Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. One position will represent Clark County north of 179th Street. The other will represent small cities and applicants for that position must live or work in Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield, Camas, Washougal or Yacolt.

Commission members serve three-year terms. They make recommendations to the county on issues such as recycling, garbage collection, landfills, transfer stations and waste reduction programs.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking public comments on the annual update of its Stormwater Management Plan.

Comments can be submitted by email to cleanwater@clark.wa.gov. Submission deadline is 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 28.

People can review the current Stormwater Management Plan at www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/clark-county-stormwater-management-plan.

Vancouver, Wash. - Ballots are in the mail to all registered voters for the upcoming Feb. 13 special election. For this election, ballots are being mailed only to voters in city of Camas, Battle Ground School District, Evergreen Public Schools and La Center School District.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s annual property tax foreclosure auction will be held online next month through the foreclosure auction provider Bid4Assets at www.bid4assets.com/ClarkWA.

Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, said, “The auction will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific Standard Time,  Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, and close in 15-minute intervals beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.”

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants for three openings on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing the needs of people older than 50.

Volunteers serve three-year terms. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply. People with an interest in issues and advocacy for seniors and service on a public advisory board are encouraged to apply.

Vancouver, Wash. – Work is scheduled to get underway later this month on Clark County’s next park.

Otto Brown Neighborhood Park will be built on a 7.9-acre property along the south side of Northeast 96th Street west of Northeast 162nd Avenue, in the Heritage neighborhood. It will be the 31st park in the Greater Clark Parks District, which primarily covers the urban unincorporated area outside the city of Vancouver.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. One position will represent the local business community and the other will represent the solid waste management industry.

Commission members serve three-year terms. They provide recommendations to the county on issues such as recycling, garbage collection, landfills, transfer stations and waste reduction programs.

Vancouver, WA – As influenza spreads, residents with flu-like illness are asked to contact their health care provider before visiting a hospital emergency department. Contacting your health care provider first will reduce hospital overcrowding, help prevent the spread of flu to others and ensure emergency departments are available to address other serious medical conditions.

“Most people who have the flu will be uncomfortable but do not need to go to an emergency department,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health director.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill five positions on the 13-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Volunteer service will be a four-year commitment. Residents living anywhere in Clark County can apply. People with experience and expertise in advocating for biking, walking, transit, active transportation, mobility issues, public speaking or serving on boards and commissions are encouraged to apply.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Commission on Aging will present a summary of its fifth year of work to the Board of County Councilors on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.