As Clark County councilors plan for the next 20 years of population growth, they’re also grappling with new requirements to address the causes and effects…
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Clark County officials urge proper fireworks disposal after Fourth of July fun
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
Some people love them. Some people hate them. They’re noisy, can frighten pets and wildlife and be traumatic for some people. But no matter what,…
Helicopter delivers three 6,000-gallon water tanks to Clark County youth camp
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
BATTLE GROUND — New water tanks arrived airborne Wednesday to fix an aging water system at a youth camp on rugged Clark County-owned property. Read…
‘One of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had’: Karen Bowerman and Gary Medvigy reflect on their years as Clark County Council members
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
At the end of this year, Karen Bowerman and Gary Medvigy will leave their positions on the Clark County Council. Bowerman is in her fourth…
Clark County Council again raises doubts about funding for Vancouver homeless shelter
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The Clark County Council is once again leaning toward making the city of Vancouver go through a lengthy committee process to acquire the funding it…
Clark County Jail to bill Medicaid for medications for alcohol and opioid use disorder
By The Citizen on May 30, 2024
The Clark County Jail will be able to bill Medicaid for specific inmate services for the first time starting in July 2025. The Washington State…
Clark County Council rejects quick action to help Vancouver pay for 150-bed homeless shelter
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver’s request for quick help to pay for a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read more… Source: The Columbian
6 ethics complaints filed with Clark County in past year still await investigation
By The Citizen on May 17, 2024
Six ethics complaints filed with Clark County in the past year are still waiting to be investigated. The delay seems to be just as frustrating…
Clark County homeowners age 61 or older may qualify for a property tax break but many don’t know it
By The Citizen on May 14, 2024
Older homeowners and people with disabilities could be saving thousands in property taxes but Clark County Assessor’s Office staff say a state tax-exemption program is…
Clark County gets FEMA disaster assistance for January ice storms
By The Citizen on April 30, 2024
Federal disaster assistance is available for Clark County and other Southwest Washington tribes and nonprofits affected by January’s winter storms, according to a statement from…