Vancouver, Wash. ‒ At 10 am on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the Feb. 11 special election.

The test will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Members of the news media, jurisdictions with measures on the ballot and the general public are invited to attend this test, which is required under Washington law.

Ballots will be mailed Friday, Jan. 24.   

Vancouver, Wash. – After the holiday festivities end, Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than sending them to the landfill.

Before trees are recycled, all lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments and stands must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be placed in the garbage.

Vancouver, Wash. – Drivers throughout Clark County can expect intermittent single-lane closures and delays as work begins to upgrade traffic signals and equipment.

Beginning Jan. 1, crews with Clark County Public Works’ contractor, Mill Plain Electric, will improve existing traffic signal systems, upgrade and relocate existing school zone flashing lights and repair damaged signal systems and fiber optic lines. This work will be performed intermittently at 10 locations:

Vancouver, Wash. – The Master Composter Recycler program is now accepting applications for a no-cost 10-week training program that begins in January.

Master Composter Recyclers educate the community about easy ways to reduce waste and recycle right. Program volunteers host backyard composting workshops, share their knowledge at community events, and operate composting demonstration sites.

Those who are interested in becoming a Master Composter Recycler can register for the 10-week training program. Classes will be held 6-8:30 pm Wednesdays, Jan. 22 through March 26.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the volunteer Planning Commission.

The position is for a six-year term beginning immediately and ending Dec. 31, 2025.

The Planning Commission is a seven-member group that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in areas outside cities and about issues such as growth management, roads, public facilities, development regulations and applicable county ordinances.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the local civil service commission for the Sheriff’s Office created under state law RCW 41.14. The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, Jan. 10.

The five-member commission is required to oversee certain employment and personnel matters. The primary focus is to ensure that pre-employment testing and hiring is fair, valid and non-discriminatory. The commission also presides over appeal hearings.

Department will be segmented into two departments to concentrate efforts, increase efficiencies

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Manager Shawn Henessee today announced that the current Community Development Department will be divided into two departments. One will retain the name Community Development Department the other will be named Code Administration Department. This change goes into effect Thursday, Jan. 2.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ At 2 pm on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct an acceptance test of its tabulation equipment.

The Hart Verity tabulation equipment has been upgraded to the newest federally and state certified version. As part of the implementation, a mock election will be tabulated using official ballots, marked with a pre-determined outcome. This acceptance test will be conducted to test the programming of ballots, scanning, resolution and tabulation of the equipment.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Every election, the Clark County Auditor’s Office provides an online voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make an informed decision when voting. The voters’ guide includes statements by and photographs of candidates for elective offices as well as local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.

Vancouver, Wash. – The first case of severe lung disease associated with vaping has been reported in Clark County. A woman in her 40s was hospitalized due to lung injury and is now recovering.

A local medical provider reported the illness to Clark County Public Health. The woman reported vaping products containing nicotine and THC. The products were purchased at local licensed retailers.