Bellingham: Burn Ban Continues, Ferry Service Resumes

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  Whatcom County extended its county-wide stage 2 burn ban until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning as of September 2, 2026“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The ban was also in effect on August 31, 2026“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The ban was also in effect on September 1, 2026“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  Weather forecasts predicted rain and wind advisories“Mostly cloudy today, but rain later today. Gale warning for coastal waters and wind advisory for the western county through tonight.”
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  The Lummi Island ferry service resumed at 1 p.m. on August 27, 2026“The Whatcom Chief has passed today's U.S. Coast Guard inspection and will resume ferry service at 1 p.m.”
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  The ferry service resumed after the Whatcom Chief passed a U. S. Coast Guard inspection“The Whatcom Chief has passed today's U.S. Coast Guard inspection and will resume ferry service at 1 p.m.”
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  The ferry had been out of service due to a missed inspection requirement“The outage stemmed from the missed inspection requirement, not a known safety issue with the vessel.”
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  The ferry was not out of service due to a safety issue with the vessel“The outage stemmed from the missed inspection requirement, not a known safety issue with the vessel.”