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- by City of BellinghamTrick-or-Treat at City Hall, tree work at Sehome Arboretum, budget hearings, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMake a Difference Day, upcoming construction, and Regional Fire Authority updates: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBellingham’s first Mitigation Bank, budget hearings, new playgrounds, Halloween events, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamIndigenous Peoples' Day, construction updates, Whatcom Housing Week, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamTransparency and privacy remain central to the program.
- by City of BellinghamJoin us for a Middle Housing Walking Tour, Home Share Happy Hour, a conversation about changes in housing regulations, and more!
- by City of BellinghamPublic hearings, Free First Friday, Kratom ban, Bird Week, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamPedestrian and bike improvements, City budget overview, dog photo contest, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamRoad work, Sister City celebration, volunteer opportunities, and affordable housing progress: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe incentive reduces regulatory barriers and streamlines permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.
- Olympic Pipeline and Clean Harbors will conduct an oil spill response exercise along Mountain View Road near the former Intalco site on Friday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 a.m.
- Historically, October is the start of flu and respiratory illness season. We’re starting this season with an unusually high rate of flu in our hospital emergency department.
- Enjoy Halloween safely. Rain likely at times today, but drying out overnight. The weekend is looking mostly sunny with possible freezing temps in some area overnights. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
- Do you need to register to vote or get a replacement ballot but cannot come in during the week? The Voting Center will be open on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Rain likely today at times. Cooler tonight and likely a dry morning for Friday. Possible showers Friday afternoon, but looking partly sunny for the weekend. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
- Whatcom County Health & Community Services (HCS) invites community members to review and comment on the DRAFT On-Site Sewage System (OSS) Operations and Maintenance Local Management Plan (LMP).
- Winter weather advisory for eastern Whatcom County through tonight with this cooler system. Rain today, tomorrow and most of the rest of the week. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
- Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) is replacing a deteriorating water transmission pipeline in western Whatcom County. The project will require intermittent closures and traffic restrictions.
- The Election Division mailed General Election ballot packets to registered voters on Wednesday, October 14. Registered voters who have not yet received a ballot packet should contact the Election Division for a replacement.
- Voter Registration and Ballot Replacement Services for November 3, 2026 General and Special ElectionThe General Election is Tuesday, November 3. Do you need to register to vote or update your address?
- The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
- Ballot packets for the general election will be mailed to registered voters on October 14. Voters should receive their ballot by October 20.
- Starting mid-November, Superior Court will implement a new calendar of Discovery Hearings specifically designed to encourage faster resolutions of criminal cases
- Upcoming Health and community Services office closure.
- Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.
- Recent water sampling at Toad Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum safe level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency. We have lifted the warnings for residents to avoid water contact at Toad Lake.
- Today the Whatcom County Council approved a contract with Road2Home to operate a low-barrier night-by-night shelter during the 2026-2027 winter season. Ferndale Community Services to Operate Only Severe Weather Shelter outside Bellingham
- The Washington State Department of Health is advising the public not to eat recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products due to a nationwide recall. There are currently no E.coli cases in Washington reported in connection with this recall.
- Event date: October 31, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103,Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 4, 2026 Event Time: 10:10 AM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 12, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 12, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:30 PMLocation: 2039 Moore StBellingham, WA 98229
- Event date: November 11, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 4, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 5, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 9, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 12, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 12, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 AM – 08:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: November 10, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225