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- 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.
- by City of BellinghamBellingham and B.C. city leaders gather in unity, long-awaited waterfront projects to begin, library book sale, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamCity Council and the Mayor sent a letter to Langley and eight other British Columbia municipalities in May.
- 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.
- Mostly sunny today with rain and wind moving in overnight. There is a small craft advisory for tonight through tomorrow night. Depending on wind strength and direction we may see some coastal flooding with the high astronomical tides we have this week.
- 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.
- Looks like a fairly quiet couple of days before another system moves through. We do have high astronomical tides (or King tides as many people call them) over this next week or so. If we get strong winds coastal flooding may become a concern.
- 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).
- Whatcom County’s top planner is retiring after thirteen years of service to the County.
- The Port of Bellingham is leading the update of Whatcom County’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year strategic plan that guides regional priorities. Now’s your chance to share your input!
- It’s county fair season, and Whatcom County Health and Community Services encourages everyone to enjoy the rides, food, exhibits, and animal barns safely and responsibly. A few simple steps can help you stay healthy during and after your visit.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for additional FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- August Egg Company is recalling eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. They recalled brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs with “sell by” dates from March 4, 2025 to June 19, 2025. The eggs were sold under multiple brand names.
- Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is alerting residents about a multistate recall of cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, due to potential health risks associated with Salmonella bacteria.
- The CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.
- The CDC and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) have updated their guidance around COVID-19. Updated guidance is now similar for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses.
- Event date: November 12, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226Description:The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) provides review and recommendations to the Whatcom County Council on issues that affect agriculture. The AAC also provides a forum for farmers and others interested in enhancing and promoting the long-term viability of […]
- Event date: November 13, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 6, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 AM – 08:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: November 6, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 12, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- 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 10, 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 dates: November 3, 2025 – November 7, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 5, 2025 Event Time: 05:20 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 14, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 09:30 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 date: November 11, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 6, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 7, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 13, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 17, 2025 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225