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April 2, 2026
Wina Peterson calls leronlimab a “miracle drug” now that she is cancer-free. (Contributed by Les and Wina Peterson)

CytoDyn makes waves in breast cancer care

Four short years ago, Vancouver-based CytoDyn was embroiled in scandal. But a group of executives fought to bring the biotech company back from the brink and now hope its leronlimab drug can provide a pathway to remission for one of the most lethal forms of breast cancer.

March 12, 2026
A motorist drives past the Clark County Public Health building on Feb. 5, 2020. The Clark County Council is asking the Legislature to protect funding for public health services. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County urges state to fund health services

The Clark County Council adopted a resolution last week calling on the Legislature to maintain funding for public health services through a statewide initiative known as Foundational Public Health Services.

March 5, 2026

City of Washougal recognized for employee health

The Association of Washington Cities recently named the city of Washougal as one of 127 recipients of the 2026 WellCity Award, given to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit…