County Executive Sidhu and Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood proclaim April 16 as Healthcare Decisions Day in Whatcom County to promote awareness of the need for advance care planning. Additional Info...

On March 31, 2020, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whatcom County. The total number of confirmed cases is 139. Read on...

Whatcom County, we are so proud of you for taking Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order seriously. Because it is serious. Every time you choose to stay home, you are doing your part to protect your neighbors, friends, and family. Read on

County Executive Sidhu has issued a statement of reflection for all citizens of Whatcom County regarding our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional Info...

Whatcom County Treasurer Steve Oliver signed an order today extending the first half property tax due date until June 1 for individual and commercial taxpayers that pay their property taxes themselves. Read on...

03/26/20 FERRY Modified Schedule Effective during the COVID19 Pandemic Additional Info...

Following Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 imposing a Shelter-in-Place Order and in an effort to minimize risk and maximum response to COVID19, we are implementing the following changes to the Lummi Island Ferry’s operations. Additional Info...

In response to Governor Inslee’s mandate, County Parks and Recreation are making operational changes until further notice or otherwise stated. Additional Info...