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- by City of BellinghamBellingham's 20-year plan, free museum events, federal shutdown resources, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamTourism funding supports local businesses and organizations to enliven the community
- by City of BellinghamHalloween fun, construction updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBPD goes pink, utility rate changes, public hearings on housing rules, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamExpanded customer assistance available for qualifying households
- by City of BellinghamIndigenous Peoples’ Day, local housing solutions, new murals, Whatcom Falls work party, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity Council to vote on sales tax, explore media magic at Free First Friday, Bellingham’s plan for the next 20 years advances, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMayor introduces the 2026 proposed budget Monday, enter the We Scoop Photo Contest, don’t wait to inflate, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamBellingham and B.C. city leaders gather in unity, long-awaited waterfront projects to begin, library book sale, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamCity Council and the Mayor sent a letter to Langley and eight other British Columbia municipalities in May.
- We have a gale warning for marine waters and a wind advisory for the valleys and foothills of N. Cascades through early this afternoon. We have a flood watch for water ponding and small stream nuisance flooding. No flooding is expected on the Nooksack R.
- There is a gale warning for marine waters, a wind advisory for the western part of the co and a hydrologic outlook for water ponding and small stream nuisance flooding. Flood watch and wind advisory tomorrow.
- Beaches from Sandy Point north to the Canadian border, including all of Point Roberts, are now open to the harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish.
- Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- Whatcom County’s top planner is retiring after thirteen years of service to the County.
- The Port of Bellingham is leading the update of Whatcom County’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year strategic plan that guides regional priorities. Now’s your chance to share your input!
- It’s county fair season, and Whatcom County Health and Community Services encourages everyone to enjoy the rides, food, exhibits, and animal barns safely and responsibly. A few simple steps can help you stay healthy during and after your visit.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for additional FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- August Egg Company is recalling eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. They recalled brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs with “sell by” dates from March 4, 2025 to June 19, 2025. The eggs were sold under multiple brand names.
- Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is alerting residents about a multistate recall of cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, due to potential health risks associated with Salmonella bacteria.
- The CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.
- The Lummi Island roadway is now fully open to all traffic with no restrictions.
- The November 4 General and Special Election is just days away. It’s time to vote and return your ballot on time!
- Emergency management is providing another ICS-400 course for first responders today. Mostly cloudy, but dry today with rain and wind expected tomorrow and into Saturday.
- The CDC and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) have updated their guidance around COVID-19. Updated guidance is now similar for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses.
- New report uses multiple sources to provide a more comprehensive picture of housing instability.
- Whatcom County Health and Community Services is inviting the community to an open house and tours of this winter’s severe weather shelter in Bellingham.
- The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is poised to relocate to Bellingham’s Cordata neighborhood. This proposal comes after an extensive search for a new headquarters to address a long-standing need for a more functional and modern workspace.
- Event date: November 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 3, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StGarden Level Conference RoomBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.
- Event date: November 12, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 12, 2025 – November 14, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 10, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 4, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: November 3, 2025 – November 7, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 5, 2025 Event Time: 05:20 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 12, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226Description:The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) provides review and recommendations to the Whatcom County Council on issues that affect agriculture. The AAC also provides a forum for farmers and others interested in enhancing and promoting the long-term viability of […]
- Event date: November 14, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 09:30 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 4, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 4, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 4, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 11, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 6, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: November 7, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: November 13, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: November 13, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225