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

The positions are for the following: 

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is proud to announce the sixth annual Students for Clean Water Student Video Contest. Middle and high school students throughout Clark County are invited to create fun and impactful short videos to inspire stewardship of our community’s water resources. 

Students currently in grades 6-12 can submit 25 to 60-second videos on topics related to water pollution prevention, stewardship, environmental justice or their personal connection to water. Videos are due by April 17. 

The Clark County Law Library this week announced the addition of a new self-help kit: Tenant Defense Against Eviction Lawsuit. 

“The kit includes forms and instructions for tenants facing an eviction case who have been served with a Summons and Complaint by their landlord,” said Maria Sosnowski, Clark County Law Librarian. “People can download the kit at no cost from the Law Library website.”

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all eligible registered voters for the Feb. 10, Special Election. 

For voters returning ballots by mail, it is recommended to mail them by Feb. 3, to ensure they are either received on time or receive a valid postmark. Ballot drop boxes will be open 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 21 and close promptly at 8 pm on Feb. 10. For a full list of ballot drop box locations, visit www.clark.wa.gov/elections/ballot-deposit-locations.

Clark County is updating the ADA transition plan for transportation facilities to meet current standards and comply with requirements of the county’s comprehensive growth management plan update. The purpose of the plan is to provide access to transportation facilities for people with disabilities. 

The community is invited to learn more at an open house on Jan. 22. 

The Clark County Commission on Aging will focus its first meeting of 2026 on housing. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The COA will center their 2026 “Fireside Chat’ series on chapters 3 (Housing) and 4 (Mobility) of the Aging Readiness Plan with guests ranging from government and service organizations to private sector experts.

Meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month and begin at 4:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public. 

Clark County District Court is pleased to announce that, effective Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the court will begin operations from its new location at 210 E. 13th St. in downtown Vancouver.

This relocation supports the court’s ongoing commitment to improve public access, modernize services, and enhance operational efficiency for residents, legal professionals, and community partners. The new facility has been designed to better serve the needs of the community and provide a more functional and accessible space for court proceedings and administrative functions. 

Clark County District Court is pleased to announce that, effective Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the court will begin operations from its new location at 210 E. 13th St. in downtown Vancouver.

This relocation supports the court’s ongoing commitment to improve public access, modernize services, and enhance operational efficiency for residents, legal professionals, and community partners. The new facility has been designed to better serve the needs of the community and provide a more functional and accessible space for court proceedings and administrative functions. 

County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for seven open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. All the openings are for terms that begin immediately.

The positions are for Clark County residents that represent: 

Clark County Council is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Clark County Law and Justice council.

The open position is for a resident living in the unincorporated area of the county.

The Law and Justice Council is established by state law to help coordinate activities of the local criminal justice and develop a community corrections plan for local and state corrections services in the county.