Whatcom County 911

06/01/2026

Do you have a family member who is affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s? This is great information for the resources available to help. Thanks to our partners at Blaine WA Police Dept for their quick work in getting her home safely!

Amy’s Place is a dementia-friendly community hub where individuals living with memory loss and their care partners can gather, connect, and find support.

05/26/2026

Honoring all who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice. A day to remember and reflect.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

🚨 MISSING / RUNAWAY JUVENILE 🚨

The Everson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Yesica, who is currently missing from Everson, Washington.

It is believed that Yesica left her home in Everson during the night of 05/21/2026. She may possibly be headed toward California.

Yesica was last seen wearing:
• Red pants
• Grey sweatshirt
• White sneakers

At this time, there is no additional information available.

If you have seen Yesica or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact What-Comm Dispatch at 360-676-6911 and reference Case .

Please share to help bring Yesica home safely.

05/19/2026

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT - ROAD CLOSURE🚨

Axton Rd is CLOSED between Guide Meridian and Aldrich due to possible road damage from a vehicle accident.

There is no ETA for reopening. Please use alternative routes and have patience for our responders and road crews.

05/11/2026

In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment and recognize the unending work that our agencies do in Whatcom County.

Day in, day out…rain, snow, or sun…good days or bad…our LE shows up and is there for the community.

It’s our honor to be able to work so closely with all the agencies and be able to witness the amazing work they do day after day.

Bellingham Police Department
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
Ferndale Police Department - Washington
Blaine WA Police Dept
Lummi Nation Police Department
Everett Police Department
Lynden Police Department
WWU Police Department
Sumas Police Department
Nooksack Tribal Police
Washington State Department of Corrections
Washington State Patrol

04/25/2026

We continue our series of tributes to those who volunteer with the Sheriff's Office of Division of Emergency Management - the heroes of Search and Rescue! For more information, visit https://www.wcsar.org/ (And watch KGMI News/Talk 790 for an upcoming article on SAR tips for recreational activity.)