Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Permit Center will be closed for staff training and to catch up on permit applications Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. All county offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, applicants can obtain cannabis facility application packets from Clark County Community Development.

Permit guidance and submittal requirements are available at www.clark.wa.gov/community-development and in person at the Permit Service Center, on the first floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The Permit Center is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm.

Vancouver, Wash. – Annual parking passes for four of Clark County’s biggest, most popular parks will go on sale next week.

2020 passes cost $30 and will be valid at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, Lewisville Regional Park, Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond and Vancouver Lake Regional Park.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 3, passes can be purchased at:

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning at 8 am on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the Clark County Elections Department will begin taking candidate filings for the positions of commissioner for Drainage District No. 2, Drainage Improvement District No. 5 and Diking Improvement District No. 14.  The filing period will end at 5 pm on Friday, Dec. 13.

Vancouver, Wash. – As holiday festivities begin, Clark County Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach is encouraging people to take steps to reduce their holiday waste.

Household waste in the U.S. increases by more than 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, sending an additional 1 million tons of trash per week to landfills. But by taking a few simple steps to reduce, reuse and recycle, the holiday season can be a little greener.

Before the holiday parties and gift-giving begins:

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County announced that the Joint Lobby, Licensing, and Elections Departments will be closed to the public at 1 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The Clark County Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer agreed to support an early closure of these offices  on Dec. 24. “It will have a minimal impact on the public and will be greatly appreciated by our staff,” said Kimsey.

There is a reduced need for front counter staff during the afternoon of Christmas Eve day. Staff will be processing back office work during that time.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child 1 to 10 years old who is unvaccinated. The child returned to Clark County on Nov. 14 after travelling internationally to a country where a measles outbreak is occurring.

The child visited Portland International Airport and two area hospitals while contagious. People who visited the locations listed below may have been exposed to measles.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Fourth Plain Coalition was recently named one of 18 BUILD Health Challenge award recipients in the country.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking an applicant to fill a vacancy on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. The position is for a low-income representative living in Clark County Council District 4.

The twelve-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons.

Vancouver, Wash. – Owning a pet can be physically and mentally beneficial for people of all ages. Animals can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and increase social interaction and physical activity. From companionship to security, pets can provide older adults a better quality of life and improve aging in place.

Learn about the health benefits animals can provide and how to best plan for your pets at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.