Burn Restrictions Lifted in Whatcom County Effective Monday September 20, 2021

WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

NEWS RELEASE

Burn restrictions lifted in Whatcom County

Whatcom County – Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and recent rain, the Fire Marshal’s Office will lift the burn ban for outdoor burning. The burn ban will...

Whatcom Water Week is September 11-19

Whatcom Water Week is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 11-19. Events this year include tours, fun runs, salmon sightings, storytime, restoration work parties, beach cleanups, SeaFeast, and more! View the full calendar of events at...

Health Dept Issues 2021 COVID-19 Community Health Impact Assessment

Many of us are all too familiar with the systemic challenges and inequities made more visible by COVID-19, some of us more so than others. We’re now able to confirm what for many has already been apparent: COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all our liv...

Whatcom County Government Offices Re-Opening Information

Commencing July 1, Whatcom County Government Offices will be re-opening as follows:

The courthouse building will be open to the public 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The Auditor, Treasurer, Assessor and Council offices will be open from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m....

Whatcom County Auditor, Treasurer and Assessor Offices Open July 1

Whatcom County government offices of the Treasurer, Auditor and Assessor will be open to the public commencing, Thursday July 1. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Whatcom County 911 now offers Text-to-911

What-Comm 911 is pleased to announce that cellular phone users in Whatcom County can now send text messages to 911 in an emergency, as What-Comm 911 can now accept Text-to-911 messages.

Text-to-911 is a vital service intended for use by those who are deaf,...

Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Outage Dates are Set: Sept. 11-Oct. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2021

Contact: Ferry DivisionPhone: 360-778-6200Email: Ferry@co.whatcom.wa.us

The Whatcom Chief’s 2021 dry dock outage will be Sept. 11-Oct. 4. Additional details about the 2021 dry dock, including any applicable COVID-19 protoco...

Outdoor Park Shelters and Picnic Areas Opening to Reservation

Whatcom County Parks will begin taking reservations for outdoor park shelters and picnic areas beginning Monday, March 29^th at 9am. Reservations will be accepted for groups of 75 people or less at the Hovander Group Picnic Shelter and 50 people or less at...

Assessor Introduces GIS Tax Parcel Viewer

The Whatcom County Assessor’s Office has launched an online Tax Parcel Viewer based on ArcGIS software. The GIS map provides access to tax parcels and related assessment information.

“I am glad we are able to make this tool available and give the public th...