Whatcom County Government

Watch out for this scam going around - remember Law Enforcement will NEVER contact you and suggest that you pay funds.

We are seeing another uptick in reports of scam phone calls, specifically regarding loved ones in jail. No one from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office will call you and ask you to pay to post bail, get medical treatment or for ankle monitoring.

Just. Hang. Up!

Although many of these types of callers use telephone numbers with Whatcom County area codes and prefix numbers and some even show up identified as a law enforcement agency, most of the persons engaged in this fraudulent activity are actually out of state or out of the country and are very difficult to identify and capture.

Again...Just. Hang. Up!

𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀.

Please share this with everyone you know.

It's Whatcom Trivia Monday . . . er . . . Tuesday! This frontiersman was one of Ferndale's most famous residents and served as one of Whatcom County's first postmen, delivering packages throughout the area, some legal and some not.

He famously was kidnapped in 1846 and held on Vancouver Island for two years before the Governor paid his ransom with a stack of blankets as tall as himself.

He spent his later years operating a saloon for the Bellingham Bay Coal Company and in 1904, the Old Settlers Association of Whatcom County recognized him as the oldest living settler that year.

Who was this colorful local character?

Congratulations to our winning sticker designs!

Winners are based on the number of votes received from public voting. The winning designs were submitted by Christina and Nazanin.

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office wants to thank everyone who participated in the first “I Voted” Sticker Contest. We loved seeing all of the creativity!

Budget and priorities for the new Justice Project facilities are set . . . so what happens next? Find out in our latest Justice Project newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAWHATCOMCO/bulletins/4190560

Did you know you can dispose of hazardous waste for free at the Disposal of Toxics facility? Come on out to 3505 Airport Drive
Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pm and
First Saturday of each month, 9 am - 4 pm.

Did you know you can dispose of hazardous waste for free at the Disposal of Toxics facility? From used oil to cleaners to paint and garden products, find the accepted substances list at whatcomcounty.us/HHW! If you don't see your item on the list, use the Waste Wise tool below the list to explore disposal options!

The Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services Administration coordinates the delivery of high-quality emergency care to residents and visitors across the county.

Built on a strong network of fire-based responders, centralized dispatch, and physician medical oversight, the EMS administration provides critical transparency into this work. You can learn more in the 2025 EMS Annual Report: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3583/Annual-Reports -a939731b5f462a2acb13ba827932ac85

Whatcom's Youth Pride celebration is this Saturday in downtown Bellingham. Check it out: https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo

Join us at Youth Pride on May 30! Swing by our adopt-a-block (Block 7) from 10:30-11:30 and our table between 11:30 am and 2 pm to say hi. Our table will include resources on opioid prevention, sexual health, wellness, and healthy habits for youth.

We had a great time at last year’s event, and no doubt it will be a fantastic time again this year! We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more about the event at https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo

The recovery process from the December floods is not easy. Here's some resources to help!

We want to hear from you! Submit a comment on the scope of environmental review for the proposed Ranch Quarry Mine project by the end of the comment period on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Members of the public, agencies, and tribal governments are invited to comment on environmental elements, potential alternatives, impacts, and mitigation measures to consider in the forthcoming draft Environmental Impact Statement.

The public can submit comments online, by mail, or by email. Click here to learn more about providing comments on our project webpage:
whatcomcounty.us/RanchQuarryMine