Vancouver, WA - The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined a recent late-night blaze originated in the kitchen, claiming the life of an adult.

The investigation is ongoing and the victim has not been positively identified.

Late last week investigators verified that at least one of the electric stove burners was turned on at the time of the fire. This finding, along with other burn patterns found at the scene, introduces the possibility that cooking was involved in the ignition of the fire.

Nonprofit group will be responsible for developing, maintaining area near Humane Society

Vancouver, WA – Dog lovers have an opportunity to help create a new off-leash area where dogs can run and play in east Vancouver.

The Board of County Councilors today unanimously approved an agreement with Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington (DOGPAW) to develop a dog park on a county-owned parcel at Northeast 192nd Avenue and Northeast Ninth Street.

On March 30, the Clark County Elections Office will mail new voter registration cards to approximately 4,800 voters.  State law requires that a new card be mailed to each voter whose precinct information has changed.

Vancouver, WA – New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing has won the inaugural Clark County Green Business of the Year award. The store received the award, made of repurposed materials, Thursday during the annual Green Business Showcase.

New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing won the award for its sustained commitment to the environment and implementing projects such as:

Vancouver, WA  ̶  Marc Boldt, chair of the Board of County Councilors, issued the following statement Thursday regarding former County Commissioner John McKibbin, who is presumed dead in a plane crash Wednesday in the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore.:

Our community has suffered a great loss in the death of John McKibbin. In his honor, flags at all county facilities will fly at half-staff for five days, starting Monday, March 28.

Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is seeking applicants for two seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission.

The five-member commission is responsible for:

Proposed rural industrial land bank straddles State Route 503

Vancouver, WA – A public hearing is scheduled April 5 for the Board of County Councilors to consider a proposal for a rural industrial land bank near Brush Prairie.

The 6 p.m. hearing will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

County planners and consultants have been studying prospects for planning and zoning changes on both sides of State Route 503 between Northeast 119th and Northeast 149th streets.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Recycled Arts Festival has won two awards from the Washington Festival and Events Association for benefiting the community and best overall event.

The awards were presented to Sally Fisher, an outreach specialist in Environmental Services who is the event’s founder and coordinator, at a Tuesday ceremony in Olympia.

One award, the Community Impact Award, was given for having the most positive impact on a community of any Washington festival or event in 2015.

Vancouver, WA ‒ Ducklings and chicks are popular at this time of year. But handling and nuzzling them is a good way to acquire a Salmonella infection, which can cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach pain.

“Children are especially at risk of illness because they are less likely to wash their hands and have more frequent hand-to-mouth contact than adults,” said Clark County Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick. “We suggest a trip to the zoo or a stuffed animal as a better springtime gift for your child.”

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host its fifth annual Green Business Showcase from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Fort Vancouver’s historic Artillery Barracks, 600 Hathaway Road.

A new component of this year’s showcase will be presentation of the first annual Green Business of the Year Award. This award will be given to the Clark County Green Business that has best demonstrated efforts to continually reduce its environmental impact and improve practices over time.

Fourteen businesses applied for the award, with projects ranging from: