Whatcom County Public Works

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Reminder: Our offices are closed today for Memorial Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.

If you have a public works emergency during this time (like a missing stop sign), please call 911.

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Closure Reminder: Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday.

If you have a public works emergency during this time (like a missing stop sign), please call 9-1-1, and our staff will be dispatched.

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Good news! The ferry will be back in service starting with the 5 pm run from Lummi Island to the mainland.

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Update: 5/18, 7pm: Ferry service remains suspended due to an equipment issue at Gooseberry Point dock. At this time, there is no estimated timeline for restoring service.

The next update will be provided Tuesday, May 19 by 9 a.m.

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Vehicle ferry service is suspended at Gooseberry Point due to a dock equipment issue.

Limited passenger-only trip this afternoon for schoolchildren, then the vessel returns for inspection.

No ETA to resume. Updates to follow.

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Happy National Public Works Week!

From roads and bridges to the ferry and storm response, Public Works helps keep Whatcom County safe, connected, and moving.

Some work you see. Much you don’t. All of it matters.

#NPWW
#NationalPublicWorksWeek

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Another water rights event, happening today in Everson! Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins may be available if space allows. Questions? Call 360-778-6314 or email [email protected].

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Happening today in Lynden! Free one-on-one assistance is available today at Lynden Library from 2–5 PM. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins may be available if space allows.
Questions? Call 360-778-6314 or email [email protected].

[Whatcom County Ferry @WhatcomFerry]

The Whatcom Chief is back in service and expected to run a full schedule tonight. Thank you for your patience during this unanticipated outage.

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Ferry update: The Whatcom Chief remains out of service this afternoon. The vendor is on-site and troubleshooting the issue.

We will send an update either when we are back running or around 3 p.m. today, whichever comes first. Thank you for your patience.

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The Whatcom Chief will be taken out of service beginning at 10:30 a.m. today to allow crews to complete repairs related to a steering issue identified Monday evening.

At this time, there is no estimated time for service to resume. Thank you for your patience.

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We will resume limited ferry service for the remainder of tonight's schedule. Riders should also expect limited service on Tuesday morning until a necessary repair is completed. Thank you for your patience.

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The Whatcom Chief remains out of service this evening as mechanics are en route to the terminal.

We’ll continue to provide updates as they’re avaliable.

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The ferry is temporarily out of service at the Gooseberry Point terminal as the crew works to diagnose a steering issue. Additional updates will be provided.

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Two hands. No manners. Always hungry. Keep wildlife wild: block access to dens, secure pet food, and don’t let them dumpster dive. Learn how wildlife can impact water quality: https://t.co/X2QHT8BRg5

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Getting your house ready to sell? If you own a house that’s on septic, a current report of system status by a licensed O&M specialist needs to be on file with Whatcom County Health when the property is offered for sale. For more information: https://t.co/byeSWv4eQ1

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Water rights appointments are still available in Lynden and Everson next week! Register to reserve a time slot or stop by if space is available. Call: 360-778-6314 or email: [email protected]. Claim forms are due June 1, 2027.

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It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. But year-round, please remember to put down distractions, obey the speed limit, move over if possible, and stay alert when behind the wheel.

Safe actions save lives.

#NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek
#NWZAW
#ObeytheOrange

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Gillies Rd is now open.

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Gillies Rd, south of Alm Rd, is temporarily closed while crews remove a tree from utility lines. It will reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.

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Gillies Rd, south of Alm Rd, is temporarily closed while crews remove a tree from utility lines. It will reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.