Public Safety

Whatcom County Updates Burn Ban, Health Alert, Budget

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Whatcom County extended its stage 2 burn ban on September 4, 2026, prohibiting all outdoor burning. The ban remains in effect until further notice, with the county urging residents to follow safety guidelines on the WhatcomReady Facebook page.

Three local cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans have been linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts' broccoli sprouts, according to a county health alert. The outbreak is under investigation with state health officials.

County Executive Satpal Sidhu submitted his recommended 2027-2028 budget to the County Council on September 1, 2026. The budget is now under council review, with no further details provided in the alert.

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Whatcom County extended its stage 2 burn ban on September 4, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The 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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Whatcom County urged residents to follow safety guidelines on the WhatcomReady Facebook page“Visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips.”
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Three local cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans have been linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts' 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 outbreak is under investigation with state health officials“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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County Executive Satpal Sidhu submitted his recommended 2027-2028 budget to the County Council on September 1, 2026“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 budget is now under council review“On September 1st, Executive Satpal Sidhu transmitted his recommended budget for the 2027-2028 biennium to the County Council for their consideration.”