UPDATE: School officials remove temporary head from 'Wendy Rose' | May 23

The Wendy Rose statue on the waterfront is headless again.

WSUV sales program named one of best | May 23

The professional sales certificate program in the College of Business at Washington State University Vancouver has been named one of the 2013 Top University Sales Programs by the Sales Education Foundation. WSU Vancouver's program was recognized for preparing students for professional selling careers and placing top talent in professional selling roles.

Top teachers named in Camas, Washougal | May 22

The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Riverview Community Bank, has named the teachers of the year for Camas and Washougal.

UW freshmen applications hit record | May 25

SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington says it received more freshmen applications than ever before, and even though the university plans to enroll 150 more Washington students this fall, it was still more difficult to get into UW this year compared to last.

Woodland breaks ground on school | May 25

The Woodland School District is ahead of schedule on the construction of a new $64 million campus.

WSU votes to limit tuition hike to 2 percent | May 24

PULLMAN (AP) — The Washington State University Board of Regents has voted to limit a fall tuition increase to 2 percent, no matter what the Legislature decides concerning the state budget.

Clark College honors Rick and Ellie Tymer | May 23

Clark College alumni Rick and Ellie Tymer received the college's Presidential Award for Excellence at the Clark College Foundation's Savoring Excellence event on May 15. Rick Tymer, a retired former faculty member from the auto technology program, was instrumental in bringing to Clark the Toyota T-TEN program, a training program that prepares students for jobs as certified Toyota and Lexus technicians. The Tymers live in Torrance, Calif.

Skills Center honors Dennis Kampe | May 23

Dennis Kampe, director of the Clark County Skills Center, is retiring after 30 years with the Skills Center. Kampe is being recognized at the Skills Center Foundation's fundraising banquet, "30 Years of Putting Education to Work," on May 31 at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a live auction.

Clark County plays role in PeaceHealth-UW deal | May 23

When Vancouver-based PeaceHealth and University of Washington Medicine recently trumpeted a new partnership, their announcement came with big plans to better serve patients and to coordinate care — all with the goal of meeting the looming demands of federal health care reform.

Students give 'Wendy Rose' sculpture a temporary head | May 22

The beheaded "Wendy Rose" sculpture was given a temporary, futuristic replacement Wednesday afternoon by high school students.

Marshall Elementary to celebrate 50 years | May 22

George C. Marshall Elementary School is hosting an open house to celebrate its 50-year anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. May 30. The school's address is 6400 MacArthur Blvd.

Evergreen district recognizes scholars | May 22

Evergreen Public Schools will recognize almost 400 high school academic scholars at its annual Evening of Excellence at 6:30 p.m. today at Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive. For details, visit evergreenps.org.

Clark College alumnus to be honored June 4 | May 22

Michael Greenwood, a retired Clark College mathematics professor and wrestling coach, will receive the Outstanding Alumni Award at the annual Clark College Alumni-Student Dinner on June 4 in Gaiser Hall Student Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

Battle Ground schools evacuated for suspicious metal device | May 22

A suspicious metallic object left in a staff bathroom at Tukes Valley Middle School prompted an evacuation of the middle and primary school this morning.

Injured veterans find multiple benefits from paddling on dragon boat teams | May 22

From the shore along Vancouver Lake, you can see ospreys slice through the sky, then suddenly wheel around and plunge toward a target in the water.

Fort to host Children’s Cultural Parade event | May 22

An estimated 1,500 from Vancouver and Evergreen public schools third-graders will participate in the 11th annual Children’s Cultural Parade at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at 10 a.m. May 31.