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Burgerville&rsquo;s Salmon Ceek location is one of 39 locations, with a 40th oin Wilsonville, Ore., set to open in June. The company expects a deal with new investors to close on Monday.

Burgerville announces new investor group for future expansion

Burgerville&rsquo;s Salmon Ceek location is one of 39 locations, with a 40th oin Wilsonville, Ore., set to open in June. The company expects a deal with new investors to close on Monday.

May 3, 2024, 5:24pm Business

Vancouver-based fast-food chain Burgerville announced Friday it had struck a deal with a group of local investors to help open several new restaurant locations across the Pacific Northwest. Read story

A small group of pro-Palestinian student protestors led daily marches and rallies at Washington State University Vancouver throughout this week, calling for an end to violence in Gaza. Protestors paused the march at one point outside of the Dengerink Administration Building to deliver direct criticism to the office of the Chancellor.

WSU Vancouver students peacefully protest war in Gaza, want school to divest from ties to Israel

A small group of pro-Palestinian student protestors led daily marches and rallies at Washington State University Vancouver throughout this week, calling for an end to violence in Gaza. Protestors paused the march at one point outside of the Dengerink Administration Building to deliver direct criticism to the office of the Chancellor.

May 3, 2024, 3:50pm Clark County News

A small group of students at Washington State University Vancouver this week joined nationwide student protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and asking university leaders to divest from companies with financial ties to Israel. Read story

First-graders Arashi Buell, left, and Temour Pashigorev enjoy playtime at Gardner School of Arts &amp; Sciences in Mount Vista during recess on Monday afternoon. Gardner is a local nonprofit school based in experiential learning. School leaders announced Wednesday they are acquiring Country Friends Child Care Center in Hockinson, which will double their total enrollment.

Mount Vista’s Gardner School of Arts & Sciences to acquire Hockinson day care

First-graders Arashi Buell, left, and Temour Pashigorev enjoy playtime at Gardner School of Arts &amp; Sciences in Mount Vista during recess on Monday afternoon. Gardner is a local nonprofit school based in experiential learning. School leaders announced Wednesday they are acquiring Country Friends Child Care Center in Hockinson, which will double their total enrollment.

May 3, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

An elementary school recess on a sunny day is total euphoria, perhaps with a bit of chaos tossed in for good measure. Read story

Washougal School District appoints interim superintendent

May 2, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

The Washougal School District’s board of directors named Aaron Hansen the district’s interim superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Read story

Fort Vancouver High School counselor Jennifer Pongracz, from left, the governor&rsquo;s senior education and college access policy advisor Maddy Thompson, Washington State University Vancouver representative Edward Esparza, Washington Student Achievement Council&rsquo;s Sam Washington, and Gov. Jay Inslee sit on a panel Wednesday about the federal application for college aid at Fort Vancouver High School.

FAFSA delays put Clark County students in a bind; without financial aid amounts, school choices delayed

Fort Vancouver High School counselor Jennifer Pongracz, from left, the governor&rsquo;s senior education and college access policy advisor Maddy Thompson, Washington State University Vancouver representative Edward Esparza, Washington Student Achievement Council&rsquo;s Sam Washington, and Gov. Jay Inslee sit on a panel Wednesday about the federal application for college aid at Fort Vancouver High School.

May 1, 2024, 6:19pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

May 1 each year is National College Decision Day — an unofficial holiday when high school seniors announce or celebrate what university or technical college they plan to attend in the fall. Read story

Sophomore Charles Paulin, 15, from left in white helmet, joins junior Aileene Villegas, 17, pink hat, senior Carl Steele, 18, and senior Maxx Van Hoomissen, 18, during the groundbreaking on a new building to support construction trades and maritime pathways for Vancouver students at Hudson&rsquo;s Bay High School on Tuesday morning.

Vancouver schools celebrate future of trades education with new building at Hudson’s Bay

Sophomore Charles Paulin, 15, from left in white helmet, joins junior Aileene Villegas, 17, pink hat, senior Carl Steele, 18, and senior Maxx Van Hoomissen, 18, during the groundbreaking on a new building to support construction trades and maritime pathways for Vancouver students at Hudson&rsquo;s Bay High School on Tuesday morning.

April 30, 2024, 2:58pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver dignitaries, school staff and students weathered relentless showers to celebrate Southwest Washington’s newest investment in trades education at Hudson’s Bay High School on Tuesday morning. Read story

Final special election ballots counted with no change to ballot measures in Ridgefield, Camas

April 30, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Monday’s count of the remaining 200 votes in last week’s special election yielded no change to ballot measures in Ridgefield and Camas. The Ridgefield School District’s two bond measures are still failing. The Camas emergency services levy renewal is still passing. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

Budget cuts looming over Vancouver Public Schools create stress, uncertainty

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

April 27, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Iliana Gerianos admits she used to think her Mandarin Chinese teacher disliked her. As the years went by, however, Gerianos, a junior at Columbia River High School, said she realized she had it all wrong. Read story

WSU Vancouver graduation ceremony planned for May 4

April 27, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver will host its commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. May 4 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Read story

A vehicle forthe Ridgefield School District.

Ridgefield school bond still failing to get supermajority in second round of election results

A vehicle forthe Ridgefield School District.

April 24, 2024, 3:07pm Clark County News

Wednesday’s second round of ballots counted in Tuesday’s special election yielded no change to the results of measures in Camas and Ridgefield. With just 200 ballots left to count across the county, it appears certain that both Ridgefield schools measures will fail, while Camas’ emergency medical services levy will pass. Read story