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County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
The county manager is seeking applicants to fill the position of a community representative from the county’s second district on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
City seeks community members to serve on Pro and Con Committees for November ballot measures
On November 5, Vancouver voters will consider six ballot measures, including a police services levy (Proposition 4) and five City Charter amendments, with residents invited to join pro or con commi…
Several Clark County levy, bond measures on fall ballot to support fire departments
The early summer heat shows no signs of letting up across the Pacific Northwest, and there’s no rain in sight. That has fire managers on high alert and fire districts asking voters to do their part…
Total burn ban issued within Battle Ground City Limits
On Thursday (July 11), the Battle Ground Fire Marshal’s Office issued a total burn ban in the city limits of Battle Ground due to high temperatures and dry conditions.
Planning Commission to hold work session on climate change planning project
The Clark County Planning Commission will hold a work session on climate change planning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
Swift Reservoir boat ramp to be out of service beginning September 2024
Beginning Sept. 2, 2024, Swift Reservoir will be drawn down between 1 and 3 feet per day to accommodate work on the Swift Dam.
County to install fence along Cougar Creek Woods Property near the end of July
Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands is installing partial fencing along the north and south property lines of the Cougar Creek Woods Property, along Northwest 16th Avenue.
Clark County expands burn ban to include recreational fires
Due to the extreme fire danger, recreational fires will be prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.
Amboy Territorial Days coming this weekend, July 12-14
A car show on Friday, a parade and logging show on Saturday, and lawnmower races on Sunday highlight a tradition in Amboy, with Territorial Days in the heart of logging country.
County Parks and Lands seeks public comment on Parks Capital Improvement Plan
Clark County Public Works Parks and Lands is seeking public comment on the Parks Capital Improvement Plan.
Commission on Aging continues emergency preparedness series at July meeting
The Clark County Commission on Aging continues the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series.
Woodland Community rallies to build walking path at Columbia Elementary School
Local businesses and resident volunteers of Woodland came together to construct a quarter-mile gravel walking track at Columbia Elementary School.
Vancouver Fire Marshal Issues recreational burn ban
Due to extremely dry conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli is issuing a total ban on recreational burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, for the city of Vancouver.
Keep your trees hydrated and healthy this summer
With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, properly watering your trees is a great way to keep them healthy and stress-free.
Save the date for the Furry Friends Annual Dinner and Auction
Furry Friends is hosting its annual fall in-person dinner and auction fundraiser on Sat., Sept. 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Royal Oaks Country Club, located at 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Van…
Battle Ground to hold groundbreaking for Kiwanis Park improvements
The city of Battle Ground will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday (July 8), for several much-anticipated improvements to Kiwanis Park.
Hockinson Blueberry Festival coming July 13 as farms throughout the county celebrate blueberry season
Clark County u-pick farms have opened or will open soon for blueberry season, and Hockinson is preparing for its annual festival on July 13, celebrating all things blueberry from local farmers.
Council for the Homeless activates response to extreme hot temperatures
Clark County anticipates consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures starting July 5, prompting Council for the Homeless to activate a response ensuring safety for homeless individuals through outr…