Vancouver, WA – Clark County Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board is accepting grant applications from local organizations with programs dedicated to spaying and neutering. Vancouver and Clark County are providing $15,000 in grants to applicants in the city and unincorporated county.

“Spay and neuter programs help all of us by reducing the number of animals that end up abandoned or at a shelter,” said Paul Scarpelli, Animal Control manager. “Altering your pet has proven to be healthier for the pet, as well as the community.”

Hearing materials include consultant’s report on buildable lots in rural area

Vancouver, WA – County planning staff and R.W. Thorpe & Associates have completed reports to help the Board of County Councilors conduct a public hearing on the “preferred alternative” for the next growth management plan.

All flags at county facilities have been lowered in honor of Seaside Police Sgt. Jason Goodding who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Flags will remain lowered through Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

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Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office is taking applications for at least four retail fireworks permits to be assigned by lottery to be held on Feb. 12.

Fireworks cannot be sold in Clark County without a permit.

“One permit will be issued through the lottery, and more could become available if they are not retained by current holders,” said Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway.

Vancouver, WA – Acting County Manager Mark McCauley is seeking a local resident to represent a local arts education profession on the Clark County Arts Commission. 

The Arts Commission is made up of 11 volunteers. Each participating city appoints one member and the county manager appoints three members representing the arts, arts education and business communities.

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Commission on Aging is focusing this year on housing, especially for people 50 and older. Research reveals that 87 percent of people prefer to retire in place and will need accessible, affordable housing. Whether housing is a multi- or single-family dwelling or in an urban, suburban or rural area, most homes will need to be retrofitted or remodeled for people’s changing needs. For some people, building a new home tailored to their evolving needs is an option.

Vancouver, WA  ̶  If you have concerns about the risk of a natural hazard or ideas about how to minimize damage caused by one, the Clark County multi-hazard mitigation planning partnership wants to hear from you.

Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency is heading an 18-agency collaborative effort to update the countywide Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is the foundation of a long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of damage, reconstruction and repeated damage.

Vancouver, WA – This month, Clark County Environmental Services will sponsor a three-week challenge to promote waste reduction and sustainable living.

County residents are encouraged to sign up online to take the WasteBusters pledge and decrease what goes to landfills by committing to one of three waste-busting actions:

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Green Business program is now accepting applications for the first annual Green Business of the Year award. All businesses operating in Clark County are eligible to apply.

The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their efforts to continually reduce their environmental impact and improve their practices over time.

Vancouver, WA – The 18th annual Youth Achievement Awards celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, and nominations of youth ages 11-19 are being accepted. Up to 300 young people will receive awards.