Public Works Announces W. Badger Lake Road Opening

West Badger Road located approximately 1 mile west of the Guide Meridian (SR 539) has been opened to traffic Friday December 6.

Whatcom County, City of Bellingham Coordinating Winter Homeless Shelters

Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham are coordinating with local organizations to ensure shelter services for people experiencing homelessness are available this winter. Several new resources will be available in addition to year-round shelters.

Whatcom County Emergency Management Incident Information

Information on any Office of Emergency Management incidents can be found here. The page is updated as needed.

WCHD Veterans Program Grows to Meet Local Veterans’ Needs

Since its inception in 2011, the Whatcom County Health Department’s (WCHD) Veterans Program has continued to adapt and expand to meet the needs of veterans in Whatcom County, most recently with the addition of two accredited Veterans Service Off...

December 4 Punch Card Sale at Lummi Island Ferry Office

The next Lummi Island punch card sales dates is December 4.
Punch card sales will be 12 pm to 3:15 pm at the Lummi Island ferry office.

Drayton Harbor Shellebration on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4 pm to 6 pm

Join your community and celebrate healthy waters and fresh harvest! The public is invited to attend the Drayton Harbor Shellebration on Friday, December 13 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the H Street Plaza located in downtown Blaine, WA. This free event will in...

Results of Ferndale and Sumas City Council Recount

The City of Ferndale Council Position 4 and City of Sumas Council Position 3 recounts for the November 5, 2019 General Election have been certified by the Whatcom County Canvassing Board.A coin toss determined the winner of each tied race:

City of Ferndale...

February 4, 2020 Diking & Drainage Special District General Election

Filing week for the February 4, 2020 Special District General Election (Diking, Drainage, Ditch, Drainage Improvement, Consolidated Drainage Improvement, and Flood Control Commissioners, Supervisors and Directors) is December 9 through December 13, 2019. ...

Whatcom County, City of Bellingham Coordinating Winter Homeless Shelters

Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham are coordinating with local organizations to ensure shelter services for people experiencing homelessness are available this winter. Several new resources will be available in addition to year-round shelters.

Most Beaches Open for Shellfish Harvest; Check Before You Dig

Recreational shellfish harvest is once again open on most Whatcom County beaches, but Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay, and Larrabee State Park are stilled closed.

WCHD Veterans Program Grows to Meet Local Veterans’ Needs

Since its inception in 2011, the Whatcom County Health Department’s (WCHD) Veterans Program has continued to adapt and expand to meet the needs of veterans in Whatcom County, most recently with the addition of two accredited Veterans Service Off...

Birch Bay Drive Project Update 12.3.19

***PROJECT UPDATE*** For more information, please visit the website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/522/Birch-Bay-Drive-Pedestrian-Facility-Proj or contact Cody Swan, Project Engineer at 360-778-6265.

West Badger Road Opening 12-6-19

West Badger Road bridge No. 50 replacement is complete and the road has been opened to traffic.

Birch Bay Drive Project Update 12/4/19

***PROJECT UPDATE*** For more information, please visit the website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/522/Birch-Bay-Drive-Pedestrian-Facility-Proj or contact Cody Swan, Project Engineer at 360-778-6265

Birch Bay Drive Press Release 12.3.19

Whatcom County Public Works wishes to inform the public that construction for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project will begin on December 9, 2019.

Drayton Harbor Shellebration on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4 pm to 6 pm

Join your community and celebrate healthy waters and fresh harvest! The public is invited to attend the Drayton Harbor Shellebration on Friday, December 13 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the H Street Plaza located in downtown Blaine, WA. This free eve...

4th Quarter 2019 Punch Card Sale Dates at Lummi Island Ferry Office

The next three Lummi Island punch card sales dates are:

October 2, 2019

November 6, 2019

December 4, 2019

Punch card sales will be 12 pm to 3:15 pm at the Lummi Island ferry office.

Flynn Road/Fishtrap Creek Bridge No. 51 Weight Restriction

During recently completed biennial inspection of this bridge deterioration in the timber girders was discovered. As a result, this bridge will be restricted to 5 tons until temporary repairs can be completed. Effective immediately.

07/03/19 Updated Gooseberry Point Loading Procedures for the Whatcom County Ferry

A zipper merge is the way to go!

4th Quarter 2019 Punch Card Sale Dates at Lummi Island Ferry Office

The next three Lummi Island punch card sales dates are:

October 2, 2019

November 6, 2019

December 4, 2019

Punch card sales will be 12 pm to 3:15 pm at the Lummi Island ferry office.

07/03/19 Updated Gooseberry Point Loading Procedures for the Whatcom County Ferry

A zipper merge is the way to go!

Whatcom County, City of Bellingham Coordinating Winter Homeless Shelters

Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham are coordinating with local organizations to ensure shelter services for people experiencing homelessness are available this winter. Several new resources will be available in addition to year-round shelters.