Vancouver, Wash. – Salmon Creek area residents now have a second convenient location to drop off used or leftover paint: Ace Hardware. The store has joined the county’s free Paint Take-Back program and accepts latex and oil-based paint for recycling.

Twelve local paint stores now accept used or leftover paint during business hours. They are:

• Ace Hardware, 13009 N.E. Hwy 99
• Ace Hardware, 1605 W. Main St., Battle Ground
• Filbin’s Ace Hardware, 809 N.E. Minnehaha St.
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 10811 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.
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Vancouver, Wash. – Ducklings and chicks are associated with spring and often given to young children at this time of year. But handling and nuzzling the fluffy birds are good ways to acquire a salmonella infection, which can cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach pain.

“Children are especially at risk of illness because they are less likely to wash their hands and have more frequent hand-to-mouth contact than adults,” said Clark County Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick. “We suggest a trip to the zoo or a stuffed animal as a better gift for your child.”

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Vancouver, Wash. – Have you ever wanted to sell it all and just travel the world?

That’s what author Kim Dinan and her husband did. Plagued by a persistent feeling that there is more to life than “stuff,” they decided to uproot their lives to pursue global travels. On the eve of their departure, close friends gave them an unexpected gift that helped shape their adventures: a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away to those they encountered on their journey.

Dinan will discuss details of their experience at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at… Read More

Vancouver, WA – A Green Neighbors Recycling Day Event takes place Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Yacolt Primary School parking lot, 406 W. Yacolt Road. At the same time, Yacolt’s annual Spring Clean-Up takes place a block away at the corner of Yacolt Road and Railroad Avenue.

The free recycling event allows Clark County residents to drop off block foam, electronic equipment, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, scrap metal and no more than five tires without rims per person. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, may be required. No business waste will be… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Three more Clark County restaurants are recognized as “Healthy Neighborhood Restaurants” by Clark County Public Health.

Linda’s Home Plate, Nuestra Mesa and The Garage earned the distinction by meeting specific criteria for healthier side dishes, kids meals and beverages and by adding smaller portions to their menus. Nuestra Mesa is the first restaurant in Camas to earn this recognition.

“These restaurants joined a growing number of eateries that support healthy food access in Clark County,” said Melissa Martin, program coordinator. “As a result of the… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County ranks 14th among Washington’s 39 counties in overall health status and 12th in health factors such as individual behavior, quality of health care, education and jobs, access to healthy food and air quality, according to the 2017 County Health Rankings report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

“These rankings are relative to other counties and while they fluctuate somewhat year to year, they have… Read More

Vancouver, WA – At Thursday night’s Green Awards celebration, County Manager Mark McCauley presented awards to six businesses and community members for their commitment to reduce harmful environmental impacts, educate others and give back to the community. The winners are:

Steve Horton, Alki Middle School - Green Apple Award for a school employee 
Steve inspires Alki students as leader of the environmental club. He transformed Alki’s recycling and composting program, encouraging all students to participate through fun events and contests.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host a free Morning Blend networking event from 8-9 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Habitat for Humanity Store, 10811 S.E. Second St.

The Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store is a discount home-improvement outlet that sells donated building material, appliances, furniture and other products. The store is a source of financing for local Habitat for Humanity home-building projects and is a hub for reuse and recycling.

Hear about the store’s mission and how… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – County residents are invited to take part in a three-week challenge to promote waste reduction and sustainable living. The challenge starts Friday, March 10, and is sponsored by Public Health’s Green Neighbors Program.

Residents are encouraged to take the WasteBusters pledge online and decrease the amount of material that goes into landfills by committing to at least one of three waste-busting actions:

• Recycle all accepted items in the curbside recycling cart
• Use reusable beverage containers for to-go drinks
• Plan your meals and… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Community Award, which recognizes both a local individual and organization for outstanding contributions in promoting and protecting community health.

Nomination forms are available at www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/community-award-nomination.  Completed forms can be submitted online, by mail or in person. Details are on the form.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5.

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