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 be lifted at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 25th, 2020 for the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Read on...

Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and rain, the Fire Marshal’s Office will begin to allow recreational fires. The modified burning restrictions will be in effect at 5:00 PM on September 23rd, 2020 for the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Read on...

Whatcom County property owners have until Monday, November 2, to pay the second half of their 2020 bill. Read on...

The boat launch at Silver Lake Park will be closed September 28, 2020 through October 9, 2020 during construction of a new dry hydrant in the vicinity of the boat launch. Additional Info...

Whatcom County voters may soon receive a postcard from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging voters to “plan ahead” for the November 3 General Election. Read on...

Due to increasingly dry weather conditions, and anticipated increase of Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire danger to HIGH, the Deputy Fire Marshal has ordered a prohibition on all open burning effective immediately. Read on...

Our mobile testing program will continue at all sites throughout the county during the week of August 30. Tests are available by appointment only. Learn more

We have updated our ferry dry dock webpage with additional information on our island shuttle van service and personal vehicle parking information. Find out more and view/print maps. Read on...