{"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-july-9-2026'>Inside Bellingham: July 9, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T17:20:50-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 9, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Downtown viewfinder, new advisory group, construction updates, Pride IN Bellingham, 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-july-2-2026'>Inside Bellingham: July 2, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-02T11:56:55-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 2, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Affordable housing, Free First Friday, holiday closures, lifeguards at Bloedel Donovan, 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\/consumer-fireworks-are-banned-in-bellingham'>Consumer fireworks are banned in Bellingham\u00a0<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-26T14:57:33-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 26, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Even fireworks purchased legally in Whatcom County are prohibited within City limits.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-june-25-2026'>Inside Bellingham: June 25, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T14:33:26-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 25, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Fan zone watch parties, Fourth of July updates, construction projects, 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-june-18-2026'>Inside Bellingham: June 18, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-18T15:33:19-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 18, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Spray parks, concerts in the park, ADU resources, library night at the Bells, 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\/bellingham-is-open-for-business'>Bellingham is open for business\u00a0<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T08:54:31-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 16, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Mayor Lund issues executive order to drive economic opportunity<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/cob.org\/news\/2026\/inside-bellingham-june-11-2026'>Inside Bellingham: June 11, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-11T15:03:01-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 11, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Home share, Landlord Tenant Advisory Group, tourism grants, Juneteenth flag raising, 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-june-4-2026'>Inside Bellingham: June 4, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-04T14:16:34-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 4, 2026<\/time> <span class=\"wp-block-rss__item-author\">by City of Bellingham<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Soccer fan zone, parking changes, 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\/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><\/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=5606'>Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-14T09:00:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 14, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Beautiful, sunny today and tomorrow with warming temperatures. Looks like we will get some rain on Thursday. County-wide stage 1 burn ban in place.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5605'>County Accepting Lodging Tax Tourism Promotion Grants Until September 4th<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T12:14:27-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Whatcom County is accepting applications for tourism promotion grants to promote eligible tourism and cultural activities for 2027<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5604'>Monday, July 13, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T08:42:05-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Beautiful and sunny for the beginning of this week. Moderately warm temperatures. County-wide stage 1 burn ban in place.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/4810\/EPL-Customer-Service-Portal'>New Invoicing Platform Coming Soon<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T10:26:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5602'>Summer Fuel Truck Schedule Change for Lummi Island Ferry<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T09:25:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">This change is in effect July 14, 2026, through September 10, 2026. We will resume propane and fuel delivery runs on Tuesdays when the ferry returns from dry dock, beginning with Tuesday, October 6, 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=5600'>Chip Seal Work Scheduled: Road List for Week of July 13<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-08T16:12:55-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Drivers should anticipate travel delays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and use alternate routes whenever possible.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5598'>Accessible Voting Units Available Beginning July 15<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-08T11:04:03-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Registered voters in Whatcom County may cast their August Primary and Special Election ballot on an accessible voting unit (AVU).<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5589'>Third Justice Project Community Engagement Workshop set for July 22nd<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-01T16:45:14-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 1, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Deep dive into the proposed size, facility features, and programming details of the Behavioral Care Center and the New Jail as Council prepares for the handoff to the Design-Build team<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5588'>Whatcom County\u2019s Annual Chip Seal Program Begins July 6<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-01T16:42:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 1, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Approximately 50 miles of county roads are scheduled for treatment this summer. Specific roads scheduled for chip seal will be announced each week throughout the program.<\/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=\"2026-07-01T15:54:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 1, 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=5583'>PNW Summer Safety Checklist<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-30T17:10:52-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 30, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you\u2019re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we\u2019ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5485'>March 2026 Whatcom County Fecal Bacteria Water Quality Reports Now Available<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-30T13:12:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 30, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Visit our website to read the most current fecal bacteria water quality monitoring results.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5579'>Planned Closure: Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility, July 3-4<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-26T10:25:03-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 26, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5575'>Winter Shelter Strengthened Partnerships, Improved Guest Satisfaction<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T13:12:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 25, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">We\u2019ve published our After Action Report on the 2025-2026 winter severe weather shelter (SWS), highlighting successes in both new and existing partnerships and ongoing challenges with recruitment, training, and scheduling of shelter staff.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5574'>Save the Dates: Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Outage Sept 12 \u2013 Oct 4<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-24T10:00:01-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 24, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The return date is always tentative and subject to change.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5572'>Notice of August 4, 2026 Primary and Special Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-23T15:28:42-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 23, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Ballot packets for the primary and special election will be mailed to registered voters on July 15. Voters should receive a ballot by July 21.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5569'>Biotoxin Closures Lifted in Northern Whatcom County<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-18T15:59:34-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 18, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in northern Whatcom County. The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure from Sandy Point north to the Canadian border including all of Point Roberts.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5567'>Behavioral Health Fund Supports Prevention, Treatment, Jail Services, and Much More<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-17T10:09:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 17, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Whatcom County Health and Community Services has released the 2024-2025 Behavioral Health Fund Report, highlighting how local tax dollars and state and federal grants are supporting mental health and substance use services across our community.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5564'>Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall Alert<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T15:18:13-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 16, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Nara Organics has issued a recall of their Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. This product was sold nationwide at Target retail stores, including the Whatcom County location, as well as on Target.com and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 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=5275'>Free disposal of flood-damaged home and business items<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T15:18:00-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 16, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Three disposal sites for items damaged by flooding, available for both residents and businesses.<\/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=10019'>IPRTF Joint Behavioral Health and Legal &amp; Justice Systems Committees<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T11:52:21-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 21, 2026 Event Time: 11:30 AM &#8211; 01:00 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=10018'>Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T11:39:39-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 20, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 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=10068'>Whatcom County Planning Commission Meeting &#8211; Cancelled<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-10T16:26:20-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 10, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 23, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM &#8211; 09:30 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=9990'>IPRTF JPOP Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-08T09:36:23-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 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=9713'>Business and Commerce Advisory Committee: Cancelled<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T12:49:47-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 7, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 15, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 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=10067'>FCZD Advisory Committee Meeting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T10:56:46-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 7, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 21, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM &#8211; 08:30 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=10066'>Community Conversations<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-29T16:53:56-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 29, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM &#8211; 07:30 PMLocation: Lynden Library 216 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=9977'>Surface Mining Advisory Committee &#8211; Cancelled<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T07:53:23-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 25, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 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=10047'>Ferry Punch Card Sale &amp; Exchange<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-11T12:29:04-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 11, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 18, 2026 Event Time: 06:50 AM &#8211; 03:20 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=9960'>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: July 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=9599'>Deadline to register or update your registration online or by mail for the August 4 Primary and Special Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:26:09-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 27, 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=9645'>Ballot Processing<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:24:39-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event dates: July 27, 2026 &#8211; July 31, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM &#8211; 05:00 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=9644'>Ballot Processing<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:23:44-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event dates: July 20, 2026 &#8211; July 24, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM &#8211; 05:00 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=9597'>Deadline to file write-in candidacy without paying a filing fee for the August Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:21:30-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 16, 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=9596'>Voting Center Opens at Whatcom County Auditor&#039;s Office &#8211; Election Division<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:18:49-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 15, 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=9598'>Ballots Mailed and Drop Boxes Opened for August 4 Primary and Special Election<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:17:48-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 15, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM &#8211; 04:30 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=9643'>Ballot Processing<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-09T15:16:39-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">March 9, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event dates: July 15, 2026 &#8211; July 17, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM &#8211; 05:00 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=9753'>Climate Impact Advisory Committee<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T11:55:42-08:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">January 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Event date: July 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=9860'>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: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM &#8211; 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226<\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-79","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":145,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":760,"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions\/760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whatcomword.net\/main\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}