Menu
Cascadia Daily News
Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok
Search
Close this search box.
Get 24 hours of unlimited digital access for just $1.
Unlock The Paywall
News | Local | Elections
Elections

After years of waiting, approval of jail measure means … more waiting

New Whatcom County facility to open in 2028 at the earliest

  • Nov. 9, 2023 2:35 p.m.
A photo through the window looking into where inmates are kept. There are phones on the walls on the right, a table with chairs in the center, and red stairways that lead to the green doors hosting cells.
Whatcom County officials are likely to propose a November ballot measure that would fund construction of a new jail. County leaders cite inhumane conditions in the existing downtown jail, located next to the courthouse. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By Ralph Schwartz Staff Reporter
After eight years of trying, proponents of a new Whatcom County Jail finally have something to celeb

Already a subscriber?

Log in

Unlock the paywall!

Get 24 hours of unlimited digital access to CascadiaDaily.com for just $1 with our new Digital Day Pass

Or become a subscriber.

Latest stories

Growth & Development

Bellingham City Council hits pause on Silver Beach rezoning 

But stricter stormwater regulations were passed to protect Lake Whatcom
May 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: May 30 – June 5, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input
May 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.
The side of Whatcom county jail as a car drives by.
Law & Justice

Blaine police arrest three on allegations of prostitution, sexual assault

Search warrant leads to arrest of three people in Blaine
May 29, 2024 7:35 p.m.

Have a news tip?

Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092

Read the Print Replica

Sign up for our free email newsletters

About

Community

Advertise

Subscriptions

Connect

Facebook Brands-x-twitter Instagram Tiktok