Clark County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two open seats in District Court. The seats are open because two judges are retiring soon: Judge Sonya Langsdorf on Sept. 30, 2025, and Judge Kelli E. Osler on Dec. 31, 2025.
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must be a registered voter in Clark County and a lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
At the close of the regular candidate filing period on Friday, May 9, 2025, Clark County election officials had not received candidate filings for three elected offices: Town of Yacolt, Councilor, Position 5; Hockinson School District, Director, District 1; and East County Fire and Rescue District, Commissioner, Position 2.
Clark County is seeking applicants to fill four vacant volunteer positions on the Clean Water Commission. The advisory group, composed of nine Clark County residents, provides input to and assists the Clean Water division of Clark County Public Works. The commission represents the community’s interests and needs related to surface water quality and watershed health. The group also makes recommendations to the Clark County Council about services and policies. The term for one of the open positions begins immediately upon approval and ends in December 2026.
The Recording Office in the Clark County Auditor’s Office has updated fees for some documents as a result of changes approved by the Washington State Legislature in House Bill 1858 and House Bill 1498.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has lifted its advisory at Vancouver Lake. Water samples collected from the lake show water quality has improved over the last two weeks and toxin levels are no longer elevated.
The warning signs posted at the lake are being removed. While the toxin levels are no longer elevated, harmful algae are still present in the lake. As long as algae are present, toxin levels could increase as conditions at the lake change.
Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Beginning Tuesday, July 15, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all eligible registered voters for the August 5, Primary and Special Election.
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 is installing a large stormwater filter vault to treat runoff from approximately five acres of impervious surfaces along Northwest 99th Street, Northwest 9th Avenue, and the surrounding area. Three stormwater filter catch basins will also be installed. Construction will begin in July.
Travelers can expect some delays on Northwest 99th Street during construction, but all travel lanes will remain open. Drivers are reminded to slow down, pay attention and be patient in work zones.
Starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 3 all land clearing and residential burning in Clark County will be banned 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, Wash. – The Clark County Council is accepting applications from local organizations for grants that encourage historic preservation and programs, including preservation of historic documents.
The Historical Promotion Grants program is designed to increase awareness and education to better preserve, exhibit, and/or interpret local history and historic preservation.
