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Derrik lost both his legs in June 2023, the summer after his sophomore year of high school, while working for a large construction company in southwestern Washington as part of a school program that allowed him to earn class credit for hours on the job.

‘Beyond failure’: Battle Ground teen loses legs at school-based work program

October 26, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Call Mom, thought Derrik as he lay alone in the tall grass, bleeding heavily from what remained of his legs. No answer on her phone. He dialed his boss, offsite at the time. The call cut out after a few seconds, so Derrik texted him a photo of the gruesome… Read story

Washington students scored high on ACT — but few take the test

October 25, 2024, 8:38am Latest News Free

Washington high school students continue to test better on the ACT college admissions exam than their peers across the United States, according to data from the organization that administers the test. Read story

Camas High School’s Ben Voogt pushes teammate Micah Snell in his wheelchair as they compete in a cross-country meet Oct.

A runner’s spirit: Camas cross country team rallies around Micah Snell and his message of inclusivity

October 23, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Camas High cross country athlete Micah Snell is happiest when racing — first in marathons starting at age 2, and now on the Papermakers’ cross country team. Read story

Teacher Tamara Harris, left, works with students Thursday at Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center.

Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center opens in central Vancouver ‘desert’

October 21, 2024, 1:21pm Clark County News

A new Vancouver preschool named for American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges recently opened in central Vancouver. Read story

On Oct. 11, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver!

Community spirit shines bright at Pick It Up Vancouver cleanup event

October 19, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

VANCOUVER – On Oct. 11, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver! cleanup event, sponsored by Killian Pacific. With the crisp autumn air as a backdrop, Vancouver residents and neighbors from across the river came together to clean up the community. More than 84 volunteered, including various corporate groups… Read story

UW finds students, staff experienced hostile antisemitism, Islamophobia

October 18, 2024, 7:44am Latest News

University of Washington students, faculty and staff felt unwelcome on what they perceived as a hostile campus during a year characterized by protests, an encampment and widespread tensions after Oct. 7, 2023, new task forces focused on antisemitism and Islamophobia found. Read story