
Investigations
Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints
Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations.
Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations.
An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies.
While the Legislature will fund law enforcement instruction, in recent sessions it failed to allow cities to reroute tax revenue to hire new cops.
To remember the 1974 event that drew more than five million people, the city will host celebrations focusing on the environment and Indigenous culture.