Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamDevelopment expected to bring approximately 800 new mixed-income residential units and more commercial space over the next 10 years
- by City of BellinghamNew art exhibition, less train noise, AmeriCorps Week, provide input on the Bellingham Plan: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamLong-awaited change balances noise reduction with enhanced safety at rail crossings
- by City of BellinghamAffordable housing investments, St. Patrick's Day fun, boating permits, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamWhatcom READS, new park opening, improving public spaces, and a new signature event: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMiddle housing information, tree ordinance public hearing, homelessness plan input, water conservation feedback, and organic waste collection info: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamWatch salmon grow, land purchase paves the way for a new trail connection, City evaluates sites for a solar array, and Public Works updates : A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamParks and Rec feedback opportunities, public safety services are here for all, weather updates and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- 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
- Our Bellingham severe weather shelter operations have ended for the 2024-2025 winter season. We sheltered more people in a larger facility with more support for our guests than any previous county-run shelter.
- Today is St. Patrick's Day. Some sun with showers today. Looks like rain showers tomorrow. See below for tsunami information.
- We invite the community to attend an in-person meeting to learn about the revised Wiser Lake management draft plan, ask questions, and provide feedback.
- Ballot packets for the special election will be mailed to registered voters on April 2. Voters should receive a ballot by April 8.
- If you are interested in running for office this year, get ready to file your Declaration of Candidacy. Candidate Filing Week is May 5 – May 9, 2025.
- We are offering three opportunities in March for ferry customers to exchange punch cards purchased at the previous two rates, for credit towards new punch cards being sold at the current rate.
- The Whatcom Chief’s 2025 dry dock outage will be April 26 thru May 11. The return date is always tentative and subject to change.
- The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 9:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for maintenance and repair on the Lummi Island dock’s apron. Please note this is a longer outage.
- The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, for inspection and maintenance of the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.
- This report provides a glimpse of the highlights that occurred in all three divisions of the Auditor's Office.
- Measles cases are increasing in the United States, including an ongoing outbreak in west Texas and the announcement last week of the disease in a King County infant. This is a highly contagious disease that can cause death or have lasting health impacts.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is excited to announce our upcoming vaccine clinics scheduled for 2025. These clinics provide a convenient opportunity for you and your child to receive essential immunizations.
- The issues with our third-party vendor have been resolved. As of noon on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Lummi Island Ferry website has resumed punch card sales online.
- Project permitting and right-of-way acquisition for the roundabout project are ongoing.
- Due to unforeseen delays, the second of two public presentations to share findings of the Point Roberts drainage study is now anticipated for late April/early May 2025.
- As of January 22, 2025, project contractor Stremler Gravel has completed all work associated with the roundabout project.
- Right now, flu levels are the highest we’ve seen this winter. Here are some common-sense things you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is developing multiple ways for community members to provide feedback on our next homelessness housing plan, which will serve as a blueprint for how housing resources will be spent over the next five years,
- Please join us tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18) for a virtual Wiser Lake management plan informational meeting. Whatcom County Health and Community Services has been working on a lake management plan to reduce Wiser Lake's toxic algae and improve water quality.
- Event date: March 18, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: March 27, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: March 19, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand AveSuite 103Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 31, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 28, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:00 PMLocation: 1500 N State StSuite 210Bellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel
- Event date: March 21, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 27, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: East Whatcom Regional Resource Center8251 Kendall Road Maple Falls, WA 98266
- Event date: March 24, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 1500 N State StSuite 210Bellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.
- Event date: March 20, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: April 1, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 26, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: April 1, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: April 1, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: March 20, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: March 24, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 24, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 20, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: March 25, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: March 26, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226