Whatcom County Deputy Executive Kayla Schott-Bresler said the jail capacity is not a “substantial driver” of the project timeline.. Instead, the design and permitting of the facility have the ...

"Whatcom LEAD has shown strong performance in its mission to reduce recidivism and stop the revolving door of people cycling in and out of the criminal legal system," Christensen said in a statement.

Politics & Government Whatcom County jail diversion program gets a reprieve with critical funding By Hannah Edelman Updated July 24, 2025 10:34 AM ...

Alfredo Zeferino, Whatcom County labor activist, detained by ICE at Tacoma facility since March, plans voluntary departure with hopes for justice reform.