{"id":79,"date":"2014-12-25T22:28:46","date_gmt":"2014-12-26T06:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2023-12-25T16:49:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T00:49:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><span style=\"color: #1a6609;\"><strong><em>Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-dates has-authors has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-may-28-2026'>Inside Bellingham: May 28, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T17:09:29-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Heron nesting season, Youth Pride, the summer of soccer, playground updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-may-21-2026'>Inside Bellingham: May 21, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-21T16:58:16-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 21, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Updates from downtown, transportation projects, Memorial Day events, Library book sale, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-may-14-2026'>Inside Bellingham: May 14, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-14T14:34:04-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 14, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Meet-a-Truck, Q&amp;A with the Mayor on downtown, APIDA reading lists, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-may-7-2026'>Inside Bellingham: May 7, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-07T15:18:21-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 7, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">APIDA Festival, name your newest park, drinking water quality report, Bike Month, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-april-30-2026'>Inside Bellingham: April 30, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-30T14:04:05-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 30, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">EV cooperative, fish passage progress, changes downtown, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-april-23-2026'>Inside Bellingham: April 23, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T15:20:09-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 23, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Procession of the Species, Bellingham in Bloom, South Bay Trail closure, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-april-16-2026'>Inside Bellingham: April 16, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-16T17:19:40-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 16, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">I-5 reopened, temporary alley closure downtown, work zone safety, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-april-9-2026'>Inside Bellingham: April 9, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T14:09:54-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 9, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Fair Housing Month, Earth Day, trail changes at Maritime Heritage, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-april-2-2026'>Inside Bellingham: April 2, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-02T14:35:08-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 2, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Upcoming road work, feedback on parks and rec plans and Downtown safety, spring\/summer playbook, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-march-26-2026'>Inside Bellingham: March 26, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:29:33-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 26, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The future of Civic, landslide traffic impacts, free reservations at Maritime Heritage Park, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"has-dates has-authors has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5539'>Public Health Means Preparing for the Unexpected, Including Ebola<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-29T17:32:10-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 29, 2026<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5538'>Friday, May 29, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-29T09:01:59-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 29, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Small craft advisory in effect. Mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of showers. Drying out for weekend. FEMA and others are continuing their recovery work in the Sumas\/Everson area through June 10. County-wide stage 1 burn ban implementation June 15.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5537'>Jackson Road Bridge Presentation Posted; Feedback Requested<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T17:21:04-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Community feedback will help inform final design decisions for the project.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5535'>Thursday, May 28, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T14:47:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Small craft advisory in effect. Sunny today with clouds and a chance of rain moving in overnight. FEMA and others are continuing their recovery work in the Sumas\/Everson area through June 10. County-wide stage 1 burn ban implementation June 15.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5536'>June 17 Service Outage Planned for Lummi Island Ferry<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T10:30:14-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5532'>Stage 1 Burn Ban Beginning June 15, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T15:03:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 22, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">STAGE 1 BURN BAN IMPLEMENTATION<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5527'>Public Bid Opens for Removal of Floodplain Home in Acme<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:51:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 20, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District (County) will open a public bid process on Wednesday, May 20 for the sale of the County-owned home located at 2096 Valley Highway in Acme.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5529'>Protect Your Health at Lakes and Beaches<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:46:32-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 20, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">As the weather warms up, we want you to stay safe and healthy while enjoying our beautiful lakes\/beaches. Our Living Environment and Food Safety programs remind you to check for swimming beach closures or shellfish harvest advisories before you go.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5523'>Superior Court Opens New Courtroom and Office Space<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-18T16:17:34-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 18, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The new courtroom space represents a multi-year effort and collaboration between the Executive and Judicial branches of government with funding being provided through the State.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5519'>Local Agencies Invited to Apply for 2027 Housing and Homelessness Funds<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-14T11:02:08-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 14, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Yesterday, we published a request for proposals inviting organizations to apply for grant funding to support housing and services for people who are unhoused or at risk of losing their housing.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3019'>Marshall Hill Rd &#8211; CLOSED<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-14T08:18:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 14, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Marshall Hill Road is closed east of Cronk Road.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5384'>Extended County Road Restrictions List<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-12T16:04:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 12, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5513'>Additional Fencing Planned Along Birch Bay Berm Starting May 18<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-11T16:07:14-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 11, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Work will occur the week of May 18 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the Beach Cat area north to just past Harborview Road.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5510'>Vote For Your Favorite \u201cI Voted\u201d Sticker<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-08T14:16:28-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 8, 2026<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5503'>Local Youth Survey Results Continue Steady Positive Trends, With Some Exceptions<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-04T16:04:17-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 4, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">In general, Whatcom County Youth say they are feeling less anxious and depressed, using fewer illegal drugs, smoking tobacco and marijuana less, and drinking less alcohol, according to the 2025 statewide Healthy Youth Survey.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"has-dates has-authors has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10041'>Lynden\/Everson Subzone Advisory Committee Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T17:47:11-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 3, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:30 AMLocation: 300 4th StreetLynden, WA 98264<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10040'>Special Committee of the Whole<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T11:00:56-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 27, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM &#8211; 10:55 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9682'>Health Board Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T11:00:45-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 27, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9983'>Behavioral Health Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T16:25:46-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 26, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM &#8211; 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N. Commercial StGarden Level Conference RoomBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10039'>Community Conversations<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T12:01:32-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 26, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 10, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM &#8211; 07:00 PMLocation: Van Zandt Community Hall 4106 Valley HwyDeming, WA 98244<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10014'>IPRTF Steering Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T11:36:57-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 26, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 10, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM &#8211; 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10013'>Pretrial Processes Workgroup<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T11:33:49-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 26, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 5, 2026 Event Time: 12:30 PM &#8211; 01:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9725'>CANCELED Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T12:39:20-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 22, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 AM &#8211; 08:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9912'>Justice Project Finance and Facility Advisory Board Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-12T16:20:08-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 12, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 4, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM &#8211; 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10002'>Ferry Punch Card Sale &amp; Exchange<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-02T15:28:31-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 2, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 3, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM &#8211; 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9939'>Steering Committee Status Hearing (Water Adjudication)<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-10T09:44:11-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 10, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM &#8211; 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9843'>Forestry Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-30T11:36:21-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 30, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM &#8211; 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9802'>Veterans Advisory Board<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-08T16:13:10-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 8, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Hybrid &#8211; Zoom and In person<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9782'>Whatcom County Planning Commission Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-05T09:56:36-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 5, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM &#8211; 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9768'>Docket Sheet Posted (Water Adjudication)<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-11-26T16:16:24-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">November 26, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM &#8211; 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9696'>Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-10-07T18:08:03-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">October 7, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM &#8211; 10:00 AMLocation: 110 Unity StreetWhatcom County, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9688'>Special Committee of the Whole<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-10-06T10:52:51-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">October 6, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM &#8211; 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9668'>Regular County Council Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-10-06T09:16:23-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">October 6, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: June 9, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM &#8211; 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