Do prescription price caps help or harm patients? Todd Myers explains why importing such policies could put future medical breakthroughs at risk. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-prescription-price-controls-and-rationing-would-undermine-the-innovation-that-has-saved-so-many/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #prescriptionmeds #healthcareinnovation #Trump #FDA #medicalresearch #pricecontrols

Ridgefield’s Big Paddle returns June 7 with kayaking, hiking, music, games, food, and activities from morning to night. Details at https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/the-annual-big-paddle-waterfront-festival-returns-on-saturday-june-7/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #BigPaddle #RidgefieldWA #kayaking #outdoorfun #NationalTrailsDay #communityevents #RidgefieldWaterfront #familyfestival

GoFundMe marks 15 years of giving, and Washington ranks among the top states for generosity. Hear how Clark County residents are making a difference through donations and thank-you notes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/people/washington-among-the-most-generous-state-for-gofundme-campaigns/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #GoFundMe #Washington #Vancouver #communitysupport #nonprofits #donations #TimCadogan

Clark College is launching a new Bachelor of Science in computer science, expanding access to advanced tech education in Southwest Washington starting fall 2025. Learn how the program opens new career pathways. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-college-launches-computer-science-bachelor-of-science-program/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #ClarkCollege #computerScience #higherEducation #VancouverWA #AI #cloudComputing #techCareers #STEM

Washington’s annual Discover Pass fee is increasing for the first time since 2011 — a move driven by state budget adjustments and rising operational costs. Learn how the change affects visitors and the agency’s funding outlook. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/annual-discover-pass-cost-set-to-increase-in-october/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #WashingtonStateParks #DiscoverPass #BobFerguson #VancouverWA #StateBudget #OutdoorAccess #VeteransBenefits #StateParks

Clark County is asking for public input on three growth alternatives through open houses and an online option available through June. Learn how you can weigh in before May 22. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-hosts-open-houses-to-gather-public-input-on-proposed-alternatives-for-growth-plan-update/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #growthplan #zoning #urbanplanning #housing #employment #comprehensiveplan #Washingtonstate

Vendors and community supporters push back against a possible ban on fireworks in unincorporated Clark County, citing safety, economics, and tradition. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/industry-leaders-hope-to-convince-clark-county-to-not-ban-fireworks/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #fireworks #ClarkCountyCouncil #MichelleBelkot #nonprofits #Camas #Washougal #BattleGround #Vancouver

Vancouver’s entry in Portland’s 118th Grand Floral Parade builds on last year’s success with a new float celebrating the Columbia River and local partnerships. The design highlights community, sustainability, and the natural beauty of the region. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-prepares-float-for-portlands-118th-grand-floral-parade/#ClarkCounty #localnews #Vancouver #GrandFloralParade #ColumbiaRiver #FieldworkFlowers #VancouverDowntownAssociation #RoseFestival #MichaelWalker #MeganArambul

This week marks the start of WIAA's spring sports championships, with Clark County athletes competing in softball, baseball, golf, tennis, and soccer. With multiple top-seeded teams and events spread across the state, it's a busy stretch for local sports fans.https://clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-spring-sports-championships-start-this-week/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #Skyview #SetonCatholic #WIAA #Camas #Vancouver #Heritage #ColumbiaRiver #springchampionships

Vancouver resident and housing provider Bill Black breaks down HB 1217, Washington’s newly signed rent control law, and questions whether it’s legally enforceable. Without confirmed funding by June 30, the law may be null and void — and its effects could already be rippling through the rental market. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-hb-1217-rent-control-is-law-or-is-it/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #rentcontrol #HB1217 #housingcrisis #VancouverWA #BillBlack #WashingtonState #tenantsrights #realestatepolicy