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Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents who are interested in parks are encouraged to apply to fill a vacancy on the Parks Advisory Board.

The successful applicant will fill the remainder of a term that ends Dec. 31, 2017, and be eligible for reappointment to the seven-member board.

The board typically meets from noon to 2:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month, usually at Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4000 N.E. 78th St.


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Vancouver, WA – Road crews continue to respond to snowy and icy roads from Wednesday's snowstorm that blanketed the region.

Clark County Public Works is spreading rock and salt on hills, curves and other trouble spots following the brief but intense snowstorm that snarled traffic in parts of the Portland-Vancouver area.


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Crews spray anti-icer on major roads, gear up for early start before morning commute

Vancouver, WA – Road crews have been busy the past two days spraying anti-icer on thoroughfares in preparation for a major snow and ice storm forecasted for Thursday.

The National Weather Service forecasts snow will begin falling at 9-10 a.m. Thursday, followed by freezing rain later Thursday and rain by midnight. The storm could bring 2-4 inches of snow and ¼ inch of accumulated ice.


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Vancouver, WA – The county manager is seeking applications to fill three positions on the Railroad Advisory Board.

The terms begin Jan. 1, 2017 and conclude Dec. 31, 2019.

The Railroad Advisory Board advises the county about its 33-mile railroad typically known as the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. The 15-member board considers how to best achieve long-term return on investment in the railroad, leverage it as an economic development asset, and address concerns of stakeholders and constituents.


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Felida Neighborhood Association organizes event at park on Northwest 26th Avenue

Vancouver, WA – One of Clark County’s two new parks will officially open Saturday as the Felida Neighborhood Association cuts a ceremonial ribbon at Sorenson Neighborhood Park.


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Vancouver, WA – Typographical and formatting errors have been corrected and minor content revisions and updates have been made to the Clark County Stormwater Manual 2015.

The Board of County Councilors approved the changes today following a public hearing. The changes go into effect on Dec. 2.


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An 18-hole course to be built on undeveloped 40-acre parcel off Northeast 119th Street

Vancouver, WA – The first disc golf course in a Clark County park could open in 2018 on an 40-acre parcel at Hockinson Meadows Community Park.

The Board of County Councilors today approved plans to build an 18-hole course in the park at Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast 119th Street.


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Vancouver, WA – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill three seats on the five-person Clark County Noxious Weed Control Board.

The weed board advises the Board of County Councilors about managing noxious weeds. State law requires the eradication of Class A noxious weeds, which are non-native species with limited distribution in Washington. For other noxious weeds, the state defers to local officials to determine control and containment requirements.


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National Weather Service forecasts 3-5 inches of precipitation during next four days

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Public Works is ready to respond to two major storms expected to begin hammering the region Thursday.

The heaviest rain is forecasted to fall Saturday as remnants of Typhoon Songda roll into the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it wind gusts of 30-65 mph.


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Contractor to upgrade optical fiber cable spanning dog park along Northeast 18th Street

Vancouver, WA – The Dakota Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park in Pacific Community Park will be closed Oct. 22-23 so a contractor can upgrade an overhead optical fiber cable.

Wilson Construction Co., a Canby, Ore.-based contractor working for the Bonneville Power Administration, will use a helicopter to string a larger cable over the dog park just outside east Vancouver.