Incarceration

  January 2019

Stories From Inside the Whatcom County Jail

by Katy Cossette

I am drawn to truth-telling as a journalist, which is why I find it important to tell the stories of marginalized people.Through my time in the jail, I have learned about the missing link of human connection within the American … Continue reading →

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  May 2018

County Council Listening Tour Re. County’s Criminal Justice System

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Upcoming Sessions  All meetings start at 7 p.m. May 1 — County Council Chambers May 15 — Sudden Valley Dance Barn May 29 — Ferndale Library June 12 — Fairhaven Middle School June 26 — East Whatcom County Regional Resource Center, Maple … Continue reading →

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  May 2018

Bellingham Reduces Incarceration Challenge

by Judge Debra Lev and Commissioner Pete Smiley

Thinking Outside the Box I take full responsibility and I’m sorry for what I did, but if I could serve my sentence outside of jail then I can keep my job, take care of my family and be able to … Continue reading →

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