Book Buzz: Of Blood and Sweat

Of Blood and Sweat: Black Lives and the Making of White Power and Wealth by Clyde W. Ford Over his distinguished writing career, Bellingham author Clyde Ford has entertained and challenged readers with his works of fiction and nonfiction alike. His previous book, “Think Black,” is a vivid portrayal of the intersection between technology and … Read more

Book Buzz: Writer in a Life Vest

Writer in a Life Vest: Essays from the Salish Sea by Iris Graville As the first-ever writer-in-residence for the Washington State Ferries System, Iris Graville’s office was a booth on the passenger deck of the MV Tillikum, the inter-island ferry that threads San Juan, Orcas, Shaw and Lopez islands. Her beat was the Salish Sea, … Read more

Book Buzz: Red Paint

Red Paint, the ancestral biography of a coast salish punk by Sasha taqwšeblu LaPointe

Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of A Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqwšeblu LaPointe An Indigenous artist from the Nooksack and Upper Skagit Indian tribes, Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe, shares her story of trauma, healing and the search for home in “Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk,” a vulnerable and luminous debut … Read more

Northwest Justice Project

https://nwjustice.org/home 401 Second Avenue S, Suite 407 Seattle, WA 98104 Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington … Read more

Washington LawHelp

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/ Self-help resources for many legal topics: Family House & Apartment Work / Farmworker Rights Personal Safety Money & Debt Planning Ahead / Seniors Civil Rights / LGBTQ+ Emergencies & Disasters Health Immigration Native American Issues Public Benefits Re-Entry, Criminal Records, LFO/Fines Veterans Youth Law & Education

Secure Medicine Return

https://med-project.org/ What should you do with your expired or unwanted medicine? Medicines help treat diseases, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. It is important that patients take their medicines as prescribed by their health care provider. However, if you have expired or unwanted medicines, proper disposal is important and … Read more