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Jaylen Palmer, an Air Force Academy cadet and Airway Science for Kids chief pilot, left, prepares for a flight with student Erika Higuera on Tuesday morning at the Pearson Field Education Center. Palmer has been a part of Airway Science since he was in the fifth grade and will join the U.S. Air Force once he graduates from the academy.

Clark County teens join summer aviation program at Pearson Field Education Center

July 31, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Youth across Clark County are soaring to new heights through a program aimed at educating underserved communities about the world of aviation. Read story

Three candidates to lead Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. From left to right: Reid Saaris, Chris Reykdal and David Olson.

On charter schools and school vouchers, candidates for state schools superintendent hold vastly differing perspectives

July 30, 2024, 11:13am Election

Candidates for state superintendent of public instruction hold strikingly varied positions on the expansion of charter schools in Washington. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver’s corpse flower, Titan VanCoug, began blooming began Saturday evening and had begun to wilt by Monday afternoon.

After fourth bloom since 2019, WSU Vancouver’s corpse flower raises questions

July 30, 2024, 10:16am Clark County Life

Here’s a message you don’t expect to receive while on vacation: Your corpse flower is about to bloom. Read story

Christine Portfors, Washington State University Vancouver vice chancellor for research and graduate education, visits a chemistry lab in the new Life Sciences building Thursday afternoon. With added lab and classroom space, the campus is able to add a chemistry major.

WSU Vancouver Life Sciences building: ‘Lab facilities here are as good as any university … across the nation’

July 29, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Faculty at Washington State University Vancouver are hoping the newly completed Life Sciences building will cement the campus as a beacon for undergraduate research in nursing, biology and more. Read story

Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $20,000 to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.

Dick Hannah, Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools team up for ninth annual school supply drive

July 27, 2024, 5:56am Community

VANCOUVER – Dick Hannah Dealerships has donated $20,000 to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools to support the annual Write from the Start School Supply Drive, as well as for general support for students. Read story

Despite early start, Vancouver schools, teachers union still negotiating as end of contract approaches

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district March 12 during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

July 23, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

At the end of August, the Vancouver Education Association’s contract will expire with Vancouver Public Schools. Southwest Washington’s second-largest teachers union hopes to reach a deal before then. Read story