The Clark County Commission on Aging continues the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. This month’s topic is all about creating an emergency preparedness plan. Experts from CRESA, Clark County’s regional emergency services agency, will discuss the topic and answer questions from the audience.
The meeting will be 4:30 pm Wednesday, May 15.
The Parks and Lands division of Clark County Public Works is beginning planning for improvements to the Klineline Pond area of Salmon Creek Regional Park. An important step in the planning process is to perform geotechnical surveying, which gathers data about the site’s physical characteristics. A tow-behind drilling rig will be used for the geotechnical surveys the week of May 6. Park visitors can expect some noise and minor ground vibrations near the survey sites. Visitors are reminded to not approach survey equipment or any closed areas.
Every election, the Clark County Auditor’s Office provides an online and printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make an informed decision when voting. The August voters’ pamphlet includes local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Clark County Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allowing them to establish a forward operating base for wildfire response operations. The agreement allows for space at Camp Bonneville for one helicopter, a fuel truck and building space for seven crew members. The operations will assist in DNR’s efforts to improve wildfire response time in the area.
Vancouver, Wash. - Following the close of business on Friday, May 10, 2024, after candidate forms have been verified for accuracy and qualifications, a lot drawing will be conducted for all local races to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the official primary ballot.
This public drawing will be held at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver, and may be witnessed by the news media, the public and by any candidate.
The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will meet at 3:30 pm on Monday, May 6.
County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. All the openings are for terms that begin immediately and end Oct. 31, 2027.
The positions are for Clark County residents that represent:
Interested in running for public office? The filing period for citizens to become candidates for elective office is rapidly approaching. The offices open for candidate filings this year include U.S. Senator, Congressional District 3 U.S. Representative, State offices, State Legislative District Senators and Representatives, State Supreme Court Justices, State Court of Appeals Judge, 11 Superior Court Judges, County Council Districts 3 and 4 Councilors, Public Utility District Commissioner District 1, and 355 Democratic and 355 Republican precinct committee officers.
UPDATE: An error in Pleasant Valley Middle School's address has been corrected. The school is the in-person location for the open house.
Clark County Public Works is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about planned improvements to Northeast 179th Street between Northeast 15th and 26th avenues. The open house, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, will allow residents to learn more about the project and submit comments to project staff.
Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be re-opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season.
The drive-through kiosk is located at the east parking structure entrance at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The kiosk will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30.
The drive-through option is meant as a convenience and is for pre-written checks only. The Treasurer’s Office will not accept any other forms of payment at the kiosk.
