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Safe Start WA - (Opens in New Window) Further Information about Gov. Inslee's 4 Phase Plan as of 5/30/20: Whatcom County is still in Phase 1 of Governor Inslee’s Plan Phase 1 High-risk populations: Continue to stay home, stay healthy.Outdoor: Some outdoor recreation (hunting, fishing, golf, boating, hiking).Gatherings: Religious organizations can now hold outdoor services with up to…

Summer events should be canceled due to coronavirus, Whatcom Health Director says https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/coronavirus/article242018611.html? Prepare yourself for the COVID-19 ‘new normal,’ says state health chief https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/coronavirus/article242015451.html? County Health Director Recommends Summer Event Cancellations Whatcom County Health Department as a lead partner, is working to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 locally.  Consistent with that key…

In case you haven’t already noticed, Birch Bay State Park, including Birch Bay Drive and Helweg Road have been shut down until May 5th at the earliest. Closed because people were not respecting the social distancing rule. Be safe, stay healthy. Opportunities for families offered by WSU Extension:  (many more updated regularly on Whatcom Strengthening Families…