Vancouver, WA – Flu season is in full swing in Clark County. According to Public Health’s Influenza Surveillance Update for Nov. 13-19, laboratories testing for flu report a 25 percent positive rate countywide, a rate well above Public Health’s 10 percent baseline for high flu activity.
The report indicates an earlier start to the flu season than in previous years. Also, as people visit family and friends during the holidays, flu viruses will have more opportunities to spread.
Clark County Sheriff Chuck E. Atkins asked that flags at all county facilities be lowered in honor of the Tacoma police officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, Nov. 30.
The flags will remain lowered until Monday, Dec. 5.
Vancouver, WA ̶ The Washington State Department of Licensing is replacing the 30- year-old computer system used to register and license vehicles and vessels. Installation of a new computer system will impact access to licensing offices and online renewals.
To avoid delays in obtaining tab renewals for vehicles, vehicle owners with December tabs are encouraged to renew early. Vehicle owners seeking renewals are encouraged to either renew online by Tuesday, Dec. 6, or visit a licensing office by Friday, Dec. 9.
Felida Neighborhood Association organizes event at park on Northwest 26th Avenue
Vancouver, WA – One of Clark County’s two new parks will officially open Saturday as the Felida Neighborhood Association cuts a ceremonial ribbon at Sorenson Neighborhood Park.
Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is seeking a person associated with higher education or business to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. A person familiar with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.
The three-year term begins immediately.
The advisory board includes members of public, private or volunteer agencies, representatives of local jurisdictions, citizens knowledgeable about services to persons with developmental disabilities and someone who receives services for developmental disabilities.
Vancouver, WA – The Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council. The position is for a federally-recognized tribe member who lives or works in Clark County.
The three-year term begins immediately.
Vancouver, WA ̶ The Southwest Washington Regional Health
Vancouver, WA ̶ The Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery will be dedicated during a ceremony and exhibit opening from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, on the sixth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
The event is sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission. It is free and open to the public.
Vancouver, WA – Typographical and formatting errors have been corrected and minor content revisions and updates have been made to the Clark County Stormwater Manual 2015.
The Board of County Councilors approved the changes today following a public hearing. The changes go into effect on Dec. 2.
Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is accepting applications and nominations to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Both terms begin immediately.
One position’s term will end Dec. 31, 2017, and the other will end Dec. 31, 2019.
The Planning Commission is a seven-member group that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in areas outside cities. Topics include growth management, roads, public facilities, development regulations and county ordinances.
