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Latest press releases from the City of La Center

City of La Center To Receive $30,000 Grant From National Endowment for the Arts
For Immediate Release Contact: Maria Swinger-Inskeep, Director of Administrative Services – 360-263-8663 City of La Center to Receive $30,000 Award from the National Endowment of

Local Veteran’s Day Events
The La Center School District is hosting a Veteran’s Day assembly on Friday, November 8. The schedule is as follows: La Center Middle School: 9:00

City of La Center Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Alternate
The City of La Center is seeking dynamic and self-motivated City residents to fill a vacant position on the La Center Planning Commission as an


Vineyard Vista Hearing Meeting
THE CITY OF LA CENTER, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING File: 2023-040-SUB/SEPA/CAR/TRE (Vineyard Vista Subdivision) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the La Center Hearings Examiner

Downtown La Center and Timmen Landing Subarea Plans Update #2
Remove featured image Subarea Opportunities and Constraints based on community vision input. The City is developing subarea plans for Downtown La Center and Timmen

Budget Advisory Committee Vacancy
The main purpose of the Budget Advisory Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity and provide open and transparent communication among the participants. The

La Center Hires Public Works and Community Development Director
La Center – The City has hired Tracy Coleman as the Public Works and Community Development Director, replacing Bryan Kast. Ms. Coleman will transition into

City of La Center Military Banners
La Center Hometown Heroes Banner Program The Hometown Hero Banners is a way to honor and recognize those who have served, currently serve, and are

La Center Comprehensive Plan Update & Subareas – Open House Summary
Open House Summary Key Details Subject/s: La Center Comprehensive Plan Update and Subarea Plans for Downtown and Timmen Landing Date: March 20, 2024, 5:30 pm

La Center Comprehensive Plan Update & Subareas – Open House
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM La Center City Hall 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629 The City needs

Press Release – La Center Hires Code Compliance Officer
La Center Hires Code Compliance Officer La Center – The City has hired Michael (Mike) Honl as a part-time Code Compliance Officer. Honl is a

Downtown La Center and Timmen Landing Subarea Plans
Conceptual rendering that will evolve over the next year based on community input. The City is developing subarea plans for Downtown La Center and

Press Release – Heritage Park Beaver & Nutria Relocation Information
The City has hired Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations LLC to conduct trapping of several beavers and nutria in the Heritage Park wetlands. The

Now Accepting Vendor Applications!
The City of La Center is opening a total of (5) spots for vendors to sell! There will be (2) spots available at Pollock Park

Proclamation Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month
For Immediate Release Contact: Bryan Kast, Director of Community Development and Public Works – 360-263-5189 City of La Center Proclamation Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month


Don’t leave tax dollars on the table; learn about property tax exemptions at March 17 event
The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief

La Center Blood Drive
Give Blood. Give Life. Drive Details: Site: Old City Hall Building Address: 214 E 4th Street Date: Tue March 28, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00

DSHS Mobile Community Services Office Event
On Thursday, December 15, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Community Services Office will be in La Center! From 9:30 am

La Center Police Department
La Center Police Department Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Patches La Center is joining public safety agencies across the nation by participating in

Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway
WE HAVE CAR CLUBS AVAILABLE! The La Center Police Department would like to officially welcome you as a new resident and inform you that

Community Safety Alert – Fentanyl
Detectives with the Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force have seen a tremendous increase in fentanyl use, distribution and overdose deaths over the past year. Fentanyl
Community Center Remodel
Community Center Kitchen & Parking Lot Project 2022 The City received a $500,000 state appropriation to replace obsolete appliances, improve ventilation and the fire suppression
Fireworks Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 25, 2021 Contact: Chief John Nohr Office (360) 887-4609 | Cell (360) 606-9461 | john.nohr@clarkfr.org Celebrate Safely on the Fourth
City of La Center’s Interim Administrative Chief of Police
Mayor Greg Thornton has selected Robert (Bob) Richardson to serve as the City of La Center’s Interim Administrative Chief of Police. Chief Marc Denney has
Chief of Police for the City of La Center retires
Marc Denney, who has served as the Chief of Police for the City of La Center since 2013, announced he is retiring from his position
City of La Center Earns Risk Management Award
For Immediate Release At the October 13, 2020, RMSA Annual Meeting, RMSA recognized the risk management efforts of its members that contributed to an improvement
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