Beginning in April, the East Fork Lewis River will be closed to boaters, fishers and other river users for three miles downstream from the lower portion of Daybreak Regional Park (downstream/west of Northeast Daybreak Road/82nd Avenue). The closure will allow for Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s contractor, Tapani, Inc., to construct the Lower East Fork Lewis River Reconnection Project. 

County Manager Kathleen Otto this week introduced her inaugural newsletter to the community. The newsletter is on the county website at https://clark.wa.gov/county-manager/county-manager-updates.

Improvements are coming to Northwest Bliss Road/Northwest Hathaway Road/Northwest 139th Street. This spring, changes will improve safety between Northwest 11th and 21st Avenues. The changes include: 

Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.

Positions begin June 1, 2025. Volunteers typically serve three-year terms, which will end May 31, 2028. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply.

The county is looking for people who can bring:

Vancouver, Wash. – The Commission on Aging’s charge is to provide leadership in addressing the special needs of the aging population and to manage and assist with the implementation of the county’s Aging Readiness Plan. This month, the Commission focuses on Chapter 3 of the Aging Readiness Plan, “Housing: Housing Options for Our Aging Population,” by hosting area experts for a discussion about area options for affordable housing and specialized senior living.

At 10 am on Tuesday, March 18, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct logic and accuracy tests of the programming of the accessible voting units and the programming that is used to tabulate ballots for the April 22 Special Election.

The tests will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. These tests are required under Washington state law before every election. Members of the news media, candidates, jurisdictions with measures on the ballot and the public are invited to attend these tests.

The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at upcoming events in Battle Ground.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens. 

The Clark County Youth Commission is seeking nominations from community members for the 2025 Youth Achievement Awards. Every year, the Youth Commission recognizes up to 300 local youth who have demonstrated personal growth and community contribution. Youth nominees are recognized in one of 13 categories of achievement: arts, career development, citizenship, courage, diversifier, education, empathy, environmental stewardship, family life, inspiration, leadership, personal achievement and sportsmanship.

Clark County Community Services is asking residents to provide feedback on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will guide distribution of federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships program funding over the next five years. The county’s Consolidated Plan benefits low- and moderate-income households and areas, identifies housing and community development needs, and sets priorities and strategies to meet those needs.

Your participation is important!

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. Applicants who are appointed by the council will serve three-year terms. 

Applications from Clark County residents are being accepted for the following positions: