Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- 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
- by City of BellinghamFire Recruit Academy, City Hall showers, dog photo contest and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity launches Downtown Forward, kittens take over City Hall, hatchery Chinook return: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamNext phase of work includes community input, focus on downtown being a thriving neighborhood for everyone
- by City of BellinghamNew downtown mural, new City communications lead, Rockin' the Railroad, Kitty Hall: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamNational Night Out, stream restoration, home repair loans, construction updates and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamPhotographers of all ages invited to share their best images of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBellingham Kids Fest, new K9s on patrol, stormwater pollution update, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- 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.
- We will have clouds today, but it should be mostly a dry day. We may see some sun on Friday, but another system moves in Friday night and lingers over the weekend. Clearing early next week. See whatcomready.org for preparedness tips throughout September.
- Truck Road has reopened to all traffic between Deal Road and Mosquito Lake Road in Whatcom County.
- Please anticipate impacts on marine traffic through mid-October.
- 2024 Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction
- Rain showers on and off today, then drying out by Thursday afternoon. We may see some sun on Friday, but another system moves in over the weekend. See whatcomready.org for preparedness tips throughout September.
- Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels, forecasted cooler temperatures and rainfall, the Fire Marshal’s Office will lift the ban for outdoor burning for unincorporated areas of Whatcom County at 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 .
- Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 1st, 2024
- 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.
- Partly sunny today with increasing clouds in the afternoon and a good chance at some rain tonight. Cooler temperatures with partly cloudy days for the rest of the week. See whatcomready.org for preparedness tips throughout September.
- Celebrate our local water resources during Whatcom Water Week, September 14 – 22, 2024.
- Washington State Department of Ecology has published a response to comments collected during the public comment period from May 6th – June 28th, 2024 related to the Department of Ecology's oversight role in the cleanup of lead contamination at the Range
- Beginning September 6th 2024, Stimpson Family Nature Reserve Trailhead will be closed for re-paving of the parking lot. The trailhead will be closed to the public and unavailable for use. Work is anticipated to be completed October 4th.
- Please move vehicles parked along paved roadways as far away from the road edge as possible.
- A bat from Whatcom County tested positive for rabies after being sent to the state public health lab. This is the first confirmed rabies specimen in the county for 2024.
- Whatcom County Public Works is hosting an event on September 23 to help residential well users understand and prepare for the WRIA 1 water rights adjudication.
- The Washington State Department of Health advises residents not to consume one lot of Jim's Jerseys raw milk produced by Old Silvana Creamery in Arlington, WA, voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.
- New report uses multiple sources to provide a more comprehensive picture of housing instability.
- Event date: September 26, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 25, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 12, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 23, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 17, 2024 Event Time: 11:30 AM – 01:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 18, 2024 Event Time: 10:10 AM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 19, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 2215 North Nugent RoadLummi Island, WA 98262
- Event date: September 25, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: 3913 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi IslandLummi Island.Whatcom County, WA 98262
- Event date: September 20, 2024 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 19, 2024 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 25, 2024 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 24, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: September 19, 2024 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 23, 2024 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: September 23, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 17, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: September 24, 2024 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: September 24, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 20, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225