Watching Government

  October 2026

Bellingham City Council

Update The July 27, 2026 meeting, vote #125, reported the city attorney’s office would be sending information on claims form #2873 in the AFFF multidistrict PFAS litigation after Whatcom Watch had been sent to the printer. The city attorney’s office … Continue reading →

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  October 2026

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at August 11, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 207. Authorize the acquisition of certain property rights by eminent domain for the Birch Bay Lynden Road and Blaine Road intersection improvements project? (Public hearing held.) … Continue reading →

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  October 2026

Port of Bellingham Commission

Action Taken at August 18, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 94. Amend the 2026 strategic budget to create a Capital Improvement Project – Waterfront Soil Stockpile Management? At the 5/26/2026 meeting, vote #74, the commission approved three agreements related to … Continue reading →

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  September 2026

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at July 13, 2026 Meeting Committee reports: Councilmember Hollie Huthman shared updates from the Tourism Commission related to the Bellingham Fan Zone activities. The Fan Zone website received 53,000+ visits. Watch parties were successful, the Commercial Street Party … Continue reading →

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  September 2026

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at July 14, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 174. Authorize the executive to sign a $69,442 contract (amendment #4) with Status Electrical Corporation of Abbotsford, B.C., to provide technical support for the security electronics … Continue reading →

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  September 2026

Port of Bellingham Commission

Commissioner Briscoe is attending remotely. Action Taken at July 14, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 82. Appoint Lyle Jansma to the Bellingham International Airport Advisory Committee? He will hold the airport business position on the committee and serve a three-year … Continue reading →

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  August 2026

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at June 1, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 91. Authorize the mayor to spend $280,000 to purchase property from the owner, The Oeser Company? The 20-acre parcel is undeveloped and located near the north end of Lake Whatcom.The … Continue reading →

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  August 2026

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at June 9, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 145. Authorize the executive to sign an $850,000 contract with Nel/Son Distributing, dba Nelson-Reisner of Anacortes, to provide fuel to be used in Whatcom County fleet … Continue reading →

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  August 2026

Port of Bellingham Commission

Action Taken at June 9, 2026 meeting Shall the commission: 76. Authorize the executive director to sign a $162,838 contact with Mead & Hunt of Middleton, Wisconsin, for planning activities at the airport industrial park? At the 2/3/2026 meeting, vote … Continue reading →

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  July 2026

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at May 11, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 75. Authorize the mayor to extend sewer service to 2863 Seaview Circle? The residence located at 2863 Seaview Circle was constructed in 1949. It is served with water from City … Continue reading →

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