Clark County Public Health has issued a measles exposure warning for unvaccinated residents who visited AFC Urgent Care Camas on August 7, 2026. The confirmed case involved an unvaccinated child, prompting public health officials to alert residents about potential exposure.
WSDOT has scheduled multiple highway maintenance closures across Vancouver this week and next. Starting August 10, northbound I-5 will close left lane between Samish Way and Iowa Street, while the Iowa Street on-ramp will close Saturday. Additional closures include nightly I-405 lane repairs from August 10-14 and a northbound I-5 off-ramp closure to Southcenter Parkway nightly during the same period.
Vancouver has launched a new online emergency alert registration portal, allowing residents to sign up for real-time notifications about natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies. The system aims to improve community safety communication.
The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) with public comments accepted until August 31. The report details HUD-funded projects from July 2025 through June 2026.
Vancouver Public Schools has appointed Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as superintendent, effective June 26, 2026, following a leadership transition in the district.
Vancouver Police Department is currently investigating two separate incidents: a shooting and a stabbing report at a local mall on August 10, 2026. Both cases remain under active investigation.
What to watch next: The August 31 deadline for public comments on the 2025 CAPER report and continued highway maintenance updates from WSDOT as construction projects progress through August.