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Whatcom County to deliver needs assessment for new jail 

March 24, 2026

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How big should Whatcom County’s new jail be? Part 2

February 11, 2026

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Making the next step ‘a better choice’

October 17, 2025

Health and Safety

Whatcom’s LEAD program offers lifeline, faces limits

August 7, 2025

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New Whatcom County jail could face decreased funding 

May 27, 2025

Justice

Leaning into ‘treatment over punishment’: jail diversion programs show potential

April 8, 2022

Governance, Health and Safety, Justice

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

October 7, 2021

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