Whatcom County Updates on Burn Ban, Rabies, and Election Results

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  Whatcom County has extended its county-wide stage 2 burn ban until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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  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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  The ban was initially implemented due to wildfire smoke and poor air quality“Wildfire smoke from Canada may reach unhealthy levels this week, and temperatures are expected to reach near 90 degrees in parts of the county Wednesday and Thursday.”
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  Officials reported that smoke levels are expected to improve over the next few days“The smoke lingers this morning, but the air quality will begin to improve over the next couple days.”
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  Two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies this week“This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies.”
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  A public alert was prompted to avoid handling wild bats“Never Touch or Handle Wild Bats — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:56 -0800 This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies. Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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  Officials emphasized that bats can carry rabies“Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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  Rabies is transmitted through bites or scratches“Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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  Residents were urged to stay away from batsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Unofficial results for the August 4 primary and special election are now available“August 4 2026 August Primary and Special Election Unofficial Results — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:19:17 -0800 August 4 Primary and Special Election unofficial results are available through certification on August 18, 2026.”
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  Certification of the results is scheduled for August 18, 2026“August 4 Primary and Special Election unofficial results are available through certification on August 18, 2026.”
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  The results will be finalized after the certification dateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.