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 ‒ Swim season is off to a safe start at Klineline Pond as life jackets are replenished and lifeguards begin their duties at Klineline the last two weekends of June. Daily summer coverage starts Friday, July 1.

Klineline Pond and Marine Park Boat Launch life jacket loaner stations are stocked with more than 100 life jackets for the Safe Kids Clark County program, thanks to a donation from the International Order of the Blue Gavel Nautical Safety Foundation. The new jackets will replace worn-out, weathered and missing jackets.

“Inflatable toys and mattresses are… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m., Thursday, June 16, at Gray’s at the Park inside the Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th St.

The Morning Blend event provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. A Vancouver Hilton spokesperson will start the June 16 event and share a brief history of the hotel’s green initiatives, current practices and achievements.

This free event is open to anyone interested in learning about the program. However, seating is limited. Please… Read More

Vancouver, WA — Although West Nile Virus (WNV) has not established itself in Clark County, Clark County officials are urging residents to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

The virus has established itself in areas of south central Washington, and could eventually do so in our area. Additionally, because summer travel plans might include trips to areas where the virus is present, residents are encouraged to practice these prevention tips:

Eliminate mosquito habitat around your home

• Drain standing… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will host a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Boomerang Generosity Shop and Coffee House, 808 Main St.

The Morning Blend event is an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. Sustainable Wealth Management, a 12-year-old Vancouver firm, will start the May 19 event by explaining what sustainable, socially responsible investing is and why it is a fast growing area of the investment world.

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

Vancouver, WA – Clark County and the city of Washougal will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day event and Debris Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Washougal Transfer Station, 4020 S. Grant St.

Clark County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. No business waste will be accepted.

Washougal residents also will have the opportunity to dispose of up to two cubic yards of household garbage and/or yard… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County Environmental Services and the city La Center will hold a free Green Neighbors Recycling Day Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Holley Park, 1000 E. 4th St.

County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per vehicle. No business waste will be accepted.

Shredding will be offered at this event, with a limit of two banker boxes per person.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as… Read More