Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamParks and Recreation open houses, good salmon news, construction updates, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamNew accessible playground at Bloedel Donovan, Post Point investments, mobile medical services downtown, Lake Whatcom forest survey, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBellingham's 20-year plan, free museum events, federal shutdown resources, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamTourism funding supports local businesses and organizations to enliven the community
- by City of BellinghamHalloween fun, construction updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBPD goes pink, utility rate changes, public hearings on housing rules, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamExpanded customer assistance available for qualifying households
- by City of BellinghamIndigenous Peoples’ Day, local housing solutions, new murals, Whatcom Falls work party, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity Council to vote on sales tax, explore media magic at Free First Friday, Bellingham’s plan for the next 20 years advances, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMayor introduces the 2026 proposed budget Monday, enter the We Scoop Photo Contest, don’t wait to inflate, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- Rainy through the weekend with a little bit of breeze.
- A recent die-off of approximately 25 wild birds in the Wiser Lake area tested positive for avian influenza virus (AIV), serving as a reminder that AIV is spreading among migratory birds in Whatcom County and other areas of Washington state.
- ByHeart has issued a voluntary recall for all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products. This includes all lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.
- Rainy and breezy most of today, but drying out for most of tomorrow. Rain begins again Friday night and for most of Saturday before tapering off overnight.
- The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, and on Wednesday, December 3, for scheduled maintenance work.
- Did you see the Northern lights last night? Maybe another chance tonight. Showers move in late this morning, becoming rain Thursday morning. Some dry time Friday morning before rain and showers begin that afternoon and continue through the weekend.
- Tomorrow, Nov. 11th, is Veterans Day where we honor, thank, and celebrate our veterans. County offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
- Many in our community are feeling the impact of recent changes and disruptions to SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Food banks, meal programs, and community pantries across the county are open and ready to help.
- Next Tuesday is Veterans Day, a day to honor our military veterans. The Whatcom County Veterans Program extends heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their dedicated service to our nation.
- The 2025 Personal Property Tax Distraint Auction will be held Online
- 2025 Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction
- Attendees should expect two lines, one for regular punch card sales and one for exchanges.
- Ferry riders are reminded that parking near the fish plant at the Gooseberry Point terminal is not permitted. This area is private property and not part of Whatcom County’s ferry parking facilities.
- Twin Sisters Creamery continues to advise consumers to discard any of the company’s cheese that may be in refrigerators or freezers.
- The Lummi Island roadway is now fully open to all traffic with no restrictions.
- As of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, the N. Lake Samish Bridge has reopened to all traffic.
- Whatcom County Public Works has approved a temporary three-week traffic reconfiguration on Lummi Shore Drive between Kwina Road and Haxton Way from October 13 through November 7, 2025, during nighttime hours.
- Beaches from Sandy Point north to the Canadian border, including all of Point Roberts, are now open to the harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish.
- Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- Event date: November 20, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 20, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 26, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 20, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 19, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 12, 2025 – November 14, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 17, 2025 – November 21, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 25, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 19, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 18, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 27, 2025 – November 28, 2025Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 20, 2025 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 26, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 24, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225