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- by City of BellinghamHeron nesting season, Youth Pride, the summer of soccer, playground updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamUpdates from downtown, transportation projects, Memorial Day events, Library book sale, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMeet-a-Truck, Q&A with the Mayor on downtown, APIDA reading lists, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamAPIDA Festival, name your newest park, drinking water quality report, Bike Month, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamEV cooperative, fish passage progress, changes downtown, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamProcession of the Species, Bellingham in Bloom, South Bay Trail closure, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamI-5 reopened, temporary alley closure downtown, work zone safety, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamFair Housing Month, Earth Day, trail changes at Maritime Heritage, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamUpcoming road work, feedback on parks and rec plans and Downtown safety, spring/summer playbook, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe future of Civic, landslide traffic impacts, free reservations at Maritime Heritage Park, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- Community feedback will help inform final design decisions for the project.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sunny today and mostly sunny tomorrow. Possible showers Thursday night and Friday. 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.
- STAGE 1 BURN BAN IMPLEMENTATION
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Marshall Hill Road is closed east of Cronk Road.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- 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.
- 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.
- Event date: June 3, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 300 4th StreetLynden, WA 98264
- Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:55 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N. Commercial StGarden Level Conference RoomBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
- Event date: June 10, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: Van Zandt Community Hall 4106 Valley HwyDeming, WA 98244
- Event date: June 10, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 5, 2026 Event Time: 12:30 PM – 01:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 29, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: WaFd Bank Building, 2nd Floor1500 Cornwall Ave.Bellingham, WA 98225Description:Special Meeting – open public meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 AM – 08:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: June 4, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: June 3, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Hybrid – Zoom and In person
- Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: June 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 110 Unity StreetWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: June 2, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: June 9, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225