News

• Public Health

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory at Round Lake in Camas due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. 

Results from water samples taken from Round Lake on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at the lake. 


• Community Planning

The Clark County Agricultural Advisory Commission has scheduled their regular meetings for the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-8 pm. The first regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 27.  


• Treasurer

The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Room 243.

Pursuant to RCW 42.30.030(2), which encourages public agencies to provide for public access to meetings, this meeting can also be viewed via Teams or joined telephonically. 


• Public Works

Starting Aug. 21, an herbicide will be applied to Eurasian watermilfoil in Vancouver Lake. Applying herbicide in August increases the efficacy of the treatment and helps ensure that conditions are improved and milfoil is significantly reduced before the 2026 recreational season. 


• Community Planning

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 2 of the Aging Readiness Plan—Healthy Communities. The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented towards older adults and social connections. 

The meeting will take place at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and is open to the public. 


• Community Services

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is seeking applications for projects that strengthen Severe Weather Response services for unhoused residents. Funding is intended to reduce harm during extreme weather events through coordinated planning, sheltering, outreach, and supply distribution- working as part of the Homeless Crisis Response System (HCRS). There will be approximately $800,000 available in severe weather response funds for fiscal year 2026 and 2027 combined.


• Elections

Every election, the Clark County Auditor’s Office provides an online and printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make an informed decision when voting. The November voters’ pamphlet includes local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.


• Public Works

Clark County Public Works is reconstructing the intersection of Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue. The existing single-lane, all-way stop-sign-controlled intersection will be replaced with a roundabout. This change is necessary to accommodate increasing traffic volumes associated with residential and commercial development in the area.


• Community Planning

Clark County is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the nine-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Members age 21 and older serve four-year terms and youth members age 11 – 20 may serve a one-year terms. Two positions will fill existing vacancies with unexpired terms that begin immediately, while the remaining two will begin on Jan. 1, 2026. 


• Community Planning

The Clark County Council has scheduled a work session on climate change planning.