BELLINGHAM, Wash. — About 11am, Thursday, March 19, 2026, first responders were dispatched to the Whatcom County Courthouse due report of a hazardous material.
About 1pm, Whatcom County Administration released a statement.
Earlier today, Whatcom County received a package containing potentially hazardous material. Out of an abundance of caution, the County evacuated the first floor of the County Courthouse. First responders, including a hazardous materials unit, arrived on scene and are investigating.
At this time, there is no danger to the public. More details will be made public as they become available.
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Click for more information– Whatcom County Administration (March 19, 2026)
About 3pm, they released another statement.
UPDATE 3:13PM – The material at the County Courthouse was determined to be non-hazardous.
The Courthouse is reopened but operations are limited.
Community members are encouraged to call ahead to confirm whether a department or Court is open prior to visiting.
– Whatcom County Administration (March 19, 2026)
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