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. The Clark County Council and Planning Commission have scheduled a series of work sessions on Comprehensive Plan Update materials in preparation for the adoption process.
Work sessions are intended as informational briefings to review draft comprehensive plan update text and development code amendments.
Groups can request a speaker on the county’s website
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Charter Review Commissioners are available to meet community members and visit neighborhood associations, religious groups, community organizations and others to discuss possible charter amendments.
County Manager Kathleen Otto recently appointed David Kuhnhausen as Director of the county’s Community Development Department. His first day will be Monday, June 1.
Kuhnhausen most recently served as interim director of the City of Portland’s Permitting and Development bureau. He worked at the City of Portland for almost two decades serving in several positions including Permitting Services Division Manager and project coordinator.
Clark County Auto License office will close for in-person services June 15-29 for renovations in the customer service area. The renovations will enhance the overall customer service experience and accessibility.
Clark County Solid Waste, a division of Public Works, is participating in the Washington State Department of Ecology’s “Secure Your Loads for Safer Roads” campaign throughout June. The effort focuses on reducing unsecured vehicle loads, which are a major source of roadside litter and a serious safety risk for drivers.
Clark County has launched a new parks partnership program to bring more activities and visitor services into county parks. The goal is to make parks more active, welcoming places for the community.
Artist K.C. Madsen facilitated a collaboration involving Vancouver School of Arts and Academics that resulted in a work of art now on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery. The show will run through the end of June 2026.
The gallery is on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
A reception for the artists will be held at the gallery 5-7 pm Friday, May 29. The event is sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission. It is free and open to the public.
The show features two exhibits:
This Memorial Day weekend, Clark County Public Health is reminding people to take caution in and around local lakes and rivers. This weekend may mark the unofficial start of summer, but lakes and rivers in Southwest Washington are still cold, and water may be moving quickly.
Clark County has published a draft of the 2026-2032 Parks and Nature, and Lands Capital Improvement Plan. Residents are encouraged to review the draft plan and submit comments now through June 19.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Youth House is hosting an art show on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 8 pm.
The event, Beautiful Bonds: A Youth House Art Show about Connecting the Threads Between Us, features young artists who are supported by and volunteer at the Youth House. The art show will be at the Youth House, 1012 Esther St. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
