The Department of Ecology & Whatcom County (co-lead agencies) have determined that the proposed Green Apple Renewable Fuels facility may likely have adverse impacts on the environment and are launching scoping for an environmental impact statement (EIS). Read on...

Whatcom County Council has eight (8) vacancies on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment. Submit applications by 10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2020. Additional Info...

Most Whatcom County Government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

County Executive Satpal Singh Sidhu will present remarks to County Council at their regular 7 p.m. meeting on January 14, 2020. The full transcript of his message is available. Additional Info...

The Sheriff's Citizens' Academy is a 12 week program designed to provide Whatcom County residents firsthand information about how your sheriff’s office operates. The Academy will run Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 10 - May 26, 2020. Read on...

Due to the inclement weather, the inspection and maintenance outage that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Additional Info...

Severe weather shelters will open beginning Sunday night, January 12 to add space for people experiencing homelessness who are seeking shelter. Read more

The next three Lummi Island punch card sales dates are: January 8, 2020 February 5, 2020 March 4, 2020 Punch card sales will be 12 pm to 3:15 pm at the Lummi Island ferry office. Additional Info...