Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- 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
- by City of BellinghamEarth Day events, salmon send-off, the future of public safety funding, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSt. Patrick’s Day festivities, Javier Zamora livestream, Old Town construction, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamAMA with the mayor, how to identify BPD, WTA survey, new beach, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamGood salmon news, open houses, senior affordable living progress, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- Come visit us at the Peaceful Valley Clubhouse this Saturday. Mostly sunny and warm today. This wonderful weather should continue through early next week. Beautiful Mt Baker in the distance, learn about the volcano hazard in our neighborhood, below.
- If you are interested in running for office this year, get ready to file your Declaration of Candidacy. Candidate Filing Week is May 4 – May 8, 2026.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the August 4, 2026 Primary and Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
- Sunny and warm today, warmer tomorrow. Beautiful Mt Baker in the distance, learn about the volcano hazard in our neighborhood, below. FEMA is still in the Sumas area working on recovery activities.
- April 28 Special Election unofficial results are available through certification on May 8, 2026.
- Join us at the North Bay Community Church tonight at 6 pm for our Hazard Mitigation Plan update public meeting. See WhatcomReady for more information. Cloudy with possible showers today, the sun will return tomorrow. Learn about our volcano hazard below.
- The first Community Conversations event of 2026 will feature Councilmembers Buchanan, Galloway, and Scanlon. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library on May 7 from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
- The closure is expected to remain in place through the end of the year.
- Visit our website to read the most current fecal bacteria water quality monitoring results.
- Punch cards will be sold between 5:40 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. at the Lummi Island Ferry Office (island-side terminal).
- Recently, we’ve seen evidence that a new substance called medetomidine is sometimes mixed with fentanyl in Washington State, and can lead to overdose or serious withdrawal.
- Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin have prompted the Washington State Department of Health to close recreational harvest for all species of shellfish throughout Whatcom County.
- Ballot packets for the special election will be mailed to registered voters in Lynden School District 504 on April 8.
- WA Department of Health has recalled oysters harvested from Mason County, WA, between March 22 and April 9, and sold in Whatcom County due to possible Norovirus risk
- On Tuesday, April 14, Whatcom County Council confirmed Executive Satpal Sidhu’s appointment of Debbie Arthur as the County’s second Deputy Executive.
- 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’s criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
- 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 'Owner Will Maintain' form.
- Event date: May 5, 2026 Event Time: 10:15 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 5, 2026 Event Time: 08:45 AM – 10:15 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 5, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: May 7, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: Fairhaven Library 1117 12th StreetBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 05:40 AM – 02:40 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 6, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 8, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 7, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 3, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 08:30 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 11, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 8, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM – 05:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 7, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 1, 2026 Event Time: 09:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: May 14, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 1, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: May 14, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226