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Whatcom director among public health leaders stressed by threats
Attacks similar to those Lautenbach experienced have been happening to public health workers across the country. Lori Freeman, chief executive officer of the National Association … See more
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Skagit sheriff-social-worker partnership is a game-changer in …
WEBLauren Gallup is a freelance reporter covering the South Sound region with a focus on the city of Tacoma for Northwest Public Broadcasting. Most recently, she has been covering wildfires across Washington State. After graduating from Western Washington University in June 2021, she was employed with Sound Publishing as a reporter …
Shortage of mental health care providers hits home locally
WEBMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: Independent, nonprofit, multimedia news covering Indigenous peoples InvestigateWest: Dedicated to change-making investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest KMRE …
2021: A look back at some stories from the first full year of Salish
WEB2021 was a year like no other, with themes such as public health vis-à-vis COVID-19 and opioid addiction; social justice in the courts, the arts, housing and policing; and climate change and natural resources including water rights management. Salish Current offers a look back via articles published during the nonprofit newsroom's first full …
Eldercare crisis inspires 'life-changing' innovation on San Juan …
WEBFaced with a looming crisis in long-term eldercare, voters approved a tax increase levy for San Juan Island Hospital District 1 to buy the Village at the Harbor, a privately owned assisted-living center in Friday Harbor. The hospital district's innovative solution — one of few similar programs in the country — could provide a new model for …
Some progress but gaps remain in mental health care for …
WEBSummer services in the Bellingham and Nooksack Valley school districts included something new this year: mental health therapy. Thanks to $40,000 from the United Way of Whatcom County Impact Fund, Compass Health implemented a series of one-on-one and group therapy sessions at school sites that were also open for food …
Modern conservation corps meshes care for land, health for youths
WEBMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: Independent, nonprofit, multimedia news covering Indigenous peoples InvestigateWest: Dedicated to change-making investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest KMRE …
School districts confront mental health crisis
WEBSuicide is the second leading cause of death in Washington state for people ages 15 to 19z. About 40% of 10th graders reported feeling sad or hopeless, and 21% had attempted to die by suicide according to the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey.Similar numbers are found in grades eight and 12.
‘An ounce of prevention,’ to address Type 2 diabetes
WEBThe essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of interest and importance to the community, and are not intended to reflect perspectives on behalf of the Salish Current. When Ben Franklin penned his famous quote in 1735, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he …
Loss of palliative care is a community's loss
WEBThe essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of interest and importance to the community, and are not intended to reflect perspectives on behalf of the Salish Current.. Palliative care is multidisciplinary care for patients with advanced serious illness.
What do you know about public hospital districts
WEBWhat do you know about public hospital districts? Voters opening their information booklets and ballots this off-year election will be presented with voting for candidates at the basement level of democracy: commissioners for fire, parks and recreation, cemetery, water, sewer and public hospital districts.
Have enough water
WEBMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: Independent, nonprofit, multimedia news covering Indigenous peoples InvestigateWest: Dedicated to change-making investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest KMRE …
Counties prepare winter shelter plans amid the homelessness crisis
WEB[Updated Oct. 20, 2023] Homelessness increased by 27% in Whatcom County and 70% in Skagit County, according to the most recent annual Point-in-Time (PIT) counts taken on Jan. 26. “This is an ongoing problem,” Teri Bryant, director of the Whatcom Homeless Service Center said.
Who will solve the problems of downtown Bellingham
WEBMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: Independent, nonprofit, multimedia news covering Indigenous peoples InvestigateWest: Dedicated to change-making investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest KMRE …
The Gardenview Village tiny homes open avenues of hope for …
WEBTiny home, major move. The 35 tiny homes are a step towards more permanent housing for residents, Bird said. While there’s no limit to how long residents can stay, Bird said the idea is that they, with the help of case managers, will be working towards finding a permanent home.
Candace Wellman and Dean Kahn
WEBCandace Wellman holds a B.A. in sociology from Washington State University and a B.Ed. in history/secondary education from Western Washington University, has pursued graduate work in sociology and has done personal family research. She is the author of two award-winning books from WSU Press, “Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast through …
Behind the uniform: first responder mental health challenges
WEBMore to read from our nonprofit news partners. Crosscut / Cascade PBS: Independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news for the Pacific Northwest ICT News: Independent, nonprofit, multimedia news covering Indigenous peoples InvestigateWest: Dedicated to change-making investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest KMRE …
Putting law into action
WEBLauren Gallup is a freelance reporter covering the South Sound region with a focus on the city of Tacoma for Northwest Public Broadcasting. Most recently, she has been covering wildfires across Washington State. After graduating from Western Washington University in June 2021, she was employed with Sound Publishing as a …
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