Vancouver, Wash. ‒ County Manager Mark McCauley is seeking applicants for an open position on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board.

The position is for a person who owns any animal other than a cat or dog and who lives anywhere in Clark County.

The term begins immediately and terminates Oct. 31, 2020.

Advisory board members meet quarterly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Clark County Operations Division, 4700 N.E. 78th St.

Functions of the 10-member board include:

Members will highlight commission’s fourth-year accomplishments in annual report

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The Commission on Aging will present a summary of its fourth year of work to the Board of County Councilors on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., and open to the public.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Board of County Councilors has appointed Matt Swindell and Robin Grimwade to serve on the Planning Commission for terms beginning immediately.

Ridgefield resident Matt Swindell has served on the Ridgefield City Council and Ridgefield School District board of directors. He is a lifelong resident of Clark County with a background in construction. His term ends Dec. 31, 2017.

Vancouver, Wash. — Larry Stafford, Clark County Audit Services manager, has been named to the national Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council.

The 31-member council is responsible for advising the Governmental Accounting Standards Board on technical issues, project priorities and other matters. The board is an independent, private-sector organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting nominations for the Green Awards, which recognize local individuals and businesses that promote environmental sustainability. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

The Clark County Green Awards celebration is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St.

Green Business award categories are large employer, small employer and green product/service.

New format will offer more interactive approach with question-and-answer segment

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The community is invited to attend the 2017 State of the County event from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St.

The event’s format will be a departure from previous years. Councilor Marc Boldt, who chairs the five-member Board of County Councilors, will speak briefly about the council’s work plan for the coming year.

More than 100 trees damaged or destroyed by winds

Vancouver, WA – For the first time in more than a dozen years, pet license fees will go up in Vancouver, Yacolt and unincorporated Clark County, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The Board of County Councilors approved the increases today, and Vancouver City Council approved them in December. All three jurisdictions abide by similar codes for animal control services.

Fees have not been raised since 2004.

Here is a comparison of fees through January and what they will be starting next week: 

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s annual Property Tax Foreclosure Auction will be held online via the foreclosure auction provider Bid4Assets at www.bid4assets.com/ClarkWA.

Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, said the auction will begin at 8 a.m. PST Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, and end at noon PST Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.