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- by City of BellinghamNo impacts to City’s drinking water, beach closure continues
- by City of BellinghamWater quality testing underway, public advised to avoid contact
- by City of BellinghamWhatcom Water Week, National Recovery Month, advisory groups, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
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- Rain and light to moderate winds today but the weekend should be mostly sunny with average temperatures. See below for our earthquake tips.
- Today we will be sunny with a wet system moving in tomorrow. It should be dry over the weekend with some sun peeking through. See below for our earthquake tips.
- On October 1, 2024, Director Erika Lautenbach of Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) met with the Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) to provide an update on the Fentanyl Operations Plan.
- Reminder: Tuesday fuel truck runs resume on October 1.
- Notice of November 5, 2024 – General and Special Election. Ballots for the general election will be mailed to registered voters on October 16. Voters should receive a ballot by October 23.
- The next monthly punch card sale is Wednesday, October 2, from 5:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. at the ferry office at the island-side ferry terminal.
- Improved water quality in Portage Bay has increased the number of acres open for shellfish harvesting year-round in Portage Bay.
- 2024 Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction
- Truck Road has reopened to all traffic between Deal Road and Mosquito Lake Road in Whatcom County.
- The intersection of E. Smith Road and Hannegan Road is now open. Drivers should know that it has transformed from a signalized intersection to a multi-lane roundabout.
- The presentation begins at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, at the Point Roberts Community Center.
- Drivers should expect intermittent single-lane road closures beginning Tuesday, September 17. This work could cause minor delays of up to 15 minutes.
- We completed the first phase of the Wiser Lake study, which began in May 2023. Entering phase two, we have hired Aquatic Insight LLC using a Washington State Department of Ecology grant.
- As of 6:10 p.m. on Friday, September 13, the Whatcom Chief ferry has resumed service to Lummi Island.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services was notified of an accidental wastewater discharge in the Lake Whatcom watershed on September 11, 2024, near Bloedel Donovan Park and Electric Avenue.
- There was an accidental wastewater discharge on private property near Lake Whatcom. No waste entered the lake or any tributary. It is contained and there is no risk to public health outside the property boundary. The investigation and cleanup continues.
- Please anticipate impacts on marine traffic through mid-October.
- Recent water sampling at Wiser Lake and Silver Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum safe level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
- Recent sampling at Wiser Lake detected microcystins, a toxin produced by algae, at levels that may be harmful to people and pets. Residents are advised to avoid water contact at Wiser Lake and not allow pets to swim in or drink from the lake.
- Celebrate our local water resources during Whatcom Water Week, September 14 – 22, 2024.
- Event date: October 10, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 9, 2024 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 8, 2024 Event Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 09:30 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 15, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 11, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 18, 2024 – November 9, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 14, 2024 – October 17, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 7, 2024 – October 11, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 16, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 14, 2024 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 16, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 7511 Gemini StreetBlaine, WA 98230
- Event date: October 14, 2024 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
- Event date: October 17, 2024 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225