Vancouver, WA ‒ A Clark County woman in her 60s has acquired the Zika virus while traveling in Central America, a region listed in Zika travel advisories issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The illness is Clark County’s first reported Zika case. Health officials do not expect the virus to spread locally because the types of mosquitoes that transmit Zika are not found in the Pacific Northwest. The case does not present a risk to the public. Another 25 Zika cases have been reported statewide.… Read More

Vancouver, WA ‒ With temperatures expected to approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday through Saturday, Public Health officials are urging residents to protect themselves during the hot spell.

“We are encouraging people to avoid or limit physical activity outdoors, take shelter in air-conditioned buildings, and drink plenty of fluids,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer. “Elderly people and the very young are especially vulnerable during periods of intense or prolonged heat.”

Some air-conditioned locations in Clark County are listed at… Read More

Vancouver, WA – The Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council. The board is recruiting for:

• A consumer of public health services
• A representative of a local social or human services agency

Both openings are for three-year terms that begin Oct. 1, 2016.

The Health Advisory Council makes recommendations to the county councilors in their capacity as the Board of Health. The advisory council identifies needs and suggests ways to enhance the community’s health. Access to care,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will host a Morning Blend networking event and building tour 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Pacific Continental Bank, 101 E. Sixth St.

This Morning Blend event provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a newly constructed green building in downtown Vancouver. Representatives from Pacific Continental Bank, professional design firm Mackenzie, and development company Killian Pacific will describe their sustainability initiatives.

Their presentations will be followed by a green ribbon… Read More

Vancouver, WA – The Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council for a representative of a local social or human services agency.

The Health Advisory Council makes recommendations to the county councilors in their capacity as the Board of Health. The advisory council identifies needs and suggests ways to enhance the community’s health. Access to care, health inequalities, obesity, a sustainable food system and support for healthy children are among the council’s current priorities.

The council meets 6-8 p.m. on… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Public Health is one of 19 local health departments nationwide that received a Model Practice Award today from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). Applications for the annual competition were peer-reviewed by public health professionals from other communities in search of exemplary programs to replicate elsewhere.

Locally, staff was recognized for helping prevent opioid overdoses, now the leading cause of accidental death in Washington. Implemented in April 2014, Public Health’s Overdose Prevention Program trains staff… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will host a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at Cadet Manufacturing, 2500 W. Fourth Plain Blvd.

The Morning Blend event provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. Cadet employees will start the event talking about their manufacturing process and the green initiatives they have implemented.

After the event, Cadet will offer a short tour of the facility for Morning Blend participants.

This free event is open to all Green Business… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents will get an insider’s look at 10 natural gardens that showcase earth-friendly gardening techniques during the Green Neighbors Natural Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17.

Booklets with details about the free, self-guided garden tour can be downloaded at www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/gardentour or found at:

• Backyard Bird Shop, 8101 N.E. Parkway Drive
• Bird’s English Garden & Nursery, 1296 S. Dolan Road, Ridgefield
• Cascade Greenhouse,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors is seeking applicants to fill a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The position represents the southwest area of the county. Applicants must live south of 179^th Street and west of State Route 503, or Northeast 117^th Avenue.

The three-year term begins Oct. 1.

The commission meets at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Auto Licensing and Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St.

The group serves as an advisory panel to the council. Members make recommendations… Read More

Vancouver, WA – The 11th annual Clark County Recycled Arts Festival, presented June 25-26 by McCord’s Vancouver Toyota, will host more than 40 new artists who will display and sell art such as repurposed leather, stained glass and paintings.

Each year, artists who have not previously participated are encouraged to apply to keep the event fresh and new.

The free festival will be Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 at Esther Short Park, 415 W. 6th St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Attendees who show their reusable mugs or water bottles at the… Read More