Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamNew resources make it easier for those considering developing ADUs or middle housing.
- by City of BellinghamThe role was a key commitment in Mayor Kim Lund’s Executive Order on Advancing Economic Opportunity
- by City of BellinghamFire Department urges community members to continue exercising caution.
- by City of BellinghamComment now on our report that shows how spending aligns with goals for affordable housing and shelter, first-time homebuyers, community facilities, human and social services, and other housing services.
- by City of BellinghamThe official Bird of Bellingham, downtown parking changes, construction updates, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamFree First Friday, Police K9s, construction updates, We Scoop Photo Contest, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamOn August 24, 2026, the City appointed its first ever limited-term Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group to create more opportunities to hear from people who rent and people who manage rentals.
- by City of BellinghamWhatcom Water Week, new rental protections, salmon season, Fall Parks Playbook, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamOn August 24, Bellingham City Council approved a resolution to adjust Bellingham’s land use permit fees. The minor fee increases go into effect October 1, 2026.
- by City of BellinghamBellingham City Council gives final approval for updated rental protections.
- Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) is replacing a deteriorating water transmission pipeline in western Whatcom County. The project will require intermittent closures and traffic restrictions.
- Whatcom County Public Works will close Gillies Road at Bridge 309, between Alm Road and Lindsay Road, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., September 21 – October 2.
- Mostly cloudy with possible drizzle at times, but clearing in the afternoon/evening. The rest of the week is looking sunny and warm. County-wide stage 1 burn ban is in effect, recreational fires allowed. WhatcomReady Facebook preparedness tips below.
- Mostly cloudy with possible drizzle at times. Tomorrow will start out mostly cloudy, but clearing in the afternoon. County-wide stage 1 burn ban is in effect, recreational fires allowed. WhatcomReady Facebook preparedness tips below.
- Whatcom County Public Works will close Alm Road at Bridge 308, between Highway 9 and Gillies Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily September 14–18.
- Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office is reducing the active Burn Ban from Stage 2 to Stage 1 which will allow for recreational fires beginning Friday September 11 at 8:00am
- Starting next week, Whatcom County Council meeting days will look a little different . . .
- The Whatcom Chief will depart for dry dock on Saturday, September 12, 2026. We anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.
- On September 1st, Executive Satpal Sidhu transmitted his recommended budget for the 2027-2028 biennium to the County Council for their consideration.
- Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- The closures will affect the Gooseberry Point Emma lot and the Lummi Island Ferry back parking lot.
- The outage stemmed from the missed inspection requirement, not a known safety issue with the vessel. The Whatcom Chief passed today's inspection, and the Coast Guard cleared it for service.
- The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.
- Recent testing at Toad Lake detected microcystins at levels that may be harmful to people and pets.
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- Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 21, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 17, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 21, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 1437 Gulf RdPoint Roberts, WA 98281
- Event dates: September 12, 2026 – October 4, 2026Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:00 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 18, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 17, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 17, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 28, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 509 Girard StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 24, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: September 28, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 16, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: September 29, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: September 15, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225