Repairs and maintenance of the Lummi Island Ferry, 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. Read on...

All public access to the courthouse will be through the south door of the building until approx. 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19 due to the removal of the totem pole, being taken away for repair. Sidewalks and doors will reopen as soon as it is safe. Read on...

Hovander Park is now open to the public. This includes all park areas, trails, bathrooms and parking areas. The Fragrance Garden at Tennant Lake is also open. The Boardwalk Trail does still remain closed, as well as the playgrounds. Read on...

County Executive Satpal Sidhu has extended two executive orders aimed at facilitating recovery in areas affected by flooding in November 2021. Read on...

Here is the 2022 Lummi Island Ferry Dry Dock abbreviated schedule for May 3 to 25. Read on...

Executive Satpal Sidhu proclaims May 2022 as Wildfire Awareness Month as a means for education and a call for residents of Whatcom County to act to reduce wildfire threat and work towards being more fire-adapted. Additional Info...

Are you ready for a new boating season? Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS)! Remember to purchase your 2022 AIS permit online before heading to the boat launch. Read on...

On Friday, April 1st, the Whatcom County Health Department officially launched its Response Systems Division, a new division focused on serving people in mental or behavioral health crises and building infrastructure to provide coordinated services. Learn more