Vancouver, WA – The number of seniors who will need public housing is growing, as are the costs to provide it. Nationwide, public housing authorities are working to meet the needs of seniors so they can age in public housing safely, independently and comfortably.

Learn how our local public housing agency is working on the issue at the Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting of the Commission on Aging.

The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.

Vancouver, WA – On Saturday, the Clark County Fire Marshal will lift a burning ban for all land clearing fires. A ban on recreational fires was lifted earlier this month.

The risk of wildfires has significantly declined because of recent rainfall, the forecast for more rain and cooler temperatures. A regional ban typically is in place from      July 15 to Oct. 1.

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, beginning at 2 p.m., the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The test will be held at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 19. Members of the news media, candidates and the public are invited to attend this test, which is a requirement of Washington State law.

For this election, all registered voters in Clark County will receive a ballot.

More than 90 pounds of tobacco product waste collected during past five annual events

Vancouver, WA – Volunteers will gather Saturday, Oct. 22, for the sixth annual The Butt Stops Here cleanup to remove cigarette butts and other litter from parks.

Volunteer programs for Clark County and the city of Vancouver are coordinating the cleanup, which will be held in conjunction with Make a Difference Day.

The last day for submitting a mail-in voter registration form for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. All post offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 for Columbus Day, so be sure to have them postmarked by Oct. 11.

Online registration applications can be submitted up to midnight on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016.  Visit the Elections Office website at clarkvotes.org and click on MyVote to register online.

Nominations still open for Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington

Vancouver, WA ‒ Ron Sims, chair of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, will be the key note speaker at the 2016 Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington Awards reception in October.

Vancouver, WA - The public is invited to a ceremony honoring homicide victims 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. 26, in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is sponsored by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit.

Sheriff Chuck Atkins will be the keynote speaker.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in yellow parking lot 1 at Clark College, 1900 Fort Vancouver Way.

County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. Shredding services will be available, with a limit of two banker boxes per visit. No business waste will be accepted.