LOCAL
Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation
WEEKLY WATCHDOG
Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 21 – 27, 2023
This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input
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
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
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
ELECTIONS
Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength
Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Taxidermied raccoons at The Cabin Tavern?
'Trash pandas' were purchased from Habitat for Humanity
PARKS & REC
Survey: Public wants more access to waterfront and beaches
Port of Bellingham's biggest draws include Marine, Zuanich Point parks
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
COMMUNITY
Meet the horses at Bellingham's center for adaptive riding
The goal is happy, healthy horses who are not overworked
COMMUNITY
Therapeutic center empowers riders for 30 years
Bellingham nonprofit offers adaptive horse riding lessons for people with disabilities
EDUCATION
Earthquake research center to prep PNW for impending disaster
2 WWU professors leading 3D model project
HEALTH
Bellingham hard-of-hearing residents see support in loops
Added technology makes more public spaces accessible
