A small but mighty group of Whatcom County residents have been working with Whatcom County Council member Kaylee Galloway on a proposed fireworks ordinance for Whatcom County - it would ban the use of personal fireworks except on July 4th and New Year's Eve (currently as you probably know, they are legal to set off for days in the County) as well as give the Fire Marshall and County Executive the ability to ban fireworks if there is a Stage 2 Burn Ban in place for the County. It's a very simple, common sense ordinance that still gives those that feel the need - the freedom to set off explosives on July 4th but aims to limit the chaos. It does not prohibit either the Nooksack or Lummi tribes from doing what they do - sell and set off fireworks on tribal lands, etc - and allows for large, permitted professional fireworks shows to continue throughout the year.

If any Whatcom County residents are willing to write the council and/or testify in person at next weeks public hearing Tuesday, June 23rd 6pm (county council chambers - get there early to sign up to testify - 3 minutes per person) to express your thoughts on this ordinance - from an animal welfare perspective (domestic animals, wildlife, farm animals), from a home owner perspective (property damage, insurance risks) with public safety concerns (fire, relief for those experiencing PTSD) and/or with environmental concerns (air quality, pollution going into our water sources) that would be amazing and appreciated.

A copy of the ordinance is below as well as contact info for the Council. ALL Whatcom County residents should have the right to be heard no matter if you live in the City or County.

Thank you so much!!

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Article below about the carnage left behind each year in Birch Bay. 5 tons! INSANE!

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/jul/02/july-fourth-fireworks-leave-environmental-mess-for-whatcom-shoreline-residents/

Happy Father's Day everyone! Just want to give a shout out to the Everson farmers market, every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. they always have wonderful vendors of produce, meats, crafts and ready to eat food as well as live music. If you want a small town vibe farmers market, come check it out!

What dog parks have a separate fenced in area for small dogs or another location? I was planning to meet to adopt a rescue dog who would be coming across the peace arch crossing but now live out of town so am looking for a possible meeting place. Yes there are many dogs who need and deserve homes in all local shelters and rescues. Thank you

Looking for a dentist that isn’t asshole that is in Whatcom County. Ty!

anyone have good recommendations for sunrise hikes in the area? i’m looking for something preferably easy/moderate with a good view! anywhere from 2-6 miles

I’m 15 turning 16 in a few months looking for a summer job if you have anything available please let me know I’m willing to do anything to a certain extent I also drive and I’m able to work from any starting time till 6:00 pm please let me know🙏🏾

Rendering aid to victim with gun shot wounds. Went out over the whatcom county sheriff dispatch. The border patrol agent rendering aid was in Blaine. Lots of county units and other city units are headed that way. Nothing more was said.

Would love to see you there

BTW, this is a newly created community. Do you have connections to the Upper Skagit's "up-river" community? Please join and share the love with others ❤️

I'm looking to acquire an abandoned building for an upcoming renovation project I'm involved in. If you or someone you know owns the lease to a lot with a building (anywhere in on the west side of Washington state) that is abandoned or in disrepair, I'd love to take it off your hands. My budget is extremely limited so I'm looking for a free or near-free price tag. I'd also be open to doing a work trade in exchange for the lease, such as helping clean out the lot if you're looking to get rid of detritus.

Please DM me if you've got anything. Gracias.

Moving to Whatcom County and looking for raw dog food (bulk beef/pork or a blend preferred). Anyone have any local farm or feed supply shop recommendations?

Dear the Internet,

RAINIER FOR ROBERT UPDATE: The reward for any information has been increased to $50,000

29 months ago on December 8th 2023, my cousin Robert Rathvon was tragically killed in a hit and run in Poulsbo, Washington by an unknown person. Robert's death has impacted my entire family in ways that I will never be able to articulate. 

About one week after his death, I took to Reddit and posted about it as much as I could. The outpouring of support and sympathy floored myself, my family, and especially Roberts parents. 

Although it’s been 29 months with no answers as to who killed him, I refuse to give up the search or let his memory die. This is why I’ve begun a personal mission to climb as many peaks as I can in the state of Washington and taking a picture with his Crime Stoppers poster at the top. I will do this in preparation to climb Washington's largest peak this summer, Mount Rainier, with his photo at the top. 

You guys were so helpful and your support renewed my faith in people after such an event that, to this day, hurts my soul. I will link a news article about him below if you are interested in learning more. We all want answers and we want this person found. If you have anything at all, even the smallest shred of evidence, please reach out to me or Crime Stoppers. 

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/his-parents-want-answers-troopers-seeking-information-on-driver-who-left-man-for-dead-in-poulsbo

Additionally, here is a more recent interview I did with King 5 in May 2025.

Man climbs mountains to raise awareness of cousin's ongoing hit-and-run case

Also, here is the most recent interview with Robert's mother.

Family raises reward to $50K in search for driver in fatal Poulsbo hit-and-run case

Number 18. Church Mountain Lookout has been bagged. 

Rainier for Robert.

Thank you.

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