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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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