Whatcom County Sheriff's office announced the Whatcom Chief ferry will depart for dry dock on September 12, 2026, with a return to regular schedule expected by October 4, 2026. The ferry, which serves Bellingham and surrounding areas, will be out of service for approximately three weeks. County officials also noted planned roadwork on Hannegan Road from August 5-6, with single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road during weekday work hours. A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice, prohibiting all outdoor burning.
Ferry Dry Dock Schedule Announced
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- ⚠Whatcom County Sheriff's office announced the Whatcom Chief ferry will depart for dry dock on September 12, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The Whatcom Chief ferry will return to regular schedule by October 4, 2026“We anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.”
- ⚠The ferry serves Bellingham and surrounding areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The ferry will be out of service for approximately three weeks“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.”
- ✓County officials noted planned roadwork on Hannegan Road from August 5-6“Expect Delays on Hannegan Road August 5–6 — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:49:36 -0800 Please plan for flagger-controlled single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.”
- ✓Single-lane closures will occur between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road during weekday work hours“Please plan for flagger-controlled single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.”
- ✓A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
- ✓The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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