Vancouver, Wash. – People interested in ensuring the best start for every Clark County child are encouraged to attend four community cafés this winter and spring. Each event includes the screening of an episode from the documentary, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation, followed by a community discussion.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Solid Waste Operations is coordinating with Waste Connections of Washington to provide make-up garbage and recycling service after recent winter storms delayed collections throughout the county.

“We appreciate the public’s patience,” said Mike Davis, environmental operations specialist. “With persistent poor road conditions, we have been balancing residents’ needs with the need to keep waste collection workers safe.”

Vancouver, WA – Recent heavy rain on top of snowmelt has prompted concerns about water flooding into septic systems and saturating drain fields. Clark County Public Health is advising property owners of homes and businesses with septic systems to self-inspect their drain fields and tank locations for sewage that surfaces during the next two weeks.

Scheduled Superior and District court matters continue to be heard today

Vancouver, WA ‒ Due to more inclement weather moving into the area, Clark County offices will close at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 17.

District Court’s administrative offices closed at noon, but judges will continue to hear cases scheduled for this afternoon.

Scheduled Superior Court matters also will continue to be heard this afternoon.

Please watch www.clark.wa.gov for updates on weather closures. 

Delay due to anticipated difficult driving conditions throughout the county

Vancouver, WA – Out of an abundance of caution for safety, Clark County offices will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Clark County Courthouse will open at noon.

Anticipating freezing rain and low temperatures in the hours before the Tuesday morning commute, officials delayed the county’s opening until the 10 a.m. regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Councilors.

Current conditions: Exceptionally cold overnight temperatures have led to refreezing and widespread icy conditions across Clark County. More than a foot of snow remains on the ground in some areas. Major thoroughfares have been plowed but are icy in many spots. Drivers should be extremely careful and expect significant ice, packed snow and rough road conditions during Friday’s morning commute.

Vancouver, WA ‒ Clark County offices and the Clark County Courthouse will open at noon Friday, Jan. 13 because of anticipated cold temperatures and icy conditions overnight.

Here is the schedule for all matters at the courthouse:

Vancouver, WA  ̶  A project at Whipple Creek Regional Park in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. day has been postponed because of the deep snow that has blanketed Clark County.

The event is rescheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 21. At it, participants will remove plant protectors from a mitigation planting site and cut blackberries from a future planting area.

Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County offices will open at noon today, Thursday, Jan. 12, including Superior, District and Juvenile courts. All court proceedings scheduled for today will be heard.

The Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St., will open at noon. Superior Court dockets will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Public Works road crews have been plowing major thoroughfares since snow started falling Tuesday evening. Crews continue to spread gravel and salt on hills and curves.

Vancouver, WA  ̶  The Permit Center on the first floor of the Public Service Center is adjusting its business hours late this month to provide improved customer service.

The adjustment will add an hour to each business day, a step required to help meet the demand of those seeking building and other permits, said Marty Snell, director of Community Development, which runs the Permit Center at 1300 Franklin St.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, Permit Center hours will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.