News

• Public Works

Visitors to three regional parks this fall and winter will see construction of RV pads for park hosts at Lucia Falls, Frenchman’s Bar and Salmon Creek regional parks. Two pads will be installed at Salmon Creek Regional Park: one at the softball fields and one at the Klineline Pond area. Construction is not anticipated to cause significant closures or impacts to visitors, however, visitors are reminded to stay clear of work areas and never enter areas closed with signs, caution tape, cones, barricades or other devices.


• County

Clark County is working with an outside forensic consultant to investigate an incident involving suspicious activity on the county network.

The county council today approved an emergency resolution that allows the county to expedite any necessary repairs.

Clark County, on Saturday, Oct. 21, became aware of suspicious activity on the countywide network. County Information Technology immediately began investigating the situation.


• Treasurer

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be re-opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last three 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. 27, Monday Oct. 30 and Tuesday, 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.


• Community Planning

Clark County Community Planning is starting the process of developing a climate change and resiliency element for the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, as required by new legislation that amended the state’s Growth Management Act.


• Elections

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Beginning Friday, Oct. 20, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all eligible registered voters in the county.  


• County Manager

Clark County on Saturday, Oct. 21, became aware of suspicious activity on the countywide network.

County Information Technology is actively looking into the situation and working on a solution. Updates will be posted on the county website at www.clark.wa.gov, and linked to the information ribbon at the top of the page.

Currently, some parts of the county website are not available including the Property Information Center and Geographic Information Services. Some county services may not be available at this time.


• Public Health

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory for Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae.

Results from water samples taken from Lacamas Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 17 revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold level recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at the lake.

Cyanotoxins can be harmful to people, especially young children, and deadly for small pets that drink the water. When a warning advisory is in place, health officials recommend:


• Public Works

A project to improve tree health and address hazardous trees at Pacific Community Park will close sections of the park in October and November. Arborists have identified trees that need pruning and a limited number of trees that require removal. Dead limbs and hazardous double trunks will be removed from 58 trees, and five hazardous and/or dead trees will be removed.


• Public Health

The Clark County Board of Health has extended the application period for an open position on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council.

The Board of Health is seeking applicants for the position held by a dentist practicing in Clark County. The three-year term begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2026.


• Community Services

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County celebrated local individuals and employers at the annual Clark County Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards event. The award ceremony and celebration honor the role that people with developmental disabilities have in creating a dynamic, productive workforce and recognizes the leadership of the business community. The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

The following is a list of the award winner for each category: