Vancouver, Wash. – A new bridge spanning Whipple Creek south of the Clark County Fairgrounds is open for use by drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Clark County Public Works opened the 10th Avenue Bridge to traffic Thursday afternoon. Some final work still needs to be completed, including finishing a couple sidewalk sections on the bridge’s west side. Until that work is done, only the bridge’s east sidewalk will be open to pedestrians.

There still could be occasional single lane closures, but the bridge will remain open to traffic during remaining construction.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Commission on Aging will present a summary of its sixth year of work to the county council on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The 4:30 pm meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning in January, West Van for Youth and Children’s Home Society will offer a free, 18-week parenting course for up to 10 parents who live in the west-side 98660, 98661 and 98663 zip codes.

The evidence-based Incredible Years parenting classes are for parents and other caregivers of children ages 2-8.

Classes are held each Wednesday from Jan. 9, 2019, through May 8, 2019. Light meals and child care will be provided. Each session runs 5:30-8 pm at 1112 Columbia St.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on the Public Facilities District board of directors. The terms begin January 1, 2019 and end December 31, 2023.

The Public Facilities District was created by the then-Board of County Commissioners in 2002 to participate in development of regional centers, such as the convention center in Vancouver and exhibition hall at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Board members receive $50 per day while attending meetings.

Vancouver, Wash. – Environmental Public Health fees will increase in the new year as the department shifts toward fully recovering all program costs.

On Nov. 28, the Clark County Board of Health unanimously approved the 2019 Environmental Public Health fee schedule ordinance. The new fee schedule goes into effect Jan. 1.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is working with local health care providers and Washington State Department of Health to investigate a suspected case of acute flaccid myelitis, AFM, in a Clark County child.

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 disposed of in the garbage.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County elected officials will be sworn in to office during two upcoming ceremonies.

Council Chair-elect Eileen Quiring and Auditor Greg Kimsey will be sworn in at 10 am Thursday, Dec. 27, by District Court Judge Darvin J. Zimmerman.

Superior Court Judge David E. Gregerson will swear in the following officials at 10 am Monday, Dec. 31:

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 informed decisions when completing their ballots. 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 joint lobby on the second floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., providing treasurer, assessor and auditor services will be closing to the public at 1 pm Monday, Dec. 24. Marriage license applications will not be accepted after 12:30 pm.

The Elections and Auto License offices at 1408 Franklin St. will also close at 1 pm Monday, Dec. 24.