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Western Offers Reward For Graffiti Information

Western Washington University has been experiencing an unprecedented amount of graffiti.

The university's paint shop is offering a $250 reward for information that leads to successful prosecution or disciplinary action for those involved with the graffiti.

2012-03-08
$250 reward offered for info on graffiti vandalism 2012-03-07
University students make use of security texts, safety escorts

Students at Western Washington University are on edge after two violent attacks near campus. In one case, a man with a knife threw a woman to the ground. 

Police have personal safety posters up across campus and encourage students to refer to it if they need…

2012-03-05
Police search for purse-snatcher after Bellingham robbery

Police were searching for a man who stole a woman's purse during a strong-arm robbery near Laurel Park Tuesday evening, Jan. 31.

The woman was walking near the park northwest of Western Washington University just before 6 p.m. when the robbery occurred, according to a university…

2012-02-01
University Police recommends online system to help citizens keep track of valuables 2011-12-02
Extra DUI patrols hit the streets

Law enforcement throughout Whatcom County will be on the streets from November 24 through January 2 in search of impaired drivers.

Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Western Washington University police, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol have all committed…

2011-11-23
Western Alert test to take place at 10:55 a.m. today 2011-11-09
WWU to test emergency notification system Nov. 9

Western Washington University will test its emergency notification system and steam whistle at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The university's steam whistle, known as Big Ole, will sound for several minutes. About the same time, students, faculty and staff will receive an email and…

2011-11-07
WWU Admits Error in Using Student Code to Investigate Protected Speech

FIRE likes to give credit where it’s due when a university is forthright about errors it made in violating the rights of students. While we already commended Western Washington University last week for quickly doing the right thing and ending its investigation of student Jacob Ramirez, WWU’s…

2011-11-02
University Police offer Halloween safety tips 2011-10-28
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