Bits 'n' Pieces: VSAA grad to 'Sleep No More' in New York | June 15

Many flock to New York City with stars in their eyes. But Mikenzie Ames' dreams of a full-time theatrical career, unlike others who quickly fall out of the rat race, became reality.

WSU starts sperm bank for honeybees | June 16

Project aimed at improving stock, preventing extinction of subspecies

PULLMAN — There's a lot of buzz at Washington State University over work to develop the first sperm bank for honeybees.

Murray touts early learning | June 15

Senator visits Vancouver program, listens to stories of how efforts get children ready for school

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray touted the Ready to Learn Act and the importance of early childhood education Friday during a visit to Vancouver.

Clark College graduate knows how to get return on education | June 17

Ken Hill knows how to turn adversity into an opportunity. In the recession-riddled economy, his skill at returning to college to learn new skills has served him well.

Correction: Battle Ground High School graduation | June 14

Battle Ground High School graduation: A total of 33 out of 812 seniors at Battle Ground High School lacked only a passing grade on one or more state tests needed to graduate this year. The number reported on Page A1 on Friday was incorrect.

School superintendent urges legislators to pass budget | June 14

If state legislators don't pass an operating budget within the next week, their failure to do so will cost Vancouver Public Schools an estimated $78,000, the equivalent of one full-time teacher, said Steven Webb, the district's superintendent.

WSUV event to help with paying for college | June 13

Washington State University Vancouver's A-Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships workshop aims to show how to pay for college.

Today's students face graduation gauntlet | June 13

Thirteen days before his graduation from Heritage High School, senior Gabriel Morales, 17, was told he wouldn't be graduating, after all.

Flag Day event features 'Pause for the Pledge' | June 13

Local fifth-graders will have a dual role in Friday's annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Fort Vancouver National Site.

Serjoie to depart Clark College Foundation | June 12

Ara Serjoie, senior vice president at Clark College Foundation, has accepted a position as vice president for university advancement and president of the foundation at California State University, East Bay, in Hayward, Calif.

Evergreen High School teacher dies of natural causes | June 12

Doug Rogers, a metals teacher at Evergreen High School, died at home Tuesday of natural causes.

Jazzy Lamb plays with kids | June 12

Camas — Portland jazz saxophonist Patrick Lamb visited Grass Valley Elementary School in May for a performance, trading solos with young musicians before leading them in a "Pied Piper" conga line through the auditorium.

Airsoft gun puts Discovery MS on brief lockdown | June 11

Discovery Middle School was briefly put on a modified lockdown after a neighbor reported seeing someone with a gun in a nearby alleyway.

Doctor of boy, 16, injured in car crash optimistic about recovery | June 11

Justin Carey was hit by a car Monday morning, and wasn’t found until about 90 minutes later, by the tow-truck driver who was collecting the car.

B.G. schools to hire firm for schools chief search | June 10

Battle Ground Public Schools board members announced they are likely to use a professional search firm to find a replacement for Shonny Bria, the superintendent who is retiring June 30.