Transportation / 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.
PUBLIC RECORDS & COMMUNITY NEWSInitial reporting collected September 20, 2026
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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.
Source: City of Ferndale Public Works
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
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.
Source: City of Blaine
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Transportation / 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.
Source: Whatcom County Public Works
Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
Business / 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.
Source: City of Bellingham
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Utilities / 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.
Source: City of Everson
Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
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.
Source: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Source: Whatcom County Council
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
Government / Countywide
Proposed county budget pairs position cuts with new revenue measures
The executive’s 2027–2028 recommendation includes 35 position reductions, mostly vacancies, and remains subject to council action.
Source: Whatcom County Executive
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Community / Countywide
County open house scheduled for September 30 at the courthouse
Residents can ask staff and elected officials about county operations, the budget and upcoming projects.
Source: Whatcom County Executive
Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Government / Lynden
Lynden seeks volunteer civil service commissioner by October 15
The unpaid appointment is for a six-year term on the commission overseeing aspects of police and firefighter employment.
Source: City of Lynden
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
Environment / Nooksack
Nooksack opens public review of comprehensive-plan and development-rule updates
The city’s August notice identifies a 60-day review period and places to examine proposed revisions.
Source: City of Nooksack
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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