Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Green Neighbors program is seeking hosts for its Natural Garden Tour on Sunday, July 17. Interested people should practice environmentally friendly gardening techniques and be willing to offer public tours of their yards and gardens.

This annual event is a fun way to show off your yard and the Earth-conscious methods you use to make it blossom. The event is a chance for residents to learn about gardening techniques, get inspiration for their yards and exchange ideas with other gardeners.

Vancouver, WA — Research suggests today’s children may not live as long as their parents because of preventable chronic health conditions.

“Preventable health conditions have a huge impact on the county,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “That’s why our department increasingly focuses on prevention as we work with our health partners on initiatives that have the greatest community impact.”

Vancouver, WA  ̶  Three of Clark County’s vehicle licensing subagent offices recently were broken into after business hours in an apparently related series of smash-and-grab thefts.

To address the March 25-26 burglaries, staff from the Auditor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office met with the owners of the subagent offices to discuss ways to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security. Participants talked about their buildings, alarm and video systems and possible procedural changes.

Vancouver, WA – Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse will hold a drug- and alcohol-free party this month for Clark County middle- and high-school students.

The party is free and scheduled 8-11 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at the Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.

School identification or Skyward photo must be presented at the door to attend.

Refreshments provided. Bring a bathing suit and your own lock for a locker if you want to swim. Other activities include basketball, volleyball, dancing with a live DJ and video and table games.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents will have six opportunities this spring to recycle a variety of items, including block foam, at the Green Neighbors Recycling Day events.

Here are the locations, dates and times of the six events:

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day Event in Yacolt from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Yacolt Primary School parking lot, 406 W. Yacolt Road.

Clark County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. No business waste will be accepted.

Vancouver, WA - The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined a recent late-night blaze originated in the kitchen, claiming the life of an adult.

The investigation is ongoing and the victim has not been positively identified.

Late last week investigators verified that at least one of the electric stove burners was turned on at the time of the fire. This finding, along with other burn patterns found at the scene, introduces the possibility that cooking was involved in the ignition of the fire.

Nonprofit group will be responsible for developing, maintaining area near Humane Society

Vancouver, WA – Dog lovers have an opportunity to help create a new off-leash area where dogs can run and play in east Vancouver.

The Board of County Councilors today unanimously approved an agreement with Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington (DOGPAW) to develop a dog park on a county-owned parcel at Northeast 192nd Avenue and Northeast Ninth Street.

On March 30, the Clark County Elections Office will mail new voter registration cards to approximately 4,800 voters.  State law requires that a new card be mailed to each voter whose precinct information has changed.

Vancouver, WA – New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing has won the inaugural Clark County Green Business of the Year award. The store received the award, made of repurposed materials, Thursday during the annual Green Business Showcase.

New Seasons Market Fisher’s Landing won the award for its sustained commitment to the environment and implementing projects such as: