Hutchings Investigation

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Hutchings investigation report: County, HR response to harassment shows lack of trust

Whatcom County committee recommends outside hiring of consultant, code revisions

Updated Sept. 24, 2024 4:31 p.m.

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Whatcom County Dems board denounce delay, demand accountability in report on Hutchings case

Subcommittee says dense 5-6 page report could be presented in a few weeks

Sept. 13, 2024 12:48 p.m.

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Formal probe of county’s handling of sexual harassment allegations dragging on

Subcommittee has held 12 interviews in three months, Sidhu supports efforts

July 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Whatcom County Council wants to know about all payouts, including risk pool

Taxypayers still foot the bill for county's deductible

May 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Council members form investigative committee to review county’s handling of sexual harassment allegations

Council members Donovan, Elenbaas and Buchanan to oversee review

May 7, 2024 6:19 p.m.

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Former council member Kershner backed Hutchings in letter: ‘Best of the best’

New details reveal letter signed by County Executive was drafted by Hutchings

May 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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County council launches formal probe into handling of sexual harassment allegations

Council voiced frustration with county prosecutor’s office and Satpal Sidhu in special meeting

April 30, 2024 6:01 p.m.

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Sidhu: Letter for Hutchings was ‘error of judgment’

County executive apologizes for letter supporting former manager accused of sexual harassment

April 29, 2024 7:05 p.m.

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Whatcom County Executive refuses to step down, welcomes inquiry

County: Whatcom Democrats letter 'based on incomplete information and misrepresentation of the facts'

April 25, 2024 3:52 p.m.

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Whatcom Democrats board calls for County Executive Satpal Sidhu’s resignation

Letter accuses Sidhu and team for failing to appropriately address sexual harassment allegations

April 24, 2024 10:18 p.m.

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Whatcom County Council blindsided by news of $225,000 harassment settlement

County Executive Satpal Sidhu accepts responsibility for the handling of the incident

April 23, 2024 7:31 p.m.