Law and justice partners to discuss impacts during Oct. 23, council work session
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council today held a special meeting and approved a resolution to provide transparency to residents regarding potential financial impacts of increasing law enforcement personnel and programs in the community.
The resolution is in response to the City of Vancouver’s Proposition 4 which asks for a levy lid lift to support hiring 80 additional officers and implementing new programs as well as the County Sheriff's Office’s desire to add additional deputies for the unincorporated area of the county. The text for Proposition 4 is available in the local’s voter pamphlet on pages 29 and 40-41.
The resolution approved by the county council notes that, “…Clark County is responsible for providing all countywide law and justice services which include Superior Court, District Court, Juvenile Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defense, Clerks Office, and Clark County Jail…” The resolution further states that the Law and Justice countywide services cost approximately $89.5 million annually, and the county covers 100% of the cost for felonies for all jurisdictions, which is currently not sustainable.
The resolution also states that the county, “…is committed to continuing to support the Law and Justice system…” but goes on to say that the county, “…is obligated to be transparent with the community of the significant financial impacts of increasing law enforcement personnel and programs as currently proposed in Proposition 4 as well as potential additional Sheriff Office personnel. The Law and Justice system is currently not financially sustainable and without additional funding from the taxpayers and cities, the Law and Justice system would fail; resulting in limited positive impact that is desired by increased law enforcement personnel and programs.”
“The county is committed to partnering with local jurisdictions in supporting public safety in our community,” said Council Chair Gary Medvigy.
Countywide law and justice partners will discuss the impacts to their programs during a county council work session on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The work session will begin after the 8:30 am Public Health meeting. Anyone wishing to listen to the work session can do so in person in the sixth-floor hearing room in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. or online via Webex using the instructions on the council website.
Council work sessions are informational sessions for the council to be briefed by staff. While they are open to the public, there is no opportunity for public comment.
The resolution is available on the county’s website.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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.
Community Advisory Group meetings are held at 5:30 pm the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Meetings are 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.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Parks division of Clark County Public Works is beginning repairs to a footbridge located on a trail to the lower falls in Lacamas Regional Park. An announcement will be made when the repairs are completed and the trail is reopened.
The trail has been closed since an inspection last winter determined that there were major structural issues compromising the safety of the bridge. The trail to the lower falls will remain closed until the repairs are completed. While the prolonged trail closure has been disappointing to many park users, it is necessary and part of the department’s careful stewardship of public resources. Publicly used infrastructure in parks, like bridges, must be constructed by licensed staff and with the required engineering and environmental reviews. Allowing volunteers to build or repair these structures increases liability for taxpayers and can make volunteers personally liable for damages brought by park and trail users.
Signs, barricades and caution tape currently mark the closed area. The lower falls can still be accessed via other trails which remain open. Visitors are reminded to never enter areas closed off by barricades, signs, cones, tape, fencing or other barriers, for their safety. To protect the area’s valuable ecosystem and visitor safety, visitors are also reminded to never follow unofficial trails or create their own trails or “shortcuts”.
Updates will be posted at clark.wa.gov/public-works/lacamas-regional-park.
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.
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Vancouver, Wash. – When the time comes to remove the pumpkins adorning porches and jack-o’-lanterns illuminating stoops, Clark County Public Health encourages residents to give gourds new life as compost rather than sending them to the landfill.
Each year after Halloween, about 60% of purchased pumpkins end up in landfills across the United States. In landfills, pumpkins and other organic waste produce methane, a greenhouse gas at least 28 times as potent as carbon dioxide.
By composting pumpkins, residents can return the nutrient-rich material back to the earth, rather than letting it waste away in a landfill. Before composting, consider saving and toasting pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack and carved pieces to make a pumpkin puree to use in fall recipes. Using the edible pieces reduces the amount of pumpkin turned into food waste.
For the inedible pieces, Clark County residents have several options for composting:
- Free drop off: Take leftover pumpkins to a We Compost Community Hub for free composting. Community hubs are open to all residents and accept all food scraps (not just pumpkins). Find community hub locations on the We Compost webpage.
- Curbside compost: Clark County residents with curbside yard debris service can put pumpkins in their carts in October and November. Residents in the cities of Vancouver and Ridgefield who have curbside organics service can place pumpkins in their carts any time during the year.
- Backyard compost: Chop pumpkins into smaller pieces and put them in backyard compost bins or piles. Not yet composting at home but want to learn? Clark County’s Composter Recycler program offers free workshops and composting resources. Visit the Composter Recycler website to learn more.
Be sure to remove any paint, glitter, decorations or wax before composting carved or decorated pumpkins. When painting pumpkins, opt for water-based paint that can be more easily washed off. For stubborn-to-remove paint, try using a vegetable peeler to remove painted pumpkin skin. If paint or other items can’t be removed, the pumpkin can’t be composted and should go in the garbage.
Learn more about sustainable pumpkin disposal on the Clark County Green Neighbors website.
County Council proclaims Oct. 15, 2024, James Lee Hansen Day
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Arts Commission this week awarded its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Battle Ground resident James Lee Hansen.
Joining the celebration of Hansen’s contributions to art in Clark County, the county council this week proclaimed Oct. 15, 2024, as James Lee Hansen Day.
Hansen is a lifelong resident of Clark County, graduating from Vancouver High School in 1943. After high school, Hansen served in the United States Navy during WWII. After returning from war, Hansen enrolled in Portland Art Museum School where he honed his skills as a sculptor. While in art school, Hansen built a home, foundry and studio using lumber salvaged from the Vanport flood.
Hansen would ultimate create more than 800 sculptures working primarily in bronze. His work has been shown locally, nationally and internationally. His art has been installed in public places such as Clark College, the Portland Art Museum, the University of Oregon and other sites throughout Oregon and Washington.
Over the years, Hansen won many awards for his work and would go on to teach sculpture at Portland State University for more than 20 years.
“The Clark County Arts Commission is pleased to award the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 to the incomparable sculptor, teacher, visionary and poet, James Lee Hansen,” said Commission Chair Deborah Nagano.
Learn more about James Lee Hansen and view his art on his website https://jamesleehansen.com/.
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: Pending
Manner of death: Pending
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: 10/15/2024
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Planning has canceled the Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, Clark County Climate Project Community Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Reduction. The workshop will be rescheduled to a later date.
To learn more about county climate planning, sign up for project updates, or submit a comment, 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.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Clean Water Commission is hosting the Vancouver Lake Symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 to bring together community organizations, agencies, funders and decision-makers with the common goal of improving water quality in Vancouver Lake.
“On behalf of the Clark County Clean Water Commission, I am so pleased that we are continuing to provide these important conferences on our local watersheds. Last year, we gathered to discuss improving water quality in Lacamas Lake and its watershed. This year, it’s Vancouver Lake’s turn,” said Ted Gathe, chair of the Clean Water Commission. “We look forward to an engaging and productive Vancouver Lake Symposium.”
The symposium will include presentations to foster a shared understanding of the environmental, social and economic considerations driving lake management decisions. The event will foster discussion of actions needed to help reduce watershed sources of pollution in Vancouver Lake.
Speakers include representatives from:
- Clark Conservation District
- Clark County Historical Museum
- Clark County Public Health
- Clark County Public Works, Clean Water and County Lands Management
- Columbia Land Trust
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe
- Friends of Vancouver Lake
- Herrera Environmental Consultants
- Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
- Port of Ridgefield
- Port of Vancouver
- Portland State University
- Portland-Vancouver Canopy Collective
- Vancouver Lake Rowing Club
- Vancouver Lake Sailing Club
- Washington State Department of Ecology
- Washington State University
- Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington
Elected officials and their representatives from local, state and federal agencies will also be participating. “My interests in lakes started due to water quality challenges in Lacamas Lake. While Lacamas is in my council district on the east side of the county, my interest in protecting lakes and water quality doesn’t end there,” said Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy. “I am proud that during my six years on the Clark County Council, improving lake water quality has been one of my top interests. I want to thank our Southwest Washington legislative partners for their ongoing support for this work.”
Vancouver Lake has truly become a collaborative effort with support from all levels of government. “Water quality in Vancouver Lake is both a local and a state concern. The 49th District delegation and in particular Sen. Annette Cleveland’s support secured nearly one half a million dollars in state funding for Vancouver Lake’s long term management plan,” said state Representative Sharon Wylie. “The Symposium is a great step forward in tackling the water quality issues in the Lake which is a recreational and environmental jewel in our community.”
Those interested in attending in person must register by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at clark.wa.gov/public-works/clean-water-commission. The event will also be streamed live via Webex. Registration is not required to view the livestream. Information and instructions on viewing the livestream will be posted on the webpage prior to the event. Members of the press who would like to attend should contact Kaley McLachlan-Burton, Public Works public information officer, to confirm their attendance and coordinate interviews with attendees.
Meeting interpretation, additional translation and other accommodations can be requested by contacting the Clean Water division at cleanwater@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.4345.
To receive information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.
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Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council earlier this month appointed Donna Goddard as the county’s Fire Marshal. Goddard has been serving as the Interim Fire Marshal since June 2024.
Goddard will oversee the department’s nine employees as they continue to work to protect the lives and property of county residents. Goddard also provides oversight to the county’s Code Enforcement and Animal Protection and Control programs. All three programs are in the county’s Community Development Department.
Goddard has spent most of her career in public service working primarily in the field of building and fire life safety code enforcement. She started working for the county’s Community Development Department in Code Enforcement in 2000. She began working in the Fire Marshal’s Office in 2017 and has held positions as Fire Inspector and Deputy Fire Marshal.
Goddard has many years of leadership experience throughout her time in public service. “I am honored to accept this position and look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Clark County in this capacity. I am excited to work with staff, community partners and local fire districts to make Clark County safer through improved and continued risk reduction efforts,” said Goddard
“Donna has done an excellent job in her appointment as manager of Clark County Code Enforcement and Animal Protection and Control,” said Community Development Director April Furth. “I am excited and confident in her abilities to tackle her new appointment as Clark County Fire Marshal as well.”
For more information on the county’s Fire Marshal’s Office visit https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/fire-prevention.
Vancouver, Wash. – Residents are invited to learn more about the County’s 2025 – 2030 Stormwater Capital Plan at an upcoming open house hosted by the Clean Water division of Clark County Public Works. The proposed plan includes projects to update, repair, and build new stormwater infrastructure to protect clean water by removing pollutants and slowing runoff. Additional projects include tree planting, streamside habitat preservation and stream channel rehabilitation. Projects in the plan primarily address requirements in the county’s Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the Department of Ecology.
Projects in the Stormwater Capital Plan scheduled for construction in 2025 include:
- 78th Street Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project
- Northwest 99th Street Water Quality Retrofit (Northwest 11th Avenue to Cougar Creek)
- Highway 99 Sidewalk (Northeast 102nd Street to Northeast 104th Street)
- Schriber Northwest Reforestation
- Northeast 99th Street Water Quality Retrofit (Interstate 5 to Hazel Dell Avenue)
Residents are invited to learn more about the Stormwater Capital Plan and associated projects at an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., a presentation will provide an overview of the plan. Before and after the presentation, residents are invited to review and discuss the plan with staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Residents can attend in person or online. The in-person open house will be at Salmon Creek Elementary School (1601 NE 129th Street). The presentation portion of the open house will also be streamed online. A meeting link is available on the Clean Water project webpage. While registration is not required, those who register to attend online via the link on the webpage will receive an email reminder with the meeting link 15 minutes prior to the presentation.
Meeting interpretation, additional translation and other accommodations can be requested by contacting the Clean Water division at cleanwater@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.4345.
To receive information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor.
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The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to the decedent found Oct. 8, 2024 in a home in Vancouver.
This individual was found on 10/08/2024 in Vancouver, WA.
The name of the decedent: Jimerfield, Patricia Age: 78 years
The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA
The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:
Cause of death: Ligature strangulation
Manner of death: Homicide
How the injury occurred: Strangled by other person
Place of injury: Decedent’s home
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: 10/11/2024
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Commission on Aging completes the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. This month’s topic discusses alerts and warnings. Experts from CRESA, Clark County’s regional emergency services agency, will discuss the topic and answer questions from the audience.
The meeting will be 4:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Learn what alerts CRESA sends and what alerts they don’t; how they send them, and what you can do to make sure you receive timely notification of events that may impact you.
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.
Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and educational access television and cable television franchising to fill four positions on the volunteer city/county Telecommunications Commission. Applicants must be Clark County residents.
The terms are three years, and all of the positions begin immediately. Two of the positions will end March 31, 2026; one ends April 30, 2026; and one will end Aug. 31, 2026.
The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Council and Vancouver City Council on matters related to cable television and telecommunications issues. It makes reports, monitors compliance with city and county cable franchise agreements, and establishes rules and regulations regarding cable television and associated telecommunications issues. The commission also serves as an advisory body during cable franchise renewal negotiations with the cable operator.
The commission meets two times per year on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Meetings are held in a hybrid format with in an in-person option at City Hall, 415 W. Sixth St. and an online option.
To be considered, please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applicants also can send information by email to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Nov. 1.
To learn more about the commission visit www.cityofvancouver.us/tc.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking a volunteer to serve on the county’s Planning Commission. The term for this at-large position begins Jan. 1, 2025, and ends Dec. 31, 2030.
The Planning Commission is a seven-member committee that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in unincorporated Clark County. The commission also makes recommendations on issues such as growth management, roads, public facilities, development regulations and applicable county ordinances.
To apply, send a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, Clark County Council Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Learn more about the Planning Commission on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission.
Businesses, individuals to be honored for their role in helping those with developmental disabilities
Vancouver, Wash. – Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be honored Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards.
Five Community Awards will be presented at the event which will take place in person in Gaiser Hall at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Participants can also attend virtually. The ceremony runs 5-6 pm with in-person networking from 4:30-5 pm. Register using this link.
The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Awards will go to a large employer, small employer and an employee with a developmental or intellectual disability as well as people being honored for their extraordinary service to those with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
The awards program honors the role people with developmental disabilities have in helping achieve a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize those in the business community who have demonstrated leadership in employing people with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Harris at emily@gowise.org or 503.750.9776.
The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to an officer-involved shooting on Sept. 27, 2024 in Vancouver.
This individual died on 09/27/2024 in Vancouver, WA.
The name of the decedent: Williams, Michael Duane Age: 56 years
The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA
The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:
Cause of death: Gunshot wound of the neck
Manner of death: Homicide
How the injury occurred: Shot by another person
Place of injury: Inside personal residence
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 Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.
Media release issue date: 10/04/2024
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applications from nurses working in Clark County who are interested in serving on the Public Health Advisory Council. The person selected to fill this volunteer position will fill the remainder of an unexpired term beginning Dec. 1, 2024 and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
The Public Health Advisory Council meets 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except the month of December. One meeting each quarter will be in-person at locations across the county. Members may also join council committees that meet periodically throughout the year depending on committee scope and priorities.
The Public Health Advisory Council reviews priority public health needs and makes periodic recommendations to the Board of Health to enhance community health and wellbeing. The council may provide community forums or establish community task forces, as assigned by the Board of Health. And the council reviews and makes recommendations to Clark County Public Health and the Board of Health for the annual budget and fees.
Clark County Public Health promotes healthy communities and environments, health equity, and disease and injury prevention. With community partners, Public Health works to promote healthier choices; ensure the safety of food and water; reduce environmental waste and contamination; and protect people from disease outbreaks through monitoring, early detection and swift response.
Those interested in an appointment to the advisory council should submit a brief letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Applications can also be emailed to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov. For questions about council participation and what to expect as a member, email PHACAdmin@clark.wa.gov.
The application deadline is 5 pm Thursday, Oct. 31.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Board of Health is extending the deadline to submit applications for a Public Health Advisory Council position representing the educational community. The term for the volunteer position begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2027.
The Public Health Advisory Council meets 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except the month of December. One meeting each quarter will be in-person at locations across the county. Members may also join council committees that meet periodically throughout the year depending on committee scope and priorities.
The Public Health Advisory Council reviews priority public health needs and makes periodic recommendations to the Board of Health to enhance community health and wellbeing. The council may provide community forums or establish community task forces, as assigned by the Board of Health. And the council reviews and makes recommendations to Clark County Public Health and the Board of Health for the annual budget and fees.
Clark County Public Health promotes healthy communities and environments, health equity, and disease and injury prevention. With community partners, Public Health works to promote healthier choices; ensure the safety of food and water; reduce environmental waste and contamination; and protect people from disease outbreaks through monitoring, early detection and swift response.
Those interested in an appointment to the advisory council should submit a brief letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Applications can also be emailed to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov. For questions about council participation and what to expect as a member, email PHACAdmin@clark.wa.gov.
The application deadline is 5 pm Thursday, Oct. 31.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Climate Project Environmental Justice Coalition will meet at 3:30 pm on Monday, Oct. 7.
The Environmental Justice Coalition (EJC) consists of 15 community-based organizations. The group is helping the county meet the public engagement and environmental justice requirements of new state Climate Change Planning legislation, in which the county is now required to add a Climate Element to its Comprehensive Plan. The legislation emphasizes that planning and policy decisions related to climate change do not impact us all in the same way. The EJC is one of three advisory groups supporting the county’s Climate Project.
EJC meetings are held at 3:30 pm the first Monday of each month. While EJC members typically attend virtually, meetings are held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in Room 698 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join virtually through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/environmental-justice-coalition.
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 environmental justice coalition 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.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Interim Fire Marshal Donna Goddard announced today she has lifted the ban on outdoor debris burning in unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.
To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Clark County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July 15 through Sept. 30 each year. Designating this period was based on years of information about fuel conditions. However, under certain conditions, a ban can begin sooner or end later.
“As the summer fire season concludes and cooler, wetter conditions are expected, we anticipate a reduced risk of wildfires in Clark County”, said Goddard. However, Goddard urges that everyone remain cautious and responsible when burning outdoors. Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing. Please ensure you have the proper permits, follow your permit conditions, and exercise caution to prevent accidental fires.
For more information on permit requirements, visit the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/outdoor-burning.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is seeking applications for anti-poverty programs that help people reach self-sufficiency. There will be approximately $284,000 available annually in the following categories: physical health targeting dental and food assistance; income and asset building targeting credit repair and financial planning/budgeting services; and support services providing transportation assistance. The contract period will start July 1, 2025, and continue through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew the contract for one additional year ending June 30, 2028.
All funding awarded must serve residents within Clark County and be in line with the 2024 Clark County Community Needs Assessment.
Applications and instructions will be available Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, online through Bonfire. Links to the applications and guidance documents will be located at www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/applications.
Important Dates:
- A pre-submittal meeting will be held 2-4 pm Monday, Oct. 7. This meeting will be available for in-person attendance at the Clark County Center for Community Health, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17 Conference Rooms A/B or virtually via WebEx. Answers to questions will be posted on Bonfire. Attendance to the pre-submittal meeting is highly encouraged.
- Two online technical assistance drop-in sessions will be held. The first will be 4-5 pm Tuesday, Oct. 29 via WebEx. The second will be 10-11 am Monday, Dec 2 via WebEx.
- Mandatory pre-applications are due by 11:30 pm Friday, Nov. 1, to Abby Molloy abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.
- The deadline to submit questions is 5 pm Friday, Dec. 27. Answers will be issued to all applicants no later than Dec. 31, 2024.
- Full applications are due by 11:30 pm Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, through Bonfire
- Presentations to the Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB) will be at the March and April 2025 meetings.
- Application recommendations will be made by the CAAB at their May meeting.
- Contracts will begin July 1, 2025.
To be added to the stakeholders list, or if you need assistance or program information, contact Abby Molloy at abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.
As colorful leaves begin to fall from trees, Clark County and city of Vancouver encourage community members to properly dispose of leaves to keep them out of streets and the landfill.
Leaves should not be raked or blown into streets. Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and create areas of standing water on roadways, making roads unsafe for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Instead, residents can take advantage of local disposal options that use leaves to create compost.
Leaves are a nutrient-rich, biodegradable material. But each year, millions of pounds of leaves end up in landfills. When organic waste, like leaves, is left to rot in landfills it creates methane, a toxic greenhouse gas.
Rather than sending leaves to the landfill, residents can place leaves in their curbside yard debris or organics cart, or in their own backyard compost. Fallen leaves can also be left on lawns, where they will create a natural mulch to suppress weeds and support pollinators with winter cover.
Residents can also dispose of their leaves for free through the Fall Leaf Coupon program provided by Clark County Public Works and the city of Vancouver Public Works. With a Fall Leaf Coupon, residents can drop off up to 5 cubic yards of leaves at one of four designated sites at no charge from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.
Residents can get their coupon by:
- Printing a coupon from www.cityofvancouver.us/leafcoupon, www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/leafcoupon, or www.wcnorthwest.com/leaves.
- Clipping a coupon from Waste Connections’ annual recycling newsletter, which will be mailed to all Clark County residences in October.
- Calling Vancouver Solid Waste at 360.487.7160 or emailing solidwaste@cityofvancouver.us to have a coupon mailed.
- Picking up a coupon from:
- Vancouver City Hall, 415 W Sixth St.
- Vancouver Utility Services, 2323 General Anderson Ave.
- Vancouver Marine Park Engineering office, 4500 SE Columbia Way
- Waste Connections Customer Service Office, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver
- Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver
The four sites for leaf disposal are H&H Wood Recyclers, McFarlane’s Bark and West Van Materials Recovery Center in Vancouver, and Triangle Resources in Camas. Addresses, business hours and more information can be found on the coupon. Coupons in Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese are also available.
The coupons are for residential use only and cannot be redeemed by businesses. Branches and other yard debris are not eligible for free disposal. Loads should be covered during transport, and all bags of leaves will need to be emptied at the disposal site by the resident.
To learn more about backyard composting and for a schedule of free community workshops, visit the Clark County Composter Recycler website.
To report clogged drains and street flooding on roads in unincorporated Clark County, visit the Clark County Public Works website.
To report clogged drains and street flooding on streets within Vancouver city limits, visit the city of Vancouver Public Works service request website.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is seeking applications for programs to provide homelessness assistance services for Clark County residents. The Homeless Crisis Response System (HCRS) responds to the immediacy and urgency of homelessness to ensure that everyone has a safe and appropriate place to live. The project types to be awarded are as follows: Rapid Re-housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Street Outreach, Homelessness Prevention, Temporary Housing Interventions (Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing), and Core Supports (SOAR). Contracts will be two years, with an option to renew for a third year. Approximately $4.8 million in state and local funds will be made available annually, this amount is subject to change.
Applications will be completed and submitted through Bonfire. Applicants are encouraged to participate in a pre-application workshop to review application questions and program requirements:
Pre-application meeting information
- 2-3:30 pm Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
- Center for Community Health, Conference Room C210-A, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. or via Webex
- https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=m52ff8510c2d14e9eae57b3f14dee05d8
The pre-application must be completed and sent to kayla-renee.williams@clark.wa.gov by 11:30 pm PST Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Fully completed applications are due by 11:30 pm PST Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Bonfire. More information and a link to the applications are available at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/applications
All funding awarded must serve residents within Clark County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. All provisions must occur within Clark County limits. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. Proposed activities must meet the requirements outlined in the Washington State Department of Commerce SDG Guidelines: https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/9z5u4yiy7w1d19wrch6mhkeedt0o0h08
To be added to the stakeholders list, or if you need assistance or program information, please contact Kayla Williams at kayla-renee.williams@clark.wa.gov.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works has started a repair project to address damaged, decaying or missing timber elements, including piles, posts, stringers, braces, and ties, on bridges along the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Additional repairs include replacing deficient abutment walls, sloughing approach ballast, and missing or loose bolts and other connection hardware. Several of the bridges are closed to rail traffic due to their condition.
As the owner of the railroad, the County is required by law to maintain the infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.
The week of Sept. 30, contractors will be working on the bridge in the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area. The contractor will temporarily block the trail at times when work is happening above or close to the trail. Visitors will be allowed to pass through the trail with slight delays.
Construction is weather-dependent and is scheduled to be complete by mid-December.
More information is available on the project webpage: clark.wa.gov/public-works/railroad-projects.
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.
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Vancouver, Wash. – Applications for Clark County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds will be available beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. In 2025, Clark County expects to award approximately $3,000,000 to community development and housing activities.
Applications will be completed and submitted through Neighborly Software. Applicants are encouraged to participate in a pre-application workshop to review application questions and program requirements:
Application Workshop Info
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Center for Community Health, Conference Room C210-A, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. or via WebEx.
- 9-10 am: public facilities and neighborhood improvements
- Streets and sidewalks, water/sewer, parks, community center, nonprofit facility construction or rehab
- https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=m6f5740f5adc7f96859128de449ecca71
- 10-11 am: asset and economic development
- Single-family housing, business assistance programs
- https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=me2006141fe7cb7fad9065dbe47d5b2f2
- 11-noon: affordable housing and homelessness
- Multi-family housing acquisition, construction or rehabilitation; tenant-based rental assistance
- https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=mf9317cdceebf7f7ebfb35687172c3e7f
The Applicant Information and Preliminary Eligibility Review sections of the online application must be completed by Thursday, Oct. 31. Fully completed applications are due by Monday, Dec. 2. More information and a link to the applications are available at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-applications.
All funding awarded must benefit Clark County neighborhoods and households with low- to moderate-income. Housing developers, nonprofit organizations and local government agencies are eligible to apply. Proposed activities must with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding requirements.
To be added to the stakeholders list, or if you need assistance or program information, please contact Rebecca Royce at 564.397.7836.
The City of Vancouver receives its own allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for projects inside the city limits. City of Vancouver staff can be reached at 360.487.7952 for more information.
Vancouver, Wash. – Members of the Clark County community are invited to participate in a Clark County Climate Project Community Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Reduction. This event is part of a series of activities throughout the year that will inform the county’s new climate chapter for its comprehensive plan.
With the passage of HB 1181 during the 2023 Washington State legislative session, Clark County is now required to add a climate change element into its Comprehensive Plan. The new climate chapter will include actions the county can take over the next 20 years to improve community resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit overburdened communities that will be disproportionately affected by the compounding environmental impacts and natural hazards due to climate change.
This workshop will feature a community report on greenhouse gas emissions data and community input to date, an expert guest speaker, and interactive discussions. Together, we will explore strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions locally and create a healthier Clark County.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
- Time: 9-11 am. Doors open at 8:30 am.
- Location: Sarah J Anderson Elementary School, 2215 NE 104th St.
- Spanish language interpretation available by request by 5 pm on Oct. 15. Please note interest when you register.
- Please register by 5 pm, Oct. 15 at: https://bit.ly/ghg-reduction-clark-co
Additional event details, presenter information, and agenda are included in the above link.
Community members will have additional opportunities to provide feedback on this project after this event. The entire climate event series includes:
Resilience
- Spring 2024: A survey was conducted to collect community member experience and needs related to severe weather events and weather patterns.
- Early Summer 2024: A community workshop was held to seek public ideas about how to address climate resilience in the unincorporated county. A survey was also conducted as an alternate engagement opportunity for those who could not attend the event.
Pollution Reduction
- Late Summer 2024: A survey was conducted to collect community member priorities on reducing greenhouse gas pollution in Clark County.
- Fall 2024: This event! Community workshop seeking public ideas about how to address greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the unincorporated county.
Adoption Process
- 2025: Members of the public will have the opportunity to submit comments or testify to the Planning Commission and County Council about the county’s proposed climate chapter for the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.
To learn more about county climate planning, sign up for project updates, or submit a comment, 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.
Vancouver, Wash. – Artwork from local artists K.C. Madsen and Julie Ann Smith is on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery. The show will run through the end of December.
The gallery is on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
An artist’s reception will be held at the gallery 5-7 pm Friday, Oct. 4. The event is sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Artists’ statements:
K.C. Madsen—Conversations with Morandi
Returning to my studio after a several months’ downtime, I wanted to explore something other than abstract painting.
Most of my painting has been abstract and inspired by the formal elements and landscape. But recently I’ve been thinking about the Italian painter Giorgio Morandi and his jars and vessels and bottles. The idea of treating subject as though it were a formal element seemed to be good motivator to do something new.
These paintings came out of my study of Morandi. The subject is still life but unlike Morandi, my images are non observational—the paintings are abstract in many ways, finding their harmony in the way color and space affect how a painting works. And in this approach, I’ve found it liberating to not be bound by a single way to resolve a painting.
Julie Ann Smith—Overlooked
Still-life painting is often overlooked and misunderstood. It is more than just a collection of objects. We assign meaning, hold sacred, or discard the objects that accompany us through life. Still-life painting can be a historical record of things which we assign value to. It can also symbolically serve to represent an idea or concept. A vase of fresh flowers can be beautiful as well as remind us that “life is short so live wisely.”
Art making is integral to my daily life. Some of the best ideas come to me while walking in our Hudson’s Bay neighborhood here in Vancouver or along the Columbia River. This is a time to decompress, clear thoughts, and open eyes to a fresh moment. I’ve collected many of the items depicted in this group of paintings from these walks as well as searches through area junk stores.
I am interested in elevating the importance of and enhancing understanding of our collected things. What do they reveal about us? As individuals and as a culture? The still-life painting is the perfect vehicle to explore this desire to collect things. As an artist it offers the freedom to create a tableau in my studio where I can arrange, remove, adjust, and light with total autonomy. I am free to assign meaning. I like to think I am telling a story and giving the abandoned objects a new life and revealing insight into our collective culture. You the viewer are an important part of the process by offering yet another pair of eyes and your own interpretations to this endeavor. I am humbled to have this opportunity to share with you. Thank you for taking the time to view my art.
https://julieannsmithfineartist.com/
Attached photos: An unpermitted food cart and an example of a Clark County Public Health food service operating permit
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is urging community members to only purchase food from permitted food carts, event vendors and restaurants. Permitted food establishments undergo routine inspections to ensure safe food handling, storage and preparation practices are followed, which reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Public Health is concerned about unsafe food practices occurring at unpermitted food carts selling hot dogs in the parking lot of the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater following concerts at the venue. The makeshift food carts are not equipped to properly store or prepare food, as they lack refrigeration, clean water and handwashing facilities.
Storing foods at the appropriate temperatures – keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot – is critical to prevent germs that cause foodborne illness from growing. Food must also be cooked thoroughly to the appropriate temperatures to kill any germs that have grown. And handwashing is essential to prevent spreading germs from hands to the food people are eating.
“These unpermitted food carts are dangerous and putting people at risk for foodborne illness,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Public Health director and Clark County health officer.
The unpermitted food vendors first appeared in Clark County last month, and since then, the number of carts appearing at events has increased. The carts are transported in vans with out-of-state license plates to the venue before or during the concerts, and vendors begin serving hot dogs as people leave the event venue. Similar food cart operations are appearing elsewhere in the region, including Portland and Seattle.
Public Health’s Food Safety team has attempted to address the unsafe food operations. However, the food cart operators have ignored Public Health direction and continue to operate in ways that are unsafe to the public. Public Health is working closely with Live Nation and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to find solutions that protect the health of the community.
Community members can protect themselves from foodborne illness by only patronizing permitted food establishments. Permitted vendors receive education about safe food handling, storage and preparation and undergo routine inspections to ensure safe food handling practices are being followed. These efforts help prevent the spread of foodborne illness like salmonella, E. coli, and norovirus.
Food vendors are required to have their Clark County Public Health food service operating permit displayed for customer viewing. Customers can request to see the permit if one is not visible. Community members can also search permitted food establishments and review inspection scores on the Public Health website.
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 fall:
- Backyard Composting: 7-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 9 on Zoom. Learn how to construct a compost pile and heat it up. Participants will be eligible to receive a compost bin, bedding and worms at no cost.
- Red Worm Composting: 7-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 16 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.
- Lasagna Composting: 7-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 23 on Zoom. Learn how to grow, build, and plant a raised-bed garden from easily obtainable urban waste. No tilling or turning required.
- Bokashi & Other Indoor Composting: 7-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 30 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: 6:30-8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to make three versatile and environmentally friendly household cleaners. Participants will be eligible to receive a green cleaning kit at no cost.
- Recycling Done Right: 6:30-8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to be an expert recycler. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and glass bins. Participants will be eligible to win prizes.
- Prevent Food Waste – Scrappy Cooking: 6:30-8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with leftovers.
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:
- Friday, Oct. 11 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver.
- Wednesday, Nov. 6 at CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie.
- Saturday, Nov. 16 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver.
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.
Park planners will be available at Klineline Pond on Sept. 28 to discuss project plans
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works Parks will improve areas within Salmon Creek Regional Park. In 2023, Clark County Parks was awarded a grant from the Washington State legislature to improve the Klineline Pond section of Salmon Creek Regional Park. The Department of Commerce recognized Klineline Pond as a significant community resource due for major improvements.
Staff and consultants have identified and addressed areas of concern and have developed a master plan. Improvements include addressing bridge and parking lot accessibility, and playground and splash pad replacement.
Residents are invited to learn more about the master plan at an open house from 6 to 8 pm on Oct. 9. At the open house, staff will share the master plan during a presentation from 6:30 to 7 pm. Before and after the presentation, residents are invited to review and discuss the plan with staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Residents can attend in person or online. The in-person open house will be at Salmon Creek Elementary School, 1601 NE 129th St. The presentation portion of the open house will also be streamed online. A meeting link is available on the project webpage. While registration is not required to attend online, anyone can use the registration link on the webpage to receive an email with the meeting link 15 minutes before the open house.
Parks planners will be at Klineline Pond on Sept. 28 from 11 am to 1 pm to give park visitors the first look at the conceptual plans.
Meeting interpretation, additional translation and other accommodations can be requested by contacting Michael Chau, project manager, at michael.chau@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.5886.
More information about the project can be found on the project webpage at clark.wa.gov/public-works/salmon-creek-regional-park/klineline-pond.
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.
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