The Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) has selected the Clark County Auditor’s 2023 Performance Audit of Public Works Project Management, Delivery, and Oversight for a Knighton Award. 

The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming outreach signup event.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens. 

Clark County’s Green Business program invites the business community to learn about sustainability opportunities related to reuse and safe refill of consumer-owned food and beverage containers at a free educational event. 

Clark County is seeking applicants for two seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2024. The seats will be appointed by the county council.

The seven-member volunteer commission is responsible for:

Clark County is joining forces with several community partners to host a resource fair for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. 

The resource fair will be 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 27, at Educational Service District 112, 2500 NE 65^th Ave. Free lunch is provided. Students, families and educators can register here.

The Clark County Commission on Aging continues the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. This month’s topic is all about sharing emergency kits. 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, April 17.

Clark County Public Works invites residents to an open house to learn more about the wetland restoration project planned for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 22, will allow residents and farm partners to learn more about the project and provide feedback. 

The Clark County Youth Commission is recruiting youths from all walks of life to fill at least 10 positions for the 2024-2025 program year.

The commission is a group of 30 people ages 11-19 which serves as a voice for Clark County youth. It advises the Clark County Council, county departments and community organizations about how their work can affect young people. It identifies and takes action on youth concerns, educates the community about building strong youth-adult partnerships, and provides leadership opportunities for youth.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Arts announced recently that it has selected Washougal resident Susan Dingle as Clark County Poet Laureate. Dingle will serve 2024-2026 promoting the art of poetry and literature throughout Clark County. Her term began April 1.

The Arts Commission in March held a “passing of the pen” celebration with Dingle’s predecessor, Armin Tolentino presenting her with a traditional laurel wreath. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. Frenchman’s Bar is a popular, cherished, long-time riverfront park close to the hearts of many Clark County residents. With several reservable picnic shelters, a playground, sand volleyball courts and a multi-use trail, it is an iconic representation of outdoor fun in Clark County. The next park host will help care for this cherished park and its visitors.