Primary Election ballots and Local Voters' Pamphlets will be mailed July 18th to registered voters. If returning your ballot by mail, the postage is pre-paid by the State for this election. Read on...

Biotoxin levels have once again changed, and recreational harvest of molluscan shellfish has been closed on beaches from Bellingham Bay south to the Skagit County line due to increased levels of the diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) biotoxin. Read on...

Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 am on Friday, July 13, 2018. Read on...

This project involves upgrades to stormwater conveyance systems, install of stormwater treatment facilities and associated utility work. The purpose of this project is to manage flow volumes during storm events and provide treatment to stormwater runoff. Read on...

At the recent state Elections Conference held in Spokane, Washington, Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced the recipient of the “County Elections Employee of the Year Award.” Diana Bradrick, Whatcom County Chief Deputy Auditor, was the honoree. Read on...

Public Works would like truck drivers to know the restrictions that apply to weight and length of trailers when traveling on the Lummi Island Ferry, particularly at tides levels under four feet. Read on...

The primary election will be held on August 7. Registration deadline for mail in is July 9; for in person July 30 at 4:30 p.m. The election will be conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters at their mailing address on record. Read on...

The Auditor’s Office is looking for individuals to serve on a committee to write a statement against a proposed property tax levy submitted by Glacier Fire and Rescue that will be on the November 6 General Election ballot. Read on...