La Center high losing patron of the arts | May 21

Don Landes-McCullough retiring after three decades of teaching at school

LA CENTER — The halls of La Center High School are like wings of an eclectic museum, where artwork from various periods, of different styles and motifs, mingle.

Battle Ground schools negotiating interim administrator contracts | May 21

After Shonny Bria, superintendent of Battle Ground Public Schools, announced her retirement on April 29, the district appointed Duane Rose as liaison to the school board during the transition. In that capacity, Rose is being paid $10,000 per month for May and June, according to district officials.

State audit faults Evergreen schools | May 21

District received $9,585 in excess funding due to errors

A state audit has found fault in the way Evergreen Public Schools calculated and reported compliance with the national school lunch and school breakfast programs.

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.

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.

WSU proposes limiting tuition increase | May 22

A proposal to limit any tuition increase at Washington State University and its branch campuses, including WSU Vancouver, to 2 percent for the coming academic year will be on the agenda when the WSU Board of Regents meets at 3 p.m. Thursday. Videoconferencing of the meeting will be available at the WSU Vancouver campus in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 307.

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.

Mountain View wraps up 'Oklahoma!' | May 22

Mountain View — Mountain View High School wrapped up its production of "Oklahoma!" on May 11. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells a love story set in the pre-statehood Oklahoma territory. During two weekends in early May, students sang and danced to classic numbers, including "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," and the titular song. The production was directed by Paige Oppenhagen and Jeanette James.

Battle Ground school board appoints Rose interim superintendent | May 20

The Battle Ground school board unanimously appointed Duane Rose as the district's interim superintendent while a successor for Shonny Bria is found. Bria is retiring June 30 after 15 years at the district's helm.

Campaign starts to teach hands-only CPR to thousands (with video) | May 17

Call 911. Push hard and push fast.

Crestline kindergartners get a preview of Dozer Day (with video) | May 17

A caravan of Evergreen Public Schools buses lurched to a stop in the Cemex/Fisher Quarry in east Vancouver. When the doors opened, four classes of Crestline Elementary School kindergartners tumbled out, ready for the sneak preview of Dozer Day.