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- by City of BellinghamJoin a Saturday Community Work Party, Bellingham selected as a fan zone, encampment update, mobile medical units, and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe city is one of nine zones in Washington designed by Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers
- by City of BellinghamBy eliminating rules that mandate a minimum number of parking spaces, more land can be used for housing
- by City of BellinghamMLK Day celebrations, state lobbying priorities, City Council public comment period resumes, moving Downtown Forward, and more: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamNew measures to enhance security set to take effect
- by City of BellinghamPadden Polar Dip, first Council meeting of 2025, flute concert, and 2024 environmental wins: A news round-up from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamHoliday cheer, NYE party, Civic Athletic Complex and library renovation updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamFairhaven Branch Library turns 120, Council considers parking reforms, locking mailbox requirements start in 2025, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamHoliday fun runs, protecting drinking water, construction updates and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamChanges help Bellingham reduce waste, lower climate emissions and meet future statewide requirements
- PDS has rolled out newly formatted applications, including a brand new Master Application that can be resubmitted throughout a project to capture repetitive proposal information.
- The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for butter and varnish clams in all of Whatcom County. Some beaches remain closed due to recent illnesses, pollution or proximity to marinas and wastewater treatment plants.
- Sunny with nighttime temperatures dropping below freezing through the weekend and into early next week. Tuesday may be the next time for some clouds and showers. See below for winter activity tips.
- Details on winter shelter activations for Bellingham, Lummi Nation, and Ferndale. Including dates and times.
- A chance of showers today, then clearing overnight. Back to sun and cool temperatures by Friday and through the weekend, with temperatures cooling even more on Sunday through the early part of the next week. See below for winter activity tips.
- didg?álic Wellness Center (dWC) and Whatcom County Health and Community Services (HCS) have partnered to bring dWC’s whole-person opioid treatment program to local residents. The program will start in the first quarter of 2025.
- The Healthy Children's Fund made significant strides in 2024, distributing funds to address the needs of Whatcom County’s youngest residents.
- The Ferndale Community Services’ Severe Weather Shelter will activate from overnight Tuesday, January 14, through Saturday, January 18.
- On October 1, 2024, Director Erika Lautenbach of Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) met with the Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) to provide an update on the Fentanyl Operations Plan.
- 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.
- Prophet Premium Blends has recalled all Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) because such products contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita.
- As we celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, staying safe is a priority alongside having fun. Here are a few safety tips for your outdoor barbecue, water play, or fireworks experience.
- All Whatcom County beaches are currently closed to shellfish harvesting because of unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin.
- An innovative Whatcom County partnership to address climate change and reduce food waste has been awarded a $27,500 Small Communities, Big Challenges Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- We are deeply saddened by the first known Xylazine-related overdose death of a Whatcom County resident, a local adult.
- On Saturday, May 18, the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center will transform into a healthcare center, offering community members free health, vision, hearing, dental services, and more at the Third Annual Catherine Mahaffey East Whatcom Wellness Fair!
- Washington State Department of Health is advising residents not to consume organic walnut halves and pieces produced by Gibson Farms, and sold in supermarket bulk containers in the Western U.S. including Bellingham Community Food Co-op stores.
- The following is a joint statement issued by the City of Everson and Whatcom County Health and Community Services:
- Unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish in Drayton Harbor.
- April 1-7, 2024, is Food Waste Prevention Week, and Whatcom County residents can take steps to reduce the amount of food wasted locally.
- Event date: January 22, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 21, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 24, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: January 23, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: January 27, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 29, 2025 Event Time: 10:10 AM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 31, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 02:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 30, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 25, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 27, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 21, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: January 27, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 23, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 01:10 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 28, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: January 29, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225Description:Hybrid meeting. Join in-person or by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81387009376
- Event date: January 20, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: January 20, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Bellingham, WA 98225