Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamBacteria levels back to safe recreational standards
- by City of BellinghamBloedel beach closure, drinking water ok, downtown survey, City funds new shelter, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- 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
- 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 annual Bellingham Bay Marathon is Sunday, September 22. As a result of the event, several County rounds will experience closures, reduced speed limits, or extended wait times.
- 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.
- It is looking like today and tomorrow will be partly sunny with patchy fog and possible drizzle in the mornings. Possible rain showers on the weekend, but trending drier at this time. See whatcomready.org for preparedness tips throughout September.
- It is looking like the rest of the week will be partly sunny with patchy fog and possible drizzle in the mornings. See whatcomready.org for preparedness tips throughout September.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Event date: September 20, 2024 Event Time: 02:30 PM – 03:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 23, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 26, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- 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: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 4, 2024 Event Time: 12:30 PM – 01:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 3, 2024 Event Time: 02:30 PM – 03:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 25, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: September 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024Event Time: 07:30 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- 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 25, 2024 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 27, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 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: October 3, 2024 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 1, 2024 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 1, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 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