once-in-a-century moment as the Main Street Promise Time Capsule is placed on Friday, February 20, at 11:00 a.m., at Main Street and West 13th Street in downtown Vancouver. Once closed, the capsule will remain buried until the year 2125.
“The Main Street Promise time capsule is more than a collection of objects. It’s a gift to the Vancouver of 2125,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “The items inside will tell the story of our community and offer future residents a glimpse into who we were, what we valued, and what we hoped for in the years ahead.”
The Vancouver’s Downtown Association has been collecting items from the community that capture personal stories, represent local culture, or illustrate life in Vancouver in 2025. Every item provided will be documented and cataloged to help future citizens make sense of what they uncover.
“Collecting these items has been a reminder of how much pride people have in this place,” said Michae Walker, VDA Executive Director. “I hope they will help future generations understand what mattered to us and how we saw ourselves in this moment.”
The items will be sealed inside a 12-gauge, type 304 stainless steel box measuring 20 inches wide, 16.2 inches tall, and 9 inches deep, engineered to resist corrosion and withstand extreme temperatures from 250 degrees down to negative 40.
Background: Main Street Promise
Main Street Promise is a multi-year project to rebuild and revitalize Vancouver’s historic Main Street from 5th to 15th Street. The work includes reconstructing the street, sidewalks, lighting, and adjacent public spaces to make the corridor safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for residents, businesses, and visitors. The project intends to improve safety, strengthen community connections, and support economic vitality in downtown Vancouver. The project is expected to be completed in 2026. Learn more about Main Street Promise on the City’s website at Main Street Promise -The City of Vancouver, WA.
Vancouver To Seal Time Capsule For 100 Years As Part Of The Main Street Promise Project (Photo)
- 02/18/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The community is invited to take part in a once-in-a-century moment as the Main Street Promise Time Capsule is placed on Friday, February 20, at 11:00 a.m., at Main Street and West 13th Street in downtown Vancouver. Once closed, the capsule will remain buried until the year 2125.
“The Main Street Promise time capsule is more than a collection of objects. It’s a gift to the Vancouver of 2125,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “The items inside will tell the story of our community and offer future residents a glimpse into who we were, what we valued, and what we hoped for in the years ahead.”
The Vancouver’s Downtown Association has been collecting items from the community that capture personal stories, represent local culture, or illustrate life in Vancouver in 2025. Every item provided will be documented and cataloged to help future citizens make sense of what they uncover.
“Collecting these items has been a reminder of how much pride people have in this place,” said Michae Walker, VDA Executive Director. “I hope they will help future generations understand what mattered to us and how we saw ourselves in this moment.”
The items will be sealed inside a 12-gauge, type 304 stainless steel box measuring 20 inches wide, 16.2 inches tall, and 9 inches deep, engineered to resist corrosion and withstand extreme temperatures from 250 degrees down to negative 40.
Background: Main Street Promise
Main Street Promise is a multi-year project to rebuild and revitalize Vancouver’s historic Main Street from 5th to 15th Street. The work includes reconstructing the street, sidewalks, lighting, and adjacent public spaces to make the corridor safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for residents, businesses, and visitors. The project intends to improve safety, strengthen community connections, and support economic vitality in downtown Vancouver. The project is expected to be completed in 2026. Learn more about Main Street Promise on the City’s website at Main Street Promise -The City of Vancouver, WA.
Watch Seattle’s Super Bowl Celebration Parade On CVTV (Photo)
- 02/10/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark/Vancouver Television will air KIRO television coverage of Seattle’s Super Bowl celebration parade locally on CVTV Cable Channel 21/321HD. KIRO television, the CBS affiliate in Seattle, will provide live coverage of the parade between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Live streaming of the parade will also be available to viewers online at www.cvtv.org.
KIRO coverage is possible through an agreement between KIRO and the City/County Cable Television Office which allows CVTV to carry KIRO news and other local public affairs programming televised by the Seattle station.
CVTV is the local government, non-commercial cable access channel operated and funded by the City of Vancouver and Clark County, Washington.
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Watch Seattle’s Super Bowl Celebration Parade On CVTV (Photo)
- 02/10/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark/Vancouver Television will air KIRO television coverage of Seattle’s Super Bowl celebration parade locally on CVTV Cable Channel 21/321HD. KIRO television, the CBS affiliate in Seattle, will provide live coverage of the parade between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Live streaming of the parade will also be available to viewers online at www.cvtv.org.
KIRO coverage is possible through an agreement between KIRO and the City/County Cable Television Office which allows CVTV to carry KIRO news and other local public affairs programming televised by the Seattle station.
CVTV is the local government, non-commercial cable access channel operated and funded by the City of Vancouver and Clark County, Washington.
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