Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamCeremony for new fire engine, severe weather shelter, Public Works updates, opportunities to share your thoughts on City plans: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe City will build a neighborhood park and create a new trail on the 116-acre property.
- by City of BellinghamPublic comment period paused, Make a Difference Day wrap-up, Civic Athletic Complex open house, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBellingham and WSDOT collaborate, repairs underway
- by City of BellinghamHalloween fun, preparing for cold weather, new training academy, budget update and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamEssence of Bellingham results, Meridian Street projects, tree coupon program, and library community learning programs: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSewer line replacement and traffic changes begin October 22
- by City of BellinghamCivic Athletic Complex re-imagining, new advisory work group, downtown arts and culture projects, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamProperty purchase for affordable housing, tiny home village project, new BPD officers, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamChief Mertzig's FBI achievement, proposed 2025 budget, a musical library partnership and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- Continued rain showers with some dry periods into the weekend. Winds should die down throughout today. Help prevent localized flooding by clearing drains. See below for flood safety tips.
- Rain showers today and breezy, with high winds beginning late this afternoon through tonight Help prevent localized flooding by clearing drains. See below for flood safety tips.
- Lease approved for Bellingham severe weather shelter site, changes made to guiding assumptions document
- The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a lease with Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) to host a county-operated severe weather shelter (SWS) in Bellingham.
- This upcoming Veterans Day, the Whatcom County Veterans Program extends heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their dedicated service to our nation. As part of our ongoing service to all veterans, we would like to highlight the PACT Act.
- Drivers should expect delays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- 2024 Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services advises individuals to take steps to reduce the spread of avian influenza among animals and recognize activities that put people at risk of infection.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is responding to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the county. So far this month, there have been 8 confirmed cases, with five occurring since Monday (10/21).
- Anticipate intermittent delays of up to five minutes when crossing between basins.
- The 2024 Personal Property Tax Distraint Auction will be held Online
- November 5 General Election results are available through certification on November 26, 2024. You can view the result at https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20241105/whatcom/
- The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.
- Intermittent single-lane closures will occur between Larson Road and W. Smith Road.
- Lake Samish Park and the N. Lake Samish Bridge remain closed to all traffic, including vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Drivers should expect intermittent single-lane road closures beginning Tuesday, September 17. This work could cause minor delays of up to 15 minutes.
- BrucePac of Durant, Oklahoma, is recalling about 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria. Consumers are encouraged to check to ensure they do not have recalled foods in their home.
- Event date: November 21, 2024 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225Description:Meetings are held in a hybrid format. Members of the public may attend via Zoom using the join link or in person at the County Council Office located at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Bellingham, WA.
- Event date: November 19, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 18, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 13, 2024 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 14, 2024 Event Time: 07:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 14, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 19, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 20, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: 3913 Legoe Bay Road, Lummi IslandLummi Island.Whatcom County, WA 98262
- Event date: November 20, 2024 Event Time: 10:10 AM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 26, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 25, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 25, 2024 Event Time: 07:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 18, 2024 – November 22, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 11, 2024 – November 15, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 19, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 25, 2024 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 21, 2024 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 27, 2024 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 22, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226