Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office invites the public to a ceremony remembering and honoring victims of homicide in Clark County during the county’s annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims.

The ceremony will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The annual event is sponsored by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit.

Keynote speaker will be Robert Hampton Jr., 19. His mother, Heather Young, was murdered in 2004.

Vancouver, Wash. – The busy intersection at Northeast 78th Street and Highway 99 is scheduled to close two consecutive nights next week for paving.

The intersection is scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, and from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.

This work is weather dependent. Watch for temporary roadside signs or visit Clark County Public Works’ website, www.clark.wa.gov/public-works, for information about any schedule changes.

Vancouver, Wash. – A draft watershed assessment to identify stormwater management strategies for restoring Whipple Creek is available for public review and comment.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The Southwest Washington Regional Health Care Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The meeting is open to the public.

State agency representatives will present data comparing the region’s Early Adopter performance for Medicaid integration to other areas of the state where medical, mental health and substance use programs have not been integrated.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Michael Curtis, a five-year county employee with management and customer service experience in the private sector and first-hand knowledge of the building profession, has been named manager of Community Development’s Permit Center.

Curtis has worked as a building inspector for the county since late 2012. He was named lead inspector in the building safety program in February.

Vancouver, Wash. – Though not in the path of totality, Clark County will experience a substantial eclipse mid-morning on Monday, Aug. 21.

“The most important thing to remember is to protect your eyes,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Public Health director and Health Officer. “It might be tempting to steal quick glances at the sun, especially as the eclipse nears totality, but even quick glances can cause lasting damage to your vision.”

Vancouver, Wash. – Each September, volunteers compile trail data for planning future trail projects and supporting grant applications and other funding requests.

Clark County is working with other agencies to marshal volunteers who will count runners, walkers and cyclists on trails and pathways in the Portland-Vancouver area.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Alishia Topper has been tapped as Clark County’s tax services manager, overseeing the billing and collection of all local property taxes, special assessments and other local taxes and fees.

Announcing Topper’s appointment, Treasurer Doug Lasher said her demonstrated ability as the deputy tax services manager earlier this year made her the best candidate for the job. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health’s Green Business Program will hold a free Morning Blend networking event from 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Cadet, 2500 W. Fourth Plain Blvd.

In March, Cadet received the 2017 Large Green Business of the Year award for its waste reduction and recycling programs, which led to a 60 percent reduction in landfilled waste.

Vancouver, Wash. – Elder abuse and neglect is a significant public health and criminal justice issue. Nationally, at least 5 percent of older adults are subjected to abuse, neglect or exploitation each year. Our community’s response to the problem was greatly enhanced when the Clark County Elder Justice Center opened in 2011. Learn about the Elder Justice Center and how to help prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults at the Tuesday, Aug. 15, meeting of the Commission on Aging.