Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Get Assistance With Property Tax Exemption Application At April 25 Event In Ridgefield -04/16/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming event in Ridgefield.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens.

Exemption specialists will be available Friday, April 25, at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St. to help enroll applicants at from 9 am to 3 pm.

To schedule an appointment for the enrollment event, call 564.397.2391 or email taxreduction@clark.wa.gov. Walk-ins also are welcome. Homeowners interested in attending should bring photo ID, federal tax return, W-2 and/or 1099, and any deduction documentation. 

Learn more about the program and apply online at https://assessor-property-tax-exemption-program-clarkcountywa.hub.arcgis.com/.

Community Court Celebrates Second Anniversary With April 18 Event -04/16/25

Media Advisory

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST

When:  12:30-1:30 pm, Friday, April 18, 2025

Where:  Community Court, 5107 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite. 105

What: Clark County/City of Vancouver Community Court will celebrate its second anniversary. Court representatives will provide the “State of the Court” and recognize individuals and agencies that work tirelessly to serve the court’s participants. Light refreshments will be served.

Why:  Community Court is a joint effort between Clark County District Court and the City of Vancouver to connect individuals cited for eligible offenses with resources and set them on a path to avoid future involvement with the criminal justice system. Eligible offenses are often associated with being unhoused such as unlawful camping, urinating in public, criminal trespass, park curfew violations and others. Unlike a traditional court process, Community Court is a more informal setting where the defense and prosecuting attorneys and the judicial officer work together with social services providers to provide needed services to the defendant while still holding them accountable for their citations. Often, Community Court participants need services such as housing, healthcare, valid identification, and substance use disorder and/or mental health therapy. Participants who successfully complete the conditions of the program will have their original charges dropped. Those who are unsuccessful are required to return to a regular court process.

Learn more about Community Court on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/district-court/community-court

County Seeking Young People To Fill 10 Volunteer Positions On Youth Commission -04/15/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Youth Commission is recruiting youths from all walks of life to fill at least 10 positions for the 2025-2026 program year.

The commission is a group of 30 people ages 11-19 which serves as a voice for Clark County youth. It advises the Clark County Council, county departments and community organizations about how their work can affect young people. It identifies and takes action on youth concerns, educates the community about building strong youth-adult partnerships, and provides leadership opportunities for youth.

All open positions are available for youth who live in Clark County. Additionally, new leader positions are available for youth with no previous leadership experience, and some positions are open to students living in the geographical boundaries of specific school districts as the Youth Commission uses school district boundaries to ensure broad representation of youth from all areas of the county. Woodland applicants must live in the section of the city within Clark County.

Members serve a one-year term but can recommit to serve multiple terms. The Youth Commission requires six to 12 hours of work each month. Meetings are 6:45-8:45 pm the first and third Thursdays of each month, except July and August. These meetings will be in person. Special projects, assignments and subcommittee work add another two to eight hours per month.

The Youth Commission is accepting applications until Monday, April 28. Please find the application at www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/youth-commission. Finalists must participate in an in-person interview. If selected, they must be available to attend a mandatory orientation in August.

Youth commissioners work together on various projects and assignments, voicing ideas and contributing their skills and strengths. The commission is continuously striving to be more representative of the county’s diverse population.

For more information about the Clark County Youth Commission, please contact Elizabeth Houston-Hill, program coordinator, at 564.397.5133 or elizabeth.hill@clark.wa.gov. 

Media Advisory: Media Partners Invited To Put Themselves In Workers’ Shoes And Experience Working Near Traffic Ahead Of National Work Zone Awareness Week -04/10/25

When: 9 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025       

Where: Clark County Public Works 78th Street Operations Center, 4700 NE 78th St., Vancouver      

What: Every summer, drivers encounter work zones on state highways and local roads. Increasingly, driver behavior is making work zones more dangerous for everyone.

Clark County Public Works, Washington State Department of Transportation, Vancouver Public Works and Portland Bureau of Transportation are partnering to raise awareness of how drivers can keep workers and themselves safe ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which begins April 21.

At 9 a.m., speakers from partner road agencies will share alarming data from 2024, when serious injury work zone collisions in the state increased by 36%. Speakers will also share stories from our crew members who have been struck or experienced many close calls while on the job in work zones. Speakers will include WSDOT Regional Administrator Carley Francis, Clark County Public Works Director Ken Lader, City of Vancouver Public Works Transportation Division Manager Ryan Lopossa, Clark County Public Works Highway Maintenance Crew Chief Derek Stutz, and Detective Durbin of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit.

Participants will enter the 78th Operations Center from Northeast 78th Street and park in the parking lot before the secure access gate.

After the speakers, media partners are invited to “feel the whoosh” – the powerful force of air felt by our workers every day as they work a few feet away from traffic. Participants will be directed to a location along Northeast Padden Parkway where a small work zone will be set up. At the work zone, media partners can use the multiuse path next to the roadway to interview workers about their experience working very near traffic traveling on the 50-mph roadway. While the path is separated from the roadway by a shoulder, the high traffic speeds will give participants firsthand experience of putting themselves just feet from thousands of pounds of metal speeding past them. Media partners interested in participating in this portion of the event must RSVP before April 17 to Clark County Public Works Public Information Officer Kaley McLachlan-Burton by emailing kaley.mclachlan-burton@clark.wa.gov.

Why: Work zone-related collisions in Washington increased by 17% in 2024. This includes a 36% increase in serious injury collisions that forever alter the lives of those impacted. The top three causes of work zone collisions in 2024 were following too closely, excessive speed, and inattention or distracted driving. We need media partners to help spread awareness of work zone driving safety. Drivers need to remember that their choices behind the wheel mean the difference between life and death, not only for workers but also for themselves. When crews work on the roads, lives are on the line.

Clark County And The Cowlitz Indian Tribe Host Open House April 24 To Present Draft Concept Restoration, Trail Plans For The Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area (Photo) -04/09/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is partnering with The Cowlitz Indian Tribe to restore habitat and provide nature-based recreational opportunities at the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area in Brush Prairie. The property was part of the former Cedars on Salmon Creek golf course. It was purchased in 2022 by the County’s Legacy Lands program. The program, funded by the Conservation Futures levy, provides funding to preserve lands highly valued for habitat, scenic corridors, and low-impact recreation. These properties enhance the native landscape treasured by locals.

The Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area is currently open to the public for walking, bird-watching and other nature-based, low-impact activities.

The County is partnering with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to develop preliminary plans to return the property to a more natural state. Preliminary plans include removing existing fish passage barriers, enhancing instream fish habitat, and improving opportunities for walking, birdwatching, fishing, picnicking, and cultural and environmental education.

The project is progressing, with two important activities occurring in April in support of the planning process. Planning to restore the property to maximize environmental benefit for Salmon Creek requires gathering extensive data about existing conditions. Geotechnical testing will occur at the property for up to two days in mid-April to get data about the site’s soil characteristics. The property will remain open during the work and trails will not be impacted, but visitors may notice an excavator digging small test pits. The pits will be refilled, and work will only occur during park hours.

On April 24, the community is invited to view draft conceptual plans for habitat restoration and improved recreational elements at the property and provide feedback at an open house. At the event, the County and the Tribe will gather feedback on:

• Draft plans of two different options for trail alignments
• Parking and trailhead designs
• Nature-based recreational opportunities

Community members can attend the open house in-person at the Cedars Public House, 15001 NE 181st St. in Brush Prairie. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and attendees can view project displays and meet with staff. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Staff will give a presentation at 6:30 with a Q&A (question-and-answer) session immediately following.

The presentation and Q&A session will also be streamed online via Webex. Online attendees can ask questions during the Q&A via the chat feature. Registration not required; those who register on the project webpage will receive a link to join the meeting in their email inbox. A link to join the meeting will also be posted to the project webpage about 10 minutes before the start of the presentation.

Presentation slides, visuals, and a recording of the presentation and Q&A session will be posted on the project webpage within five business days. Materials are available in Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian, and additional languages upon request. To request interpretation, translation or accommodations to participate in the open house or survey, please contact the project manager, Evelyn Ives, at evelyn.ives@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.5885.

All community members, whether able to attend the open house or not, are invited to view project information and provide feedback via an online survey, open April 24 to May 31. The survey will be posted on the project webpage.

More information is available at clark.wa.gov/public-works/gordy-jolma-family-natural-area. 

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

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Clark County Beginning Installation Of Upgraded Traffic Signals In Mid-April -04/08/25

Vancouver, Wash. – This spring, Clark County will upgrade several traffic signals throughout the county. The traffic signals project will upgrade traffic and pedestrian signals to meet current regulations and traffic signal design standards, including installation of fiber optic Intelligent Transportation Systems. The project also includes upgrading sidewalks to meet current ADA regulations.

This work includes constructing or upgrading traffic and pedestrian signals at:

• Northeast 27th Avenue at Northeast 134th Street
• Northeast 7th Avenue at Northeast Fraser Road
• Northeast 5th Avenue at Northeast 78th Street
• Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue – from Northeast 78th Street to Northeast 82nd Street

Construction is expected to begin in mid-April. Construction activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. For the safety of workers and the public, traffic lanes and/or sidewalks may be temporarily closed near worksites. Travels will be directed around closed lanes and sidewalks.

For more information about the project, visit clark.wa.gov/public-works/traffic-signal-upgrades.

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

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Commission On Aging To Focus On Health And Connection At April Meeting -04/08/25

Vancouver, Wash. – 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. The COA and their guests will discuss county resources available to older adults for non-emergency health care, and mental health and dementia support. Join us in welcoming representatives from Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue CARES program, HOPE Dementia Support, and local representatives from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness).

The meeting will be held 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 16, and is open to the public.

Commission on Aging meetings are currently held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in the sixth-floor Training Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join by phone or computer through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.

Commission meetings are carried on CVTV Channel 23/323 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.

The Commission on Aging, supported by the of the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members.

Council Chair Sue Marshall To Deliver Virtual State Of The County Address -04/07/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall will present the 2025 State of the County address in a video to be released on Wednesday, April 9. The video will be available beginning at 9 am on the county’s website at www.clark.wa.gov. Clark Vancouver TV will begin airing the video later that day at 6:30 pm on channel 23/323 and www.CVTV.org.

In the speech, Chair Marshall will discuss local topics of interest in Clark County and what’s happening in the various county departments. Topics will include the county’s budget, the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, law and justice funding and more.

“Clark County residents care about their community and want to know what’s happening in county government,” said Chair Marshall. “The State of the County address is our opportunity to provide an update on the programs and projects the county has been working on, discuss what’s coming up in the near future, and how the community can get involved.”

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office – MEDIA RELEASE -04/03/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to the death of a Vancouver high school student.

This individual died on 10/10/2024 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Sloan, William Michael   Age: 16 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Sudden cardiac death due to fatal dysrhythmia and myxomatous mitral valve disease

Manner of death:  Natural

Reports and records of autopsies or postmortems shall be confidential as per RCW 68.50.105. No additional information is available for release from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Refer all other inquiries to Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Media release issue date: 04/03/2025

County Seeks Public Comment On Plans Tied To CDBG And HOME Funding -04/03/25

Council will hold May 6 public hearing on development, action, participation plans

Vancouver, Wash. – All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding the draft Clark County 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan, draft 2025 Clark County Annual Action Plan, substantial amendments to the 2022 Annual Action Plans and updates to the Citizen Participation Plan.

To receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), local jurisdictions must create a five-year consolidated plan that outlines the needs of the community along with strategies and goals to work towards meeting those needs. The draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan includes a needs assessment, along with goals and strategies for addressing those needs through eligible activities under the CDBG and HOME programs. Needs were identified through community meetings, surveys, stakeholder interviews, and comprehensive data collection. Goals and strategies were created to address the highest needs identified through community input. Additional public comment is being requested to ensure the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan meet the community’s needs. The 2025 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

The draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.

The substantial amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan outlines how Clark County proposes to reprogram unused HOME funds.

Clark County is updating its Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), a HUD required document that sets forth policies and procedures to encourage participation in the planning and reporting of Clark County’s local Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. Changes are word choice, grammatical corrections and updates to reflect current processes. To review all the changes, visit https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.

In accordance with Consolidated Plan requirements at 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B and the county’s Citizen Participation Plan, draft Consolidated and Annual Action Plans and changes to the Annual Action Plan through this Substantial Amendment are advertised to provide opportunity for public comment.

A Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. before the Clark County Council. Information about how to access this meeting is available at https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/council-meeting-information.

Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to Nooreen.Ebraim@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564.397.7834.

Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Program Year 2025 proposed activities:

Vancouver Housing Authority – Bertha’s Place Shelter Remodel. Exterior renovations to increase the longevity of the 62-room emergency shelter. $400,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Clark County – 701 E Main Street Building Improvements. Exterior and interior improvements to the county property currently leased to Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Improvements include roof replacement, new flooring, and more. $200,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity – Land Acquisition for Homeownership. Acquisition of land outside of the city of Vancouver, upon which six permanently affordable homes will be built. $129,228 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Fourth Plain Forward – BIPOC Business Assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for microenterprise owners that belong to historically underserved groups in Clark County. $285,016 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Clark County – Housing Preservation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $250,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Columbia Non-Profit Housing – River and Main. New construction of a 40-unit fully affordable housing complex serving low-income seniors ages 62 and older in Washougal. $254,074 of PY2025 HOME funds.

Janus Youth Programs – The Nest TBRA program. Tenant based rental assistance program assisting homeless youth ages 18-25 by providing case management and rent and utility payments. $169,350 of PY2025 HOME and $45,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Share – Affordable Housing & Stability Program TBRA program. Tenant based rental assistance program assisting individuals and families by providing case management and rent and utility payments. $266,700 of PY2025 HOME and $69,574 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Program Year 2025 contingency activities:

The following applications were selected as contingency projects in the event any of the awarded applications cannot move forward.

City of Battle Ground – Remy Park Improvements. Project will make park improvements at Remy Park, an underdeveloped community space in Battle Ground. Improvements include constructing a covered basketball court and creating a small ADA compliant parking lot. Up to $400,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Latinx Business Assistance. Technical business assistance provided by a bilingual staff to Latino microenterprise owners. Up to $134,700 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

YWCA Clark County Domestic Violence Survivors TBRA program. Tenant based rental assistance program assisting survivors of domestic violence by providing case management and rent and utility payments. Up to $276,000 of PY2025 HOME and up to $72,000 of PY2025 CDBG funds.

Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2022 activities:

Canceled Project: Funding allocated to the Second Step Housing Market Rate Unit Acquisition project has been rescinded. Returned PY2022 HOME funding: $404,500, including $172,866.60 of CHDO set aside funding.

Change in Use of Funding: Unspent HOME funding set aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) is being reallocated as undesignated HOME funds. CHDO set aside funding from program years 2021 and 2022, $83,052 and $89,814.60 respectively, are being converted.

New Funding: Vancouver Housing Authority – Weaver Creek Commons. A 100-unit affordable housing project serving low-income Clark County households. A portion of the units will be dedicated to people who require ADA accommodations and people who are exiting homelessness. $405,400 of PY2022 HOME funds.

Sidewalk And Ramp Construction Work In Unincorporated Clark County Begins In Early April -04/02/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works will begin work in April on annual upgrades and repairs to sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure, to meet current ADA regulations. The project will construct and/or upgrade sidewalk curb ramps, fill in missing sidewalk portions, and install upgrades to signal and/or push-button systems at various pedestrian crossing locations. The project also includes installing detectable warning surface (DWS) in various locations. DWS is a bumpy, textured surface that provides guidance for visually impaired pedestrians.

Construction will begin in April and continue through fall/winter 2025/2026. Construction activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

For the safety of workers and the public, traffic lanes and/or sidewalks may be temporarily closed near worksites. Travelers will be directed around closed lanes and sidewalks.

For more information about the project, visit clark.wa.gov/public-works/ada-compliance.

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

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County Climate Project Community Advisory Group To Hold Final Meeting On April 7 -04/01/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 pm Monday, April 7. This meeting was original scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, but was rescheduled due to weather.

The Community Advisory Group (CAG) is made up of 20 county residents who were appointed by the county manager. The group is helping the county develop policy recommendations to implement new state climate change planning legislation for the Planning Commission and County Council to consider. The legislation emphasizes that planning and policy decisions related to climate change do not impact us all in the same way. The CAG is one of three advisory groups supporting the county’s Climate Project.

This will be the group’s last meeting as they wrap up their work for the Climate Project, rescheduled from a previous date. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in Room 680 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join virtually through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/community-advisory-group.

The meeting is open to the public and includes a brief public comment period. A recording of the meeting will also be available for viewing afterwards.

To learn more about county climate planning, sign up for project updates, submit a comment, review meeting recordings, or learn about future community advisory group meetings, please visit the project website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/climate-change-planning.

The county’s Climate Project is being funded by a state grant. The Washington Department of Commerce climate planning grant is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE -04/01/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a March 19 vehicle collision on Southwest 20th Avenue in Battle Ground.

This individual died on 03/19/2025 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Taylor, Lura Victoria   Age: 69 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Amboy, WA

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Blunt head and neck injuries

Manner of death:  Accident

How the injury occurred: Passenger in vehicle struck by another vehicle

Place of injury: Roadway

Reports and records of autopsies or postmortems shall be confidential as per RCW 68.50.105. No additional information is available for release from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Refer all other inquiries to Battle Ground Police Department.

Media release issue date: 04/01/2025

Clark County Offers Free Workshops Promoting Composting And Sustainable Living -03/28/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person and online workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living.  

Here are the workshops offered this spring: 

• Scrappy Cooking: 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, April 9 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with leftovers. Cooking demonstration provided by WSU Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed program.
• Bokashi & Other Indoor Composting: 6-7 pm Wednesday, April 16 on Zoom. Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method and new technology systems like Lomi. Participants will be eligible for a Bokashi bin and kitchen counter food waste pail at no cost. 
• Green Cleaning: 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, April 23 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners. Participants will be eligible to create a green cleaning kit at no cost. 
• Backyard Composting: 6-7 pm Wednesday, April 30 on Zoom. Learn how to construct a compost pile and heat it up. Participants will be eligible to receive a compost bin at no cost. 
• Worm Bin Composting: 6-7 pm Wednesday, May 7 on Zoom. Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin that will turn kitchen trimmings into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Participants will be eligible to receive a worm bin, bedding and worms at no cost. 
• Curbside & Beyond: Recycling Done Right: 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and glass bins. And learn how to properly manage other materials that cannot go into recycle carts, like plastic wrap, batteries and hazardous waste.
• Low Waste Chef: 6-7:30 pm, Wednesday, May 21 at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste with tips on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers. 
• Worm Bin Composting: 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all-natural fertilizer. Participants will be eligible for a worm bin, bedding and worms at no cost.

The Composter Recycler program is also offering free hands-on learning opportunities. Field training events are 10-11:30 am on the following dates and locations:

• Wednesday, April 2 at CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. 
• Saturday, April 19 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. 
• Wednesday, May 7 at CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. 
• Saturday, May 17 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver.
• Wednesday, June 4 at CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. 

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. To register, visit the Composter Recycler website. Participants will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. Zoom links will be sent out to registrants closer to the virtual workshop date. Recordings of previous workshops are also available on the Composter Recycler website. 

The Composter Recycler program educates the community about easy ways to reduce waste, increase recycling and create healthier homes. For more information about the program, visit the Composter Recycler website or email info@clarkcountycomposts.org. 

Clark County Hosting April 10 Open House About The Northeast Delfel Road Realignment Project -03/27/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Public Works is planning to reconfigure the intersection of Northeast Delfel Road and Northeast 179th Street. The project will move the north leg of Northeast Delfel Road to the west to align with the south leg of Northeast Delfel Road and replace the existing traffic signal with a multi-lane roundabout. The project includes:

• Constructing a roundabout at Northeast Delfel Road and Northeast 179th Street to replace the existing signal-controlled intersection
• Reconfiguring the north and south sections of Northeast Delfel Road to connect with the existing roadway
• Constructing a soundwall around the RV park at the gas station to mitigate noise impacts
• Creating a public access road from the realigned Northeast Delfel Road to the gas station and RV park
• Improving drainage for surface runoff in the area and directing it to a stormwater treatment facility

Construction is currently scheduled to begin in 2029.

Residents can learn more about the project at an upcoming information session, 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. Staff will share a presentation about the project from 6:30 – 7 p.m. with a Q&A (question-and-answer) session immediately following.
 

Residents can attend in person at Clark County Sheriff West Precinct, 505 NW 179th St in Ridgefield. Attendees can view project information and meet with staff before and after the presentation. Refreshments will be provided.

The presentation and Q&A session will also be streamed live online via Webex. Online attendees can ask questions during the Q&A using the chat feature. Residents can register to receive an email link to join the meeting. A meeting link will be posted to the webpage before the presentation. Registration and online meeting information can be found on the project webpage.
 

Presentation slides, visual aids and a recording of the presentation and Q&A session will be posted on the webpage within five business days. Materials are available in Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian, and additional languages on request. Interpretation, translation or accommodations to participate in the information session can be requested by contacting the project manager.

More information about the project can be found on the project webpage at clark.wa.gov/public-works/northeast-delfel-road-realignment-and-intersection-improvements.

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.

Go to clark.wa.gov/public-works/news to read this information in another language. Click the button in the top right of the page that says “Change language” next to a globe icon and choose your preferred language.

Vaya a clark.wa.gov/public-works/news para leer esta información en español. Haga clic en el botón en la parte superior a la derecha de la página que dice "Change language " junto al icono de globo terráqueo y elija su idioma preferido.

Чтобы прочитать эту информацию на русском языке, зайдите на сайт clark.wa.gov/public-works/news. Нажмите на кнопку Change language (“Изменить язык”) в правом верхнем углу страницы рядом с символом земного шара и выберите свой язык.

Перейдіть на сторінку clark.wa.gov/public-works/news, щоб прочитати цю інформацію українською. Натисніть кнопку Change language (Змінити мову) зі значком глобуса у верхньому правому куті сторінки та виберіть потрібну мову.

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March 26 Climate Project Community Advisory Group Meeting Canceled Due To Severe Weather Forecast -03/26/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The March 26 Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group meeting has been canceled due to a severe weather watch. The meeting will be rescheduled to another time in the future.

Clark County Hosts Events To Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week -03/26/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is joining more than 700 organizations across the world to support Food Waste Prevention Week. On March 18, the Clark County Council proclaimed April 7-13 to be Food Waste Prevention Week, a global movement to inspire cultural changes that reduce food waste at home, work and in communities.  

Up to 38% of all food produced in the United States goes uneaten, causing significant economic, environmental, and social repercussions. Reducing wasted food: 

• Saves money. A family of four can save up to $3,000 per year by reducing wasted food. 

• Conserves resources. Land, water, energy and human resources are used to grow, package and transport food. When food is wasted, so are resources.  

In celebration of Food Waste Prevention Week, Clark County Green Neighbors is hosting two free events where community members can learn how to save money on groceries and reduce climate impacts:  

• Food Waste Prevention Trivia: 7-9pm Tuesday, April 8 at Fortside Brewing, 2200 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver. Test your food waste knowledge and win prizes. Hosted by 5Star Trivia. Advanced registration is recommended.  

• Scrappy Cooking Workshop: 6-7:30pm Wednesday, April 9 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by getting creative cooking with leftovers. Cooking demonstration by WSU Clark County Extension. Advanced registration is recommended. 

For more information about Food Waste Prevention Week in Clark County, visit the Clark County Green Neighbors website. 

Clark County Launches Development Of 2025-2030 Homeless Action Plan -03/25/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services has initiated the development of the 2025-2030 Homeless Action Plan (HAP). This strategic plan will guide efforts to address homelessness over the next five years, establishing priorities and implementing strategies to improve housing stability throughout Clark County. The plan will go to the Clark County Council for adoption in November 2025.

The county is partnering with the Council for the Homeless, serving as the lead entity for HAP development, and ECONorthwest for consulting support. Development of the plan is guided by the HAP Steering Committee, which is comprised of key stakeholders, including local government representatives, service providers, individuals with lived experience, and community organizations. The committee is tasked with ensuring strategic alignment, monitoring progress, and advising on policy and funding priorities to address homelessness effectively.

Opportunities for public participation will be announced in the coming months. Community members, service providers, and stakeholders will be invited to provide input to help shape the priorities and strategies outlined in the Homeless Action Plan.

For more information and ongoing updates, visit: https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/homeless-action-plan

The community will have an opportunity to provide comment on the draft Homeless Action Plan when it is presented to Clark County Council for feedback. This public hearing will be held at least 30 days prior to the plan going to the Clark County Council for adoption.

Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About Property Tax Exemptions At March 28 Event In Camas -03/24/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at upcoming event in Camas.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens.

Exemption specialists will be available Friday, March 28 to help enroll applicants at Camas City Hall, 616 NE Fourth Ave., from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

To schedule an appointment for the enrollment event, call 564.397.2391 or email taxreduction@clark.wa.gov. Walk-ins also are welcome. Homeowners interested in attending should bring photo ID, federal tax return, W-2 and/or 1099, and any deduction documentation. 

Learn more about the program and apply online at https://assessor-property-tax-exemption-program-clarkcountywa.hub.arcgis.com/.

County Climate Project Community Advisory Group To Hold Final Meeting On March 26 -03/20/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 26.

The Community Advisory Group (CAG) is made up of 20 county residents who were appointed by the county manager. The group is helping the county develop policy recommendations to implement new state climate change planning legislation for the Planning Commission and County Council to consider. The legislation emphasizes that planning and policy decisions related to climate change do not impact us all in the same way. The CAG is one of three advisory groups supporting the county’s Climate Project.

This will be the group’s last meeting as they wrap up their work for the Climate Project. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in Room 680 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join virtually through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/community-advisory-group.

The meeting is open to the public and includes a brief public comment period. A recording of the meeting will also be available for viewing afterwards.

To learn more about county climate planning, sign up for project updates, submit a comment, review meeting recordings, or learn about future community advisory group meetings, please visit the project website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/climate-change-planning.

The county’s Climate Project is being funded by a state grant. The Washington Department of Commerce climate planning grant is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

County Seeks Applicants For Community Action Advisory Board -03/17/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill the position of a low-income representative from the county’s second district on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

Term periods start immediately and are three years, ending December 31, 2027. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms.

The fifteen-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons at local, state and federal levels.

Clark County is looking to diversify the board composition and encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply, especially people of color and from historically oppressed or under-resourced communities.

Interested residents must submit an application and résumé to Abby Molloy, Clark County Community Services, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

Application information can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board or by calling Abby Molloy at 564.397.7832.

Deadline is Friday, April 4.