In this opinion column, Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center explains why she supports the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, arguing that repeated extensions hide rising health care costs instead of addressing affordability through transparency, competition, and structural reform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-i-wont-mourn-the-end-of-enhanced-aca-subsidies/ #Opinion #ACA #HealthCareCosts #WashingtonPolicyCenter #HealthPolicy #Insurance

A new Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement takes effect Jan. 1 for anglers fishing in the Columbia River and many Washington tributaries, with fees dedicated exclusively to supporting recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/columbia-river-salmon-and-steelhead-endorsement-goes-into-effect-jan-1/ #WashingtonState #Fishing #ColumbiaRiver #SalmonFishing #Steelhead #WDFW

The city of Washougal has unveiled a new Strategic Plan Dashboard alongside a year-end update highlighting progress on its 2023–2028 Strategic Plan, including economic indicators, infrastructure projects, community initiatives, and priorities for 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-washougal-launches-strategic-plan-dashboard-and-shares-year-end-update/ #Washougal #StrategicPlan #LocalGovernment #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityPlanning #CityUpdates

In this letter to the editor, Sharon Nasset outlines historical studies, inspections, and unresolved questions related to the I-5 bridges and Columbia River Crossing plans, urging public records requests to clarify inspection findings and replacement decisions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-worried-about-a-replacement-bridge/ #Opinion #I5Bridge #ColumbiaRiver #TransportationPolicy #PacificNorthwest #InfrastructureDebate

Clark County has extended the application deadline for a land developer position on the Development and Engineering Advisory Board, which reviews policy, county code changes, fees, and process improvements for Community Development and Public Works, with recommendations forwarded to the Clark County Council. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-extends-application-deadline-for-development-and-engineering-advisory-board-opening/ #ClarkCounty #DEAB #LandDevelopment #PublicWorks #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment

The Union Titans traveled to Anchorage for a special two-game trip that doubled as a hometown celebration for senior Brooklynn Haywood, giving Alaska fans a chance to watch her play before she heads to the University of Oregon while the team faced new challenges and built chemistry together. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-girls-basketball-union-titans-give-brooklynn-haywood-a-homecoming-in-alaska/ #UnionTitans #HighSchoolBasketball #GirlsBasketball #BrooklynnHaywood #AlaskaBasketball #ClarkCountySports

Detransitioner Soren Aldaco speaks with The Center Square about her medical transition as a minor and voices support for new HHS actions aimed at restricting federal funding for gender-related drugs and surgeries for children, as Washington officials and advocacy groups respond. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/watch-detransitioner-to-providers-please-just-stop-gender-surgeries-on-minors/ #WashingtonState #HHS #GenderCare #PublicPolicy #HealthcareDebate #TheCenterSquare

With pennies vanishing from circulation, retailers and state lawmakers are debating whether cash transactions should be rounded up or down and how to protect consumers without federal guidance, as states like New York move to set their own rules. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/without-pennies-should-retailers-round-up-or-down/ #CashTransactions #ConsumerProtection #RetailPolicy #Pennies #StateLegislation #UnitedStates

Neighbors for a Better Crossing criticizes the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program for promoting the idea of “giving away” the historic Interstate Bridges while failing to provide lawmakers and the public with updated cost estimates or modern seismic studies, arguing retrofit and preservation remain viable options. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-ibr-promotes-giving-away-historic-interstate-bridges-while-withholding-cost-estimate-for-replacement/ #Opinion #InterstateBridge #IBR #TransportationPolicy #PacificNorthwest #HistoricPreservation #Infrastructure

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center outlines why he believes Washington’s projected budget deficit is the result of historic spending increases rather than a lack of revenue, and explains how the House Republicans’ Affordability First framework proposes limiting spending growth and avoiding new taxes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-solving-washingtons-deficit-without-tax-increases/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #RyanFrost #StateBudget #TaxPolicy #WashingtonState #PublicSpending #Opinion