City of Bellingham News
- July 20: New shelter facility ready for guests
- July 15: Countywide partnership launches grant program for businesses impacted by COVID-19
- July 15: Mayor approves limited outdoor childcare and other outdoor programs under modified order
- July 10: Holly Street plaza is the first of several street closures designed to help businesses thrive
- June 23: Next steps underway for shelter facility
- June 10: City, County, Mission seeking new location for drop-in shelter
- June 10: City offers better trail connections and use of residential streets for recreation
- June 8: Green means “go” as businesses open for Phase 2
- June 8: Library invites book returns, prepares for curbside service to begin June 15
- June 5: City re-opens some recreation amenities under State’s Phase 2 declaration
- May 19: City leaders hear budget projections, take first steps to address revenue reductions
- May 8: Most City facilities remain closed while delivery of essential services continues
- May 7: Recreate responsibly this weekend under extended “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order
- May 4: Boat inspections at Bloedel Donovan Park begin May 5 with strict COVID-19 protocols
- May 1: Lake Padden Golf Course reopens May 5th with strict COVID-19 limits
- April 24: City-permitted events, facility reservations canceled through August 30
- April 20: Bellingham cancels City summer programs following Health Department recommendation
- April 17: Permit amended for ‘Unity Village’ tiny house encampment near Post Point
- April 10: Want to keep parks open? Please follow the guidelines!
- April 10: Work to resume on City construction projects considered essential by Governor’s order
- April 8: Bellingham City Council to conduct first remote meeting Monday April 13
- April 6: Essential City services continue during COVID-19
- March 31: Bellingham Police address stay-at-home order violations
- March 31: Mayor suspends enforcement of plastic bag ban
- March 27: Most construction activities required to stop
- March 26: Finance Cashier office to close
- March 24: City closes playgrounds, sports fields, fenced dog areas, bike parks, disc golf course, skate park, golf course
- March 23: Bellingham City Council meeting update on COVID-19 (includes video)
- March 22: Mayor, Council address rumors of gun regulations, propose ordinance changes in response to COVID-19
- March 20: Mayor announces economic relief for community
- March 19: Lighthouse Mission Drop In Center to be relocated: Press release and FAQ page
- March 18: Local governments across Whatcom County are united in COVID-19 response
- March 18: Unified Command creates International Task Force
- March 16: City of Bellingham closes additional public offices
- March 14: Mayor Seth Fleetwood addresses the community (video)
- March 13: City to close Library, Museum, Park facilities effective March 16
- March 12: Bellingham City Council to conduct only essential business at meetings
- March 12: Mayor signs Proclamation of Local Emergency
- March 11: Please do not flush sanitary wipes
- March 11: City of Bellingham response to first confirmed local COVID-19 case
Whatcom County Health Department News
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