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  1. Lease Approved for Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter

    The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a lease with Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) to host a county-operated severe weather shelter (SWS) in Bellingham. Learn more
  2. This Veteran’s Day, Learn About PACT Act Benefits Expansion

    This upcoming Veterans Day, the Whatcom County Veterans Program extends heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their dedicated service to our nation. As part of our ongoing service to all veterans, we would like to highlight the PACT Act. Learn more
  3. Whooping Cough Increasing in Whatcom County Residents

    Whatcom County Health and Community Services is responding to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the county. So far this month, there have been 8 confirmed cases, with five occurring since Monday (10/21). Learn more
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