Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamGears and Galleries at Whatcom Museum, drinking water report, and construction updates: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity officials remind residents and visitors that all consumer fireworks are prohibited in Bellingham, including those purchased legally elsewhere in Whatcom County
- by City of BellinghamNew laws that regulate fees for rental units and manufactured/mobile home lots go into effect Aug. 1, 2025.
- by City of BellinghamConcerts in the park, advisory group vacancies, construction updates and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSpray parks open, Juneteeth celebrations, tourism grant opportunity, new sculptures downtown, construction updates and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamImmersive experience galleries, downtown mural, educational forest tours, transportation plan feedback: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamYouth Pride, Interurban Trail detour, summer reading at the Library, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamHis last of service was May 28, 2025
- by City of BellinghamNew rules will allow more middle housing throughout the city and improve a City program that incentivizes multi-family and affordable housing production
- by City of BellinghamInterim co-directors Joel Pfundt and Mike Olinger step into new leadership roles
- The Whatcom County Council seeks volunteers to serve on committees to prepare statements for the local voters’ pamphlet in support of and in opposition to 12 proposed amendments to the Whatcom County Charter.
- We have added an additional vaccine clinic in July in light of the recently announced positive measles cases – Whatcom’s first measles cases in 11 years. All standard childhood vaccines, including the MMR vaccine, will be available.
- Approximately 45 miles of County roads are scheduled to be treated this summer. This proactive and cost-efficient road maintenance happens on a rotating cycle, extending pavement life between resurfacing.
- Rain showers through tomorrow mid-day, then clearing up with sun and fairly warm temperatures into next week. See our Back Country Tips below.
- The Whatcom County Ferry Division has scheduled additional multi-ride punch card sales and exchange opportunities for July 2025. These include: July 2 and July 19.
- Cloudy with a chance of showers for the next couple of days before a warmer, drier period is expected. See our Back Country Tips below.
- Ballot packets for the primary and special election will be mailed to registered voters on July 16.
- A second person, a family member within the same household as the first, has been confirmed to have measles. One of those people may have exposed others at Family Care Network – Lynden Urgent Care, 1610 Grover Street, Lynden June 18 from 5pm-9pm.
- County Executive Satpal Sidhu has signed an executive order that amends the County’s Unified Fee Schedule to increase fares for the Lummi Island ferry. This action aims to stabilize the ferry fund and ensure the system can continue to operate safely.
- Daytime road closures for site preparation will begin Monday, July 14.
- Health and Community Services has added two more Bellingham locations to its naloxone box dispenser program, with two more rural Whatcom County locations coming soon.
- The proposed zones are: -Along Bennett Drive, extending 300 feet north and south of the existing school crosswalk at Alderwood Avenue. -Along Alderwood Avenue, from Bennett Drive to Hollywood Avenue.
- Beginning Monday, June 16, traffic will be limited to a single lane outside of work hours. Drivers should expect to see barriers and stop signs directing traffic through the area.
- These configurations are typically used at intersections with frequent correctable collisions, limited visibility, or complicated traffic flow.
- The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will close from Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6, for staff training. Operations will resume Monday, July 7.
- 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.
- County Executive Satpal Sidhu issues a proclamation in honor of Family Reunification Month
- We are now accepting proposals for severe weather or seasonal winter shelter in Bellingham for the 2024-2025 winter season.
- The EDI program provides financing through grants and low interest loans to support economic development – including utility infrastructure, affordable housing, and other infrastructure that retains, expands, and attracts businesses to Whatcom County.
- Event dates: June 30, 2025 – July 2, 2025Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 1, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 8, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: March 20, 2025 – July 14, 2025Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225Description:Motions and similar actions will be suspended until rules of procedure are put in place. This will last until July 1, 2025. The Court can however extend this time period by court rule or administrative order.
- Event date: July 8, 2025 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 4, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 7, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 30, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 10, 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: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 8, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225