Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has submitted its application to move into Phase 3 of the state’s four-phased reopening plan.
Clark County entered Phase 2 of the reopening plan on June 5. Today is the earliest the county could apply for Phase 3, due to the requirement that counties spend at least three weeks in Phase 2.
Clark County Public Health has upgraded its advisory at Round Lake in Camas after test results revealed elevated levels of cyanotoxins in the water. Test results continue to show elevated levels of toxins in the water at Lacamas Lake, so the warning advisory at that lake will remain in place. Public Health is advising people to avoid direct contact with all water in both Lacamas and Round Lake.
Clark County Public Health is preparing an application that, if approved, would allow the county to move into Phase 3 of the state’s four-phased reopening plan.
Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Interim County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board.
The three (3) positions are for Clark County residents that represent:
Terms for the positions begin immediately. The livestock owner and member at large positions end Oct. 31, 2022, and the veterinarian position ends Oct. 31, 2023.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Public Works Parks and Lands Division is updating the Parks and Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan and seeks community input to help direct future priorities for the Clark County parks system. Feedback can be submitted by taking a quick survey. The 20-question survey will help inform Clark County staff as they work to update the PROS plan.
Vancouver, Wash. – For the Independence Day holiday, residents can use fireworks in unincorporated Clark County only from 9 am to midnight Saturday, July 4.
“Even though fireworks are offered for sale starting on June 28, remember that they are not allowed to be used until July 4,” said Interim Fire Marshal Dan Young. Clark County Fire Marshal staff will be out enforcing the fireworks laws. Illegal use of fireworks such as curfew or device type violation is subject to a $500 civil fine for first time offenders.
Vancouver, Wash. – A small but mighty mobile home bill passed this past winter and goes into effect on June 11. Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper today announced just under 500 Clark County property owners may benefit from the legislation she and fellow county treasurers championed this past session.
Vancouver, Wash. – Regular drivers along the Highway 99 corridor can expect nighttime lane closures and two complete closures of the intersection of Highway 99 and 99th Street beginning Saturday, June 13.
Clark County’s request to move to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan has been approved.
State Secretary of Health John Wiesman notified Public Health on Friday morning that Clark County’s request to move to Phase 2 is approved. The change is effective immediately. Clark County is now in Phase 2, which allows for small gatherings and the reopening of a variety of businesses.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is responding to a COVID-19 outbreak at Pacific Crest Building Supply in Ridgefield.
Today, Public Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 among employees working in the company’s production facility. The first case was reported to Public Health this morning.
Production at the facility is stopped, and Public Health is partnering with Pacific Crest to develop a plan for testing all employees.
