Clark County Public Health has lifted its advisory at Vancouver Lake. Water samples collected from the lake show water quality has improved over the last two weeks and toxin levels are no longer elevated.

While harmful algal blooms have recently dissipated, Public Health encourages people who are recreating in Vancouver Lake to watch for floating scum and avoid direct contact with water in those areas. Harmful algal blooms can return if conditions change.

Clark County recognizes that older adults are valuable contributors to the vitality of this community. To encourage and support older adults for their contributions to their communities, the Clark County Commission on Aging established a program to recognize older adults who go above and beyond in service.

The Clark County Council last week approved a resolution that supports a Criminal Justice Training Commission expansion to add a regional law enforcement training center in Clark County.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office, like many agencies across Washington, is experiencing challenges with recruitment and retention of deputies due to many factors including an increase in retirements, and resignations and a decrease in applications for new hires.

Clark County Fire Marshal Dan Young announced today he is lifting the ban on outdoor debris burning and recreational fires in unincorporated Clark County effective at 12:01 am Tuesday, Oct. 25.

“With the recent rainfall and more rain in the forecast, we will be lifting the burn ban,” said Young.

Young urges residents to be vigilant when burning and always attend a permitted fire until it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch.

The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. 

The 10-member advisory board makes recommendations to the county council relating to developmental disabilities services and issues. Members provide leadership to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of community programs.

Six positions must be filled. These are three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and ending Dec. 31, 2025.

Each year, the Assessor is mandated by law to inspect and revalue approximately one-sixth of real property in Clark County. 

In preparation for establishing 2023 assessed value of real property in the county, appraisers will perform physical inspections of residential and commercial property beginning Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, and continuing through February 2023.

The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying persons and a vehicle of interest in an ongoing fire investigation.

The Fire Marshal’s office is asking the public to review the video and photo below to see if they recognize the people or vehicle. The video was taken Sunday, Oct. 9 at approximately 3:30 pm on a ridge near where the Nakia Creek fire is burning on Larch Mountain.

Air quality has reached unhealthy levels in parts of Clark County due to smoke from wildfires. Clark County Public Health is urging residents to regularly monitor local air quality and take steps to protect their health while air is smoky.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 21, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all registered voters in Clark County.

If a voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, Oct. 27, they should contact the Elections Office at (564) 397-2345 to request a replacement ballot. Although replacement ballots may be requested in person at the Elections Office, staff encourages voters to request a replacement by email or by phone. After Oct. 24, replacement ballots may also be requested or accessed electronically at VoteWA.gov to print out and return by mail or drop box.

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season.

The drive-through kiosk is located at the east parking structure entrance at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The kiosk will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, Oct. 28, and Monday, Oct. 31. The drive-through option is meant as a convenience and is for pre-written checks only. The Treasurer’s Office will not accept any other forms of payment at the kiosk.