Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About Property Tax Exemptions At May 30 Events In La Center -05/21/25

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

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

Exemption specialists will be available to help enroll applicants at La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St. from 9 am to 3 pm Friday, May 30.

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

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

County Hosts Open Houses To Gather Public Input On Proposed Alternatives For Growth Plan Update -05/19/25

Vancouver, Wash.  - Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, a 20-year guide for forecasted population, housing and employment needs through 2045. Selection of a preferred land use alternative is the next step in the update process.

Clark County is holding four open houses to share and discuss the three different land use alternatives being considered. Some of the proposed changes include changes to zoning designations, modifications to development regulations, and some small expansions to Urban Growth Areas (where urban growth is encouraged). The county encourages the public to attend an open house to learn about the county’s ongoing effort to plan for an additional 190,754 people and 88,100 jobs by 2045.

All in-person open houses are 7-8:30 p.m. Staff will be available to answer questions, provide information, and receive comments.

• May 26 – June 30: Online, self-paced option at https://bit.ly/2025CPUpdate (available beginning May 26, 2025)
• May 28: Ridgefield High School Commons, 2630 S Hillhurst Road
• May 29: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School, 8408 NE 25^th Ave.
• June 2: Vancouver iTech Preparatory School, 16100 NE 50^th Ave.

Translation services may be available upon request. Request must be sent to comp.plan@clark.wa.gov by 5-22-25.

Los servicios de traducción pueden estar disponibles si los solicita. Se debe enviar la solicitud a comp.plan@clark.wa.gov antes del 5-22-25.

Услуга письменного перевода может быть предоставлена по запросу. Запрос необходимо направить на адрес comp.plan@clark.wa.gov до 22.05.25.

可应要求提供翻译服务。 请求必须在 2025 年 5 月 22 日之前发送至 comp.plan@clark.wa.gov

Comments can be submitted in the following ways:

• At an open house
• On the county website: https://bit.ly/2025CPComments
• By email: comp.plan@clark.wa.gov
• By mail: Community Planning, Comprehensive Plan Update, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810

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

Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About Property Tax Exemptions At May 23 And June 6 Events In Vancouver -05/14/25

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

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

Exemption specialists will be available to help enroll applicants at Luepke/Marshall Center, 1009 E McLoughin Blvd. from 9 am to 3 pm Friday, May 23.

Exemption specialists will be on hand for another enrollment event on Friday, June 6, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Evergreen Public Schools administrative building, 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive.

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

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

Commission On Aging To Focus On Health And Fitness At May Meeting -05/13/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Commission on Aging’s charge is to provide leadership in addressing the special needs of the aging population and to manage and assist with the implementation of the county’s Aging Readiness Plan.  This month, the Commission focuses on Chapter 2 of the Aging Readiness Plan—Healthy Communities. The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented to older adults and physical fitness. Join us in welcoming representatives from the City of Vancouver’s Marshall and Firstenburg Community Centers.

The meeting will be 4:30 pm Wednesday, May 21, and is open to the public.

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

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

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

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE -05/13/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a use of deadly force incident involving Clark County Sheriff’s Office on May 7, 2025.

This individual died on 05/08/2025 in Ridgefield, WA.

The name of the decedent: Fogle, Marc   Age: 54 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Clackamas, OR

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Multiple stab wounds of torso

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Injured by other person(s)

Place of injury: Law enforcement building

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: 05/13/2025

Animal Protection And Control Seizes Multiple Animals In Animal Cruelty Case (Photo) -05/12/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Animal Protection and Control with support of the Sheriff’s Office facilitated the seizure and rescue of 26 goats, 5 sheep, and 14 chickens. Mohammad Aluauddin has been charged with 45 counts of Animal Cruelty in the first degree. 

The most recent case began back in May of 2023 when Animal Protection and Control started receiving complaints about how several goats appeared malnourished and were living in poor conditions. Over time, conditions worsened, and the number of animals increased. A break in the case came when a neighbor reported one of the goats escaped off the property which provided sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant. 

Animal Protection and Control officers entered the property on the morning of May 7, with Clark County Sheriff’s deputies and seized 45 animals and removed them from the property. By the end of the day, all animals were relocated and receiving proper veterinarian care and nutrition.   

The owner was arrested and had his first appearance in court on May 8, where the judge ordered that he cannot possess, own, or care for any animals. Animal Protection and Control will perform periodic checks on the property per the judge’s order. The next court appearance for this case is May 21, 2025. 

Animal Protection and Control thanks the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for their support and commitment to hold those accountable for the crime of animal cruelty. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has been instrumental in providing much needed resources and support to Clark County Animal Protection and Control in this case. 

Learn more about the county’s Animal Protection and Control program at https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/animals-and-pets.

County Seeks Volunteers For Development And Engineering Advisory Board -05/09/25

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

The positions are for the following:

• Representative of Southwest Washington Contractor’s Association
• Professional associated with Commercial/Industrial Development Industry

Application deadline for the Contractor’s Association opening is 5 pm July 25, and the deadline for the commercial/industrial opening is 5 pm Monday, June 30.

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 can also 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.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE -05/07/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a May 2, 2025 apartment fire in Vancouver.

This individual was found on 05/02/2025 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Peterkin, Megan   Age: 38 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

Place of injury: Decedent’s 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 Vancouver Police Department.

Media release issue date: 05/07/2025

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office - MEDIA RELEASE -05/06/25

The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to a May 3, 2025 shooting on Southeast French Road in Vancouver.

This individual died on 05/03/2025 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Hupp, Rodney A.   Age: 62 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 wounds of torso and right thigh

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Shot

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 Vancouver Police Department.

Media release issue date: 05/06/2025

Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About County’s Tax Exemption Program At May 16 Event In Washougal -05/06/25

Exemption specialists available to help property owners sign up for program

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

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

Exemption specialists will be available to help enroll applicants at Washougal Community Center, 1681 C St. from 9 am to 1 pm Friday, May 16.

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

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

Work By Two Local Artists On Display At The Rebecca Anstine Gallery (Photo) -05/05/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Artwork from local artists Jason Litts and Allan Oliver is currently on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery. The show will run through the end of June.

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.

Artist statements:

Jason Litts

Jason Litts is an autodidactic artist with an eye towards the surreal. The Pacific Northwest is a source of inspiration for most of his work. Litts' piece in the current show is triptych entitled “Beyond the Grasp."

The hard hat diver symbolizes an attempt to insulate against the environment. To explore areas where we feel vulnerable and exposed. These treacherous arenas are both external and internal. 

The triptych is composed using glazing techniques of Prussian Blue, Cadmium Orange and Titanium White. 

Allan Oliver

I connect water with health and happiness. An example of this consciousness is the way I repeat the words “love”, “grace”, “gratitude”, “acceptance” and “peace” during my swimming workout. Both in body and spirit, my experience with water is deep. Maybe it’s inevitable that I’d be drawn strongly to liquid acrylic art since physical interactions of water and paint make it possible.

After a fifty-year career in art and design, I’ve learned something new, energized by watery paint, applied and manipulated in many fascinating ways. By its nature, liquid acrylic art is abstract, but I plan and choose colors and composition to achieve significance and meaning. The combination of intention, discipline and magic keeps me working in the studio and helps maintain my sense of wonder and contact with God.

Clark County, Partners Break Ground On Construction Of Curtin Creek Community Park (Photo) -05/02/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Today, Clark County and partners celebrated the construction of a new community park with a groundbreaking ceremony. Curtin Creek Community Park, located in Brush Prairie, is expected to open to the community in spring 2026. Shoveling dirt to ceremonially begin construction were Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall, Clark County Parks Advisory Board Chair Jim Kautz, Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Manager Russell Marburg, and from Clark County Public Works, Project Manager Scott Sawyer, Parks and Nature Division Manager Ross Hoover, Deputy Director Jennifer Coker, and Parks and Trails Planner Lynde Wallick.

The property was purchased in 1999 via a partnership between the City of Vancouver and Clark County. Part of the property became the site of Vancouver Fire Station 7, and another portion was earmarked for a park. Sixteen acres is being developed into a new community park and the remainder will remain in a natural state as part of the Gaddis Wetlands Natural Area. The park’s development is funded through a combination of funds from the Metropolitan Park District Levy, REET II (Real Estate Excise Taxes) and a $850,000 grant for park development from Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office.

In 2019 an extensive public engagement process asked neighbors, community organizations and sports groups to help develop a park plan for this property. Clark County Council adopted the park plan in 2021. This first phase of development will include a large community play area with public art, reservable picnic shelter, trails with viewpoints of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball/futsal court and the county’s first lighted multi-sport/rugby field.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 with the park opening to the public in spring 2026. More information about the project and updates can be found at clark.wa.gov/public-works/curtin-creek-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.

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.

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Clark County Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled For May 8 -05/02/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Room 243.

Pursuant to RCW 42.30.030(2), which encourages public agencies to provide for public access to meetings, this meeting can also be viewed via Teams or joined telephonically.

• Dial-in number: 1-213-262-7043
• Phone ID: 243 552 567#
• Meeting ID: 224 344 627 763
• Passcode: Ur6re6BA
• Join online here.

See the agenda for the meeting on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/treasurer/investment-reports-meetings.

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Clark County Partners With Department Of Ecology To Encourage Residents To Embrace Reusable Beverage Containers -05/02/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is partnering with Washington State Department of Ecology on a campaign that aims to make the use of reusable beverage containers a cultural norm.

The Bring Your Own Cup campaign launches statewide on May 5 and runs through May 31. The campaign encourages residents to reduce waste from single-use cups by instead opting for reusable beverage containers. Americans use nearly one trillion disposable food service items each year, according to the Department of Ecology. Reusable cups, over the course of their lifecycle, have lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to disposable alternatives. 

As part of the campaign, residents are encouraged to “take the pledge” and choose reusable cups. Residents can visit www.BringYourCupWA.org to submit their online pledge and find coffee shops that allow customers to use personal cups. The Department of Ecology will hold gift card raffles weekly throughout the campaign for pledge participants.

Communities experience many benefits by embracing reusable beverage containers: 

• Cost savings: Reusable beverage containers have a positive economic benefit for both businesses and customers. Some businesses may offer customers a discount on the cost of the beverage when a reusable container is used.  

• Environmental sustainability: Residents can contribute to a greener future by refusing to use disposables that end up in the landfill.   

• Protection of habitat lands and waterways: Utilizing reusable beverage containers helps prevent litter from ending up on the streets, in storm drains, and in rivers and lakes. 

In Clark County, disposable hot or cold beverage cups, lids and straws cannot be recycled in the curbside recycle cart. These items should be put in the trash. Learn more about what can and cannot be recycled at www.RecyclingA-Z.com or by downloading the RecycleRight app.

Follow Clark County Green Neighbors on Facebook (@ClarkCountyGreenNeighbors) and Instagram (@clarkgreenneighbors) for more information about sustainable living in Clark County.  

Media Advisory: Media Partners Invited To Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Curtin Creek Community Park -05/01/25

When: 10 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 

Where: Curtin Creek Community Park (12603 NE 72^nd Ave)           

What: The Parks and Nature division of Clark County Public Works is hosting a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction of Curtin Creek Community Park located in the greater Brush Prairie area.  

At 10 a.m., speakers from Clark County, the City of Vancouver and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office will speak about the history of the park’s development, made possible by a partnership with the City of Vancouver to purchase the property. Park development partners will ceremonially break ground to kick off construction.

Participants may park at Vancouver Fire Station 7 (12603 NE 72^nd Ave). Parking is very limited so attendees are strongly encouraged to carpool. The parking area at Glennwood Community Church (12201 NE 72^nd Ave) may be used as a carpool meeting point. The event location is on an undeveloped site with uneven terrain. Please wear close-toed shoes.   

Media partners planning to attend are strongly encouraged to RSVP to Kaley McLachlan-Burton, Public Works PIO and Community Engagement manager, at kaley.mclachlan-burton@clark.wa.gov.

Why: Curtin Creek Community Park will be a new 16-acre park in the greater Brush Prairie area featuring a large community play area with public art, reservable picnic shelter, trails with viewpoints of the Gaddis Wetlands and Mount Hood, four lighted pickleball courts, a basketball/futsal court and the county’s first lighted multi-sport/rugby field.

In 1999 in a joint purchase with the City of Vancouver, the county purchased a 39-acre parcel for future development of a fire station (Vancouver Fire Station 7) and a county park. Sixteen acres is being developed into a new community park and the remainder will remain in a natural state as part of the Gaddis Wetlands Natural Area.

The park’s development is funded through a combination of funds from the Metropolitan Park District Levy, REET II (Real Estate Excise Taxes) and an $850,000 grant for park development from Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office.

In 2019 an extensive public engagement process was conducted with local neighbors, organizations and sports groups to help develop a park plan for this property. Clark County Council adopted the park plan in 2021.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 with the park opening to the public in spring 2026.

County Council Seeks Applicants For Commission For Recycling And Solid Waste System -05/01/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The council is accepting applications for the position representing Southwest Clark County. Applicants for this position must live south of 179th Street and west of State Highway 503 or the extension thereof. The council will appoint the selected applicant to serve a three-year term that begins July 1, 2025.

The Solid Waste Advisory Commission holds quarterly meetings at 6 pm on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November. Special meetings maybe scheduled as needed. Meetings are currently held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual options.

The commission advises the county council and staff on solid waste issues and planning for recycling, garbage collection, landfills, transfer stations and waste-reduction programs. The advisory commission also provides feedback to staff during the update process for the county’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, which is currently underway. Once the update is completed by staff, in coordination with the advisory commission, it will be submitted for approval by the county council and the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Residents with a passion for waste reduction, education and outreach experience, or experience with multifamily housing are encouraged to apply. As Clark County is a growing and diverse community with many languages and backgrounds, the county is also looking for people who can bring ethnic, cultural, social, and geographic diversity to the group. The commission is committed to inclusiveness and outreach to all Clark County residents to ensure the Solid Waste Advisory Commission reflects the community it serves.

Candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a brief letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or by email at michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.

The letter of interest should include:

• How you can represent the interests of the position on the commission
• Your personal or professional experience
• Your vision for the future of solid waste management in Clark County

The application deadline is 5 pm Friday, May 30, 2025.

Visit the Solid Waste Advisory Commission website for more information or mail Solidwaste@clark.wa.gov. 

Clark County Accepting Applications For Volunteer Park Host At Captain William Clark Regional Park At Cottonwood Beach (Photo) -04/30/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. This popular 75-acre site includes 3.1 miles of easy trail that runs along a dike paralleling the Columbia River and features spectacular views of Mount Hood, along with beach and water access at Cottonwood Beach, restrooms, historic interpretive elements and reservable picnic shelters. The next park host will help care for this park and its visitors.

Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. Host duties include (but are not limited to):

• Cleaning park restrooms daily and as needed in response to messes
• Opening park gates by 7 a.m. and closing gates at dusk (one half-hour after sunset) daily
• Notifying park users when the park is closing
• Emptying park garbage cans at least once daily, and as needed
• Picking up litter daily
• Notifying staff of emergencies, urgent maintenance needs or impacts of severe weather
• Helping to identify and respond to safety and security concerns in the park

The park host at Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach must reside in the county-owned residence at the park. Clark County provides basic utilities for the host including electricity, water, sewer and garbage/recycling.

All park host service terms are through Dec. 31. A host may be offered a term for the next calendar year based on results of a performance evaluation performed in the late summer or early fall.

Applicants offered positions must submit to state and federal background checks and fingerprinting, provide a rental history and proof of renter’s insurance. Successful applicants will not be able to move into the park and begin service until all required documents have been submitted, they’ve been cleared through the background check and fingerprinting process, and their agreement has been signed by the county manager. Due to the variable amount of time required for these processes, successful applicants must be prepared to not be able to move into their assigned site for several weeks.

More information about these positions, the volunteer park host program policies, requirements, minimum qualifications, duties, and more can be found at clark.wa.gov/public-works/volunteer#host.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/volunteer#volunteer-park-host. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Translated application materials and interpretation services available upon request to Cindy Gonzalez, volunteer program coordinator, at cindy.gonzalez@clark.wa.gov or 564.397.1679.

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

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

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

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Clark County Seeks Volunteers For The Historic Preservation Commission -04/30/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants for two seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The seats will be appointed by the Clark County Council.

The seven-member volunteer commission is responsible for:

• Reviewing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
• Reviewing nominations and designating properties to the Clark County Heritage Register
• Conducting design review for changes to buildings and sites on the local register
• Reviewing and deciding applications for the Special Valuation Tax Incentive for historic properties
• Overseeing education and outreach.

The commission typically meets at 6 pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St, Vancouver, Washington. Meetings are currently conducted in a hybrid format via Webex and in person.

The county is looking for people who can bring:

• Interest, experience, or knowledge in history; historic preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; architecture or related disciplines such as planning, American studies or cultural anthropology, archaeology, or geography
• Ethnic, cultural, social, and geographic diversity to the group; and
• Outstanding strategic communication and public speaking skills and experience meeting with a wide range of individuals and organizations

All applicants must be available for an interview with a committee of current Historic Preservation Commissioners. A follow-up interview with the City of Vancouver or Clark County Council may be required.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager's Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.

The application deadline is 5 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

For more information about the commission and the Historic Preservation program, please visit www.clark.wa.gov/planning/historic.

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Treasurer Offers Drive-through Property Tax Payment Drop-off, April 29-30 -04/25/25

Vancouver, Wash. ̵ Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will open the drive-through tax-payment drop-off window for the final two days of April, adding a convenient payment option for customers to meet the April 30 property tax due date.

The drive-through kiosk will be available from 9 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at the east entrance of the parking structure at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

This convenient option is for pre-written check payments only. No other forms of payment will be accepted at the kiosk.

For additional convenience, a secure drop box is located inside the Public Service Center on the first floor. Taxpayers may seal their check payments in an envelope and drop them off between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Online payment options are also available. Taxpayers may pay via:

• E-Check (free) from a checking or savings account
• Debit card for a flat fee of $3.95
• Credit card with a 2.39% vendor fee

To pay online, visit: www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer/payment-options or call 1.833.440.8685.
To receive your tax statement electronically and manage your property taxes online, visit: www.paydici.com/clark-county-wa/search/landing.

Tax payments can also be mailed to:
Clark County Treasurer
PO Box 35150
Seattle, WA 98124-5150

Please use the return envelope and payment coupon included with your statement.

For in-person assistance, the Joint Lobby is open Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. It is on the second floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

The Treasurer’s Office is available by phone and email Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Visit clark.wa.gov/treasurer or call 564.397.2252 for more information.

To avoid interest charges, payments must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About Property Tax Exemptions At May 5 Event At Vancouver City Hall -04/24/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will make a presentation on the property tax relief program at an upcoming Vancouver City Council meeting at Vancouver City Hall.

The presentation is scheduled for 6:30 pm Monday, May 5, during the city council meeting at City Hall, 415 West Sixth St.

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

Exemption specialists will be available to help enroll applicants in the program 9 am to 3 pm Friday, May 23, at the Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.

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

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

County Council, Planning Commission To Hold Work Sessions On Climate Change Planning Project -04/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council and Planning Commission have scheduled work sessions on climate change planning.

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 work will be integrated into the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review project.

The council work session is scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Council work sessions begin that day at 9 a.m. The climate change work session will be second on the agenda. This work session is intended as an informational briefing for council on the climate change planning project to provide a project update.

The meeting will be held 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.

The meeting materials can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/2025-update-meeting-and-event-information.

Information on how to attend the meeting can be found on the council’s meeting page at https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/clark-county-council-meetings. A recording of the meeting will also be posted on this webpage for viewing later.

The Planning Commission will hold two work sessions that are scheduled for 5:30 pm Thursday, May 1, and Thursday, June 5, 2025.

The work sessions are intended as an informational briefing for planning commission on the climate change planning project. Key focus areas for each work session are as follows:

• May 1: Project update and review of proposed climate chapter countywide planning policies
• June 5: Review of proposed climate chapter 20-year county planning policies

The Planning Commission meetings will be held in a hybrid format. Attendees can join in person in the sixth-floor training room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or virtually via Webex.

Meeting materials and information on how to attend each meeting will be available on the Planning Commission’s meeting page at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission-hearings-and-meeting-notes. A recording of each meeting will also be posted on the webpage for viewing later.

All three work sessions are open to the public, however there will be no public comment as part of the events.

To learn more about the 2025 update and to sign up for project updates, please visit the project website at www.clark.wa.gov/2025update

To learn more about county climate planning, 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.

Don’t Leave Tax Dollars On The Table; Learn About Property Tax Exemptions At April 28 And May 16 Events In Washougal -04/23/25

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

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

The presentation will be 7 pm on Monday, April 28, at the Washougal City Council meeting in Washougal Council Chambers 1701 C St.

Exemption specialists will be available to help enroll applicants at Washougal Community Center, 1681 C St. from 9 am to 1 pm Friday, May 16.

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

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

Public Facilities District Board To Hold Online Meeting Monday, May 5, 2025 -04/23/25

Vancouver, Wash. – The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a public meeting 4-5 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2025.

The meeting will be on the Teams platform. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting can click here to join the meeting and use the meeting password Ht2v4yn6 or call +1.213.262.7043 and use the access code 679 906 417#.

The Public Facilities District was formed in 2002 for the purpose of participating in the study, planning and development of one or more regional centers that would promote tourism, such as the convention center in downtown Vancouver and exhibition hall at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

The board is comprised of five-members and an alternate member.

The board typically tries to meet on the first Monday of February, May, August and November. 

Clark County Begins Construction Begins On Harmony Sports Complex Improvements -04/21/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works, Parks and Nature is beginning construction on a parking lot and safety improvement project at Harmony Sports Complex.

This summer, 200 paved parking stalls will be added, drive lanes in the parking lot will be paved, and a new access point will be constructed at the intersection of Northeast 192nd Avenue and Northeast 13th Street.

Work begins on the site on Monday, April 21. Though a portion of the parking lot will be closed during construction, the county, Harmony Sports Association and the contractor are coordinating to allow the complex to remain open during work and minimize, where possible, the impacts to parking and traffic.

The Harmony Sports Complex is approximately 58 acres located at 1500 NE 192nd Avenue. While the property is county-owned, it is located within the city limits of Vancouver. The Harmony Sports Association has leased, managed and operated the sports complex in partnership with Clark County since 1982. The facility operates year-round and provides facilities for baseball, and soccer. 

More information and construction updates can be found on the project webpage at clark.wa.gov/public-works/harmony-sports-complex.

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

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

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

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

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

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Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Rehabilitation Work Begins In Late April -04/21/25

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is performing required maintenance on more than one mile of track on the county-owned Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, from milepost 23.16 to milepost 24.3. The project also includes tree trimming and clearing brush and vegetation.

As the railroad's owner, the county is required by law to maintain the infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Construction is scheduled to begin in April/May and is weather-dependent. Impacts to the public will be minimal. During construction, drivers may experience short delays at the railroad crossing at Lucia Falls Road when construction equipment accesses the rail at the crossing or an excursion train passes. The automatic lights and crossing arm will be disabled during construction, and flaggers will stop traffic for the train to pass.

Maintenance work on the railroad this spring also includes painting bridge bearings on the railroad bridge crossing Northeast Highway 99 just south of Northeast 63rd Street. Lane closures on Highway 99 will be required during work; at least one lane in each direction will be open at all times. More information will be posted on the project webpage as it becomes available.

Updates will be posted on the project webpage at 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.

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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