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Fort Vancouver High School counselor Jennifer Pongracz, from left, senior education and college access policy adviser Maddy Thompson, Washington State University Vancouver campus director of TRiO Edward Esparza, Washington Student Achievement Council Sam Washington, and Gov. Jay Inslee sit on a panel May 1 during a FAFSA event at Fort Vancouver High School.

FAFSA runs smoother this year for Clark County students after a rough 2023

Fort Vancouver High School counselor Jennifer Pongracz, from left, senior education and college access policy adviser Maddy Thompson, Washington State University Vancouver campus director of TRiO Edward Esparza, Washington Student Achievement Council Sam Washington, and Gov. Jay Inslee sit on a panel May 1 during a FAFSA event at Fort Vancouver High School.

December 20, 2024, 1:30pm Clark County News

Clark County students are having an easier time filling out this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Read story

KWRL Transportation, a cooperative managed by Woodland Public Schools, is working with Highland Electric Fleets to electrify buses and maintain them for their entire lifespan, about 13 years.

Woodland Public Schools receives $4.25 million in grant funds for electric buses

KWRL Transportation, a cooperative managed by Woodland Public Schools, is working with Highland Electric Fleets to electrify buses and maintain them for their entire lifespan, about 13 years.

December 17, 2024, 5:32pm Clark County News

Woodland Public Schools is beginning to swap diesel school buses for electric ones. Read story

The Washougal School District is buying 31 acres north of city limits for a future school campus. Leaders say the could envision developing something like the Jemtegaard Middle School/Columbia River Gorge Elementary campus, which was built in 2017.

Declining student numbers mean less funding, budget cuts for Washougal and Camas districts

The Washougal School District is buying 31 acres north of city limits for a future school campus. Leaders say the could envision developing something like the Jemtegaard Middle School/Columbia River Gorge Elementary campus, which was built in 2017.

December 17, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Enrollment in the Washougal and Camas school districts continues to decline almost five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

President Bob Knight laughs at remarks from Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle during a retirement party in Knight’s honor at Clark College in 2019.

Bob Knight, former Clark College president and U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, dies at 67

President Bob Knight laughs at remarks from Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle during a retirement party in Knight’s honor at Clark College in 2019.

December 16, 2024, 2:11pm Clark County News

Friends of former Clark College President Robert “Bob” Kennedy Knight say he dedicated his life to serving his community and country. He died early Saturday morning at age 67. Read story

Jim Cooper Washougal school board member right, talks to a patron at Washougal High School during a 2023 listening session. Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files

Washougal School Board member urges transparency, says district leaders kept mum on financial warning

Jim Cooper Washougal school board member right, talks to a patron at Washougal High School during a 2023 listening session. Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files

December 14, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

A Washougal school board member is calling for more transparency from district leaders, whom he claims failed to notify the board in a timely manner about a financial warning the district received from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read story

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

December 13, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

On Saturday, two city of Vancouver buildings will open to those seeking overnight refuge from the cold. Officials say the shelters will provide not only warmth but also a path to permanent housing and support. Read story

Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence work study students Tristan Fleming, left, and Brock Gilder work with a visitor on Thursday.

Students worried about changes at Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence as federal grant expires

Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence work study students Tristan Fleming, left, and Brock Gilder work with a visitor on Thursday.

December 13, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

With a federal grant for Clark College’s veterans center expiring, students worry they won’t receive the support they need to stay in school. Read story

Ridgefield High School Principal Christen Palmer, left, speaks during Tuesday’s school board meeting at Ridgefield Administration and Civic Center. During the meeting, the school board voted to place two levies on February’s ballot.

Ridgefield School District puts two levies on February ballot; building third elementary school proposed

Ridgefield High School Principal Christen Palmer, left, speaks during Tuesday’s school board meeting at Ridgefield Administration and Civic Center. During the meeting, the school board voted to place two levies on February’s ballot.

December 11, 2024, 1:44pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield school board Tuesday voted unanimously to place two three-year levies on the Feb. 11 special election ballot. Read story