Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, a 20-year guide for managing growth and development with respect to the natural environment and available resources. In addition, the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland and Yacolt are also updating their comprehensive plans.

The play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will be closed beginning in early January for the removal of old play equipment and the installation of new equipment. Other areas of the park will remain open during construction. Those visiting the park during construction are reminded to stay out of closed areas and watch for construction traffic. 

The replacement play equipment was selected based on community feedback from an online survey and several events. A castle/medieval theme was selected. 

The county manager is seeking applicants to fill an expiring position on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB. 

The application deadline has been extended to 5 pm Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

The open position is for a land developer who works or lives in Clark County

Members shall be appointed or reappointed to three-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment after their terms expire.

The Clark County Elections Office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25. 

The Elections Office will reopen on Friday, Dec. 26. The office is located at 1408 Franklin St. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Find information on Elections on the county’s website at www.clarkvotes.org. 

Clark County residents who are among the millions of people buying natural Christmas trees this holiday season can utilize local options to recycle their trees, giving them a new purpose after the holidays are over. 

Recycled Christmas trees are chipped into mulch, which is a natural and low-cost product that can help conserve water and beautify garden beds and landscaping. When organic waste, like trees, rots in landfills, it creates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill up to two seats on a fifteen-person board that advises the county on matters related to the county-owned Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. 

Applicants with railroad or railroad-related experience, or business experience using freight-rail service desired. 

Board members serve three-year terms. Terms are anticipated to begin after Jan. 1, 2025. Applications are accepted until the positions have been filled. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for multiple open volunteer park host positions. Park hosts live at a county park and perform basic maintenance, operations and security duties. Public Works is currently seeking applicants for: 

The U.S. Treasury Department has ceased minting new pennies for circulation, creating a new challenge for public offices and other organizations that accept cash payments and must provide exact change. The Clark County Treasurer’s Office is responding proactively to ensure continued service to customers while minimizing disruption.

The Treasurer’s Office has confirmed with its primary banking partner, JPMorgan Chase, that a nationwide penny shortage is affecting the bank’s ability to fulfill coin orders at this time.

The Clark County Library will increase its hours of operation beginning Jan. 2, 2026. The new hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. The Law Library previously closed at 2 pm. 

The Law Library is located on the first floor of the Clark County Courthouse at 1200 Franklin St. in downtown Vancouver. The Law Library provides a professional legal collection for judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and county and state officials. The collection is available to the public any time the library is open. 

The Clark County Auto License office will be closed Dec. 26, 2025, and Jan. 2, 2026. 

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.