Government offices and schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Grocery stores, Bellis Fair mall, most retail stores and restaurants will be open.
Here is the status of some offices and services Monday:
Whatcom County and city of Bellingham offices: closed.
Bellingham parking meters: not enforced.
Whatcom County Library and bookmobile: closed.
Bellingham Public Library: closed.
Banks: Most are closed.
Postal Service: No regular mail delivery.
Garbage service: SSC and Nooksack Valley Disposal have regular pickup schedule, but trucks may be earlier than normal so customers are advised to put trash out Sunday night. SSC offices and recycling center/transfer station closed.
Public schools: closed.
Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Northwest Indian College: closed.
Whatcom Transportation Authority: Buses operating on regular schedule.
Movie theaters: open.
The Bellingham Herald: Offices closed; regular newspaper delivery. For missed papers or other customer service questions, call 360-676-2660 between 6:30 and 9 a.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs: closed.
Opportunity Council: closed.
To report additions or changes to this list, email newsroom@bellinghamherald.com by noon Friday, Feb. 15.
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