NEWS

Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation

By RALPH SCHWARTZ Staff Reporter

September 21, 2023 at 5:05 a.m.


WEEKLY WATCHDOG

Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 21 – 27, 2023

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

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HEALTH

PeaceHealth clinicians vote to unionize

New contract for physician assistants, others could come in 1 year

STATE

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer

The time to process an application could reach four months unless dozens more workers are hired, program administrators say

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COVID-19

Biden administration announces $600M to produce new COVID tests

A website is restarting allowing Americans to again order up to 4 free tests per household

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Ashes of famed orca Tokitae returned to Lummi Nation for private ceremony

Tribe will spread remains in a sacred spot; Friday's public ceremony canceled

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ELECTIONS

Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength

Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO

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LAW & JUSTICE

Outrage boils in Seattle over death of a student and an officer's callous remarks

Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of 2 police officers

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WTD?

What's the Deal With: Taxidermied raccoons at The Cabin Tavern?

'Trash pandas' were purchased from Habitat for Humanity

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PARKS & REC

Survey: Public wants more access to waterfront and beaches

Port of Bellingham's biggest draws include Marine, Zuanich Point parks

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EDUCATION

Meridian High students learn to support legislation, be part of change

They helped lobbying efforts to remove 'College in the High School' fees for students

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COMMUNITY

Meet the horses at Bellingham's center for adaptive riding

The goal is happy, healthy horses who are not overworked

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COMMUNITY

Therapeutic center empowers riders for 30 years

Bellingham nonprofit offers adaptive horse riding lessons for people with disabilities

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EDUCATION

Earthquake research center to prep PNW for impending disaster

2 WWU professors leading 3D model project

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HEALTH

Bellingham hard-of-hearing residents see support in loops

Added technology makes more public spaces accessible