Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Elections will be hosting its annual political party observer training from 6 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in the Elections Conference Room at 1408 Franklin St.  This  training is for all persons interested in participating as a political party observer during an election cycle.

No person shall serve as an observer unless he or she has received this training.

Election observer training provides an overview of ballot processing, including the inspection process and the ballot counting equipment.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County STASHA, Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse, Peer Education Program is recruiting youth to fill vacant positions for the 2018-2019 program year.

STASHA peer educators advocate for healthy lifestyles and are dedicated to addressing alcohol and other drug issues among youth in Clark County. The young volunteers in this group strive to represent the diverse populations and variety of neighborhoods in the county.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council has invited a third finalist for the county manager position to participate in a moderated forum next week. Keith A. Regan, managing director of the County of Maui will join the forum with two other finalists announced last week. They are Rick Rudometkin, county manager of Eddy County, New Mexico, and Shawn Henessee, city administrator for Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County residents and business owners needing to submit permit applications, renewals and payments to Public Health soon will be able to perform those tasks online. Clark County Public Health is rolling out new features on its website that will allow users to meet permit requirements without making a trip to the department office.

Users of the new online system will be able to submit applications, receive application status notifications, make payments, upload required documents, and review account activity.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission recently received an Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Award in the education category from the state of Washington.

Dr. Allyson Brooks, historic preservation officer with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, presented the annual awards during a ceremony last week in Olympia.

The commission was honored for its success in reaching new and broader audiences regarding the importance of preserving heritage.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council invites residents to meet the finalists for county manager during a moderated forum 9-10 am Wednesday, May 30, in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

The finalists are Rick Rudometkin, county manager of Eddy County, New Mexico, and Shawn Henessee, city administrator for Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

If you have suggested questions for the candidates, please send them to countymanagersearch@clark.wa.gov.    

Vancouver, Wash. – The primitive dirt trails at Whipple Creek Regional Park will be open to all trail users, effective Saturday, May 19.

Since last November, dirt trails have been open only to hikers and joggers to preserve the trails during the rainy season. Equestrians and mountain bikers could continue using gravel trails at the 300-acre park, off Northeast 179th Street, during wet weather.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Each year, the Clark County Auditor’s Office publishes a voters’ pamphlet for the primary election and mails it to all households in Clark County. It includes candidate statements and photographs and local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.

Vancouver, Wash. – Following the close of business on Friday, May 18, 2018, after candidate forms have been verified for accuracy and qualifications, a lot drawing will be conducted for all races except Precinct Committee Officers to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the official primary ballot.

The drawing will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St., and is open to the public.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s Green Business program will host a free Morning Blend networking event 8-9 am Thursday, May 17, at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store, 10811 SE Second St.

Morning Blend is an opportunity for business leaders to network, discuss green business efforts at their workplaces and learn how businesses can reduce their impact on the environment. Members of the public who are interested in learning more about environmental issues related to businesses also are invited to attend.