Whatcom County Gov @Whatcomctygov
This is the official Twitter source for Whatcom County government to its citizens. co.whatcom.wa.us Bellingham, WA Joined December 2012-
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Thank you to everyone who showed up for the memorial gathering at the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation yesterday to mark the anniversary of the Bellingham Riot of 1907, when hundreds of immigrant workers from India were driven from Whatcom County.
Thank you to everyone who showed up for our first annual County Government Open House last night! Engaging with the public face-to-face is essential so that everyone can learn about the good work we are doing in our community.
Tonight is the night! Come on down to the County Courthouse (311 Grand Ave, Bellingham) from 6PM to 7:30PM to learn more about your county government. Electeds & County staff will be ready to answer your questions about upcoming projects, the budget, the new jail, and more!
ASBPA proudly announces the 2025 Best Restored Shore awards highlighting natural infrastructure projects addressing storm-related coastal hazards. We travel today to the Pacific Northwest to showcase the Birch Bay Berm Project in Birch Bay, Washington. @esassoc @Whatcomctygov
Today our Whatcom County maintenance superintendent retired after working for the agency for 40 years. A big congrats to Theo on his retirement and thank you for your dedication!
Sept 1st is Labor Day, when we celebrate the contributions of the labor movement. Most County employees are represented by the Teamsters Union, Local 231, and we are grateful their service to our community. County offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of Labor Day.
It's budget season - and you can be part of the conversation! Take a look at each department - written up in plain language with requests & reductions here: whatcomcounty.us/4428/2025-2026… And then come to our Open House Sept 3rd 6PM-7:30PM in the Courthouse and share your thoughts!
The Swift/Kelce wedding might be RSVP only, but the upcoming County Government Open House is open to all! Join us Sept. 3rd from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the County Courthouse - no easter eggs, just good community conversations.
Planning Director Mark Personius announces retirement from Whatcom County - nationwide search begins for replacement. Details here: whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.as…
Getting your house ready to sell? If you own a house that’s on septic, a current report of system status by a licensed O&M specialist needs to be on file with Whatcom County Health when the property is offered for sale. For more information: whatcomcounty.us/Septic
We're opening our doors Sept. 3rd at 6PM in the County Courthouse for the County Government Open House - come join us! #Transparency #OpenGovernment #Whatcom
Curious about the County budget? As part of the process this year, County staff has developed decision sheets - they feature a department, their budget, staffing, services and potential requests and reductions. You can see them here: whatcomcounty.us/4428/2025-2026…
Do you live in Birch Bay full- or part-time? We want to hear from you! bit.ly/4fAvIPC Take the Birch Bay Incorporation Feasibility Study survey by September 10, 2025 to share your thoughts!
Need help getting ready for the school year? Here's where you can get the support you need! cascadiadaily.com/2025/aug/14/ge…
As the County works towards the construction of a new Jail and Behavioral Care Center, we are also investing in diversion programs with a proven track record. One of those is LEAD - learn more about how it works from the Salish Current. #JusticeProject salish-current.org/2025/08/07/wha…
Did you know the county is one of Whatcom's largest employers? These public servants do everything from testing drinking water to catching bad guys. Here’s how many people it takes to run each county department. Learn more at our Open House, Sept. 3rd whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.as…
Check out this article about the good work our Whatcom County Health and Community Services team did to contain the measles outbreak earlier this year. If you have fallen behind on your vaccinations, you can catch up with one of our free clinics: whatcomcounty.us/4227/Immunizat…
Check out this article about the good work our Whatcom County Health and Community Services team did to contain the measles outbreak earlier this year. If you have fallen behind on your vaccinations, you can catch up with one of our free clinics: whatcomcounty.us/4227/Immunizat…
💌 Vote it, sign it, return it! Don’t forget to return your ballot by 8:00 pm sharp on August 5 to an official ballot drop box. Find a drop box near you at whatcomcounty.us/1863/Ballot-Dr…
Whatcom County manages a budget of over $300 million to provide vital services to our community. Here’s a look from the '25-26 budget that shows how those dollars are spent. Learn more about the budget at our Open House, Sept. 3rd, from 6 - 7:30PM in the County Courthouse.
Today, the South Fork community gathered to break ground on the renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall with music and stories. The project will be completed in time for the centennial celebration of this historic building in 2026.
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