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Hearing on a permit for oil terminal is today

November 29, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

The Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is hosting a public hearing on the draft National Pollution Discharge Elimination System construction stormwater general permit for Vancouver Energy's proposed oil terminal. Read story

Scott Patzer works on a metal lamp at Clark College&#039;s metal sculpting class in Vancouver on Nov. 14. Patzer is an artist pursuing a degree in welding.

Clark College metal sculpting class attracts broad mix of students

Scott Patzer works on a metal lamp at Clark College&#039;s metal sculpting class in Vancouver on Nov. 14. Patzer is an artist pursuing a degree in welding.

November 28, 2016, 8:07pm Clark County News

James Wagner pored over the body of a half-constructed metal bass at Clark College on a recent Monday evening, pondering his next steps. Read story

Washington teachers seek broad boost to civics education

November 28, 2016, 10:50am Northwest

The next generation of voters show “a dismaying inability” to tell the difference between online advertisements and legitimate news stories, according to a study of nearly 8,000 middle, high school and college students released last week by Stanford University. Read story

When Ridgefield High School junior Kobee Nelson, 16, saw a student sticking his arm out of the bus window and coming dangerously close to trees and cars, he hopped into action, sitting next to the student and trying to stop him from hurting himself.

Ridgefield student wins Hero Award

When Ridgefield High School junior Kobee Nelson, 16, saw a student sticking his arm out of the bus window and coming dangerously close to trees and cars, he hopped into action, sitting next to the student and trying to stop him from hurting himself.

November 26, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Kobee Nelson was sitting in the last row of the bus home from Ridgefield High School on Nov. 10, when the junior noticed a younger, disadvantaged student sitting across the aisle fidgeting with the window. Read story

Parents can leave tuition money in GET for now; new 529 college savings plan delayed

November 25, 2016, 9:42am Latest News

A state committee that manages a prepaid tuition savings plan for college-bound students said it expects to give its customers a new investment option by this summer — but in the meantime, account-holders have until at least Sept. 1 to pull out their money without incurring state penalties. Read story

Cecelia Towner, leader of local Black Lives 
Matter chapter

Black Lives Matter meet, discuss goals with schools

Cecelia Towner, leader of local Black Lives 
Matter chapter

November 22, 2016, 8:26pm Clark County News

The leader of the local chapter of Black Lives Matter urged the Vancouver Public Schools board of directors to take efforts to protect its students in the wake of the presidential election. Read story

From left to right, students David Gullickson, Toby Sabandith and Bruce Gates, test a pick-and-place robot during their mechatronics class at Clark College in Vancouver on Wednesday. Clark College is tailoring its advanced manufacturing programs to better meet the needs of local companies.

Clark College targets manufacturing, region’s needs

From left to right, students David Gullickson, Toby Sabandith and Bruce Gates, test a pick-and-place robot during their mechatronics class at Clark College in Vancouver on Wednesday. Clark College is tailoring its advanced manufacturing programs to better meet the needs of local companies.

November 22, 2016, 6:05am Business

At 22, Jordan Mazi is still studying for his mechatronics degree at Clark College. But he’s already got a job. Read story

(LEAD) Kaylynn Ward, 12, stops to look at new homes being built in Vancouver on her way home from Cascade Middle School, Monday, November 7, 2016. Kaylynn, her sister Emily Ward and mom, Ginger Marcom, recently lost their home and have been staying with friends and family. The family recently qualified for section 8 housing in Washington. Kaylynn said she hopes to one-day move into the new homes.

School districts face higher numbers of homeless students

(LEAD) Kaylynn Ward, 12, stops to look at new homes being built in Vancouver on her way home from Cascade Middle School, Monday, November 7, 2016. Kaylynn, her sister Emily Ward and mom, Ginger Marcom, recently lost their home and have been staying with friends and family. The family recently qualified for section 8 housing in Washington. Kaylynn said she hopes to one-day move into the new homes.

November 22, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

In an east Vancouver apartment too small for its five inhabitants, Ginger Marcom is experiencing a brief moment of normalcy and even joy. Read story