Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamCrews work through night to clear streets; residents urged to exercise caution
- by City of BellinghamWhatcom Museum to host French masterworks, winter weather ready, weigh in on the future of parks and rec, Lake Whatcom updates and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamLargest purchase yet through program to protect drinking water source
- by City of BellinghamCommunity honors Dr. MLK Jr., Salmon Cam is back, rental fees survey and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamJoin a Saturday Community Work Party, Bellingham selected as a fan zone, encampment update, mobile medical units, and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe city is one of nine zones in Washington designed by Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers
- by City of BellinghamBy eliminating rules that mandate a minimum number of parking spaces, more land can be used for housing
- by City of BellinghamMLK Day celebrations, state lobbying priorities, City Council public comment period resumes, moving Downtown Forward, and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamNew measures to enhance security set to take effect
- by City of BellinghamPadden Polar Dip, first Council meeting of 2025, flute concert, and 2024 environmental wins: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- Chance of snow showers today with clearing tonight. Another system will move through Friday night providing possible snow showers. Snow showers possible throughout the weekend. See below for winter safety tips.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham, Ferndale and Lummi. Including dates and times.
- 3:45 pm: Potential for slushy accumulations up to 0.5". Drier air around Bellingham may keep conditions on the drier side with this shower, but up to 0.25" or so of snow will be possible as this shower moves northward. See below for winter safety tips.
- The Healthy Children's Fund made significant strides in 2024, distributing funds to address the needs of Whatcom County’s youngest residents.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services has been working on a lake management plan to reduce toxic algae and improve water quality in Wiser Lake. We want to share the draft plan with the community through virtual and in-person meetings.
- Whatcom County Planning & Development Services has launched a Customer Service Web Portal to allow our customers online access to functions including Payments, Application Submittals, Inspection Requests, and Interactive Permit Maps
- Our plows will start with Priority 1 roads and move on to Priority 2, 3, and 4 roads as conditions allow.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham and Ferndale. Including dates and times.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham and Ferndale. Including dates, times, and planning.
- The bid requires a shipyard to accommodate the Whatcom Chief for two consecutive weeks, between April 18 and May 16. Please note: We will not know the official dry dock dates until after a bid is awarded.
- The Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter will open nightly starting tonight, Friday, Jan. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 28. Monday and Tuesday nights have been added.
- The County has until February 20, 2025, to comply with the agreed-upon terms of a recent lawsuit. We appreciate the opportunity to share our plan for implementing changes to the ferry system.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham, Lummi Nation, and Ferndale. Including dates and times.
- Please see the following message from the Whatcom County Executive's Office regarding ferry fares.
- Our punch card value exchange events are canceled until further notice.
- We wanted you to know that we are adding additional safety precautions after an alleged assault this morning on a public sidewalk near the shelter involving two guests who had stayed there overnight.
- Driver and vehicle/boat services unavailable Feb. 14-17, online services down Feb. 10-17 while we upgrade our system.
- PDS has rolled out newly formatted applications, including a brand new Master Application that can be resubmitted throughout a project to capture repetitive proposal information.
- The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for butter and varnish clams in all of Whatcom County. Some beaches remain closed due to recent illnesses, pollution or proximity to marinas and wastewater treatment plants.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham, Lummi Nation, and Ferndale. Including dates and times.
- Event date: February 13, 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: February 11, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 1500 N State St, Suite 210Conference RoomBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel
- Event date: February 13, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: February 12, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Event date: February 13, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 7, 2025 Event Time: 12:30 PM – 01:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 10, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 20, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 18, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 13, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Lynden Library216 4th StreetLynden, WA 98264
- Event date: February 12, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 11, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 20, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: February 10, 2025 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 18, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 11, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 13, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 20, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 21, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225