Vancouver, WA – The vast majority of people say they want to grow old in their current home. Over time, technology will play a key role in making aging-in-place safer, healthier and more comfortable for many seniors and their families.

Hear how to design a successful living environment for the second half of life at the Tuesday, Nov. 15, meeting of the Commission on Aging. The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.

Vancouver, WA – Students and teachers from more than 30 Clark County schools will gather next week to learn how to increase their environmental leadership in their schools.

Clark County Green Schools will host its annual Student Summit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

The four-hour event will include educational activities, breakout sessions and opportunities for students and teachers to learn from one another.

Vancouver, WA  ̶  Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill of Vancouver and Furuno USA, Inc. of Camas were honored recently as the small and large businesses, respectively, of the year for their commitment to employ people with developmental disabilities.

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Arts Commission will review a two-year strategic plan at their December meeting. The commission will not hold a meeting in November.

The December meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, in room 678 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The meeting is open to the public.

The 11-member arts board advises and collaborates with the Board of County Councilors and city councils and reports accomplishments to the community. Members advocate for the arts at public hearings and other public forums.

Auditor Greg Kimsey and Cathie Garber, Elections supervisor, will be on hand to accept voter registration forms at the Tuesday, Oct. 25, Candidates Forum on Disabilities. The forum will be 6-8:30 p.m. at Clark College, Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Only persons who are not registered anywhere in Washington may still register in Clark County before the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election. Updates to addresses for current Clark County voters also will be accepted at the event.

Vaccine widely available at clinics and pharmacies in Clark County

Vancouver, WA − Flu vaccine is widely available in Clark County, and health officials are recommending everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated early.

“Some people delay getting a flu shot in the mistaken belief that vaccine effectiveness will wear off before winter, when flu season typically ramps up,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “Actually, you are better off getting the vaccine as soon as it’s available because flu season starts early some years.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents can dispose of expired or unused medications on Saturday, Oct. 22, at three drug take-back locations in Vancouver and Battle Ground.

All locations will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are:

• PeaceHealth Memorial Health Center, 100 E. 33rd St.
• Kaiser Permanente-Cascade Park, 12607 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Battle Ground Police Department, 507 S.W. 1st St., Battle Ground

All unwanted medications will be accepted at the locations.

Ballots are in the mail for the upcoming Nov. 8, 2016 General and Special Election. For this election, all registered voters in Clark County will receive a ballot.

If a voter does not receive his or her ballot by Tuesday, Oct. 25, please contact the Elections Office at (360) 397-2345 and request a replacement ballot. Replacement ballots can be requested in person 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host a free Morning Blend networking event 8-9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at the West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center, 6601 N.W. Old Lower River Road.  

This month, Morning Blend participants will have the opportunity to tour the West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center. People will learn firsthand what happens to recyclables collected locally by Waste Connections of Washington.

Staff from Waste Connections will lead the event and answer questions.

National Weather Service forecasts 3-5 inches of precipitation during next four days

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Public Works is ready to respond to two major storms expected to begin hammering the region Thursday.

The heaviest rain is forecasted to fall Saturday as remnants of Typhoon Songda roll into the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it wind gusts of 30-65 mph.