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Whatcom County staff outlines gaps and local gains for children with special health care needs At a Healthy Children’s Fund task force meeting, Whatcom County health staff presented data showing high early-intervention usage locally, service gaps in school-based supports and Medicaid reimbursement constraints, and highlighted local successes such as a new regional developmental evaluation capacity and the SEAS referral line.

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Whatcom County is pushing for integrated supports for children with special health care needs, highlighting both significant service gaps and promising local initiatives.

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #EducationSupports #HealthCareAccess #DisabilityInclusion

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Whatcom Agriculture & Trades Career Fair welcomes double the number of students as last year Attendance doubled this year as more than 200 students explored careers in farming, trades, and the industries that support our local communities.

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Over 200 #PNW students explored careers in farming and the trades at this year’s #Whatcom #Agriculture & Trades Career Fair — doubling last year’s turnout. We’re proud to help connect the next generation with opportunity. open.substack.com/pub/whatcomf...

#Farming #Trades #Education #WhatcomCounty

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Tomas Scheel for Congress

@tomasscheel.bsky.social

1 week ago

Lies We Bought | Unpacking Marketing Myths & Culture A podcast exposing the marketing myths and cultural slogans we grew up believing. Lies We Bought pulls apart the stories that sold us a way of life.

Want a great way to celebrate #womenshistorymonth? Check out local marketer-turned-podcaster's great combination of truth and snark, hosted by #LyndenWA ’s own Emily Rask.

#supportlocal #whatcomcounty

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Alan McConchie

@mappingmashups.net

1 week ago

Holdout Democrats leave WA House support for income tax in doubt • Washington State Standard The votes weren’t there yet late Wednesday for Democrats’ income tax bill in the Washington state House. Democratic members are withholding support for the proposed income tax on millionaires, saying ...

Hey #WashingtonState & especially those in #WhatcomCounty: Call the legislative hotline today at 800-562-6000 in support of SB 6346, the Millionaires Tax. Now it needs a vote in the state House, but Rep. Alicia Rule of the 42nd LD so far is against it. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/04/h...

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Alan McConchie

@alan.subdued.social.ap.brid.gy

1 week ago

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Hey #WashingtonState and especially those in #WhatcomCounty: Call the legislative hotline today at 800-562-6000 in support of SB 6346, the Millionaires Tax. It has passed the Senate, but now needs a vote in the state House and Representative Alicia Rule of the 42nd district needs to hear we […]

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1 week ago

Fred Talks: $390 Million in Losses: Washington Farming Hits Rock Bottom YouTube video by Whatcom Family Farmers

🚨 Washington farming ranked 50th in the nation in 2024 — with $390M in losses.

Costs up 65%. Labor up 98%. Two farms PER DAY closing.

We don’t get draft picks or bailouts. If we want local farming to survive, it’s time to sound the alarm.

youtu.be/l-rTl0bck4c

#WALeg #PNW #WhatcomCounty #farming

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Karla Ward

2 weeks ago

I will be forwarding a Public Records Request to determine whether the Whatcom County Sheriff’s office receives federal funds. If so, this submission by an elected official may be in violation of the Hatch Act…
#WA
#WhatcomCounty

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Whatcom County panel spotlights Indigenous overrepresentation in county jail, urges cultural supports and community alternatives At a Feb. 19 Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee meeting, panelists with lived experience said Indigenous people are 12.5% of the Whatcom County Jail population though about 1.4% of county residents. They urged culturally grounded programming, tribal–county collaboration and expanded reentry options as the county plans a new facility.

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Indigenous individuals make up a staggering 12.5% of the Whatcom County Jail population, despite being only 1.4% of the county's residents, prompting urgent calls for culturally grounded support and alternatives to incarceration.

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #CulturalSupports

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Whatcom County task force weighs jail scenarios as budget ceilings shrink Whatcom County’s Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force reviewed four jail‑planning scenarios Feb. 23, 2026, with staff saying scenario 2 will be used as a baseline while officials rush to refine capacity, costs and behavioral‑health programming before an April decision. Members debated bed counts, affordability and long‑term operating costs.

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Whatcom County's task force is at a critical crossroads, grappling with budget constraints while debating essential jail planning scenarios before an April decision.

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #WhatcomCountyJailPlanning #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JusticeReform #CommunityServices

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Electric Crayon

@electriccrayon.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Two people disembark from their sailboat on an outing to explore Teddy Bear Cove located near the town of Bellingham, Washington.

Two people disembark from their sailboat on an outing to explore Teddy Bear Cove located near the town of Bellingham, Washington.
#teddybearcove #sailboat #chuckanutbay #pacificnorthwest #washingtonstate #whatcomcounty #canon #photography #USA

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@jenniferdowling.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Bellingham, WA cold weather shelters open due to dangerously cold temps Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.

Full Story: #fox13 #fox13seattle #whatcomcounty #wawx #washington #wawx #bellingham @fox13seattle.bsky.social www.fox13seattle.com/news/whatcom...

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@jenniferdowling.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Bellingham, WA cold weather shelters open due to dangerously cold temps. #bellingham #washington #whatcomcounty #wawx #weather #ferndale #washingtonstate @fox13seattle.bsky.social

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3 weeks ago

Farmers, have you filed to protect your water rights?

The deadline is fast approaching, and we have new tools and updates on the legal process you need to submit your claim before it’s too late.

Join us Tue, Feb. 24!

whatcomfamilyfarmers.org/advocacy/sec...

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#whatcomfarmers
#pnw

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1 month ago

If you’re trying to follow the water #adjudication, you’re not alone in feeling confused. Only a fraction of affected water users have filed so far, and more than 25% haven’t even been notified. The judge will hear the county’s request for one clear deadline on April 21. #WhatcomCounty #PNW #farming

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Whatcom County review finds PSA over‑predicts risk, shows weak accuracy for some outcomes A prospective validation of the Public Safety Assessment (PSA) in Whatcom County (Jan. 2019–Mar. 2025, 3,551 defendants) found moderate accuracy for failure‑to‑appear predictions but weaker accuracy and evidence of group bias for new criminal actions and violent outcomes; the analyst recommended recalibration and redesign of the decision matrix.

1 month ago

Whatcom County's Public Safety Assessment is revealing concerning inaccuracies, over-predicting risk for certain groups and calling for a major overhaul to better reflect local realities.

Get the details!

#WhatcomCounty #WA #DataTransparency #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CriminalJusticeReform

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When enforcement loses transparency, #familyfarms pay the price. The King Ranch case raises serious concerns for #farmers across WA. Grateful to @savefamilyfarming.bsky.social for continuing to bring accountability and daylight to these cases.

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#WhatcomCounty #PNW

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IPRTF unveils interim public data dashboard and urges a dedicated data lead IPRTF presenters described an interim public dashboard built from existing county and partner data to track performance indicators and recommended a dedicated, autonomous full‑time position to maintain dashboards, negotiate data sharing and coordinate cross‑sector reporting.

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Whatcom County's new interim dashboard aims to simplify how we track incarceration prevention and performance, but will it truly make a difference?

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #IncarcerationPrevention #DataTransparency #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal

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Whatcom County committee reviews interim Justice Project data dashboard, urges clearer measures and public testing The Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee reviewed an interim data dashboard on Jan. 15, 2026, asking for clearer indicator definitions, more disaggregated and longitudinal measures, and a pre-release user test before the county posts the dashboard publicly in Q1.

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Whatcom County's Justice Project Committee is pushing for clarity and improved measures in its new data dashboard—will their recommendations reshape how we track justice outcomes?

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #DataTransparency #CriminalJusticeReform #MentalHealthOutcomes

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Whatcom County task force hears final site, model trade-offs for behavioral care center as FAB readies decision County staff presented three site options and recommended an out‑of‑custody behavioral care center at the Division Street campus; members debated transport, continuity of care and the need for in‑jail treatment as the Finance & Facility Advisory Board and County Council prepare for decisions in coming months.

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Whatcom County is at a crossroads as officials debate the ideal site for a new behavioral care center—should it prioritize accessibility for treatment or proximity to the jail?

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseTreatment #CommunityCare #CitizenPortal

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@jaya-a.bsky.social

1 month ago

Gorgeous day in #whatcomcounty #WA #sunny

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WANTED: Local Businesses To Support Ag, Trades Career Fair For Whatcom Teens Hundreds of Whatcom County high school students will get to learn more about what their futures could look like at Whatcom Family Farmers' upcoming career fair focusing on agriculture and the trades. ...

1 month ago

Event organizer Ellie Steensma Corbin tells Dillon the event needs more local businesses to step up and host a booth or even educational presentations.

🎙️ savefamilyfarming.org/wanted-local...

#WhatcomCounty #PNW #Careers #Trades #Farming #Agriculture #Education #CareerFair #LocalBusiness

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Jim Cox

@bisasquatch.bsky.social

2 months ago

RCW 10.93.160: Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.

Here is the Washington State code regarding state and local law enforcement agency interactions with ICE.

#WhatcomCounty #Washington #LawEnforcement #ICE
app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default....

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Jim Cox

@bisasquatch.bsky.social

2 months ago

Know Your Rights: Civil Immigration Enforcement in Washington | Washington State Across Washington, communities are concerned about increased immigration enforcement activity. This guidance summarizes general information about limitations on federal immigration enforcement power, ...

This is from the Washington State Attorney General's office regarding individual rights with regards to immigration enforcement.

#WhatcomCounty #Washington #CivilRights #Immigration #ICE
www.atg.wa.gov/know-your-ri...

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@alexramel.bsky.social

2 months ago

Login • Instagram Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

Ken Bell lost his re-election last November to Carley James. He came to her first meeting sitting in his old spot to express support and to congratulate her. Leadership and politics can look like this.

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#washingtonstate #pnw #washington #bellingham #whatcomcounty

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2 months ago

Nooksack Basin water rights adjudication (filed May 2024) is moving slowly—as expected. With 37,000 claims, key updates are emerging on the legal process, farming motions, prep efforts, and politics. Get the latest: https://conta.cc/49r9wXu
#PNW #WhatcomCounty #WALeg #Ecology #CollaborativeSolutions

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2 months ago

A new year brings new opportunities to listen, learn & work together. We’re hopeful for a year centered on collaboration, local solutions & protecting family farming in #WhatcomCounty. Thanks for being part of the conversation. whatcomfamilyfarmers.org
#NewYear2026 #Feliz2026 #familyfarming #pnw

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