Vancouver, Wash. – The ability to travel whenever we want is a freedom that most of us enjoy. When driving is no longer an option, older adults need an alternative way to get around, maintain their independence and continue their daily routines. Public transit is one of those alternatives.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning next month, West Van for Youth will offer a free, five-week parenting course for parents who live in the western half of Vancouver.

The Guiding Good Choices classes are for parents and other caregivers of children ages 9-14 in three zip codes: 98660, 98661 and 98663.

Classes will be 5:30-8 pm Thursdays, beginning April 12 and ending May 10,  at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W 39th St. Meals and child care will be provided.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County today filed a lawsuit in federal court against pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers that manufacture, distribute, and sell prescription opioids.

With the filing, Clark County joins more than 400 jurisdictions nationwide that seek to hold the companies accountable for harm opioid addiction has done in their communities and recover public costs.

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Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Monday, March 26, 2018, is the last day to submit a mail-in voter registration form to be eligible to vote in the April 24 special election. 

Please send mail-in registration forms to Clark County Elections, PO Box 8815, Vancouver, 98666. The form can be found under Find It Fast or Voter Resources on the Elections website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/elections. 

Vancouver, Wash. – At 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming that will be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the April 24 special election.

The test will be at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Members of jurisdictions with measures on the ballot, the public and the news media are invited to attend the test, which is required under Washington law.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health reminds residents that protecting our groundwater is important and a responsibility that all of us share.

In Clark County, 98 percent of our drinking water comes from groundwater.

National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 11-17. This year’s theme, selected by the National Groundwater Association, is “Test. Tend. Treat.”

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County onsite septic system owners now have an additional financial resource when they need to repair or replace their systems.

Low-interest loans with flexible terms can be acquired through Craft3, a regional non-profit lender.

Vancouver, Wash.  ̶  An art show highlighting local youth artists is scheduled for 4:30-8:30 pm Thursday, March 22, at the Clark County Youth House, 1012 Esther St.

The show, “Vulnerability: An Unfiltered Identity,” will feature many forms of art, including canvas, rock and tile paintings, sculptures, a coloring book and more.

Many of the young artists will be present to answer questions, and some artwork will be available for purchase.

Light refreshments will be provided at the event, which is free and open to the community.

Vancouver, Wash. – A Heritage High School student designed the winning entry in a logo contest for the Clark County Parks Advisory Board.

The Clark County Council honored Heidi Hayden, who designed the winning logo, and three other Heritage students during its Tuesday night meeting. Eli Entwistle crafted the second-place logo, and Jennifer Jones and Viktoria Kryshtal, jointly designed the third-place entry.

All four students were presented with trophies and gift baskets during Tuesday’s council meeting.