Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Rises to a Dangerous Level in Whatcom County

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin has increased to a dangerous level in mussels from Birch Bay according to weekly monitoring reports from Whatcom County Health Department and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).

Recording Fee Increases $1 effective July 23, 2017

Effective July 23, document recording fees will increase $1.00.  The State Legislature passed House Bill 1594 increasing the surcharge collected by county auditors to fund the Washington State competitive grant program, attorney general&rsquo...

Marriage License Fee Increase

Effective July 23, the cost of a marriage license will be $60.  The State Legislature passed House Bill 1594 increasing the surcharge collected by county auditors by $1 on marriage license applications.  This increase funds the Washingto...

New Road Maintenance Service Request Process Announced

Public Works has a new way for the public to report ROUTINE road maintenance issues through submission of a form. If your request is an emergency or to report a down or missing STOP, STOP AHEAD, CURVE, or YIELD sign call 9-1-1 immediately!

New County Metrics Pilot Program

Whatcom County government has started a pilot program for metrics of county services. The information can be found on our web page for this purpose. Please send any feedback to executive@co.whatcom.wa.us.

Washington Vessel Owners May Have to Change Hull Identification Number

The United States Coast Guard is beginning to enforce the new federal standard for Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) on vessels.  This may require about 19,000 Washington vessel owners to change the Hull Identification Number (HIN) on their vesse...

Washington Vessel Owners May Have to Change Hull Identification Number

The United States Coast Guard is beginning to enforce the new federal standard for Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) on vessels.  This may require about 19,000 Washington vessel owners to change the Hull Identification Number (HIN) on their vesse...

County Auditor Releases 2016 Annual Report

This report provides a glimpse of the highlights that occurred in all three divisions of the Auditor's Office; Elections, Licensing, and Recording.  The report provides a summary of events in 2016 as well as statistical information and fun facts....

Candidate Ballot Order for Primary and General Election 2017 (updated)

Recording Fee Increases $1 Effective July 23, 2017

Effective July 23, document recording fees will increase $1.00.  The State Legislature passed House Bill 1594 increasing the surcharge collected by county auditors to fund the Washington State competitive grant program, attorney general&rsquo...

Marriage License Fee Increase

Effective July 23, the cost of a marriage license will be $60.  The State Legislature passed House Bill 1594 increasing the surcharge collected by county auditors by $1 on marriage license applications.  This increase funds the Washingto...

Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Rises to a Dangerous Level in Whatcom County

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin has increased to a dangerous level in mussels from Birch Bay according to weekly monitoring reports from Whatcom County Health Department and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).

PSP Biotoxin Levels Close N Whatcom County Beaches to Shellfish Harvesting

Confirmed Mumps Case at Western Washington University

As of June 1, 2017, the Whatcom County Health Department has confirmed one new case of mumps in a student who attends Western Washington University. The student does not reside on campus, and fewer than 25 individuals were potentially exposed

Call for Interested Consultants:

Whatcom County Health Department is seeking hydrogeologists who are interested in being placed on a list of consultants that offer services to landowners and developers who are in need of hydrogeological expertise in complying with the County’s ...

Interim Well Water Ordinance

Whatcom County Council Adopts Interim Ordinance Effective December 18, 2016.  <_o3a_p>https://wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com/2487/Exempt-WellWater-Information

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Birch Bay Drive Traffic Limitations June 27, 2017

Chip Seal Roads to be Worked - June 26 through June 29, 2017

Please note that this work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Chip Seal Roads to be Worked - June 19 through June 22, 2017

Please note that this work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Road Maintenance Service Request Form

ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUEST FORM