As part of the county’s efforts on the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, Clark County Council will conduct a work session on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, and a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 1 to take public testimony and select a 2045 employment projection as provided by Scott Bailey, Regional Economist from Washington State Employment Security Department.

Both meetings will be held in a hybrid format. Attendees can join in person, at the sixth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. or virtually, via Webex. 

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory for Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae.

Results from water samples taken from Lacamas Lake on Wednesday, July 5 revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold level recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at the lake.

Cyanotoxins can be harmful to people, especially young children, and deadly for small pets that drink the water. When a warning advisory is in place, health officials recommend:

The customer service hours for Clark County Public Works are changing. Beginning July 17, the new hours of operation will be 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every other Friday. The office will be closed every other Friday.

The Clark County Public Works permit office’s hours of operation are changing. This will impact services for over-legal, house (structure) move, street use, and temporary RV parking permits.

Beginning July 17, the new hours of operation will be 7-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every other Friday. The office will be closed every other Friday.

Clark County is seeking nominations of businesses and individuals for its annual Clark County Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards. The awards honor the role people with developmental disabilities have in assisting us to achieve a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize the leadership of the business community. The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Awards will be given for the following categories:

Clark County residents interested in natural gardening can explore nine local gardens maintained using sustainable techniques during the 18^th annual Natural Garden Tour.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) on June 26 announced it will close Larch Corrections Center (LCC) located near Yacolt in October.

According to the DOC statement, the 115 staff members at LCC will be offered jobs at other DOC facilities. However, Clark County also will reach out to LCC staff to discuss local career opportunities.

Clark County residents can help prevent fires, injuries and pollution by properly disposing of fireworks after their Fourth of July celebrations.

The Clark County Board of Health has extended the application deadline for a volunteer position on the Public Health Advisory Council. The deadline for applications is now 5 pm Friday, July 14.

The open position is for a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Clark County. The selected applicant will complete an unexpired three-year term that ends Sept. 30, 2024.

The advisory council meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. One meeting per quarter is in person 6-8 pm at various locations across the county. The remaining meetings are 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom.

Starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 1, all land clearing and residential burning in Clark County will be banned until further notice.

The interim Fire Marshal 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.