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

Camas man has upgraded skills twice through college

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE: Critically injured teen discovered 90 minutes after B.G. car accident | June 10

A critically injured teenager was discovered screaming for help by a tow truck operator about 90 minutes after a traffic accident at a rural intersection in Battle Ground and flown to a local hospital by Life Flight helicopter.

UW students must take diversity course | June 10

SEATTLE — Students at the University of Washington will be required to take a course in some area of social, political or economic diversity before they can graduate.

Adventure guide your passport to summer fun | June 10

Looking for a way to keep your kids healthy and active this summer? Give them a Vancouver Summer Adventure guide: a passport to free or low-cost community activities and summer fun.

School's out -- just about | June 8

Over the next two weeks, students in Clark County's 10 school districts will be released for almost every kid's favorite time of year: summer vacation. But there are at least a few days left -- check this list to be sure of how many.

Full-day kindergarten: primary equity in Clark County schools | June 7

Before Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver began offering universal full-day kindergarten, 50 percent of children in the half-day program were reaching benchmarks in reading. Now 85 percent of kindergartners do.

Battle Ground afloat in success | June 7

Battle Ground's float appears in both the Grand Floral Parade and in Harvest Days, which is a local celebration in July. Because of that, the materials have to last about a month, which can sometimes be challenging.

Skill-builders set to retire | June 6

Laughter echoed from the stand of evergreen trees behind the Clark County Skills Center early Thursday morning as staff members stood in a circle playing team-building games led by Paul Haack, the outdoor challenge course instructor. Standing in the circle and laughing along with his staff was Dennis Kampe, director of the Skills Center.

Free summer lunches offered for kids ages 1-18 | June 6

Children and teens from 1 to 18 years old can eat free, nutritious lunches this summer through the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. The program is funded through a grant from the Department of Agriculture and administered by Educational Service District 112.

Clark County bands clean up at Rose Festival junior parade | June 5

PORTLAND — Under picture-perfect skies, young Clark County musicians took home six of seven band awards at Wednesday's 2013 Fred Meyer Junior Parade, part of the Portland Rose Festival.

Clark College student goes from Stage IV to center stage | June 5

Nathan Jenisch had been feeling bad for months. He was suffering from a nasty, persistent cough, like a smoker's lung-rattle after inhaling a pack of unfiltered cigarettes.

Toyota tunes up program with Clark College | June 5

Toyota Motor Corp. is upgrading a partnership with Clark College, and about 40 other community colleges and vocational schools nationwide, that provides training and jobs for automotive students.

JROTC cadet saves peer from choking | June 5

Brush Prairie — Air Force Junior ROTC cadet Ben Lee never thought he'd have to use the Heimlich maneuver when he learned the technique several years ago. But in February, the Prairie High School senior's Eagle Scout training paid off when Lee helped force out a piece of a hot dog that was blocking the airway of a peer using the abdominal thrusting move. Lee received the silver JROTC Valor Award for his life-saving action at the Reserve Officers' Training Corps senior awards ceremony on May 16. Lee was eating lunch on Feb. 23 at an ROTC drill competition at the high school when fellow cadet Diego Martinez began choking. "I looked at Ben, and I grabbed my throat and gargled the words, 'I'm choking,'" the Mountain View High School student said in a press release. "Because of Ben Lee's quick reaction and calmness, I am here today."

Students learn to heart their hearts | June 5

Meadow Homes — Fort Vancouver High School students learned about heart health during the May 22 "Heart Your Health: Stay Strong Live Long" fair. On average, an otherwise healthy young person will suffer sudden cardiac arrest in the country every three days. There are often no warning signs, according to The Hope Heart Institute, which coordinated the evening health fair. The event included heart screenings for hundreds of students, first aid instruction and other health-related activities.