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Bellingham Public Health Announces Invoicing Change

Monday, July 13, 2026

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Whatcom County Public Health announced a new invoicing platform for permit and renewal fees, effective October 2026. The change will replace mailed invoices with email notifications, as stated in a July 9, 2026, public alert. The announcement, available at whatcomcounty.us/4810, notes the transition aims to improve customer service.

The county also shared a summer safety checklist on June 30, 2026, offering tips for outdoor activities during Pacific Northwest summer events. The checklist includes guidance for festivals, fan zones, and nature outings.

Additionally, the Disposal of Toxics facility will close July 3-4 for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a June 26, 2026, notice. The facility, located in Whatcom County, will reopen on July 5.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Public Health — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Health-Public-Health-News-24

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Whatcom County Public Health announced a new invoicing platform for permit and renewal feesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The new invoicing platform will be effective October 2026“Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.”
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The change will replace mailed invoices with email notifications“Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.”
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The announcement was made in a July 9, 2026, public alertNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The announcement is available at whatcomcounty.us/4810“Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.”
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The transition aims to improve customer serviceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The county shared a summer safety checklist on June 30, 2026“PNW Summer Safety Checklist — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:10:52 -0800 Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer. Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5583”
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The summer safety checklist offers tips for outdoor activities during Pacific Northwest summer events“Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.”
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The checklist includes guidance for festivalsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The checklist includes guidance for fan zonesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The checklist includes guidance for nature outingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Disposal of Toxics facility will close July 3-4 for the Fourth of July holiday“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday.”
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The closure notice was issued on June 26, 2026“Planned Closure: Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility, July 3-4 — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:25:03 -0800 The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday. Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5579”
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The Disposal of Toxics facility is located in Whatcom CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Disposal of Toxics facility will reopen on July 5No usable supporting receipt — unverified.