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Lummi Island Ferry Maintenance Outage Scheduled

Monday, October 19, 2026

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The Whatcom Chief ferry will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

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Lummi Island Ferry Maintenance Outage Scheduled“The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.”
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Whatcom County announces a planned maintenance outage for the Lummi Island ferry on October 21, 2026.“The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.”
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The Whatcom Chief ferry will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.“The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.”
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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.“Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County.”

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Reminder: October 21 Service Outage Planned for Lummi Island Ferry — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:49:00 -0800
The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5709

Monday, October 19, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:51:38 -0800
Partly sunny today with decreasing clouds. Patchy fog with the sun appearing once it burns off tomorrow and Wednesday. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5747

Shellfish Harvest Closure Lifted in Southern Whatcom County — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:21:52 -0800
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5746

Friday, October 16, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:41:36 -0800
Mostly sunny today with rain moving in overnight, drying out as the day goes on tomorrow. Mostly sunny Sunday, but cooler. See earthquakes preparedness tips below.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5745

Biotoxin Advisory Lifted for Toad Lake — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:58:00 -0800
Recent water sampling at Toad Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum safe level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency. We have lifted the warnings for residents to avoid water contact at Toad Lake.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5743