Justice Project Community Engagement Draws Crowds in Whatcom County

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.

Public Safety Matters: Whatcom County Residents Demand Action on Jail Crisis

Public safety in Whatcom County is at the forefront of tonight’s community rally/meeting according to Public Safety Matters, a local advocacy page and growing news and information outlet. The event, set for 5:30 PM at the County Courthouse (311 Grand Avenue), aims to address what organizers are calling a “public safety crisis” caused by the county’s overcrowded jail and restrictive booking policies.