Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County announced that the Joint Lobby, Licensing, and Elections Departments will be closed to the public at 1 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The Clark County Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer agreed to support an early closure of these offices  on Dec. 24. “It will have a minimal impact on the public and will be greatly appreciated by our staff,” said Kimsey.

There is a reduced need for front counter staff during the afternoon of Christmas Eve day. Staff will be processing back office work during that time.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child 1 to 10 years old who is unvaccinated. The child returned to Clark County on Nov. 14 after travelling internationally to a country where a measles outbreak is occurring.

The child visited Portland International Airport and two area hospitals while contagious. People who visited the locations listed below may have been exposed to measles.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Fourth Plain Coalition was recently named one of 18 BUILD Health Challenge award recipients in the country.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking an applicant to fill a vacancy on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. The position is for a low-income representative living in Clark County Council District 4.

The twelve-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons.

Vancouver, Wash. – Owning a pet can be physically and mentally beneficial for people of all ages. Animals can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and increase social interaction and physical activity. From companionship to security, pets can provide older adults a better quality of life and improve aging in place.

Learn about the health benefits animals can provide and how to best plan for your pets at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.

County Council public hearings scheduled for November

Vancouver, Wash. – County Manager Shawn Henessee has recommended a budget to the county council that emphasizes a balance between the increase in both the demand and cost of providing critical public services.

“We are faced with trying to balance the challenges of an increase in demand for county services due population growth with providing the high quality services our community deserves,” said Henessee.

Vancouver, Wash. – Members of the community are invited to come learn about plans for a new community park on Northeast 72nd Avenue.

Public Works staff will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St. Those interested in attending can stop by anytime during the event to discuss the project, ask questions of county staff, and offer comments and suggestions.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is asking residents who are low-income to complete a survey about their family’s needs. The survey, which can be completed online or on paper, will take approximately 15 minutes. It is strictly confidential.

The survey will be available today through Friday, Jan. 31.

An online version is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020CNANeedsSurvey in English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning at 8:30 am Wednesday, Nov. 6, elections officials will perform a hand count of approximately 600 ballots randomly selected as part of a manual comparison against machine results.

The selected ballots will be counted in the total returns on Election Day. But for this comparison, ballots with the city of Vancouver, Council Position 6 race also will be counted by hand, to check the accuracy of the ballot tabulation equipment.

Vancouver, Wash. – Shoreline Master Programs (SMP) are local land-use policies and regulations that guide use of shorelines. SMPs are based on state guidelines and tailored to the specific needs of the community. Clark County is undertaking a periodic review of its SMP, as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA).

Residents can review proposed changes to SMP policies and regulations and share feedback at one of two upcoming open house events: