News across Greater Portland
Firm Foundation breaks ground on new high school campus in Battle Ground
Firm Foundation Christian School broke ground on a 62-acre Battle Ground campus planned to accommodate up to 300 high school students.
Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night
Battle Ground Public Schools has cut $34M over two years as its financial health score heads toward the state warning range.
WSU Vancouver expands food access through new partnership with Clark County Food Bank
WSU Vancouver's Cougar Food Pantry saw shopping visits rise from 1,539 to 2,923 in one academic year.
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools will break ground on new building to support Applied Trades at Skyview High School
The new applied trades building at Skyview is fully funded through the Endeavour Fund and Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, with a projected 2027 opening.
SEIU 503 approves vote to strike; could begin first week of classes
SEIU 503 has officially authorized a vote to strike. Union sub-locals, including Portland State University’s SEIU 89, have submitted the mandatory 10 day strike notice to their respective universities. If...
Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations
U.S. K-12 enrollment fell from nearly 50.8 million to about 49.4 million between 2019 and 2024, with projections dropping to 46.9 million by 2031.
“Who is there to translate the motto of Portland State?”
Editor’s note and correction notice: The research and interviews done for this article occurred in May and June of 2026. Since then, Tim Nidever has been reinstated to his position...