Whatcom County Updates on Services and Safety

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  Whatcom County Public Health announced a new invoicing platform for permits and renewalsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The new invoicing platform will email invoices instead of mailing them“Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.”
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  The new invoicing platform is set to start in October 2026“Permit and renewal invoices will be emailed instead of mailed starting in October.”
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  The county released a summer safety checklist for residents planning outdoor activities“Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.”
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  The summer safety checklist includes music festivals and nature outings“Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.”
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  The summer safety checklist aims to help ensure safe summer experiences“Summer in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible time to get outside. Whether you’re planning to dance at a music festival, attend a Fan Zone event, or just spend a quiet afternoon basking in nature, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of summer.”
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  Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on July 3-4“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday.”
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  The closure of the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility is for the 4th of July holiday“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the 4th of July holiday.”
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  The county published an after-action report on the 2025-2026 winter severe weather shelter program“We’ve published our After Action Report on the 2025-2026 winter severe weather shelter (SWS), highlighting successes in both new and existing partnerships and ongoing challenges with recruitment, training, and scheduling of shelter staff.”
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  The after-action report highlighted improved partnerships“We’ve published our After Action Report on the 2025-2026 winter severe weather shelter (SWS), highlighting successes in both new and existing partnerships and ongoing challenges with recruitment, training, and scheduling of shelter staff.”
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  The after-action report mentioned ongoing staff recruitment challenges“highlighting successes in both new and existing partnerships and ongoing challenges with recruitment, training, and scheduling of shelter staff.”
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  A behavioral health fund report detailing mental health and substance use service funding was released“Whatcom County Health and Community Services has released the 2024-2025 Behavioral Health Fund Report, highlighting how local tax dollars and state and federal grants are supporting mental health and substance use services across our community.”