Vancouver, Wash. – Due to the extreme fire danger, effective at 12:01 am Thursday, July 26, recreational fires will be prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark and Skamania counties.

This recreational fire restriction is in addition to the general outdoor burning prohibition that was implemented on July 1. According to Clark County Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway this is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of grass or brush fires as a result of escaped camp fires. 

The ban also includes lands protected by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has posted warning signs at Klineline Pond after routine testing showed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can cause serious gastrointestinal illness when water is accidentally swallowed.

Test results for one of five water samples collected at Klineline Pond on Monday showed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The other samples had bacteria levels within acceptable water quality standards.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has posted caution signs at Vancouver Lake due to the possible bloom of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

A blue-green algae bloom has not been detected at the Vancouver Lake swim beach area but suspected blooms were identified at the Burnt Bridge Creek inlet and the flushing channel near the swim beach. Public Health is currently awaiting sample results from these two locations to determine if toxins are in the water.

Vancouver, Wash. – As one contractor finishes improving one section of Northeast 119th Street, a different contractor is starting to upgrade another section.

McDonald Excavating Inc., a Washougal-based contractor, is completing a two-year project to improve Northeast 119th Street, from Northeast 50th Avenue to Northeast 72nd Avenue.

Rotschy Inc., a Vancouver-based contractor, is in the early stages of a two-year project to improve Northeast 119th Street, from east of Northeast 87th Avenue to Northeast 112th Avenue.

Vancouver, Wash. – Public Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses during the stretch of hot weather this week.

The length of the hot spell, coupled with warm overnight temperatures that provide little relief from the heat, can create a risk to health and safety.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The Clark County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. The meeting is open to the public.

The meeting will be held in Conference Room 223, second floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

The agenda includes discussion of the Second-Quarter 2018 County Finance Report.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating two cases of shigellosis, a bacterial infection spread through fecal-oral transmission. The cases were reported to Public Health today. 

The investigation has identified Battle Ground Lake as a possible source of the infection. Public Health posted signs at the lake this afternoon warning the public about the potential risk of infection. The lake and Battle Ground Lake State Park remain open.

Vancouver, Wash. – Ballots are in the mail to all registered voters for the upcoming Aug. 7 primary. For this election, all Clark County voters will receive a ballot.

If a voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, July 26, please contact the Elections Office at (564) 397-2345 to request a replacement ballot. Replacement ballots also can be requested by email, by mail, or in person at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Vancouver, Wash. – The National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers, NACCTFO, awarded Clark County Treasurer Doug Lasher its Outstanding County Treasurer of the Year Award at its annual banquet last week.

Vancouver, Wash. — Clark County Public Health is continuing its investigation into a potential case of measles in a young child. Public Health on Monday announced three locations where people may have been exposed to measles. Public Health has since identified a fourth public location of possible measles exposure.