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Whatcom County - Washington State Press Releases

118 Press Releases
  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 15:08 GMT

    Wednesday, July 29, 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 29, 2026 - 00:22 GMT

    Tuesday, July 28, 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 29, 2026 - 00:22 GMT

    No Lake Whatcom Impact from Sewage Discharge

    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 …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 00:22 GMT

    Water Quality Advisory For Residents with Private Drinking Water Systems on Lake Samish

    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 …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 22:46 GMT

    Monday, July 27, 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 25, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

    For Residents with Private Drinking Water Systems on Lake Whatcom

    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 …

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  • Published on July 25, 2026 - 07:16 GMT

    Harmful Algae Blooms: When In Doubt, Stay Out!

    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, …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 21:36 GMT

    Friday, July 24, 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 23, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

    Chip Seal Work Scheduled: Road List for Week of July 27

    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 …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

    Wednesday, July 22, 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 21, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

    Tuesday, July 21, 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 21, 2026 - 01:52 GMT

    Air Quality Alert & Heat Advisory for Whatcom County

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Air Quality Alert and a Heat Advisory for Whatcom County this week. Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees in certain areas of the county through Wednesday. The combination of wildfire smoke and …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 01:52 GMT

    June 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 July 20, 2026 - 16:05 GMT

    Monday, July 20, 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 18, 2026 - 03:27 GMT

    Reminder: Ferry Punch Card Sale and Exchange Saturday, July 18

    The Whatcom County Ferry Division reminds riders that a multi-ride punch card sale and exchange opportunity will be held Saturday, July 18, from 6:50 a.m.- 3:20 p.m. at the Lummi Island Ferry Office (island-side terminal). Additional third-quarter punch …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 21:27 GMT

    Friday, July 17, 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 17, 2026 - 03:26 GMT

    Biotoxin Closures Lifted in Southern Whatcom County

    Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County.  As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure from Sandy Point south to the Skagit County border. There are …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

    Thursday, July 16, 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 16, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

    Stage 2 Burn Ban

    Due to increasingly dry weather conditions and low fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s office, has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban placing restrictions on all open burning. Effective at 8 AM on Friday July 17th, 2026, all open burning is …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

    Cyclosporiasis: What You Need To Know

    You may have heard about a nasty stomach bug caused by Cyclospora - an intestinal parasite that can cause symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. While the U.S. sees cases of cyclosporiasis every year, this season is more severe than usual. …

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