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Whatcom Chief Ferry Service Resumes Until 9 p.m. Wednesday

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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The Whatcom Chief ferry resumed service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, and will operate until 9 p.m. There will be no ferry service on Thursday, August 27, due to a U. S. Coast Guard inspection.

The ferry service interruption affects daily commuters and residents relying on the ferry for travel between Bellingham and nearby communities. The Coast Guard inspection is a routine safety measure required for vessel operations.

Whatcom County Emergency Management also confirmed a county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice, prohibiting all outdoor burning due to fire risk conditions.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Sheriff — http://whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-18/

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The Whatcom Chief ferry resumed service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday“The Whatcom Chief resumed service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, and will continue operating until 9 p.m.”
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The Whatcom Chief ferry service resumed on August 26“The Whatcom Chief resumed service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, and will continue operating until 9 p.m.”
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The Whatcom Chief ferry will operate until 9 p.m.“The Whatcom Chief resumed service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, and will continue operating until 9 p.m.”
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There will be no ferry service on Thursday, August 27“There will be no ferry service on Thursday, August 27, to allow for a U.S. Coast Guard inspection.”
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The ferry service interruption affects daily commutersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ferry service interruption affects residents relying on the ferry for travelNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Coast Guard inspection is a routine safety measureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Coast Guard inspection is required for vessel operationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Whatcom County Emergency Management confirmed a county-wide stage 2 burn ban“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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The 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.”
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The county-wide stage 2 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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The county-wide stage 2 burn ban is in effect due to fire risk conditions“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”