The Clark County Commission on Aging will continue their four-part series on mobility at its April meeting. The COA welcomes professionals from the Community in Motion and the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington for a discussion about mobility challenges and solutions for older adults.
The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, and is open to the public.
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.
Council will hold May 5 public hearing on annual action plans
All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding the draft 2026 Clark County Annual Action Plan and substantial amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan.
The draft 2026 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.
Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is hosting a series of free in-person workshops that teach practical composting and sustainable living strategies. In these sessions, participants learn how to shrink their environmental impact through hands-on composting, green cleaning, smarter recycling and preventing food waste.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Clark County Law and Justice Council.
The open position is for a representative of mental health providers.
The Law and Justice Council is established by state law to help coordinate activities of the local criminal justice agencies and develop a community corrections plan for local and state corrections services in the county.
Clark County was notified this afternoon that a Clark County inmate being held in Western State Hospital in Lakewood has escaped. Joshua Dylan Rice broke out of the hospital at approximately 8 pm March 31.
Rice currently has pending robbery 1, and theft of a motor vehicle charges in Clark County Superior Court. Due to the violent nature of these crimes, he should be considered dangerous. He also has known criminal history in Multnomah County.
Clark County is seeking applicants for three full-term positions, and one partial-term on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.
Positions begin June 1, 2026. Volunteers typically serve three-year terms, which will end May 31, 2029. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply.
The county is looking for people who can bring:
The Clark County Youth Commission is recruiting youths from all walks of life to fill at least 10 positions for the 2026-2027 program year.
The commission is a group of 30 people ages 12-19 which serves as a voice for Clark County youth. It advises the Clark County Council, county departments and community organizations about how their work can affect young people. It identifies and takes action on youth concerns, educates the community about building strong youth-adult partnerships, and provides leadership opportunities for youth.
The county manager is seeking applicants for two positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. These positions include a community representative from the county’s second district and a low-income representative from the county’s fourth district.
Term periods start immediately and are three years, ending December 31, 2028. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms.
UPDATED 8 a.m. Friday, March 13
As heavy rains continue, county roads and parks are beginning to see impacts.
