Whatcom County.
county in the state of Washington, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 139
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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County analysis in Whatcom County questioned the financial viability of local government.Some support1 report
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The Nooksack River Valley is located within Whatcom County.Some support1 report
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The City of Blaine is seeking partners for a downtown revitalization and mixed-use redevelopment project.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Active fires in Whatcom County are currently being monitored by the National Interagency Fire Center.Some support2 reports
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Drop survey highlights border business struggles in Whatcom County.Some support2 reports
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A study models tsunami risk from an Alaska earthquake, with resulting waves reaching Whatcom County near Westport.Some support2 reports
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Wildfire smoke from Canada is affecting air quality in Whatcom County.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred while a resident was in Yellowstone National Park.Well supported8 reports
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A festival is taking place in Blaine, Whatcom County, featuring performers like Greta Matassa, Greg Hopkins, and Camille Bloom.Some support1 report
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GeoTest was hired for subsurface boring and testing regarding a shared jurisdiction over the Coles Valley land parcel in Whatcom County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Whatcom County this week
News at the entities that move Whatcom County most-
DHS OperationalDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves Whatcom County
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National Interagency Fire Center Shared contextThe National Interagency Fire Center is monitoring large fires across the country, including activity in Nebraska.Moves Whatcom County
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Pacific Northwest Shared contextCruise itineraries are being adjusted for the Pacific Northwest/Alaska region, and Astoria calls are being cancelled due to tidal navigation issues.Moves Whatcom County
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Alaska Shared contextSolitario Resources Corp. operates zinc mining projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Peru.Moves Whatcom County
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Ross Lake Shared contextFire activity was reported west of Ross Lake.Moves Whatcom County
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Seattle Mentioned togetherStatue buyers are considering both Portland and Seattle as potential locations for a new monument.Moves Whatcom County
Connections
The 14 strongest of 139, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Port of Bellingham Structural
The election process of Whatcom County determines the individuals who serve as commissioners for the Port of Bellingham, which subsequently provides operational services back to the County.
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GEOtest Transactional
GeoTest was contracted by Whatcom County to perform subsurface boring and testing services.
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Bellingham Structural
Bellingham functions as the county seat within the administrative jurisdiction of Whatcom County.
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DHS Operational
DHS is alleging issues regarding voting registration within the jurisdiction of Whatcom County.
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Langley Structural
Langley and Whatcom County share jurisdiction over the Coles Valley land parcel.
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Alaska Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared geographic context of the United States, though the evidence focuses on A's location in Washington state.
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Ross Lake Shared context
Ross Lake is geographically located within the boundaries of Whatcom County.
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National Interagency Fire Center Shared context
Whatcom County falls within the operational area monitored by the National Interagency Fire Center.
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Nooksack River Shared context
The Nooksack River is geographically located within Whatcom County.
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Drop Shared context
Drop's business struggles are highlighted within the context of Whatcom County's border economy.
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Pacific Northwest Shared context
Whatcom County is geographically located within the Pacific Northwest region.
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Blaine Shared context
Blaine is a city that is geographically situated within the administrative boundaries of Whatcom County.
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Seattle Mentioned together
No direct evidence of coupling or interaction between Whatcom County and Seattle was found in the provided timeline.
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Cascades Mentioned together
The available evidence does not describe any relationship or coupling between Whatcom County and Cascades.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- DHS alleges false voting registration in Whatcom County, and Adamson is scheduled to appear in Seattle.
- Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham hosted community and recycling events in Bellingham on September 24, 2026.
- County analysis in Whatcom County questioned the financial viability of local government.
- The Nooksack River Valley is located within Whatcom County.
August 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- Wildfire smoke from Canada is affecting air quality in Whatcom County.
- An incident occurred while a resident was in Yellowstone National Park.
- A festival is taking place in Blaine, Whatcom County, featuring performers like Greta Matassa, Greg Hopkins, and Camille Bloom.
- GeoTest was hired for subsurface boring and testing regarding a shared jurisdiction over the Coles Valley land parcel in Whatcom County.