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Applause

May 25, 2019, 5:17am Community

The Washington Association of School Administrators presents Community Leadership Awards to community members or groups to recognize their outstanding contributions to education. Read story

Jessica Lowery, a paraeducator with the Washougal School District, left, laughs as DejaRay Smith reacts to not knowing the answer to a math problem during a home school session at her Washougal home. DejaRay spent 79 days in the hospital because of a MRSA infection. She returned to school this week.

Washougal girl back on her feet after 79 days in the hospital

Jessica Lowery, a paraeducator with the Washougal School District, left, laughs as DejaRay Smith reacts to not knowing the answer to a math problem during a home school session at her Washougal home. DejaRay spent 79 days in the hospital because of a MRSA infection. She returned to school this week.

May 18, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Books, loose-leaf paper and a pencil sit on a small table in DejaRay Smith’s Washougal home. Her pit bull, Piston, rests on an ottoman nearby. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: A bone to pick with Dad

May 18, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

Opening the lid of my slow cooker this morning, I had an unexpected experience. Read story

Washougal: First- and fourth-graders at Hathaway Elementary School were treated to a party after raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients campaign. Ace King, from left, Eduardo Herrera, Connor Hamilton, Mikinlee Gerke, Ruby Burns, Ryder Noce, Ilyas Moskvin and Daniel Gambo-Rose toast with their root beer floats.

Hathaway students raise $2,537 for Leukemia and Lymphoma society

Washougal: First- and fourth-graders at Hathaway Elementary School were treated to a party after raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients campaign. Ace King, from left, Eduardo Herrera, Connor Hamilton, Mikinlee Gerke, Ruby Burns, Ryder Noce, Ilyas Moskvin and Daniel Gambo-Rose toast with their root beer floats.

May 18, 2019, 5:59am Community

Students at Hathaway Elementary School collected $2,537 in their second year of raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients campaign. Read story

Ridgefield: Laura Gosnell’s fifth-grade class at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School successfully ran a baby blanket drive in April.

Students collect blankets for babies in need

Ridgefield: Laura Gosnell’s fifth-grade class at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School successfully ran a baby blanket drive in April.

May 18, 2019, 5:59am Community

Laura Gosnell’s fifth-grade class at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School successfully ran a baby blanket drive in April. Read story

Clark County Fair Association gives scholarships

May 18, 2019, 5:59am Community

The Clark County Fair Association awarded scholarships to 20 students attending various universities and colleges. The association hands the scholarships out annually to college-bound students and over the years, has awarded more than $500,000. The money is reserved to students who have been involved with 4-H, Future Farmers of America,… Read story

Mountain View students show off math skills

May 18, 2019, 5:39am Community

Students at Mountain View High School demonstrated their math abilities in two competitions recently. Read story

“Kindred” by Marina Mamaeva-Wooden from the Medallion Art School of Vancouver won first place in the 2019 Southwest Washington Congressional Art Competition. The piece will hang at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Vancouver student wins art contest sponsored by Herrera Beutler

“Kindred” by Marina Mamaeva-Wooden from the Medallion Art School of Vancouver won first place in the 2019 Southwest Washington Congressional Art Competition. The piece will hang at the U.S. Capitol Building.

May 18, 2019, 5:38am Community

Vancouver student Marina Mamaeva-Wooden won first place in the 2019 Southwest Washington Congressional Art Competition with her painting titled “Kindred.” Read story

In The Service

May 18, 2019, 5:18am Community

Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Natalie G. Kerr, a 2018 graduate of Evergreen High School, and Air Force Airman Krista L. Serrano-Guzman, a 2013 graduate of Portland Community College, have completed basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Kerr is the daughter of Curtis and… Read story

Applause

May 18, 2019, 5:17am Community

UPS has inducted four local drivers into the prestigious “Circle of Honor” in recognition for 25 years of driving UPS trucks without an accident. Scott Creagan, Bryan Krane and Steven Sells, all of Vancouver, and Donald Good of Camas received this honor. Read story