6 days ago · More 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-FM Kulshan Community Media: Listener-supported community radio for ...

9 hours ago · “Folks can drop by for a shower, a shave and other hygiene needs, or to do laundry,” Winter said. The Way Station is designed to be a safe space where people experiencing homelessness can take time to heal after a hospital stay, getting wound care and other professional medical help to support a complete recovery, Winter said.

See Salish Current archived newsletters here. More 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

Who We Are; Mission; Vision; Ethics and Policy; Equity and Inclusion; Funding; The Team; Who We Are. The Salish Current is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, online local news organization serving Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit counties.Based in Bellingham, we serve 400,000 residents and tens of thousands of annual visitors to the three-county area.

Dec 30, 2024 · Along with the familiar role of heritage months in platforming diverse cultures, histories and contributions, Native American Heritage Month in October offers an opportunity to examine complex historical and ongoing issues, including centuries of broken treaties, forced displacement and cultural suppression.

Jan 13, 2025 · Monday marks start of 105-day session of 2025 state legislature — what’s on our legislators’ agendas? Salish Current asked district legislators to identify their legislative priorities in 300 words or less for publication at the start of the legislative session on Jan. 13.. 40th Legislative District

Mar 17, 2022 · Two nationally respected journalists and Washington state's attorney general will speak on the importance of local journalism for healthy communities and democracy in a free online forum on March 17, presented by Salish Current and Village Books.

1 day ago · Donor ensures free use for about 250 students in Lopez school district. The Lopez Island Public School community made a splash on Jan. 21 in support of the much-anticipated Lopez Swim Center, now under construction on Pool Lane and slated to open later this year.. The swim center is privately owned by the nonprofit Friends of Lopez Pool (FLIP), but it will provide opportunities for public use ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Stories of traditions, trends and events illustrate how life is lived around the Salish Sea. In the second of three retrospectives of news from 2024, Salish Current looks at culture in Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit counties through a sampling of stories highlighting the region’s shared history, current issues and future possibilities. Follow the links below to find even more stories about ...

5 days ago · Salish Current welcomes News Editor Sam Fletcher with a letter from the editor.. Dear readers: It’s an honor to introduce myself as the editor of Salish Current.I come from small-town newspapers on both sides of the Cascade Range and have learned firsthand the value of shoe-leather community reporting, the daily grind to spread information accurately and quickly, and being at times the ...