Vancouver, WA – Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 15, all land clearing and residential burning in Clark County will be restricted until further notice.
The Fire Marshal also is rescinding all burning permits issued prior to the ban. Permits can be reissued or extended when the ban is lifted. The burning restrictions do not apply to federally managed lands.
Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents will get an insider’s look at 10 natural gardens that showcase earth-friendly gardening techniques during the Green Neighbors Natural Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
Booklets with details about the free, self-guided garden tour can be downloaded at www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/gardentour or found at:
Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is seeking applicants to fill a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The position represents the southwest area of the county. Applicants must live south of 179th Street and west of State Route 503, or Northeast 117th Avenue.
The three-year term begins Oct. 1.
The commission meets at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Auto Licensing and Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St.
Vancouver, WA – Clark County Community Services is asking residents who are low-income to complete a survey about their family’s needs. The survey, which can be completed online or on paper, will take approximately 12 minutes. It is strictly confidential.
The survey will be available from mid-July through Sept. 30.
An online English version is available at http://goo.gl/forms/jCMSWCMQY2iqg1x42.
Vancouver, WA – The report of an independent, unbiased investigation into allegations that arose during the three-year update of Clark County’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan was released Wednesday, ending a more than three-month process.
Seattle attorney Rebecca Dean, who specializes in workplace investigations, was hired March 25, 2016 to look into:
Vancouver, WA – The county manager is seeking applicants for a low-income representative opening on the Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB). The opening is for CAAB District 2, which is roughly east of Interstate 205 between 18th and 99th streets and roughly east of 164th Avenue from south of 159th Street to the Columbia River.
Vancouver, WA ̶ The Clark County Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an artist who lives or works in the county and has made a significant contribution to local, national or international arts and culture.
To be eligible, a nominee must be:
Public can expect seamless transition following move from CASEE in Brush Prairie
Vancouver, WA – Clark County Vegetation Management has moved to new offices on the first floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
Vegetation Management is responsible, by state law, for controlling noxious weeds. The division consists of the Clark County Weed Board’s five members, appointed by the Board of County Councilors, and 11 county employees.
Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is accepting applications from local organizations for grants that encourage historic preservation and programs, including preservation of historic documents.
Applications for 2017 Historical Promotion Grants must be received by the Historic Preservation Commission by late September.
The commission will review applications in the fall and submit recommendations to the Board of County Councilors in November. Grants will be awarded in December and available in January 2017.
Citizens who are not currently registered to vote in the state of Washington may register for the Aug. 2, 2016 primary and special election by appearing in person at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver through Monday, July 25.
All voters in Clark County will receive ballots for this election.
A sample ballot listing all ballot measures and candidates appearing on the Aug. 2 election is now available on the Clark County Elections Office website at clarkvotes.org.
