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Whatcom Ferry Out of Service

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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The Whatcom Chief ferry is out of service as of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to Whatcom County Emergency Management.

A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice, prohibiting all outdoor burning. Smoke levels are expected to decrease after a wind shift on Tuesday, but rain is forecast for the next few days starting overnight Wednesday.

Residents are urged to follow summer water safety tips provided by county officials.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-Emergency-Management-Daily-Brief-33

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The Whatcom Chief ferry is out of service as of Wednesday, August 26, 2026“The Whatcom Chief Ferry is Out of Service.”
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The Whatcom Chief ferry is out of service according to Whatcom County Emergency Management“The Whatcom Chief Ferry is Out of Service.”
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A 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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Smoke levels are expected to decrease after a wind shift on TuesdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Rain is forecast for the next few days starting overnight Wednesday“clouds move in overnight with a chance of rain for the next few days.”