A drawn-out week of on-and-off snow and ice has kept Southwest Washington at a standstill, but most kids probably wouldn’t complain too much: They haven’t…
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WSU student employees union threatens to strike next week
By The Citizen on January 12, 2024
The union representing academic student employees across the Washington State University system announced Friday afternoon it is prepared to go on strike starting Wednesday if…
State schools superintendent touts student success, broaches need for sustained funding
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
Education in Washington is well on its way to post-pandemic recovery, but challenges continue to cloud its future, according to Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction…
Washougal High students first on West Coast to win ‘Culture Challenge’
By The Citizen on December 30, 2023
WASHOUGAL — It was early morning on the last day of school before Thanksgiving, and Washougal High School students were outside with a cart filled…
Gov. Jay Inslee optimistic about his proposed 2024 supplemental budget
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his proposed 2024 supplemental budget released Wednesday. Inslee met with The Columbian’s Editorial Board…
Shahala Middle School student arrested after knife threat
By The Citizen on December 6, 2023
A student at Shahala Middle School was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly threatening another student with a knife in a portable classroom outside the main…
‘Critical amount of money’: Camas School District replacement levies to be on February ballot
By The Citizen on December 1, 2023
CAMAS — Camas School District voters will soon decide the fate of the district’s educational programs and operations and capital-technology levies that fund a variety…
Evergreen High School students break ground — literally — with heavy machinery
By The Citizen on November 30, 2023
It’s 11 a.m. on a Thursday, and 17-year-old Thomas Cunningham is in the driver’s seat of an excavator. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce accepting Civics Bee essays
By The Citizen on November 22, 2023
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is now accepting essay submissions for its 2024 National Civics Bee. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Battle Ground Public Schools will put technology and security levy on February ballot
By The Citizen on November 14, 2023
Battle Ground Public Schools’ board of directors voted Monday evening to approve a resolution for a capital levy to be placed on the Feb. 13…