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WATCH: 2025-2026 ASB officers share their top priorities
1:58 | 5.2.24
Members of next year's ASB executive council share what their top priories will be when it comes to addressing issues at River, joining co-moderator Elijah Garon on "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins."
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WATCH: Memorable moments from "The Rapids Report" as Talan Collins signs off
6:00 | 6.20.25
“The Rapids Report” takes a look back at two years of impactful storytelling and thought provoking analysis as Talan Collins signs off as moderator.
WATCH: Emmy McGill shares her vision as the next moderator of "The Rapids Report"
1:36 | 6.20.25
CRTV Digital editor-in-chief, CR News staff writer, and future moderator of "The Rapids Report" Emmy McGill shares her vision for the future of the current affairs program and CR News as she moves into a leadership role in September.
WATCH: Principal Otoupal on culture & inclusivity at River as he steps down
2:28 | 6.20.25
CRHS Principal Alex Otoupal opens up about the culture at River and whether its core 'RIVER' values are being honored, as well as his perception of the environment students experience.
Full Interview: Principal Alex Otoupal sits down with Talan Collins on "The Rapids Report"
Columbia River High School Principal Alex Otoupal sits down with "The Rapids Report" moderator Talan Collins for an exclusive interview after announcing he's stepping down from a role he's held for nearly 14 years.
WATCH: A 'nationwide trend' that could be linked to recent vandalism & other causes
2:40 | 5.14.25
Co-moderator Emmy McGill takes a look at River's recent history of restroom vandalism in connection with a recent nationwide trend, as well as VPS assistant board director Kathy Decker's perspective on the issue at the district level.
WATCH: IB English teacher on how vandalism has impacted her instruction
2:22 | 5.14.25
IB English and Theory of Knowledge teacher Jeni McAnally tells co-moderator Emmy McGill about how River's recent uptick in vandalism has impacted her instruction time, as well as what students tell her about the issue.
WATCH: CR News' Tyme Sisakvanich analyzes his recent reporting on vandalism
1:55 | 5.14.25
CR News senior contributor and former chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich analyzes his recent reporting on the issue, addressing the impact of state policy on school disciplinary response and its effects.
WATCH: Assoc. principal Davis on how vandalism impacts the community
2:10 | 5.14.25
River's associate principal Abby Davis weighs in on how recent vandalism sets 'a bad precedent' for River's reputation, including its effects on the broader school community.
1:58 | 5.2.25
WATCH: CR News' Emmy McGill on the importance of students getting involved
1:36 | 2.24.25
CR News editor and staff writer Emmy McGill explains why she feels it's so important for students to get involved in the political process and reach out to their leaders.
WATCH: CR News' Josiah Foster breaks down new threats to education funding
2:21 | 2.24.25
CR News staff writer Josiah Foster breaks down how the new administration's threats to abolish the Department of Education could impact education funding in Washington and schools nationwide.
WATCH: How Pres. Trump's education proposals could impact Vancouver schools
1:56 | 2.24.25
"The Rapids Report" moderator Talan Collins chronicles President Trump's proposed dismantling of the Department of Education, and how a potential loss of $845 million in federal aid to Washington schools could result in local districts like Vancouver facing even more budget cuts, staffing reductions, and larger class sizes.
WATCH: "We're dealing with something that's powerfully addicting"
2:26 | 12.20.24
River teachers reflect on social media's impact on students & the broader culture during this week's "Rapid Roundtable" discussion panel on "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins."
WATCH: CR News' Emmy McGill breaks down her article on River's new "phone-free" policy
2:59 | 12.20.24
CR News editor & staff writer Emmy McGill joins "The Rapids Report" co-moderator Elijah Garon to discuss her recent article "From FOMO to Focus," detailing the district's new approach to student's cell phone use through an exclusive interview with VPS superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell.
WATCH: Examining social media's "FOMO" impact on students
1:46 | 12.20.24
"The Rapids Report with Talan Collins" takes a look at how students' use of social media on their cellular devices has impacted their social health, learning, and communication.
WATCH: Students' thoughts on the new cell phone policy's effectiveness
1:28 | 12.20.24
Sophomore student panelists Sartu Gurre and Evelyn Nulph explain whether they feel River's new "phone-free" policy has improved the quality of their learning and experience at school.
WATCH: CR News takes a look at other school's new cell phone policies
1:47 | 12.20.24
Co-moderator Elijah Garon examines a few other policies being implemented by schools in Washington in response to concerns over students' cell phone use.
Full Interview: Dr. Jeff Snell sits down with Talan Collins
CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins' full interview with VPS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell on "The Rapids Report" to discuss criticism of the district over its handling of recent budget cuts and the timelines of its communication.
WATCH: Dr. Snell on what he would have done differently when handling the budget cuts
1:30 | 11.22.24
Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell tells Talan what he would have done differently when dealing with the district's budget cuts & communication.
WATCH: CR News editor Emmy McGill breaks down the district's communication problem
1:52 | 11.22.24
CR News editor & staff writer Emmy McGill breaks down what she views as a key issue for Vancouver Public Schools---the timelines and effectiveness of its communication---as well as how the district can work to solve it.
WATCH: A timeline of district decisions, criticism, & protests on budget cuts
3:57 | 11.22.24
"The Rapids Report" takes a look back at the events and factors which culminated in the budget cuts taking effect and the aftermath in the form of student-led protests.
WATCH: VPS Superintendent addresses district's decision to cut IB exam coverage
2:22 | 11.22.24
VPS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell addresses criticism from both students and staff at River over the district's decision to cut IB exam coverage, as well as the timing of its announcement.
Welcome to the Conversation
1:09 | 11.18.24
Promo for CR News' Emmy award-nominated current affairs program "The Rapids Report with Talan Collins." Stream full episodes & show highlights by visiting the "The Rapids Report" playlists.
WATCH: Archives: Lt. Gov. Heck on bridging the political divide
2:17 | 11.1.24
Talan Collins looks back at his interview in May with Washington State Lt. Gov. Denny Heck -- a River alumni -- and reflects on how we can bridge the political divide and overcome our differences or disagreements.
WATCH: Politically active students on motivations for getting involved
2:04 | 11.1.24
Politically engaged students Abbie Pacuska and Ashlye Triebs join this week's "Rapid Roundtable" to discuss their motivations for getting involved in the political process and what sparked their interest.
WATCH: How can our leaders compromise while staying true to their values?
1:18 | 11.1.24
Talan Collins discusses a recent visit by Washington Gov. Inslee to a group of local student advocates -- part of his article "Tea, Cider, & Tomorrow" on the CR News Instagram page -- and questions how leaders like Inslee can maintain their positions while seeking compromise.
WATCH: Ukrainian refugee & River art student Andrii Hulevatyi's "Politiks" exhibit
7:06 | 11.1.24
CR News chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich sits down with Andrii Hulevatyi, a River student and Ukrainian refugee whose artwork — displayed in Downtown Vancouver’s “Art at the Cave” gallery for their “Politiks” exhibit — is helping him heal and share his story. River art teacher Jason Phelps also speaks about his experience as Andrii’s teacher exclusively on "The Rapids Report."
WATCH: History teachers analyze the role of education on civic engagement
2:01 | 11.1.24
River world themes history teachers share their thoughts and perspective on their roles as teachers and of education more broadly on fostering civic engagement amongst young people.
