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Portland-based Wren the Band performs for a crowd Tuesday at the Firstenburg Student Commons at Washington State University Vancouver. WSUV's Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation hosted the group, featuring percussionist Dominic Kukla, left, lead vocalist Chrissy Wood, center, and guitarist Andy Wilhelm, as part of a National Day of Racial Healing event.

WSU Vancouver honors Day of Racial Healing with music, conversation

Portland-based Wren the Band performs for a crowd Tuesday at the Firstenburg Student Commons at Washington State University Vancouver. WSUV's Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation hosted the group, featuring percussionist Dominic Kukla, left, lead vocalist Chrissy Wood, center, and guitarist Andy Wilhelm, as part of a National Day of Racial Healing event.

January 18, 2023, 12:55pm Clark County News

Since its inception in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing has sought to promote productive discussions around race and equity in tandem with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Read story

The Washington State University Board of Regents meet for a second day at the Firstenburg Student Commons on the Vancouver campus Friday morning. Following his testimony regarding the state of the Vancouver campus, WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, center, took time to hear from virtual attendees. At top, WSU President Kirk Schulz open Friday's meeting  with updates on a handful of construction projects and corporate partnerships.

WSU Vancouver projects on the table as regents meet

The Washington State University Board of Regents meet for a second day at the Firstenburg Student Commons on the Vancouver campus Friday morning. Following his testimony regarding the state of the Vancouver campus, WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, center, took time to hear from virtual attendees. At top, WSU President Kirk Schulz open Friday's meeting  with updates on a handful of construction projects and corporate partnerships.

November 18, 2022, 8:12pm Clark County News

The Washington State University Board of Regents wrapped up a series of meetings at the Vancouver campus on Friday morning, with a focus on finalizing a handful of infrastructure projects. The board typically holds one round of such meetings at Vancouver each year, often in November. Read story

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

Clark County’s League of Women Voters planning series of candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Candidates in multiple Clark County races are scheduled to participate in public forums leading up to the November general election. Read story

FILE - New graduates line up before the start of a community college commencement in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 17, 2018. President Joe Biden is expected to announce Wednesday Aug. 24, 2022 that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven.

Biden’s student debt-relief plan could help thousands of Southwest Washington students

FILE - New graduates line up before the start of a community college commencement in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 17, 2018. President Joe Biden is expected to announce Wednesday Aug. 24, 2022 that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven.

August 24, 2022, 8:18pm Clark County News

In Southwest Washington, the relief plan has the potential to significantly aid thousands of college students. Read story

Students make their way to classes with Mount St. Helens in the background at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday.

WSU Vancouver students have high hopes as they return to campus on first day of classes

Students make their way to classes with Mount St. Helens in the background at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday.

August 22, 2022, 7:08pm Clark County News

A new semester began at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday, and with it came a sense of hope for the year to come. Read story

Onlookers view Titan VanCoug, a corpse flower, as it blooms Wendesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Washington State University Vancouver. The rare flower only blooms for 24-48 hours. It last bloomed in 2019.

WSU Vancouver’s corpse flower blooms again in all its stinky gloryvideo icon

Onlookers view Titan VanCoug, a corpse flower, as it blooms Wendesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Washington State University Vancouver. The rare flower only blooms for 24-48 hours. It last bloomed in 2019.

August 17, 2022, 7:02am Clark County Life

Washington State University Vancouver’s campus isn’t typically as busy — or as smelly — as it was on Wednesday, as visitors streamed onto school grounds to see a rare corpse flower in full bloom. Read story

Corpse flower Titan VanCoug on the WSU Vancouver campus in July 2019.

WSU Vancouver corpse flower to bloom again

Corpse flower Titan VanCoug on the WSU Vancouver campus in July 2019.

August 8, 2022, 4:49pm Clark County News

A new growth from Titan VanCoug — Washington State University Vancouver’s infamous resident corpse flower — is expected to bloom later this month. Read story

University Village will include 140 independent living units and 26 cottage-style units, along with 101 assisted-living apartments. A partnership with WSU Vancouver will connect seniors with learning, and students and faculty with seniors.

Senior living community, WSU Vancouver team up to benefit residents, students

University Village will include 140 independent living units and 26 cottage-style units, along with 101 assisted-living apartments. A partnership with WSU Vancouver will connect seniors with learning, and students and faculty with seniors.

August 4, 2022, 6:06am Business

When people think of students and universities, they usually don’t think of seniors. But research shows that staying intellectually engaged and learning new skills as we age can improve quality of life and even ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Read story

Sara Liddy, 23, is the creator and artist behind the fashion brand Sara Liddy Designs.

Working in Clark County: Sara Liddy, owner Sara Liddy Designs

Sara Liddy, 23, is the creator and artist behind the fashion brand Sara Liddy Designs.

July 2, 2022, 6:00am Business

For unique, creative and stylish handmade fashion, one need not travel to New York or Milan. Clark County is lucky to have up-and-coming fashion designers right here. Read story

A view of Brownsville, Ore., circa 1890.

WSU Vancouver historian explores Oregon pioneers’ legacy of violence

A view of Brownsville, Ore., circa 1890.

July 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

On Nov. 18, 1895, an impoverished farmer named John Montgomery slapped his 18-year-old son, Loyd, across the face and told him to get back to the chores left undone when Loyd had unexpectedly disappeared overnight to go hunting. Loyd Montgomery exploded in rage. He retrieved that same hunting rifle and… Read story