Multiple large wildfires across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia continue to push smoke into Whatcom County, and high temperatures are forecast for this week. Northwest Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert through Thursday, and the …
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 …
There are community members offering ballot return services. If a voter chooses to return their ballot at one of these unofficial locations, it is the voter’s choice to do so. Please know these are not Official Ballot Drop Boxes locations, and are not …
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 …
Whatcom County Public Works has scheduled crack-sealing maintenance on Hannegan Road for Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6. Drivers should expect flagger-controlled single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 …
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. However, please note that the return date is tentative and dependent on the scale of repairs …
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 …
Whatcom County Public Works is scheduled to begin chip seal work on the following roads on Monday, August 3. Work is expected to continue through Thursday, August 6. This is the final week of the County's planned 2026 chip seal program. Expect travel …
Whatcom County Public Works and WSDOT will conduct a routine inspection of Mosquito Lake Road Bridge #140 August 11–13. This work requires intermittent closures of Mosquito Lake Road at the bridge over the three-day inspection period. The road will close …
Housing Needs and the Hard Realities We Face Reality: Demand Continues to Exceed Supply The need for affordable and supportive housing still far outweighs what’s available. The housing pool, a quasi-wait list for people in need of housing support, shows …
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 …
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 …
Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) was notified of a discovered wastewater discharge on the northwestern side of Lake Whatcom near the Agate Bay residential area. No wastewater entered the lake, and there is no risk to public health at …
If you get your drinking water directly from Lake Samish through your own private drinking water system, be aware that a recent surface water test found increased levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin that can be produced by blue-green algae, in Lake Samish …
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 …
Summer is here and so are conditions that lead to periodic algae blooms. If you get your drinking water directly from Lake Whatcom through your own private drinking water system, you should be aware that Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) can occur in Lake …
Summer is in full swing! Warmer temperatures and extra nutrients in the water can cause blue-green algae to grow rapidly at this time of year, forming floating layers called blooms in local lakes and near beaches. While not all algae blooms are dangerous, …
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 …
Whatcom County Public Works has scheduled chip seal work on the following roads starting Monday, July 27, weather permitting. Work is expected to continue through Thursday, July 30. Expect travel delays between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and use alternate …
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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