Whatcom Word, the word of Whatcom
- by City of BellinghamCity of Bellingham announces grantees for soccer fan zone in Summer 2026.
- by City of BellinghamCelebrate with us at our community ribbon-cutting on Friday, Feb. 13.
- by City of BellinghamProtecting Lake Whatcom, new park for Birchwood, Free First Friday, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamWaterfront park construction, Community Streets program, library renovation, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamThe City will publish easier-to-understand agendas and meeting materials a week before Council meetings.
- by City of BellinghamElected officials advocate for City priorities in Olympia, Squalicum Pier reopens, new public art, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamBig park updates, the return of the salmon cam, help with utility bills, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamDr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, City Council changes, minimum wage increase, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham
- by City of BellinghamHannegan Road will reopen December 24-28 before additional repair work resumes
- by City of BellinghamNew Year’s festivities, the latest on road closures, a winter reading challenge, and more: A news update from the City of Bellingham.
- Mostly sunny today with frost in most areas, but warming up through the day. Rain moves in Thursday night/Friday morning. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan update has begun. See our energy saving ideas below.
- A passenger-only ferry will operate during the outage to provide transportation to and from Lummi Island.
- The Bellingham and Ferndale Severe Weather Shelters are opening overnight starting Tuesday, Feb. 10. After the overnight shelter closes each morning, the Bellingham Day Shelter will open for the days of Wednesday and Thursday.
- Sunny today and mostly sunny tomorrow through Thursday night, when rain likely move in. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan update has begun. See our energy saving ideas below.
- An encroachment permit must be obtained before replacing a culvert, installing a new culvert or driveway, extending an existing culvert, or engaging in any other ground-disturbing activities—such as digging, excavation, or grading.
- Showers today, but looking like we may see the sun tomorrow. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan update has begun. See our energy saving ideas below.
- February 3 Diking and Drainage General Election unofficial results are available through certification on February 13, 2026.
- The 10th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo returns on Saturday, February 28, celebrating a decade of growing together!
- We will continue to support and recommend vaccines for kids because we know these vaccines are safe and save lives. You can also ask us your vaccine questions at [email protected] or by phone at 360-778-6100.
- Marshall Hill Road is closed east of Cronk Road.
- Sunset Avenue is closed between Graveline Road and Pacific Highway.
- W Smith Road is signed for Water Over Roadway at Hovander.
- Slotemaker Road is signed for Abrupt Lane Edge in the 8100 block.
- Oat Coles Road is posted for Water Over Roadway south of South Pass Road, near the bridge.
- Lampman Road is closed at S Church Road.
- Bayon Road is closed from address number 1974 to Marine Drive.
- Academy Road is posted 'Single Lane Road' between the 2100 Block and the dead end.
- Jon Dukes, Alternative Response Team Supervisor, reflects on the work of community response
- The Whatcom County Council is looking for applicants to fill several special district positions responsible for providing oversight of agricultural drainage.
- Measles cases are increasing in Western Washington and across the United States. The risk to our community is increasing, and the bad news is that Whatcom County is at risk because our vaccine rate is too low to prevent an outbreak.
- Event date: February 17, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM – 06:00 PMLocation: 110 Unity StWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 12, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 12, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBottom FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 13, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 10:15 AMLocation: 311 Grand Avenue Suite B3Bellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 12, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 AM – 08:30 AMLocation: 509 Girard StreetBellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Public Health Advisory Board
- Event date: February 12, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DrivePortable BuildingBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: February 18, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 1500 N State StSuite 210Bellingham, WA 98225Description:Open Public Meeting of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel
- Event date: February 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event dates: February 5, 2026 – February 19, 2026Event Time: 05:00 PM – 06:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 19, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 19, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PMLocation: 5280 Northwest DriveBellingham, WA 98226
- Event date: February 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMLocation: 322 N Commercial StreetBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 18, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 12, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 110 Unity StreetWhatcom County, WA 98225
- Event date: February 24, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 311 Grand Ave1st FloorBellingham, WA 98225
- Event date: February 16, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PMLocation: Whatcom County, WA 98225