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As parent Megan Davis listens, Alicia Johnson discusses her concerns about the proposal to halt enrollment in Hathaway Elementary School&rsquo;s Spanish dual language program with leaders in the Washougal School District on Tuesday.

Washougal budget cuts threaten dual language program at elementary school

As parent Megan Davis listens, Alicia Johnson discusses her concerns about the proposal to halt enrollment in Hathaway Elementary School&rsquo;s Spanish dual language program with leaders in the Washougal School District on Tuesday.

April 10, 2024, 3:41pm Clark County News

Megan Davis’ daughter hasn’t yet finished first grade, but she’s already learning a second language. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools students protest budget cuts

April 10, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Students from five high schools led another walkout Tuesday to protest the $35 million in budget cuts approved last month by Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors. The protest culminated in a gathering outside the district office. Read story

Shahala Middle School in Vancouver.

Gun found in student’s backpack at Shahala Middle School; no one injured

Shahala Middle School in Vancouver.

April 9, 2024, 4:08pm Clark County News

Staff at Shahala Middle School found a handgun in a student’s backpack Monday, according to a letter sent home to parents from the school’s principal. Read story

11-year-old Gus Griffin (second-to-left) and classmates dig up weeds in one of Port Townsend&rsquo;s three gardens. March 28, 2024.

Farm-to-school programs flourish in Washington

11-year-old Gus Griffin (second-to-left) and classmates dig up weeds in one of Port Townsend&rsquo;s three gardens. March 28, 2024.

April 9, 2024, 6:10am Northwest

At Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend, a group of fifth grade students is asked a math question: If a farmer wants to plant four seeds per foot in two 40-foot rows, how many seeds will the farmer need? Read story

Land off Northeast 29th Avenue belongs to the Ridgefield School District, which is running yet another bond attempt during this month&rsquo;s special election. The district has already purchased land for new schools to be built if the bond passes.

Ridgefield bonds redux: District strives again to pass measures to address school overcrowding

Land off Northeast 29th Avenue belongs to the Ridgefield School District, which is running yet another bond attempt during this month&rsquo;s special election. The district has already purchased land for new schools to be built if the bond passes.

April 9, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Voters in Ridgefield might be feeling like they’re experiencing déjà vu. Read story

Sen. Annette Cleveland answers a question on rent control during a 49th Legislative District town hall on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

Contentious 49th District town hall: Residents criticize Sen. Cleveland on rent limit bill

Sen. Annette Cleveland answers a question on rent control during a 49th Legislative District town hall on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

April 8, 2024, 6:02pm Clark County News

A Saturday town hall hosted by 49th Legislative District lawmakers turned contentious over such hot-button issues as housing and education. Read story

A 4-year-old student reads a book with a staff member during a Washougal School District Transition to Kindergarten class in 2024.

Washougal School District alters 2024-25 calendar, aims to provide better flexibility to students, staff

A 4-year-old student reads a book with a staff member during a Washougal School District Transition to Kindergarten class in 2024.

April 6, 2024, 6:38am Clark County News

The Washougal School District has changed the 2024-25 school calendar, hoping to provide more flexibility to students, families and staff members. Read story

Kim Schneiderman, the executive director of National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington, said Clark County’s youth mental health survey results were encouraging but said further work needs to be done to ensure the positive trend continues. "It does give me hope,” Schneiderman said.

Biennial Healthy Youth Survey: Clark County students are feeling better

Kim Schneiderman, the executive director of National Alliance on Mental Health Southwest Washington, said Clark County’s youth mental health survey results were encouraging but said further work needs to be done to ensure the positive trend continues. "It does give me hope,” Schneiderman said.

April 6, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

Clark County teenagers are reporting the lowest rate of feelings of depression and suicidal contemplation in more than a decade, according to new survey data from the Washington State Department of Health. Read story