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UPDATE 7:45 AM Jan. 17, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Clark County Superior Court is closed for in-person services except for adult first appearance and juvenile first appearance dockets. Those will still be held in person. All other dockets will be canceled and rescheduled. 

Any jurors who were required to appear on Wednesday Jan. 17 will be required to appear on Thursday, Jan. 18 instead.


• Community Planning

Due to inclement weather, the Clark County Commission on Aging will hold its Jan. 17, 2024, work session and regular meetings in a remote format. The work session begins at 3:15 pm and the regular meeting begins at 4:30 pm.

Community members may still participate by calling in or joining via computer as outlined on the county’s website. Meeting agendas are available on the same web page.


• Community Services

Due to inclement weather, Clark County Community Services has rescheduled a public forum that was to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Wednesday, Jan. 31. 

The public forum is to discuss and get feedback on the findings of the county’s 2023 Low-Income Survey of Needs. This feedback will be included in the final Community Needs Assessment report and will help determine spending decisions countywide.

Ridgefield Community Forum


• Public Works

Construction will begin to replace guardrail on Jan. 22 at the three locations: Northwest 36th Avenue, Northeast 10th Avenue, and Northeast Boutelle Road. These roads are in the Felida, Dollar Corner and Lewisville areas, respectively. Replacing old and damaged guardrails ensures compliance with safety requirements and standards set by the Washington Department of Transportation. 


• County

Due to inclement weather, Clark County offices are closed to in-person services on Tuesday, Jan. 16. This closure includes the Joint Lobby which provides in-person services for the Treasurer, Auditor and Assessor’s offices. Some county services are available online or by phone. Please see individual departments on the county’s website at www.clark.wa.gov

Council meeting schedule
The following council meetings will be remote only: 


• Public Works

The following roads are CLOSED Sunday, Jan. 14:

  1. Southeast Moffet/Southeast 30th Street 
  2. Southeast Hans Nagel Road/Southeast 35th Street 
  3. Southeast Sunset View Road 
  4. Southeast 362nd Avenue/Southeast Moffet Road 
  5. Northwest Bratten Canyon Road 
  6. Northwest Allen’s Canyon Road

More information.


• Community Planning

As part of the county’s efforts on the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, Clark County Council will hold a work session on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to consider population, housing and employment allocation.

Both meetings will be held in a hybrid format with options to join in person in the sixth-floor Hearing Room at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. or virtually via Webex. 


• Public Works

Clark County road closures

Update, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 11
All roads have reopened.

REOPENED: Northeast 389th Street at Northeast Jenny Creek Road/Northeast 21st Avenue, due to down powerlines.

REOPENED: Northwest 389th Street and Northwest 9th Avenue, due to downed trees and powerlines blocking all lanes.


• Public Works

Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands, is completing a multiyear process to develop a sustainability plan for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The plan guides how the division will implement the site’s master plan while increasing public access and improving the site’s financial sustainability. The plan was developed with participation of a steering committee and community input. The final plan will be considered by council for approval. 


• Public Health

Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2024 Green Awards, an annual celebration and awards program recognizing leaders in environmental sustainability.

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for organizations and individuals who consider the environment in decision-making and practices. Self-nominations are encouraged. 

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories: