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Columbian staff writer

Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent Mike Merlino, then the chief operating officer for the district, discusses a bond request with The Columbian's Editorial Board in January 2018.

Evergreen schools superintendent’s new salary: $305,884

Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent Mike Merlino, then the chief operating officer for the district, discusses a bond request with The Columbian's Editorial Board in January 2018.

July 15, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools board on Tuesday approved a raise for Superintendent Mike Merlino that brings his annual salary to $305,884 during the 2021-22 school year. Read story

Clark College Foundation adds Ebbing as new director

July 14, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark College Foundation has added Dr. Devon Ebbing to its board of directors. Read story

Candidates for position 2 on the Vancouver Public Schools Board of directors met virtually with members of The Columbian's Editorial Board on Friday in Vancouver.

4 vie for Position 2 on Vancouver Public Schools boardvideo icon

Candidates for position 2 on the Vancouver Public Schools Board of directors met virtually with members of The Columbian's Editorial Board on Friday in Vancouver.

July 12, 2021, 4:49pm Clark County News

A full slate of school board candidates outlined how their experiences and vision will serve families in Clark County’s second-largest school district. Read story

A cast of book characters helped celebrate Friday's grand opening of the new Ridgefield Community Library, including 10-year-old Iris Taylor dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, and her sister, Guinevere Taylor, 14, dressed as the Queen of Hearts. About 500 attended the opening of the nearly 8,000-square-foot library at 210 Main Ave. in Ridgefield.

Crowd of hundreds celebrates new library building in Ridgefield

A cast of book characters helped celebrate Friday's grand opening of the new Ridgefield Community Library, including 10-year-old Iris Taylor dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, and her sister, Guinevere Taylor, 14, dressed as the Queen of Hearts. About 500 attended the opening of the nearly 8,000-square-foot library at 210 Main Ave. in Ridgefield.

July 9, 2021, 5:20pm Clark County News

Minutes into her exploration of the new Ridgefield Community Library, Luci Groesbeck scoured the shelves, then found a comfy spot on a plush sofa. Read story

Superintendent Mike Merlino opens up a public forum in May 2019 for community members to voice their input on the district budget reductions at Heritage High School in Vancouver.

Review of Evergreen Public Schools finds lack of trust, divide among district’s leadership

Superintendent Mike Merlino opens up a public forum in May 2019 for community members to voice their input on the district budget reductions at Heritage High School in Vancouver.

July 9, 2021, 6:10am Clark County News

An independent review of Evergreen Public Schools’ senior-level leadership this spring described a lack of trust and a divide among staff, causing a “chilling effect on climate and culture” within the central office at Clark County’s largest school district. Read story

Candidates for Evergreen Public Schools board Position 1 Raelynne Altree, left, and Julie Bocanegra.

Candidates for Evergreen school board differ on pandemic response

Candidates for Evergreen Public Schools board Position 1 Raelynne Altree, left, and Julie Bocanegra.

July 7, 2021, 5:14pm Clark County News

Voters in Clark County’s largest district will cast ballots for either a long-tenured incumbent or a pair of political newcomers in one school board race this primary election. Read story

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

Four run for Battle Ground school board Position 1

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

July 7, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

One candidate is a retired educator. Another served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Both say their backgrounds make them fit to serve on the Battle Ground school board. Read story

Bill Eling, from left, Tim Hawkins and Teresa VanNatta are candidates for the Hockinson School District board.

Three vying for Hockinson School Board Position 1

Bill Eling, from left, Tim Hawkins and Teresa VanNatta are candidates for the Hockinson School District board.

July 5, 2021, 3:49pm Clark County News

Addressing Hockinson School District’s lower enrollment post-COVID-19 is a priority among the challengers vying for the Hockinson School Board Position 1. Read story

Ridgefield City Hall.

YMCA facility headed to Ridgefield

Ridgefield City Hall.

July 3, 2021, 1:29pm Business

It’s been a dream several years in the making, but bringing a full-service YMCA to fast-growing Ridgefield is now a reality. Read story

Three new Clark College programs certified

July 3, 2021, 5:51am Clark County News

Clark College recently received certification of three new Career Launch programs. Read story