Local businesses most impacted by continued pandemic-related restrictions will benefit from a new program to refund the City of Vancouver’s business license surcharge fee, an “employee fee” that is calculated per full time employee. The Vancouver City Council approved the refund program during its April 5 meeting.  

The Vancouver Fire Department has partnered with local, state and federal health agencies to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts through group home vaccination clinics and medical oversight at the Tower Mall community vaccination site (5403 E. Mill Plain Blvd.).