Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamAffordable housing, Free First Friday, holiday closures, lifeguards at Bloedel Donovan, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamEven fireworks purchased legally in Whatcom County are prohibited within City limits.
- by City of BellinghamFan zone watch parties, Fourth of July updates, construction projects, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSpray parks, concerts in the park, ADU resources, library night at the Bells, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMayor Lund issues executive order to drive economic opportunity
- by City of BellinghamHome share, Landlord Tenant Advisory Group, tourism grants, Juneteenth flag raising, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamSoccer fan zone, parking changes, construction updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- 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
- Expect travel delays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and use alternate routes whenever possible.
- Whatcom Elected Officials Urge the Public to Celebrate Safely this Weekend
- Be safe this weekend and have a happy 4th. Looks like we will have some rain moving in this afternoon through tomorrow morning, then clearing for Saturday and the rest of the weekend. County-wide stage 1 burn ban in place.
- Whatcom Elected Officials Urge the Public to Celebrate Safely this Weekend
- 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
- Whatcom County Public Works will conduct overnight lane striping from Sunday evening, July 5, through Thursday morning, July 9. Crews will work nightly between 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
- 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.
- Many of these advisories are long-term and will remain posted until conditions change. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage.
- Whatcom County only allows consumer fireworks to be discharged July 3rd through July 5th
- Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.
- Visit our website to read the most current fecal bacteria water quality monitoring results.
- There will be no ferry service between 10:10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, due to necessary dock repairs.
- The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday.
- We’ve 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.
- The return date is always tentative and subject to change.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Three disposal sites for items damaged by flooding, available for both residents and businesses.
- Event date: July 9, 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: July 8, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Lynden Library 216 4th StreetLynden, WA 98264
- Event date: July 6, 2026 Event Time: 10:10 AM – 03:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 18, 2026 Event Time: 06:50 AM – 03:20 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 13, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 15, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 15, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: July 15, 2026 – July 17, 2026Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 9, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 16, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: July 7, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: July 7, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 15, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: July 14, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225