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- by City of BellinghamMeet-a-Truck, Q&A with the Mayor on downtown, APIDA reading lists, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamAPIDA Festival, name your newest park, drinking water quality report, Bike Month, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamEV cooperative, fish passage progress, changes downtown, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamProcession of the Species, Bellingham in Bloom, South Bay Trail closure, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamI-5 reopened, temporary alley closure downtown, work zone safety, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamFair Housing Month, Earth Day, trail changes at Maritime Heritage, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamUpcoming road work, feedback on parks and rec plans and Downtown safety, spring/summer playbook, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe future of Civic, landslide traffic impacts, free reservations at Maritime Heritage Park, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamEarth Day events, salmon send-off, the future of public safety funding, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSt. Patrick’s Day festivities, Javier Zamora livestream, Old Town construction, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- Winter weather advisory for eastern Whatcom County. Rain with possible thunderstorms today and tomorrow. Cool temperatures and a breezy afternoon. Partly sunny on Sunday. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- Yesterday, we published a request for proposals inviting organizations to apply for grant funding to support housing and services for people who are unhoused or at risk of losing their housing.
- Rain with possible thunderstorms today. Cool temperatures and a breezy afternoon. Possible sights of the sun as well. Tomorrow looks similar. We have someone observing a pipeline emergency response deployment drill today. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- Marshall Hill Road is closed east of Cronk Road.
- Rain today with winds picking up in the evening. Rain tomorrow with a possibility of the sun peaking out in the afternoon, but showers continuing into the weekend. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- Work will occur the week of May 18 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the Beach Cat area north to just past Harborview Road.
- In general, Whatcom County Youth say they are feeling less anxious and depressed, using fewer illegal drugs, smoking tobacco and marijuana less, and drinking less alcohol, according to the 2025 statewide Healthy Youth Survey.
- The closure is expected to remain in place through the end of the year.
- Visit our website to read the most current fecal bacteria water quality monitoring results.
- Recently, we’ve seen evidence that a new substance called medetomidine is sometimes mixed with fentanyl in Washington State, and can lead to overdose or serious withdrawal.
- Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin have prompted the Washington State Department of Health to close recreational harvest for all species of shellfish throughout Whatcom County.
- WA Department of Health has recalled oysters harvested from Mason County, WA, between March 22 and April 9, and sold in Whatcom County due to possible Norovirus risk
- On Tuesday, April 14, Whatcom County Council confirmed Executive Satpal Sidhu’s appointment of Debbie Arthur as the County’s second Deputy Executive.
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 20, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: Birch Bay Community Bible Church4460 Bay RdBlaine, WA 98230
- Event date: May 18, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 19, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 18, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 22, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 29, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: WECU Education Center511 E Holly St.Whatcom County, WA 98225Description:Special Meeting – open public meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: May 27, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 19, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 26, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 28, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 20, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 26, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 25, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225