More than 100 trees damaged or destroyed by winds

Vancouver, WA – For the first time in more than a dozen years, pet license fees will go up in Vancouver, Yacolt and unincorporated Clark County, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The Board of County Councilors approved the increases today, and Vancouver City Council approved them in December. All three jurisdictions abide by similar codes for animal control services.

Fees have not been raised since 2004.

Here is a comparison of fees through January and what they will be starting next week: 

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s annual Property Tax Foreclosure Auction will be held online via the foreclosure auction provider Bid4Assets at www.bid4assets.com/ClarkWA.

Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, said the auction will begin at 8 a.m. PST Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, and end at noon PST Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

Vancouver, Wash. – People interested in ensuring the best start for every Clark County child are encouraged to attend four community cafés this winter and spring. Each event includes the screening of an episode from the documentary, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation, followed by a community discussion.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Solid Waste Operations is coordinating with Waste Connections of Washington to provide make-up garbage and recycling service after recent winter storms delayed collections throughout the county.

“We appreciate the public’s patience,” said Mike Davis, environmental operations specialist. “With persistent poor road conditions, we have been balancing residents’ needs with the need to keep waste collection workers safe.”

Vancouver, WA – Recent heavy rain on top of snowmelt has prompted concerns about water flooding into septic systems and saturating drain fields. Clark County Public Health is advising property owners of homes and businesses with septic systems to self-inspect their drain fields and tank locations for sewage that surfaces during the next two weeks.

Scheduled Superior and District court matters continue to be heard today

Vancouver, WA ‒ Due to more inclement weather moving into the area, Clark County offices will close at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 17.

District Court’s administrative offices closed at noon, but judges will continue to hear cases scheduled for this afternoon.

Scheduled Superior Court matters also will continue to be heard this afternoon.

Please watch www.clark.wa.gov for updates on weather closures. 

Delay due to anticipated difficult driving conditions throughout the county

Vancouver, WA – Out of an abundance of caution for safety, Clark County offices will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Clark County Courthouse will open at noon.

Anticipating freezing rain and low temperatures in the hours before the Tuesday morning commute, officials delayed the county’s opening until the 10 a.m. regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Councilors.

Current conditions: Exceptionally cold overnight temperatures have led to refreezing and widespread icy conditions across Clark County. More than a foot of snow remains on the ground in some areas. Major thoroughfares have been plowed but are icy in many spots. Drivers should be extremely careful and expect significant ice, packed snow and rough road conditions during Friday’s morning commute.

Vancouver, WA ‒ Clark County offices and the Clark County Courthouse will open at noon Friday, Jan. 13 because of anticipated cold temperatures and icy conditions overnight.

Here is the schedule for all matters at the courthouse: