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Law Library Debuts New, Free Self-help Kit For Tenants Facing An Eviction - 01/15/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Law Library this week announced the addition of a new self-help kit: Tenant Defense Against Eviction Lawsuit.

 

“The kit includes forms and instructions for tenants facing an eviction case who have been served with a Summons and Complaint by their landlord,” said Maria Sosnowski, Clark County Law Librarian. “People can download the kit at no cost from the Law Library website.”

 

This kit was created by the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program using grant funding from Superior Court. 

 

Information on Clark County Law Library’s wide variety of self-help kits including ordering instructions is available on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/law-library/self-help-form-kits.

 

The Law Library provides a professional legal collection and is open to the public. The library is located on the first floor of the Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St. Learn more at https://clark.wa.gov/law-library/law-library-overview. 

Law Library Debuts New, Free Self-help Kit For Tenants Facing An Eviction - 01/15/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Law Library this week announced the addition of a new self-help kit: Tenant Defense Against Eviction Lawsuit.

 

“The kit includes forms and instructions for tenants facing an eviction case who have been served with a Summons and Complaint by their landlord,” said Maria Sosnowski, Clark County Law Librarian. “People can download the kit at no cost from the Law Library website.”

 

This kit was created by the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program using grant funding from Superior Court. 

 

Information on Clark County Law Library’s wide variety of self-help kits including ordering instructions is available on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/law-library/self-help-form-kits.

 

The Law Library provides a professional legal collection and is open to the public. The library is located on the first floor of the Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St. Learn more at https://clark.wa.gov/law-library/law-library-overview. 

Clark County Hosting Open House For Transportation ADA Transition Plan On Jan. 22 - 01/14/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is updating the ADA transition plan for transportation facilities to meet current standards and comply with requirements of the county’s comprehensive growth management plan update. The purpose of the plan is to provide access to transportation facilities for people with disabilities.

 

The community is invited to learn more at an open house on Jan. 22.

 

Transportation ADA Transition Plan Open House

6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22

Felida Elementary School, 2700 NW 119th St.

Presentation and Q&A begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

More information about the project can be found at clark.wa.gov/community-planning/ada-transition-plan-transportation-facilities.

 

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.

 

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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Clark County Hosting Open House For Transportation ADA Transition Plan On Jan. 22 - 01/14/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is updating the ADA transition plan for transportation facilities to meet current standards and comply with requirements of the county’s comprehensive growth management plan update. The purpose of the plan is to provide access to transportation facilities for people with disabilities.

 

The community is invited to learn more at an open house on Jan. 22.

 

Transportation ADA Transition Plan Open House

6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22

Felida Elementary School, 2700 NW 119th St.

Presentation and Q&A begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

More information about the project can be found at clark.wa.gov/community-planning/ada-transition-plan-transportation-facilities.

 

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.

 

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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The Commission On Aging Focuses The First Meeting Of 2026 On Housing - 01/13/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Commission on Aging will focus its first meeting of 2026 on housing. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.

 

The COA will center their 2026 “Fireside Chat’ series on chapters 3 (Housing) and 4 (Mobility) of the Aging Readiness Plan with guests ranging from government and service organizations to private sector experts.

 

Meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month and begin at 4:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public.

 

Commission on Aging meetings are 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.

 

The Commission On Aging Focuses The First Meeting Of 2026 On Housing - 01/13/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Commission on Aging will focus its first meeting of 2026 on housing. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.

 

The COA will center their 2026 “Fireside Chat’ series on chapters 3 (Housing) and 4 (Mobility) of the Aging Readiness Plan with guests ranging from government and service organizations to private sector experts.

 

Meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month and begin at 4:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public.

 

Commission on Aging meetings are 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.

 

Clark County District Court Announces Relocation To New Facility - 01/12/26

Vancouver, Wash. − Clark County District Court is pleased to announce that, effective Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the court will begin operations from its new location at 210 E. 13th St. in downtown Vancouver.

 

This relocation supports the court’s ongoing commitment to improve public access, modernize services, and enhance operational efficiency for residents, legal professionals, and community partners. The new facility has been designed to better serve the needs of the community and provide a more functional and accessible space for court proceedings and administrative functions.

 

Construction and preparation of the new building have been completed in collaboration with county leadership and justice partners, and all District Court operations will transition on schedule.

 

District Court operations at the current courthouse location at 1200 Franklin St. will continue through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, to ensure continuity of services. After the move, District Court services previously offered at the Franklin Street location will be available at the new 13th Street facility beginning Feb. 2.

 

Clark County Superior Court operations will remain at the courthouse.

 

Key information for court users:

  • All scheduled hearings on or after Feb. 2, 2026, will take place at the new 210 E. 13th St. location.
  • The public counter, records, and related administrative offices will be operational at the new facility on Feb. 2.
  • Contact details, phone numbers, and the court’s general mailing address remain unchanged unless otherwise noted on the District Court’s official website.
  • On-street, metered parking is available near the new location.

For updates related to the move, changes in procedures, or questions regarding court services, please visit the Clark County District Court website or contact the court’s public service line at 564-397-2424.

Clark County District Court Announces Relocation To New Facility - 01/12/26

Vancouver, Wash. − Clark County District Court is pleased to announce that, effective Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the court will begin operations from its new location at 210 E. 13th St. in downtown Vancouver.

 

This relocation supports the court’s ongoing commitment to improve public access, modernize services, and enhance operational efficiency for residents, legal professionals, and community partners. The new facility has been designed to better serve the needs of the community and provide a more functional and accessible space for court proceedings and administrative functions.

 

Construction and preparation of the new building have been completed in collaboration with county leadership and justice partners, and all District Court operations will transition on schedule.

 

District Court operations at the current courthouse location at 1200 Franklin St. will continue through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, to ensure continuity of services. After the move, District Court services previously offered at the Franklin Street location will be available at the new 13th Street facility beginning Feb. 2.

 

Clark County Superior Court operations will remain at the courthouse.

 

Key information for court users:

  • All scheduled hearings on or after Feb. 2, 2026, will take place at the new 210 E. 13th St. location.
  • The public counter, records, and related administrative offices will be operational at the new facility on Feb. 2.
  • Contact details, phone numbers, and the court’s general mailing address remain unchanged unless otherwise noted on the District Court’s official website.
  • On-street, metered parking is available near the new location.

For updates related to the move, changes in procedures, or questions regarding court services, please visit the Clark County District Court website or contact the court’s public service line at 564-397-2424.

County Seeks Applicants For Seven Openings On Animal Control Advisory Board - 01/09/26

Vancouver, Wash. – County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for seven open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. All the openings are for terms that begin immediately.

The positions are for Clark County residents that represent:

  • Veterinarian or veterinary technician
  • No domestic animals
  • Animal welfare
  • Dog owner
  • Facility or animal professional
  • Livestock owner
  • At large

Currently, advisory board members meet every other month at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are currently being held in person or virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.

Functions of the 10-member board include:

  • Reporting to the County Council at least once a year on general operations of the Animal Protection and Control Program
  • Recommending potential changes to services modifications to code that will promote animal welfare and the most efficient animal services possible
  • Promoting the program, including its licensing of all dogs and cats.


Applications and a résumé can be mailed to Animal Protection and Control, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810 or emailed to jacqueline.hoffman@clark.wa.gov.

For more about the board or to download an application, please go to www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/animal-control-advisory-board.

 

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. 

County Seeks Applicants For Seven Openings On Animal Control Advisory Board - 01/09/26

Vancouver, Wash. – County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for seven open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. All the openings are for terms that begin immediately.

The positions are for Clark County residents that represent:

  • Veterinarian or veterinary technician
  • No domestic animals
  • Animal welfare
  • Dog owner
  • Facility or animal professional
  • Livestock owner
  • At large

Currently, advisory board members meet every other month at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are currently being held in person or virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.

Functions of the 10-member board include:

  • Reporting to the County Council at least once a year on general operations of the Animal Protection and Control Program
  • Recommending potential changes to services modifications to code that will promote animal welfare and the most efficient animal services possible
  • Promoting the program, including its licensing of all dogs and cats.


Applications and a résumé can be mailed to Animal Protection and Control, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810 or emailed to jacqueline.hoffman@clark.wa.gov.

For more about the board or to download an application, please go to www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/animal-control-advisory-board.

 

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. 

Clark County Seeks Volunteer For Law And Justice Council - 01/09/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Council is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Clark County Law and Justice council.

 

The open position is for a resident living in the unincorporated area of the county.

 

The Law and Justice Council is established by state law to help coordinate activities of the local criminal justice and develop a community corrections plan for local and state corrections services in the county.

 

Meetings are currently held at 8 am on the second Thursday of every other month in person at the

Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., sixth floor, suite 680 and online via WebEx.

 

To apply, 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.

 

Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Clark County Seeks Volunteer For Law And Justice Council - 01/09/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Council is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Clark County Law and Justice council.

 

The open position is for a resident living in the unincorporated area of the county.

 

The Law and Justice Council is established by state law to help coordinate activities of the local criminal justice and develop a community corrections plan for local and state corrections services in the county.

 

Meetings are currently held at 8 am on the second Thursday of every other month in person at the

Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., sixth floor, suite 680 and online via WebEx.

 

To apply, 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.

 

Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

County Seeks Community Needs Survey Responses From Residents - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is asking residents who are living on a limited income to complete a survey about their family’s needs. This confidential survey is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chuukese and will take about 15 minutes to complete.

 

The survey will be available now through March 31.

 

Paper copies are available from human services providers such as agencies that offer housing, food, health services, and employment assistance.

 

Online versions are available at the links below

 

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Russian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ukrainian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Chuukese: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

If you are unable to obtain a paper copy from a service provider, please contact Abby Molloy at (546) 397-7832 or abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Community Services is required to conduct a Community Needs Assessment every three years. The results will help Clark County and the Community Action Advisory Board prioritize funding for anti-poverty services. Beyond county funding and policy, this assessment provides information on the landscape of poverty in Clark County and is shared publicly and used broadly by local organizations in their program development and grant application processes.

 

El Condado le pide a los residentes que respondan a una encuesta sobre las necesidades de la comunidad

 

Vancouver, Wash. – El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios del Condado de Clark le está pidiendo a los residentes que tienen bajos ingresos que completen una encuesta sobre las necesidades de sus familias. Esta encuesta confidencial está disponible en inglés, español, ruso, ucraniano y chuukés, y tarda unos 15 minutos en completarse.

 

La encuesta estará disponible desde ahora hasta el 31 de marzo.

 

Los proveedores de servicios humanos, como las agencias que ofrecen vivienda, alimentación, servicios para la salud y ayuda al empleo, disponen de copias impresas.

 

Las versiones en línea están disponibles en los siguientes enlaces

 

Inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Ruso: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ucraniano: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Chuukés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Si no puede obtener una copia impresa de un proveedor de servicios, póngase en contacto con Abby Molloy llamando al (546) 397-7832 o por correo electrónico en abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios debe realizar una Evaluación de las Necesidades de la Comunidad cada tres años. Los resultados ayudarán al Condado de Clark y a la Junta Asesora de Acción Comunitaria a priorizar la financiación de los servicios de lucha contra la pobreza. Más allá de la financiación y la política del condado, esta evaluación proporciona información sobre el panorama de la pobreza en el Condado de Clark y es compartida públicamente y utilizada ampliamente por las organizaciones locales en sus procesos de desarrollo de programas y solicitud de subvenciones.

 

Округ просит жителей ответить на вопросы анкеты о потребностях сообщества

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Служба общественных услуг округа Кларк просит жителей с низким доходом заполнить анкету опроса о потребностях их семей. Эта конфиденциальная анкета доступна на английском, испанском, русском, украинском и чуукском языках, а ее заполнение займет около 15 минут.

 

Анкета опроса будет доступна с настоящего момента до 31 марта включительно.

 

Бумажные копии анкеты можно получить у поставщиков социальных услуг, таких как агентства, которые предлагают услуги в сфере жилья, питания, медицинские услуги и помощь в трудоустройстве.

 

Онлайн-версии доступны по ссылкам, приведенным ниже:

 

Английский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Испанский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Русский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Украинский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Чуукский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Если Вы не можете получить бумажную копию анкеты от поставщика услуг, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Эбби Моллой по телефону (546) 397-7832 или по электронной почте abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Служба общественных услуг обязана проводить оценку потребностей сообщества каждые три года. Результаты этой оценки помогут округу Кларк и Консультативному совету по вопросам общественной деятельности определить приоритеты в финансировании программ по борьбе с бедностью. Помимо предоставления информации, используемой при принятии решений о финансировании и политике округа, эта оценка предоставляет сведения о ситуации с бедностью в округе Кларк, которые публикуются и широко используются местными организациями при разработке программ и подаче заявок на гранты.

 

Округ проводить опитування мешканців щодо потреб громади

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Служба громадських послуг округу Кларк просить мешканців з низьким рівнем доходу заповнити анкету опитування про потреби їхніх сімей. Ця конфіденційна анкета доступна англійською, іспанською, російською, українською та чуукською мовами, а її заповнення займе близько 15 хвилин.

 

Це опитування вже розпочалося і проводитиметься до 31 березня включно.

 

Паперові копії анкети опитування можна отримати у постачальників соціальних послуг, таких як організації, що пропонують послуги у сфері житла, харчування, медичні послуги та допомогу у працевлаштуванні.

Онлайн-версії доступні за наступними посиланнями:

 

Англійська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Іспанська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Російська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Українська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Чуукська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Якщо Ви не можете отримати паперову копію від постачальника послуг, зверніться до Еббі Моллой за номером (546) 397-7832 або електронною адресою abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Служба громадських послуг зобов'язана проводити оцінку потреб громади кожні три роки. Результати цієї оцінки допоможуть округу Кларк та Консультативній раді з питань громадської діяльності визначити пріоритети у фінансуванні програм, спрямованих на боротьбу з бідністю. Окрім інформації, що використовується для визначення фінансування та політики округу, ця оцінка надає дані про ситуацію з бідністю в окрузі Кларк, які оприлюднюються та широко використовуються місцевими організаціями для розробки програм та подання заявок на отримання грантів.

 

Ei County mei nemei aninis seni aramasen non ei kinikin ika sopw ren ar repwe pénúeni ekewe kapas eis fan iten nonomwur

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services a tungor ngeni ekewe aramasen non ei neni mei kúkkún ar mwoni tonong ar repwe pénúeni ew survey ika kapas eis fan iten met an ar famini niit. Ei survey ika kapas eis fan iten nonomwun emon mei mwonomwon me tumwun iwe mei kawor non Fosun Merika, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, me Fosun Chuuk nge taman omw kopwe awes iwe 15 minich.

 

Ei survey mi sopwosopwonó angangen tori Mar. 31.

 

Kapin ekkei taropwe mei wor ren ekewe human services providers ren ekewe offes ir mei aninis ren pekin imw, mwongo, health services ren pekin safei ika apochokunen inis, me aninis pekin angang.

 

Ekei taropwe ika esinesin mei kawor online ren ekkei link mei nomw fan:

 

Fosun Merika: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Russian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ukrainian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Fosun Chuuk: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Ika kose tongeni angei kapin ekene taropwe seni ew service provider ika offes, kose mochen kokori Abby Molloy wón ei nampa (546) 397-7832 ika mak ngeni abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov

 

Community Services wiser repwe awora ew Community Needs Assessment ika angangen churi aramasen ewe neni ar repwe kapas ngenir fan iten nonomwur nge repwe fori ekei iteitan mwurin 3 ier. Pwungunón ei angang mei tongeni epwe anisi Clark County me ewe Community Action Advisory Board ar repwe akomwa me awora aninisin mwoni ngeni ekewe pekin ir mi aninis fan iten aninisin mei osupwang ika nafangaw. Me núkkún ekewe aninisin mwoni me pekin anúk, ekkei kapas eis fan iten nonomwun aramas mei awora kapas mei euchea ika tichikin pworous fan iten nafangaw me osupwangen aramas non Clark County iwe ekkei tichikin pworous mei kawor ngeni public ika aramas ese nifinifin pwan ngeni ekewe local organizations ika ekewe pútai non ar kese prokram fan itan amari me aeochuwenoi nonomwun aramas me ekewe nenien amasou ngeni pekin aninis.

County Seeks Community Needs Survey Responses From Residents - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services is asking residents who are living on a limited income to complete a survey about their family’s needs. This confidential survey is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chuukese and will take about 15 minutes to complete.

 

The survey will be available now through March 31.

 

Paper copies are available from human services providers such as agencies that offer housing, food, health services, and employment assistance.

 

Online versions are available at the links below

 

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Russian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ukrainian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Chuukese: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

If you are unable to obtain a paper copy from a service provider, please contact Abby Molloy at (546) 397-7832 or abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Community Services is required to conduct a Community Needs Assessment every three years. The results will help Clark County and the Community Action Advisory Board prioritize funding for anti-poverty services. Beyond county funding and policy, this assessment provides information on the landscape of poverty in Clark County and is shared publicly and used broadly by local organizations in their program development and grant application processes.

 

El Condado le pide a los residentes que respondan a una encuesta sobre las necesidades de la comunidad

 

Vancouver, Wash. – El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios del Condado de Clark le está pidiendo a los residentes que tienen bajos ingresos que completen una encuesta sobre las necesidades de sus familias. Esta encuesta confidencial está disponible en inglés, español, ruso, ucraniano y chuukés, y tarda unos 15 minutos en completarse.

 

La encuesta estará disponible desde ahora hasta el 31 de marzo.

 

Los proveedores de servicios humanos, como las agencias que ofrecen vivienda, alimentación, servicios para la salud y ayuda al empleo, disponen de copias impresas.

 

Las versiones en línea están disponibles en los siguientes enlaces

 

Inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Ruso: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ucraniano: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Chuukés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Si no puede obtener una copia impresa de un proveedor de servicios, póngase en contacto con Abby Molloy llamando al (546) 397-7832 o por correo electrónico en abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios debe realizar una Evaluación de las Necesidades de la Comunidad cada tres años. Los resultados ayudarán al Condado de Clark y a la Junta Asesora de Acción Comunitaria a priorizar la financiación de los servicios de lucha contra la pobreza. Más allá de la financiación y la política del condado, esta evaluación proporciona información sobre el panorama de la pobreza en el Condado de Clark y es compartida públicamente y utilizada ampliamente por las organizaciones locales en sus procesos de desarrollo de programas y solicitud de subvenciones.

 

Округ просит жителей ответить на вопросы анкеты о потребностях сообщества

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Служба общественных услуг округа Кларк просит жителей с низким доходом заполнить анкету опроса о потребностях их семей. Эта конфиденциальная анкета доступна на английском, испанском, русском, украинском и чуукском языках, а ее заполнение займет около 15 минут.

 

Анкета опроса будет доступна с настоящего момента до 31 марта включительно.

 

Бумажные копии анкеты можно получить у поставщиков социальных услуг, таких как агентства, которые предлагают услуги в сфере жилья, питания, медицинские услуги и помощь в трудоустройстве.

 

Онлайн-версии доступны по ссылкам, приведенным ниже:

 

Английский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Испанский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Русский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Украинский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Чуукский: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Если Вы не можете получить бумажную копию анкеты от поставщика услуг, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Эбби Моллой по телефону (546) 397-7832 или по электронной почте abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Служба общественных услуг обязана проводить оценку потребностей сообщества каждые три года. Результаты этой оценки помогут округу Кларк и Консультативному совету по вопросам общественной деятельности определить приоритеты в финансировании программ по борьбе с бедностью. Помимо предоставления информации, используемой при принятии решений о финансировании и политике округа, эта оценка предоставляет сведения о ситуации с бедностью в округе Кларк, которые публикуются и широко используются местными организациями при разработке программ и подаче заявок на гранты.

 

Округ проводить опитування мешканців щодо потреб громади

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Служба громадських послуг округу Кларк просить мешканців з низьким рівнем доходу заповнити анкету опитування про потреби їхніх сімей. Ця конфіденційна анкета доступна англійською, іспанською, російською, українською та чуукською мовами, а її заповнення займе близько 15 хвилин.

 

Це опитування вже розпочалося і проводитиметься до 31 березня включно.

 

Паперові копії анкети опитування можна отримати у постачальників соціальних послуг, таких як організації, що пропонують послуги у сфері житла, харчування, медичні послуги та допомогу у працевлаштуванні.

Онлайн-версії доступні за наступними посиланнями:

 

Англійська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Іспанська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Російська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Українська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Чуукська: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Якщо Ви не можете отримати паперову копію від постачальника послуг, зверніться до Еббі Моллой за номером (546) 397-7832 або електронною адресою abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov.

 

Служба громадських послуг зобов'язана проводити оцінку потреб громади кожні три роки. Результати цієї оцінки допоможуть округу Кларк та Консультативній раді з питань громадської діяльності визначити пріоритети у фінансуванні програм, спрямованих на боротьбу з бідністю. Окрім інформації, що використовується для визначення фінансування та політики округу, ця оцінка надає дані про ситуацію з бідністю в окрузі Кларк, які оприлюднюються та широко використовуються місцевими організаціями для розробки програм та подання заявок на отримання грантів.

 

Ei County mei nemei aninis seni aramasen non ei kinikin ika sopw ren ar repwe pénúeni ekewe kapas eis fan iten nonomwur

 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services a tungor ngeni ekewe aramasen non ei neni mei kúkkún ar mwoni tonong ar repwe pénúeni ew survey ika kapas eis fan iten met an ar famini niit. Ei survey ika kapas eis fan iten nonomwun emon mei mwonomwon me tumwun iwe mei kawor non Fosun Merika, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, me Fosun Chuuk nge taman omw kopwe awes iwe 15 minich.

 

Ei survey mi sopwosopwonó angangen tori Mar. 31.

 

Kapin ekkei taropwe mei wor ren ekewe human services providers ren ekewe offes ir mei aninis ren pekin imw, mwongo, health services ren pekin safei ika apochokunen inis, me aninis pekin angang.

 

Ekei taropwe ika esinesin mei kawor online ren ekkei link mei nomw fan:

 

Fosun Merika: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=es

Russian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=ru

Ukrainian: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZ99Q37?lang=uk

Fosun Chuuk: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKP3Z5Y

 

Ika kose tongeni angei kapin ekene taropwe seni ew service provider ika offes, kose mochen kokori Abby Molloy wón ei nampa (546) 397-7832 ika mak ngeni abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov

 

Community Services wiser repwe awora ew Community Needs Assessment ika angangen churi aramasen ewe neni ar repwe kapas ngenir fan iten nonomwur nge repwe fori ekei iteitan mwurin 3 ier. Pwungunón ei angang mei tongeni epwe anisi Clark County me ewe Community Action Advisory Board ar repwe akomwa me awora aninisin mwoni ngeni ekewe pekin ir mi aninis fan iten aninisin mei osupwang ika nafangaw. Me núkkún ekewe aninisin mwoni me pekin anúk, ekkei kapas eis fan iten nonomwun aramas mei awora kapas mei euchea ika tichikin pworous fan iten nafangaw me osupwangen aramas non Clark County iwe ekkei tichikin pworous mei kawor ngeni public ika aramas ese nifinifin pwan ngeni ekewe local organizations ika ekewe pútai non ar kese prokram fan itan amari me aeochuwenoi nonomwun aramas me ekewe nenien amasou ngeni pekin aninis.

County Charter Review Commission To Hold First Two Meetings In January - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Charter Review Commission will hold two upcoming meetings. The meetings will be held 5-7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 22.

 

The meetings are open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format. Attend in person in the sixth-floor hearing room in the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St. or virtually via Webex using a link on this web page.

 

The commission will review the county’s charter and potentially make recommendations for amendments. Fifteen commissioners were elected in the November 2025 general election; three commissioners for each of the five County Councilor districts. Commissioner terms began Jan. 1, 2026, and end Dec. 31, 2027.

 

Any proposed amendments to the county charter must be decided by Clark County voters in a General Election. Clark County voters in November 2014 voted to adopt the home rule form of government.

 

More information on the commission is on the county website.

County Charter Review Commission To Hold First Two Meetings In January - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Charter Review Commission will hold two upcoming meetings. The meetings will be held 5-7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 22.

 

The meetings are open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format. Attend in person in the sixth-floor hearing room in the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St. or virtually via Webex using a link on this web page.

 

The commission will review the county’s charter and potentially make recommendations for amendments. Fifteen commissioners were elected in the November 2025 general election; three commissioners for each of the five County Councilor districts. Commissioner terms began Jan. 1, 2026, and end Dec. 31, 2027.

 

Any proposed amendments to the county charter must be decided by Clark County voters in a General Election. Clark County voters in November 2014 voted to adopt the home rule form of government.

 

More information on the commission is on the county website.

Composter Recycler Volunteer Training Begins Jan. 28; Applications Due Jan. 21 (Photo) - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s Composter Recycler eight-week volunteer training course teaches residents low-waste and sustainable living information and techniques. The course, beginning Jan. 28, teaches students to reduce waste, recycle properly and minimize toxic chemicals in their homes. Course graduates volunteer a minimum of 25 hours by the end of the year, educating and inspiring members of the community through events and workshops.

 

The classes are held 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 28, at Waste Connections of Washington at 9411 NE 94th Ave. in Vancouver.

 

Training dates and topics

  • Jan. 28: Volunteer Orientation
  • Feb. 4: Backyard Composting and Lasagna Composting
  • Feb. 11: Worm Bin Composting and Cart Composting
  • Feb. 18: Bokashi and Food Recyclers
  • Feb. 25: Low Waste Chef
  • March 4: Green Cleaning
  • March 11: Curbside Recycling Done Right
  • March 18: Beyond Curbside Recycling

 

In addition to the weekly classroom sessions, the course includes a tour of a waste transfer station and a hands-on composting field training.

 

Application information can be found on the Composter Recycler webpage. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 21. The program webpage also contains more information about the program and course topics. 

 

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.

 

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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Composter Recycler Volunteer Training Begins Jan. 28; Applications Due Jan. 21 (Photo) - 01/08/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County’s Composter Recycler eight-week volunteer training course teaches residents low-waste and sustainable living information and techniques. The course, beginning Jan. 28, teaches students to reduce waste, recycle properly and minimize toxic chemicals in their homes. Course graduates volunteer a minimum of 25 hours by the end of the year, educating and inspiring members of the community through events and workshops.

 

The classes are held 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 28, at Waste Connections of Washington at 9411 NE 94th Ave. in Vancouver.

 

Training dates and topics

  • Jan. 28: Volunteer Orientation
  • Feb. 4: Backyard Composting and Lasagna Composting
  • Feb. 11: Worm Bin Composting and Cart Composting
  • Feb. 18: Bokashi and Food Recyclers
  • Feb. 25: Low Waste Chef
  • March 4: Green Cleaning
  • March 11: Curbside Recycling Done Right
  • March 18: Beyond Curbside Recycling

 

In addition to the weekly classroom sessions, the course includes a tour of a waste transfer station and a hands-on composting field training.

 

Application information can be found on the Composter Recycler webpage. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 21. The program webpage also contains more information about the program and course topics. 

 

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.

 

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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Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 01/08/26

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a shooting outside of a Vancouver sports bar on Jan. 3, 2026.

 

This individual died on 01/03/2026 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Jones, Corey D.   Age: 43 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Multiple gunshot wounds

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot by other

Place of injury: Parking lot

 

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 Vancouver Police Department.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 01/08/26

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a shooting outside of a Vancouver sports bar on Jan. 3, 2026.

 

This individual died on 01/03/2026 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Jones, Corey D.   Age: 43 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Multiple gunshot wounds

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot by other

Place of injury: Parking lot

 

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 Vancouver Police Department.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 12/30/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This release provides updated information in the investigation related to a plane crash in Battle Ground on Sept. 26, 2025. Cause and manner of death have been updated; this information was pending at the time of the previous media release.

 

This individual died on 09/26/2025 in Battle Ground, WA.

The name of the decedent: Shaffer, Kenneth H.   Age: 76 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Blunt trauma

Manner of death:  Accident

Place of injury: Private airfield

How injury occurred: Pilot of airplane that crashed

 

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, National Transportation Safety Board and/or Federal Aviation Administration.

 

Media release issue date: 12/30/25 (previous media release issued 10/01/25)

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 12/30/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This release provides updated information in the investigation related to a plane crash in Battle Ground on Sept. 26, 2025. Cause and manner of death have been updated; this information was pending at the time of the previous media release.

 

This individual died on 09/26/2025 in Battle Ground, WA.

The name of the decedent: Shaffer, Kenneth H.   Age: 76 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Blunt trauma

Manner of death:  Accident

Place of injury: Private airfield

How injury occurred: Pilot of airplane that crashed

 

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, National Transportation Safety Board and/or Federal Aviation Administration.

 

Media release issue date: 12/30/25 (previous media release issued 10/01/25)

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 12/30/25

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 in Vancouver around midnight Dec. 27, 2025.

 

This individual died on 12/28/2025 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Sellars, Perry J.   Age: 44 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Perforating gunshot wounds of the torso

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot by other(s)

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 Washington State Office of Independent Investigations.

 

Media release issue date: 12/30/2025

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE - 12/30/25

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 in Vancouver around midnight Dec. 27, 2025.

 

This individual died on 12/28/2025 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Sellars, Perry J.   Age: 44 years

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

 

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Perforating gunshot wounds of the torso

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot by other(s)

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 Washington State Office of Independent Investigations.

 

Media release issue date: 12/30/2025

County Council, Planning Commission To Hold Joint Hearing On Preferred Land Use Alternative For Comprehensive Plan Update - 12/24/25

Vancouver, Wash. - Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, a 20-year guide for managing growth and development with respect to the natural environment and available resources. In addition, the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland and Yacolt are also updating their comprehensive plans.

 

Three land use alternatives were studied for those cities and the county in a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that was the subject of a 60-day review and public comment period which ended on Nov. 30, 2025. The City of Vancouver is also updating its Comprehensive Plan and is preparing separate environmental documentation.

 

The purpose of the joint hearing will be to take public testimony on a preferred land use alternative. The Clark County Council will ultimately select a preferred land use alternative, and a final EIS will be prepared on that alternative.

 

The hearing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in a hybrid format. Attendees can join in person in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or virtually via Webex. Information on how to attend the meeting can be found on the council’s meeting page at https://bit.ly/CCCouncil.

 

Proposed mapping and related information is available at https://bit.ly/2025CPUpdate. The staff report and related materials will be available 15 days prior to the hearing date on the county's website at https://bit.ly/CCPlanComm. Copies are also available by request to Jose Alvarez, Jose.Alvarez@clark.wa.gov, 564-397-4898. For other formats, contact the Clark County ADA Office at ADA@clark.wa.gov, voice 564-397-2322, Relay 711 or 800-833-6388, Fax 564-397-6165.

 

Written comments for the hearing can be submitted via email to Jeffrey.Delapena@clark.wa.gov or via the U.S. Postal Service to Clark County Planning Commission, c/o Jeffrey Delapena, PO 

Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810. Comments can also be read into the record. Instructions are available on the county website at https://bit.ly/CCCouncil.

 

Staff would appreciate receiving written testimony at least 24 hours before the hearing to ensure that it is forwarded to the Councilors and Commissioners by the hearing. Written testimony may also be submitted for the record during the hearing.

 

Learn more about the county Comprehensive Plan Update project, Your Future. Your Voice. at: https://bit.ly/2025CPUpdate.

County Council, Planning Commission To Hold Joint Hearing On Preferred Land Use Alternative For Comprehensive Plan Update - 12/24/25

Vancouver, Wash. - Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, a 20-year guide for managing growth and development with respect to the natural environment and available resources. In addition, the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland and Yacolt are also updating their comprehensive plans.

 

Three land use alternatives were studied for those cities and the county in a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that was the subject of a 60-day review and public comment period which ended on Nov. 30, 2025. The City of Vancouver is also updating its Comprehensive Plan and is preparing separate environmental documentation.

 

The purpose of the joint hearing will be to take public testimony on a preferred land use alternative. The Clark County Council will ultimately select a preferred land use alternative, and a final EIS will be prepared on that alternative.

 

The hearing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in a hybrid format. Attendees can join in person in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or virtually via Webex. Information on how to attend the meeting can be found on the council’s meeting page at https://bit.ly/CCCouncil.

 

Proposed mapping and related information is available at https://bit.ly/2025CPUpdate. The staff report and related materials will be available 15 days prior to the hearing date on the county's website at https://bit.ly/CCPlanComm. Copies are also available by request to Jose Alvarez, Jose.Alvarez@clark.wa.gov, 564-397-4898. For other formats, contact the Clark County ADA Office at ADA@clark.wa.gov, voice 564-397-2322, Relay 711 or 800-833-6388, Fax 564-397-6165.

 

Written comments for the hearing can be submitted via email to Jeffrey.Delapena@clark.wa.gov or via the U.S. Postal Service to Clark County Planning Commission, c/o Jeffrey Delapena, PO 

Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810. Comments can also be read into the record. Instructions are available on the county website at https://bit.ly/CCCouncil.

 

Staff would appreciate receiving written testimony at least 24 hours before the hearing to ensure that it is forwarded to the Councilors and Commissioners by the hearing. Written testimony may also be submitted for the record during the hearing.

 

Learn more about the county Comprehensive Plan Update project, Your Future. Your Voice. at: https://bit.ly/2025CPUpdate.

Play Area At Hazel Dell Community Park Closed January Through March For Installation Of New Play Equipment - 12/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will be closed beginning in early January for the removal of old play equipment and the installation of new equipment. Other areas of the park will remain open during construction. Those visiting the park during construction are reminded to stay out of closed areas and watch for construction traffic.

 

The replacement play equipment was selected based on community feedback from an online survey and several events. A castle/medieval theme was selected.

 

More improvements will be made at Hazel Dell Community Park in 2026 and beyond. Construction of accessibility improvements to the parking areas and walkways is expected to begin in summer 2026.

 

Additional information and project updates are posted on the park’s webpage: clark.wa.gov/public-works/hazel-dell-community-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. 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.

 

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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Play Area At Hazel Dell Community Park Closed January Through March For Installation Of New Play Equipment - 12/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will be closed beginning in early January for the removal of old play equipment and the installation of new equipment. Other areas of the park will remain open during construction. Those visiting the park during construction are reminded to stay out of closed areas and watch for construction traffic.

 

The replacement play equipment was selected based on community feedback from an online survey and several events. A castle/medieval theme was selected.

 

More improvements will be made at Hazel Dell Community Park in 2026 and beyond. Construction of accessibility improvements to the parking areas and walkways is expected to begin in summer 2026.

 

Additional information and project updates are posted on the park’s webpage: clark.wa.gov/public-works/hazel-dell-community-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. 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.

 

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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County Extends Application Deadline For Development And Engineering Advisory Board Opening - 12/22/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill an expiring position on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB.

 

The application deadline has been extended to 5 pm Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

 

The open position is for a land developer who works or lives in Clark County

 

Members shall be appointed or reappointed to three-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment after their terms expire.

 

The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvement and fees with the Community Development and Public Works departments. The board’s recommendations are routinely forwarded to the Clark County Council for use by final decision makers.

 

The board consists of three private-sector planners or engineers; one public-sector planner or engineer; one construction contractor; one land developer; one Building Industry Association representative; one professional associated with commercial or industrial development; and two professionals associated with development.

 

The Development and Engineering Advisory Board, commonly referred to as DEAB, typically meets at 2 pm the first Thursday of the month in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

 

Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and résumé to Victoria Abram, Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810. Applications also can be emailed to victoria.abram@clark.wa.gov.

 

More information, including meeting agendas and minutes, is available at www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/development-and-engineering-advisory-board

County Extends Application Deadline For Development And Engineering Advisory Board Opening - 12/22/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill an expiring position on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB.

 

The application deadline has been extended to 5 pm Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

 

The open position is for a land developer who works or lives in Clark County

 

Members shall be appointed or reappointed to three-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment after their terms expire.

 

The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvement and fees with the Community Development and Public Works departments. The board’s recommendations are routinely forwarded to the Clark County Council for use by final decision makers.

 

The board consists of three private-sector planners or engineers; one public-sector planner or engineer; one construction contractor; one land developer; one Building Industry Association representative; one professional associated with commercial or industrial development; and two professionals associated with development.

 

The Development and Engineering Advisory Board, commonly referred to as DEAB, typically meets at 2 pm the first Thursday of the month in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

 

Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and résumé to Victoria Abram, Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810. Applications also can be emailed to victoria.abram@clark.wa.gov.

 

More information, including meeting agendas and minutes, is available at www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/development-and-engineering-advisory-board