Community / Bellingham
Inside Bellingham: September 24, 2026
Separate stories from the city newsletter.
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Government / Lynden
Public Hearing Notice
Proposing to advance the goal of supporting the city’s connection to the local agricultural industry by amending Chapter 1-“Introduction” and Chapter 2-“Land Use” of the City of Lynden Comprehensive Plan.
Traffic & Roads / Bellingham
Bellingham upgrades crossings along Texas, East Maple and other corridors
Bellingham is installing safety improvements at more than a dozen locations, including crossings along Texas Street and East Maple Street, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Government / Bellingham
Bellingham plans September 28 introduction of proposed 2027 budget
Bellingham’s proposed 2027 budget is scheduled to be introduced to the City Council on Monday, September 28, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Community / Bellingham
We Scoop dog-photo contest accepts entries through September 30
Bellingham and Whatcom County are accepting dog photos for their We Scoop contest through September 30, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Government / Bellingham
Council sets September 28 hearings on support for two charter amendments
Bellingham City Council plans two public hearings at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, September 28, on resolutions supporting proposed charter amendments on the November ballot, according to the city’s newsletter.
Traffic & Roads / Bellingham
Lincoln Street night paving scheduled September 28–October 2
Night paving on Lincoln Street between Elwood Avenue and East Maple Street is scheduled for September 28 through October 2, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to Bellingham’s September 24 newsletter.
Public Safety / Bellingham
Police, firefighters and animal-control staff assist two wandering donkeys
Two wandering donkeys were corralled by Bellingham Police and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office during the previous week, according to Bellingham’s September 24 newsletter.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-23
Published activity records dated 2026-09-23 include 31 Bellingham Police entries.
Environment / Countywide
Bellingham Bay cleanup investment exceeds $300 million over 30 years
Cleanup investment around Bellingham Bay has exceeded $300 million, according to a September 23 update from the Washington Department of Ecology marking three decades of coordinated work.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-22
Published activity records dated 2026-09-22 include 36 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-21
Published activity records dated 2026-09-21 include 38 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-20
Published activity records dated 2026-09-20 include 59 Sheriff’s Office entries and 23 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-19
Published activity records dated 2026-09-19 include 70 Sheriff’s Office entries and 27 Bellingham Police entries.
Community / Ferndale
Ferndale schedules sewer smoke testing for September 21–25
Testing is planned north of Thornton Road and west of Vista Drive; residents can prepare by filling plumbing traps with water.
Government / Blaine
Blaine sets September 30 deadline for surplus-property bids
Five Quonset huts and a mower attachment are offered through a sealed-proposal process.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-18
Published activity records dated 2026-09-18 include 61 Sheriff’s Office entries and 54 Bellingham Police entries.
Traffic & Roads / Lummi Island
County secures $25 million agreement for Lummi Island ferry replacement
The county expects terminal bidding in November and vessel bidding in January, with the replacement ferry projected to enter service in 2029.
Community / Bellingham
Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026
Original city newsletter; individual stories await source review.
Government / Bellingham
New low-income housing development incentive
On September 14, 2026, Bellingham City Council gave final approval to adopt a new incentive designed to support the development of permanently affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers and streamlining permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-17
Published activity records dated 2026-09-17 include 79 Sheriff’s Office entries and 55 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-16
Published activity records dated 2026-09-16 include 66 Sheriff’s Office entries and 58 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Fire District 7 schedules September 25 budget and planning workshop
Whatcom County Fire District 7 has announced a special meeting workshop for Friday, September 25, beginning at 8 a.m.
Community / Bellingham
Bellingham appoints strategist to help businesses navigate city processes
Longtime planning staff member Darby Galligan fills a new role focused on business development and investment.
Government / Bellingham
New ADU and middle housing development quick guides
We have some new resources that make it easier for those considering developing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or middle housing (such as duplexes and townhomes) to decide if building is right for them.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-15
Published activity records dated 2026-09-15 include 55 Sheriff’s Office entries and 45 Bellingham Police entries.
Community / Everson
Everson announces water-main flushing from September 21 to October 5
The city has posted a two-week flushing window on its public announcements page.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-14
Published activity records dated 2026-09-14 include 55 Sheriff’s Office entries and 41 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-13
Published activity records dated 2026-09-13 include 49 Sheriff’s Office entries and 58 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-12
Published activity records dated 2026-09-12 include 68 Sheriff’s Office entries and 41 Bellingham Police entries.
Environment / Countywide
County outlines fall review of proposed critical-areas updates
Tentative meetings run from September through December as the county reviews rules for environmentally sensitive and hazardous areas.
Public Safety / Bellingham
City lifts recreational fire ban
Thanks to recent rain reducing fire risk, the City of Bellingham will lift its ban on recreational fires within city limits at 5 pm. on Friday, Sept. 11.
Government / Bellingham
Comment on affordable housing priorities by Sept. 15
The public comment period is now open for our draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) .
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-11
Published activity records dated 2026-09-11 include 68 Sheriff’s Office entries and 46 Bellingham Police entries.
Community / Bellingham
Inside Bellingham: September 10, 2026
Original city newsletter; individual stories await source review.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-10
Published activity records dated 2026-09-10 include 87 Sheriff’s Office entries and 45 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-09
Published activity records dated 2026-09-09 include 80 Sheriff’s Office entries and 54 Bellingham Police entries.
Government / Countywide
County Council tests fewer committees and a new morning comment period
A trial scheduled through year-end shifts some final decisions to the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-08
Published activity records dated 2026-09-08 include 82 Sheriff’s Office entries and 47 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-09-07
Published activity records dated 2026-09-07 include 67 Sheriff’s Office entries and 40 Bellingham Police entries.