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Whatcom County - Washington State Press Releases

48 Press Releases
  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

    Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County

    Whatcom County Hazard Mitigation Plan update survey We will be keeping the Hazard Mitigation Plan survey up indefinitely, but only including comments made by July 1 for this update. The public is encouraged to provide input and feedback through the survey …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

    Accessible Voting Units Available Beginning July 15

    Registered voters in Whatcom County may cast their August Primary and Special Election ballot on an accessible voting unit (AVU).  An AVU is equipped with visual and audio technology that assists a voter to allow them the ability to vote independently. The …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

    New Invoicing Platform Coming Soon

    What's Happening Health department permit and annual renewal invoices due in October will be sent in September via email. You will be able to pay your bill online as a new feature. You can also pay in person or by mail.  Our Environmental Health …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

    Chip Seal Work Scheduled: Road List for Week of July 13

    Whatcom County Public Works will begin chip seal work on the following roads on Monday, July 13. Work is expected to continue through Thursday, July 16.  Expect travel delays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and use alternate routes whenever possible. …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 16:35 GMT

    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County

    Whatcom County Hazard Mitigation Plan update survey We will be keeping the Hazard Mitigation Plan survey up indefinitely, but only including comments made by July 1 for this update. The public is encouraged to provide input and feedback through the survey …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

    Monday, July 6, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County

    Whatcom County Hazard Mitigation Plan update survey We will be keeping the Hazard Mitigation Plan survey up indefinitely, but only including comments made by July 1 for this update. The public is encouraged to provide input and feedback through the survey …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

    Completed - Signature Verification on Petition (City of Bellingham Initiative 26-01)

    The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office completed reviewing signatures for the City of Bellingham Initiative 26-01 (Prohibition of Algorithmic Price-Fixing in the Rental Market). The Auditor issued a Certificate of Sufficiency on July 2, 2026.  Visit our …

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  • Published on July 3, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

    Chip Seal Work Scheduled: Road List for Week of July 6

    Whatcom County Public Works will conduct chip seal work on the following roads starting Monday, July 6. Work is expected to continue through Thursday, July 9. Expect travel delays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and use alternate routes whenever possible …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County

    Whatcom County Hazard Mitigation Plan update survey We will be keeping the Hazard Mitigation Plan survey up indefinitely, but only including comments made by July 1 for this update. The public is encouraged to provide input and feedback through the survey …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 00:10 GMT

    PNW Summer Safety Checklist

    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. …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

    March 2026 Whatcom County Fecal Bacteria Water Quality Reports Now Available

    Whatcom County Public Works coordinates routine fecal bacteria water quality monitoring in the Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay, Lummi Bay, and Nooksack River watersheds. Samples are collected at least monthly. Data are used to prioritize drainages for water …

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  • Published on June 26, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

    Correction: July 8 Midday Service Outage for Lummi Island Ferry

    Correction: The ferry service outage will occur on Wednesday, July 8. A previous version of this notice incorrectly listed the date as Monday, July 6. The corrected information appears below. There will be no midday ferry service between 10:10 a.m. and 3: …

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  • Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

    Planned Closure: Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility, July 3-4

    The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday. Do not leave your items in front of the closed gate. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, and will host our once-a-month Saturday …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

    Winter Shelter Strengthened Partnerships, Improved Guest Satisfaction

    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.   Key Successes …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

    Save the Dates: Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Outage Sept 12 – Oct 4

    Dry dock for the Whatcom Chief ferry is scheduled for September 12 through October 4 (approximately three weeks). The return date is always tentative and subject to change.  A passenger-only ferry will operate during the outage to provide transportation to …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

    Notice of August 4, 2026 Primary and Special Election

    Receiving Your Ballot:   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. If your ballot is lost or damaged, contact the Auditor’s Office or print a replacement …

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  • Published on June 18, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

    Biotoxin Closures Lifted in Northern Whatcom County

    Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in northern Whatcom County.  As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure from Sandy Point north to the Canadian border including all of Point …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 17:09 GMT

    Behavioral Health Fund Supports Prevention, Treatment, Jail Services, and Much More

    Whatcom County Health and Community Services (HCS) 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. The …

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  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

    Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall Alert

    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. …

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  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

    Additional Fencing Planned Along Birch Bay Berm Starting May 18

    Whatcom County Public Works crews, along with the Washington Conservation Corps and Sheriff’s Office work crews, will be installing additional protective fencing along the Birch Bay berm during the week of May 18, Monday through Thursday, between 8:30 a.m …

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