Public Works Announces Daytime Closure on Gillies Road October 2-6

Whatcom County Public Works will close Gillies Road at Bridge #309 (between Lindsay Road & Alm Road) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, October 2-6. Crews will perform the temporary repair of a pile cap so the county can maintain the bridge’s current weight...

Statement on the Passing of Michael Bobbink, Whatcom County Hearing Examiner

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Bobbink, Whatcom County’s Hearing Examiner.

Mr. Bobbink began his career with the County in 1984 as a part-time Deputy Hearing Examiner before taking on the role in full in 1996. Over the years, he ...

Upcoming Whatcom County Health and Community Services Vaccination Clinics

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) will be hosting vaccination clinics this fall, where children and eligible adults can receive several vaccines including COVID-19, Flu, Mpox and routinely-recommended childhood immunizations. There is n...

Fire Marshal Lifts Burn Ban at 4 p.m. September 27

Whatcom County – Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and recent rain, the Fire Marshal’s Office will lift the burn ban for outdoor burning.  The burn ban will be lifted at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 27^th, 2023 for the unincorporated ...

County Agricultural Advisory Committee is looking for new members!

Calling all farmers! Whatcom County's Agricultural Advisory Committee is looking to fill a number of vacant positions as it prepares to resume meetings in October. The AAC provides a forum for farmers and others interested in County agriculture.

Executive Sidhu Proclaims October as Down syndrome Awareness Month

Executive Satpal Sidhu has proclaimed October as Down syndrome Awareness Month in Whatcom County and encourages all citizens to work to promote awareness and celebrate the many wonderful accomplishments of individuals and their families.

Free Tire Recycling Events for Whatcom County Residents Sept. 24 and Oct. 1

Whatcom County residents will have the opportunity to dispose of old tires at two free drop-off events in late September and early October. 

• When:
  • Sunday, September 24 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 1 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Where: 
  • Ceda...

What to Do if You’ve Been Exposed or Test Positive for COVID-19

We’re seeing an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations locally and nationwide, but thankfully our numbers remain near the lowest levels in the last three years. Fall is typically when we see an increase in the ‘big three’ respiratory viruses - COVID-19, fl...

Notice of Vehicle/Vessel Licensing Subagency Request for Proposal

The Whatcom County Auditor is now accepting applications for replacement vehicle/vessel licensing subagent offices in Lynden,WA and Blaine, WA. Application packets are available at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office – 311 Grand Ave, Suite 103, Bellingham...

Biotoxin Levels Close All Whatcom Beaches to Shellfish Harvest

High biotoxin levels have closed north Whatcom County beaches to shellfish harvesting. The recent closure of north county beaches is due to an increase in Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) biotoxin in the most recent samples. In response, the Washingto...