News

• Clark County Council

Councilor Eileen Quiring O’Brien yesterday submitted a letter of resignation from her position on the Clark County Council. Her last day of service will be on March 1, 2022.  Councilor Quiring O’Brien was elected countywide as chair of the council in November 2018, and served in that role from Jan. 1, 2019 to Feb. 2, 2022. Prior to that time, she served as councilor representing District 4 from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2018.


• Public Health

Clark County Green Neighbors encourages residents to reduce their food waste by participating in the 2022 WasteBusters Challenge: food waste prevention edition!

Food waste has increasing environmental impacts on a local, national, and international stage. In 2018, the Washington Department of Ecology recorded 479,428 tons of wasted edible food, an increase of almost 100,000 tons from 2015.


• Community Planning

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.

The terms would be three-years beginning June 1, 2022, and continuing through May 31, 2025. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply.


• Superior Court

Clark County District and Superior Courts will resume holding jury trials beginning Monday, Feb. 28. Jury trials were suspended in early January due to COVID-19 and the increased spread of the omicron variant.

All visitors to the Clark County Courthouse are required to wear a face covering in compliance with general orders issued by both District and Superior Courts.


• Public Works

Clark County Public Works is replacing two sets of damaged school zone flashing beacons: one set at Northeast 99th Street at the school zone for Gaiser Middle, and one set at Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue for Sacajawea Elementary. Crews are scheduled to install new flashing beacons the week of Feb. 14.


• Public Works

Neighbors and community members are invited to learn about upcoming construction of an 18-hole disc golf course at Hockinson Meadows Community Park.


• Clark County Council

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman is seeking applicants to fill an opening on the council for a representative in District 5. The opening is pending as current District 5 representative Councilor Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her intention to retire.


• Public Health

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The open position is for a representative who lives in North Clark County.

The term for position begins immediately and ends Sept. 30, 2024. 


• Treasurer

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:30 am Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

The meeting will be held via WebEx, and participation information is below.


• Auditor

Vancouver, Wash. – Due to a staffing shortage, the Clark County Auditor’s Office is updating hours for in-person services at its Auto Licensing Office located at 1408 Franklin St.

Effective Monday, Feb. 14, the new hours for in-person service will be 1-4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The new hours will remain in effect until May 1, 2022.

Phone assistance will be available 9 am to noon and 1-4:30 pm. The Auto Licensing Office will continue to process mail-in and online transactions.