Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 11–17, 2026

This regional government calendar covers meetings in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Skagit County, and the Port of Bellingham for September 11–17, 2026. Key items include Bellingham City Council considering a kratom prohibition ordinance, Whatcom County consolidating crisis relief center funding into the Justice Project, and the Port of Bellingham voting on an $18 million broadband grant. While these are nearby jurisdictions, the items don’t directly affect Burien unless noted otherwise.