City news summaryNews bits, special events, construction updates, and more Read the latest updateResidential and downtown streets changing to 20 mphCity begins implementing lower speed limits to improve safety Learn moreBellingham establishes Urban Transformation Strategist to support businesses The role was a key commitment in Mayor Kim Lund’s Executive Order on Advancing Economic Opportunity Learn moreCity to build third tiny home villageHomesNOW! will operate the village in the Irongate neighborhood Learn moreBellingham and North CascadesWelcome to the City of Bellingham Search: News Services Payments Report an Issue Jobs Maps Recent News Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026September 17, 2026City of Bellingham establishes Urban Transformation Strategist to support businesses September 15, 2026City lifts recreational fire ban September 11, 2026Inside Bellingham: September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 More News Upcoming Events Calendars Community Events General Holidays Parks and Recreation Public Meetings Days of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Time of Day All Day Morning Afternoon Evening Night Venues Bay to Baker Trail (Sunset Pond) Bellingham Public Library – Central Big Rock Garden Park Birchwood Park Bloedel Donovan Park Multipurpose Room Boulevard Park – Taylor Dock Boulevard Park Playground Boulevard Park Stage City Council Chambers City Hall Civic Stadium Connelly Creek Nature Area (South) Cordata Park Cornwall Memorial Park Cornwall Park Rose Garden Depot Market Square Elizabeth Park Fairhaven Village Green Forest & Cedar Park Lee Memorial Park (Central Library lawn) Little Squalicum Park Little Squalicum Pier at Little Squalicum Park Lowell Park Maritime Heritage Park Online via Zoom Online Zoom Webinar Pacific Street Operations Center Storybrook Park Whatcom Creek Whatcom Falls Park Tags Adults All Ages Families Kids Seniors Teens Volunteers List Grid Plain Tue 22 Tourism Commission Meeting September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tue 22 Canceled: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tue 22 Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Thu 24 What-Comm Administrative Board Meeting September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Sat 26 Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Bay to Baker Trail (Birchwood Park) – Fall 2026 September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon 28 City Council Meetings September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thu 01 Planning Commission Meeting October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM More Events
City of Bellingham establishes Urban Transformation Strategist to support businesses September 15, 2026
