More than one hundred Whatcom County residents gathered in Ferndale for a community workshop on the Justice Project, where county officials, planners, and the design-build team outlined progress on the proposed jail and behavioral health facility. Attendees moved through interactive stations, reviewed planning materials, and offered direct feedback on costs, space needs, treatment capacity, transportation issues, and the long-term goals of the project. County leaders said the workshop was the first of three major engagement sessions that will shape the final size, scope, and budget of the new facilities.
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Charter Debates Hit Home In Lynden: Citizen Commission Gets Down To Business
“Remember the small cities,” urged Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, setting the stage for a Charter Review Commission meeting that would grapple with fundamental questions of local representation and power at the Lynden Library. Mayor Korthuis painted a portrait of a county at a crossroads, highlighting concerns about rapid growth, water rights, and housing costs that have “gotten crazy.”
Pickford Film Center Expands in Downtown Bellingham
Pickford Film Center (PFC), a beloved cornerstone of Downtown Bellingham’s arts and culture scene since 1998, is set to expand with a second location, thanks to a commercial property loan from Bank of the Pacific.
Emotion and Tradition Collide at Whatcom County Charter Meeting
An American flag that once draped a veteran’s casket took center stage at the latest Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, setting the tone for an emotional hour-long debate about patriotism, personal freedom, and local government traditions.
City of Ferndale Launches New Public Records Portal via NextRequest
City of Ferndale Launches New Public Records Portal via NextRequest
A New Voice for the Everyman: Citizen Reporting on the Whatcom County Charter Commission
Bellingham Metro News welcomes its newest team member, Citizen Reporter Greg Thames.