Bellingham County Issues Burn Ban, Health Alert, Budget, EIS, Ferry Schedule

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  A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect as of September 4, 2026“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban still in effect, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning in Whatcom County“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban still in effect, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  Three local cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans have been linked to broccoli sprouts“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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  The broccoli sprouts are from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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  A health alert issued September 3 linked the Salmonella cases to broccoli sprouts“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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  Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu submitted the 2027-2028 biennial budget to the County Council“On September 1st, Executive Satpal Sidhu transmitted his recommended budget for the 2027-2028 biennium to the County Council for their consideration.”
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  The budget was submitted on September 1“On September 1st, Executive Satpal Sidhu transmitted his recommended budget for the 2027-2028 biennium to the County Council for their consideration.”
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  The county released its Final Environmental Impact Statement“Final Environmental Impact Statement — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:00 -0800 Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).\nSource: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5100”
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  The Final Environmental Impact Statement was released on September 3“Final Environmental Impact Statement — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:00 -0800 Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).\nSource: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5100”
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  The county released the Final Environmental Impact Statement complying with state environmental policy requirements“Whatcom County is issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).”
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  The Whatcom Chief ferry will undergo dry dock maintenance starting September 12“The Whatcom Chief will depart for dry dock on Saturday, September 12, 2026.”
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  The Whatcom Chief ferry will return to service on October 4“We anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.”