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Vancouver Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier (middle) with fellow Evergreen Public Schools teachers on the picket line. (Photo courtesy Rep.

One of the teachers on strike in Vancouver is Rep. Monica Stonier

Vancouver Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier (middle) with fellow Evergreen Public Schools teachers on the picket line. (Photo courtesy Rep.

August 31, 2023, 2:42pm Clark County News Free

It’s a familiar sight: a Democratic lawmaker walks a picket line, champions labor rights and meets with workers on strike. Read story

Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

New Hornets buzzing with excitement as school begins at Vancouver Public Schools

Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

August 30, 2023, 2:28pm Clark County News

Teachers, parents and excited young students gathered on the playground of Harney Elementary School Wednesday morning to send the newest batch of Hornets into the new school year. And they didn’t let a tiny bit of drizzle stop them. Read story

Members of the Evergreen Education Association gather for a meeting before walking the picket line outside Evergreen High School on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023. Wednesday was supposed to be the first day of school for the district.

Evergreen teachers the second to strike this year in Clark County; Camas still on picket lines

Members of the Evergreen Education Association gather for a meeting before walking the picket line outside Evergreen High School on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023. Wednesday was supposed to be the first day of school for the district.

August 30, 2023, 9:23am Clark County News

The Evergreen Education Association began its districtwide strike Wednesday, delaying the first day of the 2023-2024 school year amid stalled contract negotiations with Evergreen Public Schools. Schools in the district will be closed again Thursday as the strike continues. Read story

Evergreen Education Association members walk around Tuesday during a sign-making rally at Leroy Haagen Memorial Community Park. Schools are closed Aug. 30 due to the looming strike, according to the Evergreen Public Schools website.

Evergreen Public Schools teachers will strike Wednesday; Battle Ground schools will be open

Evergreen Education Association members walk around Tuesday during a sign-making rally at Leroy Haagen Memorial Community Park. Schools are closed Aug. 30 due to the looming strike, according to the Evergreen Public Schools website.

August 29, 2023, 5:38pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Education Association will strike Wednesday, closing schools on what was scheduled to be the first day of the school year. Read story

Camas High School teacher Ruhiyyih Wittwer, cq, red scarf, greets a motorist as she joins fellow educators and supporters during a district wide strike outside Camas High School on Monday morning, Aug. 28, 2023. The strike postponed the first day of school in the district.

Camas teachers strike for second day

Camas High School teacher Ruhiyyih Wittwer, cq, red scarf, greets a motorist as she joins fellow educators and supporters during a district wide strike outside Camas High School on Monday morning, Aug. 28, 2023. The strike postponed the first day of school in the district.

August 28, 2023, 2:15pm Clark County News

The Camas Education Association is striking for a second day Tuesday after Monday’s bargaining session again failed to yield a deal on a new contract with the Camas School District. Read story

A student strolls through campus on the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday morning.

A new report about college enrollment raises red flags for employers

A student strolls through campus on the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Monday morning.

August 28, 2023, 7:23am Latest News

Soon, around 70% of jobs in Washington state will require some education beyond high school. Yet the rate of homegrown high school grads earning credentials here is on the decline, a new report says. Read story

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured in 2020.

Camas teachers to strike Monday

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured in 2020.

August 27, 2023, 4:10pm Clark County News

The Camas Education Association will strike starting Monday after weekend contract negotiations with the Camas School District failed to result in a deal. Read story

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

Clark College receives $220K grant to train nLIGHT workers

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

August 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark College announced Friday it has been awarded a $222,998 job skills grant to train employees of nLIGHT — a local tech manufacturer — in leadership training and team development. Read story