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November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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“The justice system has difficulty resolving cases with individuals that have serious mental illness," District Court Judge Angela Anderson said. "Any time we have people in and out of the justice system repeatedly, that's a health crisis.”
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“The justice system has difficulty resolving cases with individuals that have serious mental illness," District Court Judge Angela Anderson said. "Any time we have people in and out of the justice system repeatedly, that's a health crisis.”
Unlike many court-based therapeutic courts, mental health court is a health department program funded by taxpayers. Since the program is based in the health department, a public health approach to the justice system is a core principle, not just a feature.
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Unlike many court-based therapeutic courts, mental health court is a health department program funded by taxpayers. Since the program is based in the health department, a public health approach to the justice system is a core principle, not just a feature.
While health providers, initiatives and programs are facing funding woes, Whatcom County’s Mental Health Court is in a “pretty good place.”
The nearly two-year-long program has helped almost 90 graduates have their charges dismissed by connecting them to mental health services.
The nearly two-year-long program has helped almost 90 graduates have their charges dismissed by connecting them to mental health services.
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
While health providers, initiatives and programs are facing funding woes, Whatcom County’s Mental Health Court is in a “pretty good place.”
The nearly two-year-long program has helped almost 90 graduates have their charges dismissed by connecting them to mental health services.
The nearly two-year-long program has helped almost 90 graduates have their charges dismissed by connecting them to mental health services.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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But he faces daily challenges on the job, including unsafe drivers — an issue that hits close to home for him, since his colleague was killed when a driver hit her bus earlier this year.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
But he faces daily challenges on the job, including unsafe drivers — an issue that hits close to home for him, since his colleague was killed when a driver hit her bus earlier this year.
“If I can bring a little light to every kid’s life, every age, by giving them a big smile and saying, ‘I’m glad you’re here’ or making them feel special or unique about themselves in a way that lifts their spirits, then I know I’m doing the right job,” he said.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“If I can bring a little light to every kid’s life, every age, by giving them a big smile and saying, ‘I’m glad you’re here’ or making them feel special or unique about themselves in a way that lifts their spirits, then I know I’m doing the right job,” he said.
Tyler Dykstra, one of 32 bus drivers employed by the Lynden School District, said he’s found his “calling.”
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Tyler Dykstra, one of 32 bus drivers employed by the Lynden School District, said he’s found his “calling.”
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Fall, in Bellingham, starts when the Pickford releases its Doctober schedule. This year, the festival included 34 features and five shorts tackling issues from social justice to environmentalism, history, immigration and authoritarianism.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fall, in Bellingham, starts when the Pickford releases its Doctober schedule. This year, the festival included 34 features and five shorts tackling issues from social justice to environmentalism, history, immigration and authoritarianism.
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Lucy Madrigal, 33, brought her 1-year-old daughter to the party to instill in her the importance of voting — so that “once she’s old enough this is a no brainer for her.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Lucy Madrigal, 33, brought her 1-year-old daughter to the party to instill in her the importance of voting — so that “once she’s old enough this is a no brainer for her.”
More than 30 Skagit County democrats sit inside Vic’s Mexican Food & Bar in downtown Sedro-Woolley.
“There are no unimportant races,” Chair Roger Phillip said. “I think that the impact candidates have at the city council level can’t be understated.”
“There are no unimportant races,” Chair Roger Phillip said. “I think that the impact candidates have at the city council level can’t be understated.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
More than 30 Skagit County democrats sit inside Vic’s Mexican Food & Bar in downtown Sedro-Woolley.
“There are no unimportant races,” Chair Roger Phillip said. “I think that the impact candidates have at the city council level can’t be understated.”
“There are no unimportant races,” Chair Roger Phillip said. “I think that the impact candidates have at the city council level can’t be understated.”
On Election Day at the Western Washington University campus, the voting center has processed nearly 200 student ballots by 6 p.m., including same-day registrations.
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
On Election Day at the Western Washington University campus, the voting center has processed nearly 200 student ballots by 6 p.m., including same-day registrations.
Mount Vernon resident Valerie Quince said her father, a veteran, instilled in her and her siblings the importance of voting.
“I take it seriously,” she said. “I have since the day I turned 18.”
Local elections in particular, she said, are “where the momentum begins.”
“I take it seriously,” she said. “I have since the day I turned 18.”
Local elections in particular, she said, are “where the momentum begins.”
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Mount Vernon resident Valerie Quince said her father, a veteran, instilled in her and her siblings the importance of voting.
“I take it seriously,” she said. “I have since the day I turned 18.”
Local elections in particular, she said, are “where the momentum begins.”
“I take it seriously,” she said. “I have since the day I turned 18.”
Local elections in particular, she said, are “where the momentum begins.”
PJ Alderete, 69, was most interested in the proposed charter amendments on the ballot this election.
She said some of them were concerning to her because of the “scope of the changes,” and felt voters didn’t have enough information available to them on what the changes would mean.
She said some of them were concerning to her because of the “scope of the changes,” and felt voters didn’t have enough information available to them on what the changes would mean.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
PJ Alderete, 69, was most interested in the proposed charter amendments on the ballot this election.
She said some of them were concerning to her because of the “scope of the changes,” and felt voters didn’t have enough information available to them on what the changes would mean.
She said some of them were concerning to her because of the “scope of the changes,” and felt voters didn’t have enough information available to them on what the changes would mean.
Phillip Meyer of Lynden, 38, said his biggest issue this election is the Lynden school bond. He said he wants it approved because the school district needs a new high school.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Phillip Meyer of Lynden, 38, said his biggest issue this election is the Lynden school bond. He said he wants it approved because the school district needs a new high school.
Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Hewett told CDN, "our firefighters aren't the highest paid in the state" and "they're not the lowest paid in the state." Bellingham firefighters have an average base salary of just over six figures.
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Hewett told CDN, "our firefighters aren't the highest paid in the state" and "they're not the lowest paid in the state." Bellingham firefighters have an average base salary of just over six figures.
In 2024, the fire department responded to more than 24,500 calls — a record number — with the average response time just under 6 minutes.
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In 2024, the fire department responded to more than 24,500 calls — a record number — with the average response time just under 6 minutes.
High overtime costs have been fueled by the department's struggle to fill its ranks with the minimum number of qualified first responders, which is necessary to cover basic community needs and address sick leave.
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
High overtime costs have been fueled by the department's struggle to fill its ranks with the minimum number of qualified first responders, which is necessary to cover basic community needs and address sick leave.