Vancouver, Wash. – Ducklings and chicks are associated with spring and often given to young children at this time of year. But handling and nuzzling the fluffy birds are good ways to acquire a salmonella infection, which can cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach pain.

“Children are especially at risk of illness because they are less likely to wash their hands and have more frequent hand-to-mouth contact than adults,” said Clark County Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick. “We suggest a trip to the zoo or a stuffed animal as a better gift for your child.”

Vancouver, Wash. - Ballots are in the mail to all registered voters in Clark County Fire Protection District 10 for the April 25 special election. Voters who live elsewhere will not receive ballots.

If a voter in Fire District 10 does not receive a mail ballot by Friday, April 14, please contact the Elections Office at 360.397.2345 to request a replacement ballot. Voters also can get replacement ballots in person at the Elections office, 1408 Franklin St.  between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Vancouver, WA – Aging reflects changes that occur over the course of life. Some changes are normal and expected as we age, and others, such as memory loss and confusion, are not. Learn what is normal and what is not at the Tuesday, April 18, 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, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill a vacant community representative position on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

The position is open to residents of the board’s District 3, which is bounded on the south and west by the Columbia River and on the north and east by Northeast 78^th Street west of Interstate 205 and Northeast 18^th Street west of Northeast 164^th Avenue.

Vancouver, Wash. – Have you ever wanted to sell it all and just travel the world?

That’s what author Kim Dinan and her husband did. Plagued by a persistent feeling that there is more to life than “stuff,” they decided to uproot their lives to pursue global travels. On the eve of their departure, close friends gave them an unexpected gift that helped shape their adventures: a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away to those they encountered on their journey.

Vancouver, WA – A Green Neighbors Recycling Day Event takes place Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Yacolt Primary School parking lot, 406 W. Yacolt Road. At the same time, Yacolt’s annual Spring Clean-Up takes place a block away at the corner of Yacolt Road and Railroad Avenue.

Vancouver, WA – Three more Clark County restaurants are recognized as “Healthy Neighborhood Restaurants” by Clark County Public Health.

Linda’s Home Plate, Nuestra Mesa and The Garage earned the distinction by meeting specific criteria for healthier side dishes, kids meals and beverages and by adding smaller portions to their menus. Nuestra Mesa is the first restaurant in Camas to earn this recognition.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County ranks 14th among Washington’s 39 counties in overall health status and 12th in health factors such as individual behavior, quality of health care, education and jobs, access to healthy food and air quality, according to the 2017 County Health Rankings report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Clark County Board of Equalization.

Vancouver, WA – At Thursday night’s Green Awards celebration, County Manager Mark McCauley presented awards to six businesses and community members for their commitment to reduce harmful environmental impacts, educate others and give back to the community. The winners are:

Steve Horton, Alki Middle School - Green Apple Award for a school employee 
Steve inspires Alki students as leader of the environmental club. He transformed Alki’s recycling and composting program, encouraging all students to participate through fun events and contests.