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.

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.

La Center high losing patron of the arts | May 21

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.

State audit faults Evergreen schools | May 21

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.

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.

Battle Ground school board to discuss transition plan | May 16

The board of directors of Battle Ground Public Schools will hold a special meeting Saturday in the main office conference room at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St.

Clark County Skills Center's fashion merchandising program a good fit | May 16

"It's way more than a pair of pants."

Clark College fundraising target is $20 million | May 15

Jan Oliva is a believer in the vital role Clark College plays in Clark County and Southwest Washington. The community volunteer is leading the college's $20 million fundraising campaign — the most ambitious in the school's 80-year history.

Grief counselors at Camas High School after student's death | May 15

Grief counselors are available to students at Camas High School today to assist those affected by the death of a male senior at the school.

Alki students take technology home | May 15

The tools used by sixth-graders in Carolyn Conners' English/world studies classroom at Alki Middle School are a study in contrasts.

Union High freshmen attend White House Science Fair | May 15

Fisher-Mill Plain — Two Union High School freshmen impressed people with their scientific minds at the White House Science Fair, hosted by President Barack Obama this past month. Sydney Wallace, 13, and Austin Jang, 14, traveled in late April to Washington, D.C., to join nearly 100 other young scientists, mathematicians and engineers who were invited from across the country. Last year, Wallace and Jang were on Shahala Middle School's championship Science Bowl team, which they represented at the White House. Wallace's award-winning, lithium-ion-powered model car — dubbed "Danger Kitty" — was also exhibited at the April 22 fair. "When students excel in math and science, they help America compete for the jobs and industries of the future," Obama said in a press release.

Truman PTA mom elected to state association | May 15

Truman — Truman Elementary PTA member Teri Davis has been elected as the Region 3 director for the Washington State Parent Teacher Association.

La Center schools put on brief lockdown | May 14

A man was found on the La Center High School campus, prompting administration to put all three of the city’s schools on lockdown for about 15 minutes this morning.

Hudson's Bay, Boys & Girls Clubs fight hunger | May 13

Staff from Hudson's Bay High School and staff from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington will square off in a basketball game to support Open House Ministries and New Avenues for Youth, organizations working to assist homeless youths and families.