Are you curious about what’s been happening in response to the November 2021 floods and what’s being done to prepare for future floods? Read on...

Recreational shellfish harvesting has reopened for areas from Sandy Point north, including Point Roberts. Areas south of Sandy Point remain at toxic levels and harvesting is still closed. Learn More

Whatcom County has scheduled Rothenbuhler Rd for a fish barrier removal project starting Monday, August 22nd and continuing through September 30th. Expect delays during the project and a gravel detour route. Read on...

Whatcom County is accepting applications for tourism promotion grants to promote eligible tourism and cultural activities during 2023. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. The deadline is August 25 at 4:30 p.m. Additional Info...

Due to warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office will be enacting Stage 1 Burn restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00am on Saturday July 16, 2022. Read on...

On Friday, April 1st, the Whatcom County Health Department officially launched its Response Systems Division, a new division focused on serving people in mental or behavioral health crises and building infrastructure to provide coordinated services. Learn more

Executive Sidhu and Mayor Fleetwood have jointly proclaimed solidarity to the people of Ukraine on behalf of Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham. Additional Info...