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Evergreen Public Schools

A March 26 Evergreen Public Schools board of directors meeting at EPS headquarters in Vancouver.

Evergreen Public Schools partners with WSU to increase the number of kids showing up for school

A March 26 Evergreen Public Schools board of directors meeting at EPS headquarters in Vancouver.

January 28, 2025, 6:07am Clark County News

Although attendance rates at Evergreen Public Schools are increasing, the district is working with a Washington State University program to further increase the number of students showing up for school. Read story

A proposed second elementary school would be built near the intersection of Northeast 119th Street and 172nd Avenue by Hockinson Meadows Community Park, if Hockinson voters approve a bond on Feb. 11.

Seven Clark County school districts ask voters to approve levies and bonds in February election

A proposed second elementary school would be built near the intersection of Northeast 119th Street and 172nd Avenue by Hockinson Meadows Community Park, if Hockinson voters approve a bond on Feb. 11.

January 24, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

Voters in seven Clark County school districts will cast ballots Feb. 11 on levies and bonds. Read story

Please Don’t Die Black Men founder Ruby Lewis helps Ariyanah Smith, 12, on the computer for their designs for a Black History Month Fashion Show in February.

Vancouver nonprofit will celebrate Black culture at Black History Month Fashion Show

Please Don’t Die Black Men founder Ruby Lewis helps Ariyanah Smith, 12, on the computer for their designs for a Black History Month Fashion Show in February.

January 20, 2025, 6:09am Clark County News

At Vancouver nonprofit Please Don’t Die Black Men, executive director and founder Ruby Lewis wears many hats. Read story

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

People touring the new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver walk down a second floor hallway June 28.

Clark County’s Top 10 employers have changed in the last decade but PeaceHealth remains No. 1

People touring the new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver walk down a second floor hallway June 28.

December 2, 2024, 10:45am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County has changed dramatically in the past decade. Nowhere is that more evident than on the Columbia River Economic Development Council’s list of organizations that employ the most workers in the county. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools is putting two replacement levies on the February ballot. One funds extracurricular activities including athletics, orchestra, band, choir, theater and field trips.

Evergreen school district puts two replacement levies on February ballot

Evergreen Public Schools is putting two replacement levies on the February ballot. One funds extracurricular activities including athletics, orchestra, band, choir, theater and field trips.

November 13, 2024, 1:12pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools’ board voted Tuesday to put two replacement funding levies on the Feb. 11 ballot. Read story

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics requires students to put cellphones in pouches during class. Both Vancouver and Evergreen districts are looking at stablishing districtwide policies regarding students.

Vancouver and Evergreen schools want to have student cellphone policies in place by next fall

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics requires students to put cellphones in pouches during class. Both Vancouver and Evergreen districts are looking at stablishing districtwide policies regarding students.

November 5, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

The two biggest Clark County school districts, Vancouver and Evergreen, are among those developing cellphone policies they hope to have in place in time for the next school year. Read story

A complaint has been filed against Chuck Keplar, who is running for Clark County Council, for allegedly failing to disclose payments in excess for $12,000 to the Public Disclosure Commission.

Complaint against Clark County Council candidate Keplar claims he failed to report payments in earlier campaign

A complaint has been filed against Chuck Keplar, who is running for Clark County Council, for allegedly failing to disclose payments in excess for $12,000 to the Public Disclosure Commission.

October 23, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

A complaint filed with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission claims Clark County Council candidate Chuck Keplar violated state campaign finance rules when he failed to disclose earnings he received while running for an Evergreen Public Schools board seat in 2023. Read story

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Teen arrested in social media bomb threat at Heritage High School

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October 15, 2024, 5:01pm Clark County News

Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 16-year-old Tuesday for posting on Snapchat that he planned to “blow up” Heritage High School. Read story

Mekhi J. Parker, 18, of Vancouver appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, felony harassment and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. He’s accused of threatening a shooting at Mountain View High School to target a student who’d talked to his girlfriend.

Evergreen district staff were not made aware of Monday shooting threat until after school ended

Mekhi J. Parker, 18, of Vancouver appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, felony harassment and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. He’s accused of threatening a shooting at Mountain View High School to target a student who’d talked to his girlfriend.

September 12, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools officials and Mountain View High School administrators did not inform teachers and staff of a shooting threat made against the school late Monday morning until after the school day ended. Read story