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Bellingham riot costs exceed $6,000 so far; suspects still sought

Nearly a month after an October riot near Western Washington University, the cost to taxpayers is emerging.

A glimpse of the public bill compiled so far:

Public Works: $629.53 for street sign replacement and installation, street sweeping and overtime.

Bellingham Police…

Bellingham police make more riot-related arrests

Bellingham police have arrested a fifth person in connection with an Oct. 12 riot that caused thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property near Laurel Park.

Police booked Sharod Niles McClay, 18, into Whatcom County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for investigation of rioting…

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None hurt in Bellingham school bus crash near ²ÝÁñÉçÇø

No one was injured when a school bus and a car crashed Monday afternoon, Oct. 21, at the intersection of Bill McDonald Parkway and 21st Street.

The bus was carrying 35 Fairhaven Middle School students on their way home from school at 4 p.m., said J. Marie Riche, a Bellingham School…

Western, students working with community to respond to riot

In the aftermath of the Oct. 12 riot in Laurel Park, many people both on Western Washington University's campus and in the community have asked how this could have happened and what can be done to make sure it doesn't happen again.

As shocked as we were by this incident -…

Bellingham Police seeking your help
Patrols to target loud, wild parties in Bellingham

Authorities from three agencies are joining to increase party patrol efforts in the residential areas of Bellingham.
A large party at an apartment complex turned into a riot last weekend. See photos from the scene.
Bellingham and Western Washington University…

Bellingham police arrest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø student in melee

Bellingham police have arrested a Western Washington University student in connection with last weekend's off-campus riot.

Police say 19-year-old Cameron S. Ehrlich, who lives on campus, was booked into the Whatcom County Jail for investigation of riot, failure to disperse and…

Bellingham police seek help identifying people at riot

Bellingham Police have released photos of 11 people they hope the public can help them identify as participants in a weekend riot.

Police also announced a fourth arrest related to the Saturday, Oct. 12, riot that caused thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property.

Police patrols to target loud or disorderly parties
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