Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

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State Superintendent Pushes For Capital Gains Tax To Remedy Deficits

Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a capital gains tax in his 2019-21 budget Tuesday, which addresses the funding gyrations and looming budget deficits in many districts across the state as a result of the new public school funding model. His proposal includes additional funding for students with special needs, nurses and dual language programs, […]

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Lukens: Actor Reflects on Summer Theatre Experience; Looks Forward to “Macbeth”

As he prepares for his starring role in the upcoming Camas Theatre production of “Macbeth,” which opens November 8, Camas, WA actor Clayton Lukens reflects on his summer theatrical experience at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Lukens was accepted into the Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute, which is a four-week summer program full show intensive for […]

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Washougal: Kindness Matters, Students Honor Parkland Shooting Victims

Vancouver, WA — At their annual ESD 112 Principals’ Meeting, a group of Washougal students presented the results of their April Kindness campaign, which was done to honor victims of February’s Parkland shooting massacre, and to remind people to treat each other with respect. The five students, who attend Washougal High School, representing the Unite! […]