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Burn ban continues, salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect as of September 4, 2026, prohibiting all outdoor burning. The ban was previously announced and continues without change, with Whatcom County Emergency Management advising residents to visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips.

Three local cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans have been linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC in Idaho, according to a public health alert issued September 3. The County is working with state health officials on the investigation.

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu delivered the recommended 2027-2028 biennial budget to the County Council on September 1, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a project was issued September 3. The Whatcom Chief ferry will undergo dry dock maintenance from September 12 to October 4, 2026, with regular service resuming on October 4.

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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 ban was previously announcedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban continues without changeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Whatcom County Emergency Management advises residents to visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips“Partly sunny this afternoon after morning clouds. Saturday will be similar, but Sunday and Monday are looking pretty sunny. A county-wide stage 2 burn ban still in effect, no outdoor burning allowed. Visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips.”
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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 were produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC in 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 public health alert was issued September 3No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The County is working with state health officials on the investigation“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 delivered the recommended 2027-2028 biennial budget to the County Council 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 Final Environmental Impact Statement for a project was issued 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 Whatcom Chief ferry will undergo dry dock maintenance from September 12 to October 4, 2026“The Whatcom Chief will depart for dry dock on Saturday, September 12, 2026. We anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.”
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Regular service will resume on October 4“We anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.”