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- by City of BellinghamVideo update highlights 2025 progress and 2026 priorities
- by City of BellinghamAn inclusive Bellingham, downtown fun, goodbye Mt. “Ker” Theatre, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity of Bellingham announces grantees for soccer fan zone in Summer 2026.
- by City of BellinghamCelebrate with us at our community ribbon-cutting on Friday, Feb. 13.
- by City of BellinghamProtecting Lake Whatcom, new park for Birchwood, Free First Friday, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamWaterfront park construction, Community Streets program, library renovation, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe City will publish easier-to-understand agendas and meeting materials a week before Council meetings.
- by City of BellinghamElected officials advocate for City priorities in Olympia, Squalicum Pier reopens, new public art, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBig park updates, the return of the salmon cam, help with utility bills, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamDr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, City Council changes, minimum wage increase, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- Cold weather advisory this morning. A slight chance of rain or snow this morning, then partly sunny. Winds likely to pick up tonight. Mostly sunny tomorrow, but cold. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan update has begun.
- Reporting Illnesses from Water Recreation is Easier with the Health Department’s Updated Online FormWe have updated our ‘Ask a Question/Report a Problem’ form to make it easier for people to report illnesses from water recreation. Illness reporting can be done for natural waters (saltwater and freshwater beaches) as well as public pools and hot tubs.
- The Bellingham overnight severe weather shelter will open overnight on Sat., Feb. 14, through Wed., Feb. 18. The Bellingham Day Shelter will open for the days of Sun., Feb. 15, through Tues., Feb. 17.
- The Bellingham daytime and overnight severe weather shelters, and the Ferndale overnight shelter, are extending their current operating period due to continued low-temperature forecasts.
- Cool with a chance of spotty snow/rain showers for today and tomorrow. Possible gusty northeast winds tonight and into tomorrow. Minimal snow accumulations expected. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan update has begun.
- The Lummi Island Ferry will be out of service for an extended lunch outage from 12:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, for a minor steering repair. There will be no ferry service during this time.
- The Whatcom County Auditor is now accepting applications for a replacement vehicle and vessel licensing subagent office in the north Bellingham area of Whatcom County.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- A passenger-only ferry will operate during the outage to provide transportation to and from Lummi Island.
- The Bellingham and Ferndale Severe Weather Shelters are opening overnight starting Tuesday, Feb. 10. After the overnight shelter closes each morning, the Bellingham Day Shelter will open for the days of Wednesday and Thursday.
- An encroachment permit must be obtained before replacing a culvert, installing a new culvert or driveway, extending an existing culvert, or engaging in any other ground-disturbing activities—such as digging, excavation, or grading.
- The 10th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo returns on Saturday, February 28, celebrating a decade of growing together!
- We will continue to support and recommend vaccines for kids because we know these vaccines are safe and save lives. You can also ask us your vaccine questions at [email protected] or by phone at 360-778-6100.
- Marshall Hill Road is closed east of Cronk Road.
- Sunset Avenue is closed between Graveline Road and Pacific Highway.
- W Smith Road is signed for Water Over Roadway at Hovander.
- Slotemaker Road is signed for Abrupt Lane Edge in the 8100 block.
- Oat Coles Road is posted for Water Over Roadway south of South Pass Road, near the bridge.
- Lampman Road is closed at S Church Road.
- Bayon Road is closed from address number 1974 to Marine Drive.
- Event date: February 26, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: February 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 5, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 27, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: February 5, 2026 – February 19, 2026Event Time: 05:00 PM – 06:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 19, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 4, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 19, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: March 3, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: March 4, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 24, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 27, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225