June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Community
The annual rite of passage is upon us in Clark County. And every parent, grandparent and doting aunt and uncle will be snapping photos of graduates. Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Camas -- Skyridge Middle School sixth-grader and violist Sophia Hansen has won a James Eoff Award from the Portland Youth Philharmonic and its conductor, Carol Sindell. The award is a full orchestra scholarship for one year for a musician who demonstrates "noticeable improvement, outstanding effort and commitment to the orchestra."… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Pleasant Valley -- The Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Association, part of the Battle Ground district, won top honors in several categories at the Washington State PTA convention, in early May in Bellevue. The Pleasant Valley PTA won for its website, its electronic and paper communications and its excellent standards, and was… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Health
Van Mall -- The Southwest Washington Chapter of the American Red Cross welcomed long hair, tie-dyes and headbands for a Flower Power-themed volunteer recognition dinner May 16 at the Heathman Lodge. There are more than 3,000 Red Cross volunteers across the region; nine were honored at the dinner. They are:… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Camas -- The Camas High School production of Stephen Sondheim's musical fairy-tale mashup "Into the Woods" has been nominated for a whole bunch of awards -- including Outstanding Overall Musical, Outstanding Direction, Lighting Design and Stage Crew as well as numerous individual actor nominations. Lewis and Clark High School's "In… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Ridgefield -- A View Ridge Middle School teacher will use a $5,000 grant to purchase 3-D printers for classrooms. Tylor Hankins, who developed an "Applied Technology" course in 2011, was awarded the CenturyLink "Teachers and Technology" grant May 28. Students at View Ridge already have experience using 3-D modeling software… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Fruit Valley -- Fruit Valley Park will be a bit brighter later this year once two new lights are built behind the community center. The Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department is paying for the lights and installation with a newly awarded $30,000 Community Development Block Grant. The Vancouver Police Department… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Shumway -- A surreal, smiling face painted by junior Melinda Hurst of the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics was featured in the 40th annual Superintendent's High School Art Show at the Office of Public Instruction in Olympia. The show was composed of award winners from across the state; Hurst's… Read story
June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Meadow Homes -- Fort Vancouver High School students learned about heart health during the May 22 "Heart Your Health: Stay Strong Live Long" fair. On average, an otherwise healthy young person will suffer sudden cardiac arrest in the country every three days. There are often no warning signs, according to… Read story
