Vancouver, WA — Although West Nile Virus (WNV) has not established itself in Clark County, Clark County officials are urging residents to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

The virus has established itself in areas of south central Washington, and could eventually do so in our area. Additionally, because summer travel plans might include trips to areas where the virus is present, residents are encouraged to practice these prevention tips:

Eliminate mosquito habitat around your home

Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors voted Tuesday evening to retain Mark McCauley, a 15-year county employee, as the county’s chief executive officer for departments not headed by other elected officials.

The vote follows an executive session last week during which council members considered results of a community-wide evaluation of McCauley’s work since late 2013, when he was appointed county administrator.

Vancouver, WA – A Clark County neighborhood association’s newsletter was recognized for excellence at the Neighborhoods, USA annual conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

The East Minnehaha and Roads End Neighborhood Associations “Happenings” earned second place in the NUSA 2016 Neighborhood Newsletter Competition for electronic formats published six or fewer times per year.

A panel of national neighborhood leaders evaluated branding, aesthetics and design, technical layout and content.

Public can attend free event at Luke Jensen Sports Park, hosted by Clark County Parks

Vancouver, WA – Advocates for a connected system of parks, trails and open space in Clark County will gather for a June 14 Clark County Trails Summit.

Clark County Parks will host the event, which is open to the public, from 2-5 p.m. in the Bud Van Cleve Community Room at Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4000 N.E. 78th St.

Vancouver, WA – The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a special public meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, to discuss results of a recently completed district audit by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

The meeting will be in Conference Room 698 on the sixth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

Vancouver, WA — With temperatures expected to approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Public Health officials are urging residents to protect themselves during the hot spell expected this weekend.

“We are encouraging people to avoid or limit physical activity outdoors, take shelter in air-conditioned buildings, and drink plenty of fluids,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer. “Elderly people and the very young are especially vulnerable during periods of intense or prolonged heat.”

Vancouver, WA – Work will get under way next week to replace a 70-year-old bridge on Northeast Etna Road in north Clark County.

Stellar J. Corp., a Woodland-based contractor, will replace Cedar Creek Bridge at milepost 3.8. The bridge is about 125 feet upstream from the confluence with the North Fork Lewis River.

The work will close a short section of Northeast Etna Road at the bridge beginning Wednesday, June 8. The new bridge is expected to open by early winter.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold the 11th annual Recycled Arts Festival, presented this year by McCord’s Vancouver Toyota, in  Esther Short Park downtown. The popular two-day event showcases artwork made of recycled materials.

The free festival will be June 25-26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Attendees who show their reusable mugs or water bottles at the Information Tent will be entered in a special drawing.

Vancouver, WA - Clark County Elections will be hosting their annual political party observer training from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in the Elections Conference Room at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. This observer training is for all persons interested in participating as a political party observer during an election cycle.

No person shall serve as an observer unless he or she has received this training.

Election observer training provides an overview of ballot processing, including the inspection process and the ballot counting equipment.

Vancouver, WA – The Board of Health is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council with a representative from a local social or human services agency.

The council advises the county councilors in their capacity as the Board of Health. The council identifies needs and makes recommendations to enhance health of the community.  Access to care, health inequalities, obesity, a sustainable food system and support for healthy children are among the council’s current priorities.