PSP biotoxin rose to the highest levels of the year in samples collected from Bellingham Bay this week. Biotoxin levels are high enough that severe illness or even life-threatening symptoms are likely if mussels are consumed. Additional Info...

WCHD is joining Whatcom Water Week partners to celebrate local water resources by providing a free septic maintenance class, plus additional septic maintenance resources, to help homeowners keep their systems running well and our local waterways clean. Get details ...

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 8:00 AM on Friday, September 14th, 2018 for the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Read on...

The Health Department is joining Whatcom Water Week partners to celebrate local water resources by providing a free septic maintenance class, plus additional septic maintenance resources. Read on...

Interested citizens are welcome to attend this informative election observer training on October 23. Read on...

The Whatcom County Public Works Department will close North Pass Road between Telegraph Road and Minaker Road from 9/17 through 9/28 for a culvert repair project. Read The Full Notice

Whatcom Water Week is September 15-22. Celebrate the importance of water in our community through a variety of fun, family-friendly events held throughout Whatcom County. Read on...

Recreational harvest of molluscan shellfish has been closed on beaches from Bellingham Bay south to the Skagit County line including all of Larrabee State Park. More details ...