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Skagit sheriff-social-worker partnership is a game …

Beginning last October, DCRs have been asked to submit reports of instances where a law enforcement officer declined to accompany them into the field, to assist a DCR into getting someone into custody or to … See more

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Whatcom director among public health leaders stressed …

WebWhatcom County Health Department Director Erika Lautenbach is among public health leaders across the state who have met with resistance and even …

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Who's getting their shots

WebWhatcom County health officials are now reporting COVID-19 vaccine rates in the county by school district, enabling a new, more strategic approach to making …

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Behind the uniform: first responder mental health …

WebMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: …

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Shortage of mental health care providers hits home locally

WebMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: …

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School districts confront mental health crisis

WebSuicide is the second leading cause of death in Washington state for people ages 15 to 19z. About 40% of 10th graders reported feeling sad or hopeless, and 21% …

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Who will solve the problems of downtown Bellingham

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Some progress but gaps remain in mental health care for …

WebSummer services in the Bellingham and Nooksack Valley school districts included something new this year: mental health therapy. Thanks to $40,000 from the …

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Have enough water

WebMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: …

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The Gardenview Village tiny homes open avenues of hope …

WebTiny home, major move. The 35 tiny homes are a step towards more permanent housing for residents, Bird said. While there’s no limit to how long residents …

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‘An ounce of prevention,’ to address Type 2 diabetes

WebThe essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of interest and importance to the community, …

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2021: A look back at some stories from the first full year of Salish

Web2021 was a year like no other, with themes such as public health vis-à-vis COVID-19 and opioid addiction; social justice in the courts, the arts, housing and …

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Eldercare crisis inspires 'life-changing' innovation on San Juan …

WebFaced with a looming crisis in long-term eldercare, voters approved a tax increase levy for San Juan Island Hospital District 1 to buy the Village at the Harbor, a …

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Putting law into action

WebLauren Gallup is a freelance reporter covering the South Sound region with a focus on the city of Tacoma for Northwest Public Broadcasting. Most recently, she has …

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Nooksack Tribe and partners face up to climate change challenge …

WebSince long before more than 2,000 chinook salmon died this summer before they could spawn in the South Fork Nooksack River, the Nooksack Indian Tribe has …

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Connecting Skagit's food producers and food needs

WebClients who visit the big red barn off Fruitdale Road housing Helping Hands Food Bank of Sedro-Woolley can receive produce packed at a farm less than a five …

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Pro and con viewpoints on Whatcom's Public Health, Safety and …

WebCommentary: Supporters and opponents speak out on Whatcom County's Public Health, Safety and Justice Sales and Use Tax ballot proposal to fund a new jail …

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Samish Nation protects 'breathtaking' kelp forests, nearshore …

WebStudies by Samish DNR reveal similarly grim statistics for kelp. Friends of the San Juans, an environmental advocacy group based in Friday Harbor, documented …

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Counties prepare winter shelter plans amid the homelessness crisis

Web[Updated Oct. 20, 2023] Homelessness increased by 27% in Whatcom County and 70% in Skagit County, according to the most recent annual Point-in-Time (PIT) counts taken on …

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