Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Master Composter/Recycler program will hold two composting classes this month at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Both classes are free, but registration is required.

A “worm shop” will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Participants will receive a free worm bin and worms and information on what worm composting is, why it is beneficial and how to build and maintain a worm bin.

A backyard composting class will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Participants will learn the basics of composting and how to build a backyard… Read More

Nominations still open for Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington

Vancouver, WA ‒ Ron Sims, chair of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, will be the key note speaker at the 2016 Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington Awards reception in October.

In partnership with Clark County Public Health and the Clark County Worksite Wellness Network, the Vancouver Business Journal will host the awards event at 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Warehouse ’23, 100 Columbia St., Suite 102. Doors open at 7 a.m. Admission is $25. Breakfast is… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Participants at this month’s Morning Blend will learn about Columbia Springs’ youth and adult education programs,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Participants at this month’s Morning Blend will learn about Columbia Springs’ youth and adult education programs,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in yellow parking lot 1 at Clark College, 1900 Fort Vancouver Way.

County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. Shredding services will be available, with a limit of two banker boxes per visit. No business waste will be accepted.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as paints, pesticides, poisons,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Master Composter/Recycler program will host a Backyard Composting Workshop at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. The free event will be at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) at 11104 N.E. 149th Street, Building B, Brush Prairie.

Participants will receive information and resources on what composting is, why it is beneficial and how to build and maintain a successful backyard compost pile.

The training is offered by Clark County Public Health’s Master Composter/Recycler program, which educates the community about… Read More

Vancouver, WA ‒ Homeowners can learn how to inspect gravity-fed septic systems, maintain their septic systems and wells, and prevent costly repairs at a workshop sponsored by Clark County and Washington State University Clark County Extension.

The workshop, which also will cover small landowner assistance programs, takes place 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Clark County Public Works Operations Center, Bldg. B1, 4700 N.E. 78th St.

Cost is $15 per household. To register, call (360) 397-6060 ext. 5729 or visit www.… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program recognized three businesses at Thursday’s Morning Blend networking event at the new downtown Hudson Building. The event had record attendance and was followed by a green ribbon cutting.

County Manager Mark McCauley presented awards to Pacific Continental Bank, professional design firm Mackenzie and development company Killian Pacific for obtaining their Green Business Certification.  

“It was incredibly inspiring to see the passion and enthusiasm in the room,” McCauley said. “I would love to see this program grow… Read More

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