Host a party, potluck or special event at a Clark County park. Picnic shelters at eleven county parks are available to reserve for dates between April 1 and Oct. 31. Many shelters have electricity and water. Some shelters have features like fireplaces and barbeques.
Shelters are available to reserve at:
With warm weather in the forecast for this weekend, Clark County Public Health is reminding people to take caution in and around water – especially area lakes and rivers. In spring and early summer, lakes and rivers in Southwest Washington are still cold, and water may be moving quickly.
“Temperatures may be warming up this weekend, but lakes and rivers are still cold enough to shock and immobilize even the strongest swimmers,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer and Public Health director.
The county manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and educational access television and cable television franchising to fill four positions on the volunteer city/county Telecommunications Commission. Applicants must be Clark County residents.
The terms are three years, and all of the positions begin immediately. Two of the positions will end March 31, 2026; one ends April 30, 2026; and one will end Aug. 31, 2026.
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:
