Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several vacant positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

The twelve-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons.

All open positions are for individuals who live in the county’s third district and include an elected official, a low-income representative and a community representative.

Vancouver, Wash. – Ballots are in the mail to all registered voters in the Evergreen, Hockinson, La Center, Ridgefield and Vancouver School Districts for the upcoming Feb. 12 special election.

If a voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, Jan. 30, please contact the Elections Office at 564.397.2345 to request a replacement ballot. Replacement ballots also may be requested by email, mail, or in person at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, we have identified 23 confirmed cases and seven suspect cases. No additional confirmed cases have been identified since yesterday’s update.

Here are the details of the confirmed cases:

Vancouver, Wash. – Chair Eileen Quiring and Councilors Temple Lentz, Julie Olson and John Blom selected Gary Medvigy to fill an unexpired term on the county council.

Chair Quiring, a Republican, vacated the seat for council district 4 at beginning of January when she moved to the chair position after being elected in the November general election.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, we have identified 23 confirmed cases and two suspect cases.

Here are the details of the confirmed cases:

Age

• 1 to 10 years: 18 cases
• 11 to 18 years: four cases
• 19 to 29 years: one case

Immunization status

• Unverified: three cases
• Unimmunized: 20 cases

Hospitalization: one case

Vancouver, Wash. – The public is invited to join Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper and Assessor Peter Van Nortwick as they discuss the 2019 state and local tax rates and changes. The county officials will specifically address how the changes in school funding impact Clark County tax payers.

The discussion will be 2-4 pm Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the Evergreen Room/Tan Complex, at the Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center, 13501 NE 28th St.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission.

The seven-member commission is responsible for:

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Youth Commission is seeking nominations to recognize 300 local youth that demonstrate personal growth and community contribution in one of thirteen categories of achievement. Youth will be recognized in areas such as arts, career development, citizenship, courage, education, empathy, environmental stewardship, family life, inspiration, leadership, personal achievement, sportsmanship and tolerance.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, we have identified 22 confirmed cases and three suspect cases.

Here are the details of the confirmed cases:

Age

• 1 to 10 years: 17 cases
• 11 to 18 years: four cases
• 19 to 29 years: one case

Immunization status

• Unverified: three cases​
• Unimmunized: 19 cases

Hospitalization: one case

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring declared on Friday a public health emergency in response to the measles outbreak.

The process is necessary to ensure Public Health has adequate resources to continue its response. The declaration enables Public Health to have access to additional resources outside of our regional area.