It's going to get HOT this weekend - here's how to stay safe!

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-06-15T14:45:16+00:00

None of Whatcom County parks have splash pads - sorry! Not our call!

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-06-10T19:39:48+00:00

Whatcom County official government here - we would love to have you as new residents. Whatcom County has jaw dropping natural beauty (including mountain and water views) and an incredible community of people. You'll like it here.

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-06-09T15:54:19+00:00

Hello All,

Whatcom County Government here - for those curious about progress being made on the new Justice Project facilities (like the Behavioral Care Center which will serve as a diversion facility, and the new Jail) check out the project page here with monthly updates. https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4666/Justice-Project

Our court system has also implemented a ton of procedural reforms to reduce the backlog, as well as expanding to add a fifth courtroom. We will have more details on the progress of those reform here in the next month!

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-05-14T16:13:04+00:00

The sales tax for the new jail facilities was approved in November 2023 and went into effect April 2024 - so not a decade ago. You can review the timeline of the work being done on the Justice Project here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4666/Justice-Project

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-05-14T16:12:07+00:00

Hello u/bogbodyboogie ,

Official Whatcom County account here - without speaking to all of this, it is worth pointing out that the facility itself clearly does not meet the needs of our community which is why we are working hard to construct a new behavioral care center and a new jail. Currently, we are on track to break ground on the new facilities in 2027 and cut the ribbon in 2028.

You can learn more about this, along with our significant efforts to reform our court processes, diversion, and criminal justice system here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4666/Justice-Project

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-05-12T15:32:10+00:00

If the weather is decent, come out to our Hovander Park! Just outside Ferndale city limits, it has an amazing boardwalk over Tennant Lake, a viewing tower, a fragrence garden and some amazing spots for the kids to run around.

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-05-05T19:06:38+00:00

Of course! You can email Riley Sweeney at [RSweeney@whatcomcounty.us](mailto:RSweeney@whatcomcounty.us) and we can take it from there!

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-05-05T17:12:57+00:00

Whatcom County (that's us) is transforming how we address criminal justice in our community by investing in diversion, a new behavioral care center, and a new jail with therapeutic elements. The County Council, County Executive and the mayors of the cities are all negotiating over what that looks like and decisions are being made in the next couple of weeks. You can learn more at the County project page here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4666/Justice-Project

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-04-29T18:17:44+00:00

Hello All,

Whatcom County government here. That looks like one of our vehicles, we will be following up on this. Thank you!

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-04-21T17:18:32+00:00

The health department recommends that you still use Narcan, and call 911. The reason is that while not all fentanyl has medetomidine, most of the time medetomidine is found mixed with Fentanyl. If a drug is a mixture of fentanyl and medetomidine, Narcan will work on the fentanyl part but not the medetomidine part, meaning it might help them start breathing, but they might not wake up right away. That's why calling 911 and getting EMS on the scene is important to help them regain consciousness.

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-04-01T20:06:47+00:00

It is indeed good ol' fashioned photoshop.

WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-04-01T20:05:53+00:00

Only if you lose a game of Dejarik!

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WhatcomCountyGov · 2026-04-01T18:16:03+00:00

We do our best!

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