On May 5, 2020, the Whatcom County Council approved an amendment to County Code that provides a six-month extension of operating permits for some food establishments, granting relief from annual fees ... [Continue Reading]
Participate in Community Video from Home
Tell us what you are looking forward to "When this is over." Washington State's Stay Home order has been extended to May 31, 2020. Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism and Veritas Media are collecting ... [Continue Reading]
Whatcom County Health Director Recommends Summer 2020 Event Cancellations
Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), which includes the Whatcom County Health Department as a lead partner in Bellingham, is working to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 locally. Consistent with ... [Continue Reading]
Whatcom Unified Command organizes food bank deliveries for homebound high-risk individuals and families
Food bank home delivery is now available for individuals and families who can not afford to purchase food, and are unable to access food bank pick up sites. This program is a partnership ... [Continue Reading]
Together While Apart – New Whatcom Arts Project Keeps Artists Connected to the Community
As a gift to the community, during Washington State's Stay Home - Stay Safe Order, Bellingham and Whatcom County artists, musicians, actors, storytellers, dancers, filmmakers, performers and arts ... [Continue Reading]
Local Governments Across Whatcom County Are United in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Whatcom County and every local jurisdiction within it are focusing combined resources on addressing the COVID-19 outbreak. The full scope of the impacts of this public health crisis is not yet clear, ... [Continue Reading]