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2019 Washington State University Vancouver graduates at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater.

Washington State University Vancouver to honor 1,018 grads in virtual events

2019 Washington State University Vancouver graduates at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater.

May 5, 2021, 5:05pm Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver will honor 1,018 graduates Saturday in two non-traditional commencement events because of COVID-19. Read story

University of Washington requiring COVID-19 vaccine for its students

May 4, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The University of Washington announced Monday it is requiring all students attending any of its three campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of fall quarter. Read story

Kindergartners Makhari Lang, from left, Anthony Miller and Zephaniah Keli Aitu test their tetherball skills during recess at Eisenhower Elementary School on Monday. Vancouver Public Schools expanded in-person instruction for four grades and plans to expand to another four grades next week.

Vancouver Public Schools expands in-person learning to 4 days a week for grades K-3

Kindergartners Makhari Lang, from left, Anthony Miller and Zephaniah Keli Aitu test their tetherball skills during recess at Eisenhower Elementary School on Monday. Vancouver Public Schools expanded in-person instruction for four grades and plans to expand to another four grades next week.

May 3, 2021, 7:17pm Clark County News

Alexia Kelly is brand new to Lisa Nazareno’s kindergarten classroom at Eisenhower Elementary School. After just three days, the expressive young learner already is accustomed to several routines. Read story

Camas High School counselor Kirin Casteel checks student Ethan Tobey's health screener as he enters at Camas High School.

Schools to stay the course amid Clark County’s rising COVID numbers

Camas High School counselor Kirin Casteel checks student Ethan Tobey's health screener as he enters at Camas High School.

April 30, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

With Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rising for the sixth consecutive week and approaching levels not seen since mid-February, will schools scale back their newly implemented expanded in-person instruction? Read story

Social distancing has become a priority for students and instructors at Clark College.

Inslee to visit Clark College to endorse Career Launch programs

Social distancing has become a priority for students and instructors at Clark College.

April 29, 2021, 5:27pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee will be in Vancouver on Friday to announce Clark College’s newest programs endorsed by the state’s Career Launch program and visit a COVID-19 vaccination site on campus organized by the college. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools to take transfer requests May 3

April 29, 2021, 5:58am Clark County News

Parents and guardians of students in Vancouver Public Schools may request their child transfer into or out of the district for the 2021-22 school year starting May 3. Read story

Clark College announces more than 400 fall classes will have an in-person component this fall.

Clark College plans more on-campus classes for fall

Clark College announces more than 400 fall classes will have an in-person component this fall.

April 28, 2021, 3:54pm Clark County News

Clark College announced Wednesday it will take a major step forward in the return to full in-person instruction by offering more than 400 fall classes with a partial on-campus component. Read story

A fresh blanket of snow covers Mount St. Helens, in this December 2018 photo from the Washington State University Vancouver campus.

WSU to require COVID-19 vaccination proof this fall

A fresh blanket of snow covers Mount St. Helens, in this December 2018 photo from the Washington State University Vancouver campus.

April 28, 2021, 12:50pm Clark County Health

All campuses of Washington State University, including WSU Vancouver, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students, employees and volunteers engaging in activities on a WSU location and worksite for the 2021-22 academic year. Read story

Students work in the "Internet Cafe" at Captain Strong Primary School in Battle Ground in January. Students are set up with Chromebooks in the gymnasium if they need internet to access remote learning.

Battle Ground schools could eliminate nearly 60 jobs due to falling enrollment

Students work in the "Internet Cafe" at Captain Strong Primary School in Battle Ground in January. Students are set up with Chromebooks in the gymnasium if they need internet to access remote learning.

April 27, 2021, 7:31pm Clark County News

Battle Ground Public Schools could eliminate close to 60 certificated staff for next school year because of declining student enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Seventh grader Valyssa Nguyen wears a specialized band mask and a cover on the end of her flute for COVID-19 protections during band class Monday morning at Laurin Middle School.

Classes resume in-person at Battle Ground schools

Seventh grader Valyssa Nguyen wears a specialized band mask and a cover on the end of her flute for COVID-19 protections during band class Monday morning at Laurin Middle School.

April 26, 2021, 3:52pm Clark County News

Bowen Wolcott’s band room at Laurin Middle School for the final seven weeks of the school year is the school’s cafeteria. Read story