A power failure earlier this morning apparently triggered a sewage spill near the pump station along the west side of Northwest 36th Avenue, near the bridge spanning Salmon Creek.

The sewage release has been contained, and cleanup efforts are underway.

At this time, Clark County Public Works doesn't know how much sewage was spilled, but the overall amount is believed to be relatively small.

As a precaution, the county has closed the Salmon Creek Greenway Trail west of Salmon Creek Regional Park.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child. The child, whose immunization status is unverified, traveled to Clark County from outside of the country in late December.

People who visited a local urgent care clinic may have been exposed to measles. Clark County Public Health is advising anyone who has been exposed and believes they have symptoms of measles to call their health care provider prior to visiting the medical office to make a plan that avoids exposing others in the waiting room.

Vancouver, Wash. – A new bridge spanning Whipple Creek south of the Clark County Fairgrounds is open for use by drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Clark County Public Works opened the 10th Avenue Bridge to traffic Thursday afternoon. Some final work still needs to be completed, including finishing a couple sidewalk sections on the bridge’s west side. Until that work is done, only the bridge’s east sidewalk will be open to pedestrians.

There still could be occasional single lane closures, but the bridge will remain open to traffic during remaining construction.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Commission on Aging will present a summary of its sixth year of work to the county council on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The 4:30 pm meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning in January, West Van for Youth and Children’s Home Society will offer a free, 18-week parenting course for up to 10 parents who live in the west-side 98660, 98661 and 98663 zip codes.

The evidence-based Incredible Years parenting classes are for parents and other caregivers of children ages 2-8.

Classes are held each Wednesday from Jan. 9, 2019, through May 8, 2019. Light meals and child care will be provided. Each session runs 5:30-8 pm at 1112 Columbia St.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on the Public Facilities District board of directors. The terms begin January 1, 2019 and end December 31, 2023.

The Public Facilities District was created by the then-Board of County Commissioners in 2002 to participate in development of regional centers, such as the convention center in Vancouver and exhibition hall at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Board members receive $50 per day while attending meetings.

Vancouver, Wash. – Environmental Public Health fees will increase in the new year as the department shifts toward fully recovering all program costs.

On Nov. 28, the Clark County Board of Health unanimously approved the 2019 Environmental Public Health fee schedule ordinance. The new fee schedule goes into effect Jan. 1.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is working with local health care providers and Washington State Department of Health to investigate a suspected case of acute flaccid myelitis, AFM, in a Clark County child.

Vancouver, Wash. – After the holiday festivities end, Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than sending them to the landfill.

Before trees are recycled, all lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments and stands must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in the garbage.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County elected officials will be sworn in to office during two upcoming ceremonies.

Council Chair-elect Eileen Quiring and Auditor Greg Kimsey will be sworn in at 10 am Thursday, Dec. 27, by District Court Judge Darvin J. Zimmerman.

Superior Court Judge David E. Gregerson will swear in the following officials at 10 am Monday, Dec. 31: