Justice

Racial equity commission picks up speed toward March milestone

December 14, 2023

Community Voices

Ongoing racial reckoning in the post-George Floyd era

February 9, 2023

Governance

What do ‘community policing’ and ‘police reform’ mean … in the islands?

October 28, 2022

Justice

Review: ‘Of Blood and Sweat’ traces role of Black labor in building white wealth and power

April 12, 2022

Governance, Health and Safety, Justice

Election 2021: City, county candidates vary on police reform needs, approaches

October 7, 2021

Justice

Summer of rallies, marches sparks multiple approaches toward social justice in Whatcom

August 24, 2021

Governance

Police, mental health workers face challenge, confusion with new use-of-force law

August 20, 2021

Governance

Community Voices / San Juan County to vote on climate, environment, equity, justice amendments to county charter

August 12, 2021

Culture, Justice

Local Juneteenth event celebrates diversity, freedom, challenge

June 21, 2021

Culture, Governance, Justice

Local MLK Day events set the stage for new year of racial justice action

January 26, 2021

Culture, Governance, Health and Safety

Laws banning private armies go unenforced in Washington

January 12, 2021

Governance, Justice

Local law enforcement complaint procedures under scrutiny amid new calls for accountability

August 24, 2020

Governance, Justice

‘Defund the police’ movement drives Whatcom racial justice discussions

August 14, 2020

Commerce, Environment, Governance, Justice

Solidarity rally, Cornwall landfill, Cherry Point occupy local officials during the week ending June 12

June 11, 2020