Repairs and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief are ongoing and are on schedule. At this time, we expect the Whatcom Chief to return to service Saturday, May 21st about 4 p.m. Below are some highlights from this year’s maintenance period: Read on...

The Lummi Island Ferry, the Whatcom Chief, is scheduled to return to service on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at approx 4:00 p.m. This scheduled return to service date is contingent upon successful completion of the remaining shipyard repairs and sea trials. Read on...

Small Craft Advisory possible May 18, 2022 for Hales Passage. This may cause possible service delays or cancellations for the passenger-only ferry. Please plan accordingly. Read on...

The Whatcom County Engineering Division wishes to announce, that the Birch Bay Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Construction Project (Jackson Rd to Shintaffer Rd), originally scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2022, has been delayed until 2023. Read on...

Public Works is finalizing the permanent roadway repair work design and permitting process and anticipates reconstruction work to begin in August 2022. Read on...