Whatcom County 911 now offers Text-to-911 June 24, 2021 What-Comm 911 is pleased to announce that cellular phone users in Whatcom County can now send text messages to 911 in an emergency, as What-Comm 911 can now accept Text-to-911 messages.
City, County updating natural hazards emergency plan October 6, 2021March 2, 2021 City, County updating natural hazards emergency plan. Public feedback requested on plan update.
Bellingham Police Detective Pauline Renick retires after 28 years of service September 16, 2020 Her last day was September 15, 2020
Two barricaded suspects taken safely into custody August 22, 2020 BPD SWAT, crisis negotiators, detectives’ roles critical in both arrests
Man flees police, rams police car, then drives into building July 13, 2020 Booked into jail for several felony charges, including Assault 1st Degree
City issues reminder that consumer fireworks are prohibited July 1, 2020 July 4th community fireworks display and festival canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions