Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- 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
- by City of BellinghamAMA with the mayor, how to identify BPD, WTA survey, new beach, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- After some morning clouds, it should become partly sunny today, with mild winds and cooler temperatures. Looking at dry weather through at least early next week. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- After some morning clouds, it should be partly sunny today with breezy winds and cooler temperatures. Mostly dry, but possible showers later this week. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- The Whatcom Chief is back in service as of 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, and is expected to run a full schedule tonight. Thank you for your patience during this unanticipated outage.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- After some morning clouds near the coast, it should be mostly sunny today, but cooler than the last few days. Breezy. Possible showers later this week. Wildland fire safety tips below.
- Ferry service will resume on a very limited basis for the remainder of today's schedule. Tuesday morning service will also be affected until the repair is complete.
- 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.
- A routine bridge inspection will require single-lane closures between 8:30 a.m and 11:30 a.m. Flaggers will direct alternating traffic through the work zone.
- If you are interested in running for office this year, get ready to file your Declaration of Candidacy. Candidate Filing Week is May 4 – May 8, 2026.
- April 28 Special Election unofficial results are available through certification on May 8, 2026.
- The first Community Conversations event of 2026 will feature Councilmembers Buchanan, Galloway, and Scanlon. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library on May 7 from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
- 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.
- Ballot packets for the special election will be mailed to registered voters in Lynden School District 504 on April 8.
- 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 7, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 14, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 19, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 18, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 8, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 19, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 19, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 8, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM – 05:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 14, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 18, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225