Clarkston, WA -- Students and faculty at Clarkston High School are hard at work preparing exciting opportunities for students to explore potential career paths over the course of the month of February, which is nationally recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

On Friday, February 20th, 68 students from Clarkston High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs had the opportunity to visit local businesses in our area to connect their classroom learning to real-world scenarios. Students learned about careers in a variety of fields, from manufacturing and aviation to marketing and restaurant management.

Clarkston High School would like to thank the following businesses for opening their doors to the next generation of our community’s workforce:

• Lewiston Airport
• CCI Speer
• Brava’s and Brock’s
• Pat’s Garden Center
• TriState Health
• Custom Weld and Riverview Marina
• Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL)

On Tuesday, February 24th, Clarkston High School will host “Clarkston Career ConneCTEd,” an event inviting community members, local business leaders, and parents to explore the various programs and course offerings available to students at Clarkston High School. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Adams building at CHS.


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Two Defendants Indicted for Forced Labor, Victim Tampering, Aggravated Identity Theft, Mail Fraud, and Wire Fraud involving

Yakima and Benton County H-2A Workers and 

Four Defendants Charged via Superseding Indictment for Fraud and Exploitation-Related Federal Offenses involving Yakima and Benton County H-2A Workers

HAREFEST ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP

The Mother of All Tribute Festivals Continues to Set the Standard 

Canby, OR – (February 23, 2026) HAREFEST has announced its lineup for the 14th year of the annual tribute band music festival at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center. The 3-day festival takes place July 16–18, 2026 and features 24 bands on two stages, including tributes to QUEEN, FLEETWOOD MAC, LED ZEPPELIN, DEF LEPPARD, EAGLES, MOTLEY CRUE, TOM PETTY, RUSH, AC/DC, ABBA, DURAN DURAN, FOO FIGHTERS, JUDAS PRIEST, HEART, ALICE IN CHAINS, THE CARS, BON JOVI, STEVE MILLER BAND, BILLY JOEL, BOSTON, BEASTIE BOYS, IRON MAIDEN, YACHT ROCK, and more. Each night features a finale set in the Event Center’s courtyard (dubbed “Hippie Hollow”) that includes a laser light show produced by Laser Gator. 

Harefest returns to the Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center and is once again expanding its footprint to include additional RV parking and tent sites after selling out well in advance for several consecutive years. In all, nearly 500 overnight spaces are available for what’s been referred to as “The Coachella of Tribute Bands.” 

Other event highlights for this year’s edition of HAREFEST include: 

• An “After 5pm” ticket option for Friday and Saturday nights

• Video walls on each side of the main stage for enhanced concert viewing

• A Saturday morning “Yacht Rock Brunch” featuring Red Light Romeos

• The “Farewell Performance” of Anthem - Rush Tribute

• Rock Shop’s Headbangers Ball with special guests, closing out the festival and hosted by legendary Ozzy impersonator Tim Tugg of Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne tribute

Now in its 14th year, Harefest has grown from a regional gathering of tribute band fans into the cornerstone event of a multi-festival portfolio produced by Harefest LLC. In addition to Harefest, the company also produces Legends Reloaded, Capital City Retro Fest, 90’s Flannel Fest, and Seattle Retro Fest, further expanding its footprint as a tribute-focused festival producer in the Pacific Northwest.

“Over the past few years, we’ve been fortunate to grow beyond Harefest and launch additional festivals throughout the region,” said co-founder Jason Fellman. “But Harefest remains the event that started it all. It’s our biggest production, our most established tradition, and the one that continues to set the standard for everything we do. Every year we reinvest what we’ve learned across our other events to make Harefest even better.”

Harefest is a 21-and-over event. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. via Afton Tickets at harefest.com/tickets. 

LINKS 

Festival website: www.harefest.com

Additional Band Info: www.j-fell.com 

Logos / Images / Site Maps: https://bit.ly/HarefestMedia 

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Clarkston, WA — Clarkston School District is proud to announce a generous donation from Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union and its President/CEO, Chris Loseth, of a brand-new, state-of-the-art video board at Clarkston High School.

Recently installed in the CHS gymnasium, the cutting-edge video board brings premier-level technology to Bantam athletics and school events. While it has not yet been activated for public use, the district is excited about the opportunities it will create for students, families, and the greater Clarkston community.

This top-of-the-line system will enhance the game-day experience with videos, graphics, and other athletic features. Beyond athletics, the video board will support assemblies and performances, creating new ways to celebrate student achievements.

In addition to elevating school spirit, the video board also opens doors for potential future revenue generation through sponsorships and community advertising partnerships, helping support student programs and activities.

“Chris Loseth and Potlatch No. 1 FCU continue to demonstrate what true community partnership looks like,” said Superintendent Thaynan Knowlton. “Their investment in our students goes far beyond athletics; it reflects a deep commitment to the success and pride of our entire community.”
 

Clarkston School District extends its sincere gratitude to Chris Loseth and Potlatch No. 1 FCU for their incredible generosity and unwavering support of local schools.

The district looks forward to unveiling the video board in action soon and sharing this exciting new chapter with Bantam Nation.


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