Vancouver, Wash. – Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed two new cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping in Spokane County. The Spokane Regional Health District reported the new confirmed cases as a patient in their teens and a patient in their twenties.

There are now three confirmed cases in Washington. All three confirmed cases reported vaping prior to illness, but a specific product, device, or additive common to all three has not yet been identified. Investigations into these cases are ongoing.

Vancouver, Wash. – Shoreline Master Programs (SMP) are local land-use policies and regulations that guide use of shorelines. SMPs are based on state guidelines and tailored to the specific needs of the community.

Clark County is undertaking a periodic review of its SMP, as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA).

Residents can learn more about the update at an upcoming open house on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Clark County Fire & Rescue Dollar’s Corner Station, 21609 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a presentation at 6 pm.

Court validates county position regarding Ridgefield, La Center annexations

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council has decided to not file an appeal of the Washington State Court of Appeals recent decision regarding the county’s 20-year Comprehensive Plan update. The Court of Appeals reviewed the expansion of the urban growth boundaries surrounding the cities of La Center and Ridgefield. The court upheld the county position that land annexed into the cities of Ridgefield and La Center could not be challenged under the GMA.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Law Library announced that it has updated two of its legal form packets to reflect changes made by the Washington State Legislature. The updates are for residential eviction and garnishment packets.

The legal information packets contain forms and instructions intended to walk someone through a specific legal process. The Law Library sells the residential eviction packet for $60 and the garnishment packet for $30. Both prices include sales tax.

Vancouver, Wash. – With the support of a Clark County Parks Foundation grant, a new Spin-Max Tower from Allplay Systems was installed at Vancouver Lake Regional Park in August. The equipment, which replaced deteriorating equipment at the popular park, was purchased in May.

Vancouver, Wash. – Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be honored Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Disability Employment Awareness Awards.

Five Community Awards will be presented at the event, which will be 4-6:30 p.m. at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive. The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking an applicant to fill a vacant low-income representative position on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

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. – The 2019 Clark County Farm Advisory Committee will meet 9-11 am Monday, Oct. 7, in the sixth-floor training room in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

The meeting is open to the public.

The five-member committee serves as an advisory group to the County Assessor in implementing assessment guidelines as established by the department for open space, farm and agricultural, and timber land classified under the provisions of Chapter 84.34 RCW and WAC 458-30-345.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is seeking survey responses about housing needs in our community. The confidential survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. All community members outside the city of Vancouver are encouraged to complete the survey.

Vancouver, Wash. – A healthy community has complete neighborhoods with a well-rounded offering of daily goods and services within walking and biking distance.  A neighborhood is complete when it provides access to parks, community facilities, schools, libraries, and other shops and services for all ages, abilities and incomes. Such access promotes physical activity, reduces reliance on cars, and can improve neighborhood safety for residents of all ages.