Public health officials in Clark and Cowlitz counties are urging people to stay close to home this spring break and take precautions if gathering with others.
COVID-19 case numbers had plateaued in Clark and Cowlitz counties, but over the last few weeks have begun to increase. Additionally, multiple COVID-19 virus variants have been identified in Clark and Cowlitz counties, including variants known to spread more easily.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. One position represents north Clark County, and the other represents the county at-large.
The three-year terms begin in April. Meetings are held quarterly at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the months of February, May, August and November. Meetings are currently held virtually.
Up to 12 months of rent and electric utility assistance for low-income persons in Clark County who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be available starting Tuesday, March 30, 2021. The 12 months can include owed rent or electric utility arrears, and a maximum of up to three months of future rent.
The Clark County Charter Review Commission is seeking applicants to fill an open position on the commission. The seat is in councilor district 4, position number 3. Applicants must be registered voters currently residing in council district 4.
For the next three weeks, the COVID-19 vaccination site at Tower Mall will prioritize giving second doses to people who received their first dose at the site. A limited number of first-dose appointments will be available each week as well.
The Clark County Arts Commission announced this week it has selected Armin Tolentino as Clark County Poet Laureate. Tolentino will serve 2021-2023 promoting the art of poetry and literature throughout Clark County. His term begins April 1, 2021.
The Clark County Law Library is selling a new self-help form kit. The Small Estate Affidavit process is an alternative to probate in some circumstances.
The kit includes forms and instructions to transfer the personal property of a Washington resident who died without using probate. These are generally situations where there is no real estate and the value of the estate is less than $100,000.
Additional appointments for COVID-19 vaccination have been added at the Tower Mall site in central Vancouver. Another 160 appointments have been added for Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. This brings the total number of appointments up to 1,000 per day.
Clark County is seeking applicants for three seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Two seats will be for three years and one seat will be for one year. The terms will begin July 1.
The seven-member commission is responsible for:
Clark County is announcing recipients of 2021 Green Awards. The awards are presented annually to individuals, organizations and businesses for their leadership and dedication to environmental sustainability.
The 2021 Green Awards winners are:
Ellen Ives - Green Neighbor Award for a resident who exemplifies a sustainable lifestyle
Ellen rides her bike, composts in her backyard, and when she’s on-the-go she always packs a kit of reusable items to avoid single use products.
