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.

Washougal School District hires business manager | May 8

The Washougal School District has announced the hiring of a new business manager.

Inslee signs law to turn around struggling schools | May 8

Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday a plan for the state superintendent's office to intervene in the management of continually low-performing schools.

Clark College upgrades adult basic education | May 8

Clark College is leading the way in a national push to upgrade adult basic education programs in order to eliminate current overlap in class content, shorten the length of the program and, hopefully, lower the nearly 50 percent annual dropout rate.

Summer program gets big boost from generous family | May 8

After experiencing an "aha" moment, Candace Young felt called to action.

WSUV grad pushes hard for an education | May 7

Becki Roggenkamp knew something was wrong with her toddler. He couldn't carry a two-way conversation, and he made up words for objects. He was at the age to enter preschool, but he couldn't sing a nursery rhyme or say his ABCs.

Vancouver Public Schools foundation celebrates 25 years | May 6

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools will hold its annual luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Students in the culinary arts magnet program at Fort Vancouver High School will prepare the meal.

Battle Ground district's 54th annual art show opens May 13 | May 5

The 54th annual Battle Ground Public Schools' all-district art show opens May 13 at Captain Strong Primary with a public reception and continues through May 24. Approximately 600 pieces of art by the district's K-12 students will be on display.

High-tech skills put on display in Vancouver schools | May 3

To the distinguished panel of observers, something in Katie McMullan's eighth-grade classroom at Discovery Middle School looked different.

Replacing Clark College sign will cost $4,975 | May 2

Clark College will pay $4,975 to replace the letters on the campus sign at the corner of Fort Vancouver Way and McLoughlin Blvd., according to a college official. The sign was vandalized the weekend of April 20. Vancouver Sign Group will complete the work by May 15.

K-12 online schools enrolling for 2013-14 | May 2

Three online Washington public schools are accepting 2013-14 school year applications from students statewide. All three are tuition-free programs that offer students individualized instruction, with state-certified teachers and a mastery-based curriculum.

Longtime Battle Ground schools official to assist Bria transition | May 2

A former Battle Ground Public Schools teacher, principal and administrator will assist Shonny Bria, the district's superintendent, until her June 30 retirement, Bria announced Thursday.

WSU dedicates new $96M building on Pullman campus | May 2

PULLMAN — Washington State University is dedicating a new research building Thursday on the Pullman campus.

Student-focused STEM Fest seeks businesses | May 2

Sponsors of STEM Fest, a three-day event scheduled for this fall that aims to expose Southwest Washington students to science, technology, engineering and math fields, are looking for businesses to open their doors to students during the festival.

Henrietta Lacks topic of medical ethics talk | May 1

In preparation for opening Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School this fall, Evergreen Public Schools is continuing the discussion of Rebecca Skloot's book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."

Vancouver district hosts technology visit | May 1

Vancouver Public Schools will host a technology site visit by the National School Boards Association May 1-3. The school district is one of only four nationwide recognized for outstanding technology initiatives.