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 Department: $5,130 for damage to patrol vehicles and $100 for patrol bicycle tires and tubes.