Whatcom County Updates on Elections, Air Quality, Burn Ban

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  Whatcom County released official updates on multiple civic matters TuesdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The August 4 primary and special election unofficial results will be certified on August 18, 2026“August 4 Primary and Special Election unofficial results are available through certification on August 18, 2026.”
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  The county auditor's office is seeking appointments for committee members to write statements for the November 3, 2026, voters' pamphlet“The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.”
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  An air quality alert and heat advisory are in effect for Whatcom County through Wednesday and ThursdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The air quality alert and heat advisory are due to wildfire smoke from Canada and temperatures near 90 degrees“An Air Quality Alert and Heat Advisory are in effect for Whatcom County. 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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  A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect for Whatcom County“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, prohibiting outdoor burning 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 is stated in the county's emergency management briefings“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”