Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamExpanded customer assistance available for qualifying households
- by City of BellinghamIndigenous Peoples’ Day, local housing solutions, new murals, Whatcom Falls work party, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamCity Council to vote on sales tax, explore media magic at Free First Friday, Bellingham’s plan for the next 20 years advances, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamMayor introduces the 2026 proposed budget Monday, enter the We Scoop Photo Contest, don’t wait to inflate, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamBellingham and B.C. city leaders gather in unity, long-awaited waterfront projects to begin, library book sale, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham.
- by City of BellinghamCity Council and the Mayor sent a letter to Langley and eight other British Columbia municipalities in May.
- by City of BellinghamLearn how to weigh in on our next 20-year plan for Bellingham, join a Parks & Recreation work party, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamWhatcom Water Week, coupons for trees, construction updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe City of Bellingham and HomesNOW! celebrated the official opening of North Haven Tiny Home Village Tuesday, Aug. 27.
- by City of BellinghamFind fall activities, celebrate the Salish Sea, get the latest park updates, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- Great WA Shakeout today at 10:16 am. Practice Drop, Cover and Hold On. Tsunami sirens will be sounding with the emergency tone, not the usual test tone. If you live in a tsunami zone, know your route to leave to high ground or inland.
- Looking to weigh in on the new Jail and Behavioral Care Center? The team that will be designing and building the new justice facilities is holding a community engagement workshop at the Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale on November 20th, from 6PM to 8PM.
- Ferry riders are reminded that parking near the fish plant at the Gooseberry Point terminal is not permitted. This area is private property and not part of Whatcom County’s ferry parking facilities.
- The Great WA Shakeout is this Thursday, Oct 16. Join us in practicing Drop, Cover and Hold On. One more sunny day today and partly sunny on Thursday before potential showers move in Thursday night. See our earthquake preparedness tips below.
- The Great WA Shakeout is this Thursday, Oct 16. Join us in practicing Drop, Cover and Hold On. It looks like we should have sunny days through Thursday before potential showers move in Thursday night. See our earthquake preparedness tips below.
- You cannot tell the story of Whatcom County without the Lummi Nation and the Nooksack Tribe.
- Whatcom County Public Works has approved a temporary three-week traffic reconfiguration on Lummi Shore Drive between Kwina Road and Haxton Way from October 13 through 31, 2025, during nighttime hours.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for additional FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- 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.
- Change of Value Notices for 2025 have been mailed on September 26, 2025. Washington State law requires County Assessors to appraise all properties every year.
- Whatcom Watersheds Information Network Speaker Series: Next Steps for Clean Water: Science, Tools, & Incentives for the New Drayton Harbor Total Maximum Daily Load
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- We are excited to announce the launch of the Whatcom Community Health Insights (WCHI) data platform, which lets community members track a range of public health data specifically about people living in Whatcom County.
- The Healthy Children’s Fund (HCF) is seeking community input on its draft 2025-2026 Implementation Plan Oct. 1-17. Feedback from community members will be incorporated into the final version of the 2025-2026 Implementation Plan.
- Registered voters may cast their General Election ballot on an accessible voting unit (AVU).
- The change aligns with Planning & Development Services in the Northwest Annex Building to provide consistent access for customers.
- Did you receive a letter from District Court regarding a conviction on your record that is eligible to be vacated?
- Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- Residents of Whatcom County can safely and responsibly dispose of old or leftover household paint at a Free Paint Collection & Recycling Event on October 4.
- Event date: October 21, 2025 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 300 4th StreetWhatcom County, WA 98264
- Event date: October 21, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 23, 2025 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 30, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 23, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 17, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Bellingham School District Office, Conference Rm 21985 Barkley Blvd.Bellingham, WA 98226Description:Special meeting – open public meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: October 16, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 28, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 27, 2025 – October 31, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 20, 2025 – October 24, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: October 15, 2025 – October 17, 2025Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 27, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 21, 2025 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: October 16, 2025 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: October 27, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: October 16, 2025 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave Suite 103Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: October 16, 2025 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 22, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: October 28, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225