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Stories by Griffin Reilly

Columbian staff writer

Fire restrictions in effect for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

July 15, 2024, 5:53pm Clark County News

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is banning campfires, smoking and several other public use activities amid increased fire danger and dry weather conditions. Read story

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue firefighters extinguish a house fire Dec. 13, 2022, northeast of La Center that displaced a family of five.

Fire districts in Clark County warn of cuts amid rising call volumes, operation costs

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue firefighters extinguish a house fire Dec. 13, 2022, northeast of La Center that displaced a family of five.

July 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

As Clark County cools after an early summer heat wave, fire chiefs across the region are asking voters to direct their attention to several fire and emergency services funding measures on next month’s election ballot. Read story

Eight of Clark County's nine school districts have seen turnover in superintendents since the 2019-2020 school year. Some, like Evergreen, have seen three in the top job in that stretch.

Education exhaustion: Clark County school districts see high superintendent turnover due to fatigue, uncertainty

Eight of Clark County's nine school districts have seen turnover in superintendents since the 2019-2020 school year. Some, like Evergreen, have seen three in the top job in that stretch.

July 11, 2024, 3:45pm Clark County News

Christine Moloney took over as the new Evergreen Public Schools superintendent last week, making her the district’s third head honcho since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Clark College appoints new vice president of instruction

July 9, 2024, 5:16pm Clark County News

Clark College appointed William T. Brown its new vice president of instruction. Read story

Dr. Christine Moloney has been appointed the new interim superintendent for Evergreen Public Schools.

Evergreen schools have a new interim superintendent; she’s been the schools chief in Chehalis for four years

Dr. Christine Moloney has been appointed the new interim superintendent for Evergreen Public Schools.

July 3, 2024, 6:19pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools board of directors appointed former Chehalis School District superintendent Christine Moloney as its new interim superintendent Tuesday evening. Read story

Program coordinator Simone Thomas, left, poses with Matthew &ldquo;Matty&rdquo; Quinn, a recent graduate of iUrban Teen&rsquo;s Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship, which offers prospective educators a paid opportunity to spend time in local classrooms before diving into careers in education.

Pathway to the classroom: iUrban Teen nonprofit aims to address shortage of paraeducators

Program coordinator Simone Thomas, left, poses with Matthew &ldquo;Matty&rdquo; Quinn, a recent graduate of iUrban Teen&rsquo;s Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship, which offers prospective educators a paid opportunity to spend time in local classrooms before diving into careers in education.

June 29, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Matthew “Matty” Quinn graduated from high school in 2016 without a clear vision for the future. After bouncing between stints at Clark College to various retail jobs, Quinn admits to feeling a bit lost. Read story

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

Ridgefield school bonds keep failing; community says simplify and prioritize

Students gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school on May 4, 2022.

June 27, 2024, 3:11pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield School District is again returning to the drawing board to figure out how to pass a construction bond district leaders say is necessary to address rapid population growth. Read story

Signs mark the Bomber Brothers fireworks stand Tuesday in Clark County, just north of Vancouver city limits. Fireworks go on sale Friday for Independence Day, which is more than a week away. Setting off fireworks is banned within Vancouver city limits but legal during specified times elsewhere in Clark County.

‘Try not to be one of those statistics’: Officials caution safety as fireworks go on sale Friday in Clark County

Signs mark the Bomber Brothers fireworks stand Tuesday in Clark County, just north of Vancouver city limits. Fireworks go on sale Friday for Independence Day, which is more than a week away. Setting off fireworks is banned within Vancouver city limits but legal during specified times elsewhere in Clark County.

June 26, 2024, 6:05am Business

Clark County residents gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations will be able to get their hands on fireworks beginning Friday. Read story

An online fundraiser for Kaileigh Seidel, who died in a boating accident in Portland over the weekend, has raised more than $28,000 to help pay for funeral expenses.

Vancouver woman killed in boating accident on Willamette River

An online fundraiser for Kaileigh Seidel, who died in a boating accident in Portland over the weekend, has raised more than $28,000 to help pay for funeral expenses.

June 25, 2024, 3:33pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman was killed Saturday after falling from a boat into the Willamette River in Portland and being struck by a second boat, according to an online fundraiser. Read story

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Statewide initiative aimed at teen drivers: ‘Your life is just beginning’

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June 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

June through September are the most dangerous months for traffic fatalities in Washington, especially among young drivers. With school out for summer, state traffic officials are urging caution for teen drivers hitting the road. Read story