{"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><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-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><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-march-19-2026'>Inside Bellingham: March 19, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-19T14:45:22-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 19, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Earth Day events, salmon send-off, the future of public safety funding, 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-12-2026'>Inside Bellingham: March 12, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-12T13:54:54-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 12, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities, Javier Zamora livestream, Old Town construction, 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-5-2026'>Inside Bellingham: March 5, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-05T15:43:05-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 5, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">AMA with the mayor, how to identify BPD, WTA survey, new beach, 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-february-26-2026'>Inside Bellingham: February 26, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-26T17:18:41-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">February 26, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Good salmon news, open houses, senior affordable living progress, 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\/sunset-pond-loop-trail-to-open-to-the-public'>Sunset Pond Loop\u00a0Trail\u00a0to open to the public\u00a0<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-24T17:13:01-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">February 24, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">More than 30 years after it was first envisioned, new trail turns Sunset Pond into a regional park destination for recreation, nature, and neighborhood connection.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-february-19-2026'>Inside Bellingham: February 19, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-19T17:17:20-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">February 19, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Lakeside sauna, Sunset Pond loop, construction 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\/mayor-kim-lund-reflects-on-the-state-of-the-city'>Mayor Kim Lund\u00a0reflects on the\u00a0State of the City<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-17T12:11:29-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">February 17, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Video update highlights 2025 progress and 2026 priorities<\/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=5476'>Debbie Arthur Appointed Deputy Executive for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T14:57:29-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">On Tuesday, April 14, Whatcom County Council confirmed Executive Satpal Sidhu\u2019s appointment of Debbie Arthur as the County\u2019s second Deputy Executive.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5475'>Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T08:45:18-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Washington State has received a Federal Disaster declaration for the December 2025 flood! Information at WhatcomReady.org. Partly sunny with showers and possible thunderstorms today. See Mt. Baker on a clear day? Volcano awareness information below.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5474'>Whatcom County Launches New Justice Project Data Tracking Site<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T17:13:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 14, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Led by the JPOP Committee, Whatcom County launched a new data tracking site to share available data related to the Justice Project, the voter-approved initiative to reshape our community\u2019s criminal justice and behavioral health systems.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5473'>Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T09:01:46-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 14, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Washington State is receiving a Federal Disaster declaration for the December 2025 flood! More information will be coming soon and on WhatcomReady. Expect a stormy day today. See Mt. Baker on a clear day? Volcano awareness information below.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5472'>Public Works Prepares for 2026 Road Shoulder Herbicide Program<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T16:29:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Approximately 250 miles of County roads are typically scheduled for seasonal treatment. Please call 360-778-6400 with questions or to sign a copy of the &#039;Owner Will Maintain&#039; form.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=4689'>Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter now accepting volunteer applications<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:57:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Find out more and get the volunteer application link.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5168'>Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter Update: Building Lease Signed, Hiring Continues<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:56:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Whatcom County Council has approved a lease for us to operate the Bellingham severe weather shelter in the same location as last winter. Hiring continues for some positions.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5212'>November\u2019s Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter Update: Open House, Hiring Update, and More<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:56:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 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=5410'>Severe Weather Shelter Update: Current Season Statistics<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:53:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Our Bellingham Severe Weather Overnight Shelter (SWS) has been open 23 nights so far this winter. Here are some quick numbers for the 2025-2026 so far.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=4741'>Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter Questions and Answers<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:52:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">We believe every person should have access to shelter, and it is heartbreaking when people are forced to sleep outside. We\u2019ve received many questions about the Bellingham shelter, and wanted to share the changes from last winter and how we got here.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5471'>Monday, April 13, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:15:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Washington State is receiving a Federal Disaster declaration for the December 2025 flood! More information will be coming soon below and on WhatcomReady. Showery conditions through today. See Mt. Baker on a clear day? Volcano awareness information below.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5469'>Unsafe Food Vendors on the Rise in Whatcom County, Increasing Risk of Foodborne Illness<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T13:17:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">With longer days, warmer weather, and more people outdoors and dining on the go, Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) encourages residents and visitors to support local food vendors with valid permits.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5411'>Update: Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Dates Revised (April 25\u2013May 17)<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T11:55:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">UPDATE: Ferry dry dock has been postponed to fall 2026.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5459'>Lummi Island Ferry Parking Lot Temporary Closure<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T11:55:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Any existing vehicles must be removed prior to Wednesday, April 8, or be subject to towing.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5462'>Update:  2026 Ferry Dry Dock Logistics &amp; Information<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T11:54:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">UPDATE: Ferry dry dock has been postponed to fall 2026.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5467'>Ferry Dry Dock Postponed to Fall 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T11:49:10-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The selected shipyard has notified the County that it will not be able to meet the required project schedule due to significant delays on its end.<\/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=\"2026-04-07T14:19:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 7, 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=5460'>Final Approved Coordinated Water System Plan Now Available<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T17:06:58-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 3, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The updated Approved Coordinated Water System Plan has received final approval from the Washington State Department of Health, and the update process is now complete.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5458'>As Temperatures Warm, What\u2019s Your Family\u2019s Summer Heat and Smoke Plan?<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T11:19:23-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 3, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Summer Severe Weather Shelter Activation Uncertain<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5456'>Second Quarter 2026 Ferry Punch Card Sales &amp; Exchanges<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-02T15:29:30-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 2, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">All events will be held at the Lummi Island Ferry Office (island-side terminal).<\/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=9926'>IPRTF Behavioral Health Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T12:49:23-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 21, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM &#8211; 10:30 AMLocation: 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=9750'>Climate Impact Advisory Committee Work Session<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T10:00:31-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 16, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM &#8211; 07:30 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=9929'>IPRTF Pretrial Processes Workgroup<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T11:55:01-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 17, 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=9925'>Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T11:54:30-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 20, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM &#8211; 10:30 AMLocation: 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=9987'>IPRTF JPOP Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-10T15:36:11-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 10, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 16, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM &#8211; 04:00 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=10000'>Ferry Punch Card Sale &amp; Exchange<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-02T15:26:37-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 2, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 21, 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.bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org\/about\/committee\/meetings'>BBWARM Advisory Committee Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-02T14:07:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 2, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 15, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM &#8211; 08:00 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=9974'>Surface Mining Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-20T10:14:10-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 20, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 22, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM &#8211; 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, 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=9580'>Unofficial Election Results Available After 8:00 pm<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-13T16:44:27-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 28, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 PM &#8211; 08:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, 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=9896'>First day to receive candidate declarations by mail<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-13T16:25:32-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 20, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM &#8211; 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, 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=9957'>Food System Committee Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-11T10:03:06-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 11, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 21, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM &#8211; 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom 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=9577'>Deadline to register or update your registration online or by mail for the April 28 Special Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-05T12:43:46-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 5, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 20, 2026 Event Time: 04:29 PM &#8211; 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, 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=9579'>April 28 Special Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-27T14:53:37-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">January 27, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 28, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM &#8211; 08:00 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=9578'>Last Day to Register In Person and Vote for the April Special<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-27T14:38:56-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">January 27, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 28, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM &#8211; 08:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, 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=9884'>Joint Drayton Harbor\/Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T17:25:21-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 29, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 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=9857'>Conservation Easement Program Oversight Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-08T14:51:50-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">January 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 16, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM &#8211; 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, 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=9820'>Child &amp; Family Well-Being Task Force Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-23T12:18:01-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 23, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 27, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM &#8211; 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom 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=9808'>Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-16T16:40:56-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 16, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 23, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM &#8211; 07:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom 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=9792'>Whatcom County Planning Commission Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-05T09:57:45-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">December 5, 2025<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: April 23, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM &#8211; 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