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City News

Notice of Traffic Revision: Beginning Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street

In addition to the standing closure of Thornton Street between Vista Drive and Malloy Ave., drivers should expect further delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic at the intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street. Work begins Thursday, August 17th and is expected to last several weeks. The traffic revision is in effect weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic during working hours.

This work is for stormwater upgrades and road improvements and is part of the City of Ferndale’s Thornton: Vista to Malloy improvement project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.

August 16, 2023

Press Release – August 15, 2023 Incident at Ferndale Haggen

Robbery 1st Degree

Case # 23F6446

On 08/15/2023, at about 8:25 a.m., Ferndale Police were dispatched to an armed robbery at Haggen Grocery.  Employees advised that after confronting a male who was suspected of stealing alcohol and tools, he displayed a knife before fleeing.

With the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellingham Police Department, officers searched the area for the suspect with a K-9 and a drone.  After a search that lasted approximately 2 hours, Officers were able to locate items left behind by the suspect as he fled but were unsuccessful in locating him.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Native American male, approximately 5’-8” tall, wearing a camouflage / black shirt, black pants and black sneakers.  He was carrying a backpack with him at the time of the robbery and has several tattoos on his arms.

Law enforcement is clear of the area. The Ferndale Police Department does not believe the suspect to be an imminent threat to the general public at this time.  Surveillance photographs / video of the suspect will be released as they become available.

Officers are continuing to investigate and have established probable cause for Robbery in the 1st Degree.  Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Officer Foeung at 360-483-5723 or at tfoeung@ferndalepd.org

August 15, 2023

Ferndale Streets to be Painted Sat. Aug 26th and Sept. 9th

City of Ferndale will be painting traffic lanes in the Ferndale area Saturday, August 26th and Saturday, Sept 9th weather permitting. Signs and cones will be utilized to keep drivers out of the wet paint and No Parking signs will be going up in various locations in order to maintain access to paint areas. Please follow directions and do not park in places identified for painting by the signage.

The fresh coats of paint that crews apply during spring, summer and fall months will make it easier for drivers to see the road when the winter rains return.

What can drivers do to avoid the wet paint?

Drivers can protect their car from damage by keeping an eye out for striping crews and avoiding lane changes on freshly painted lines.

  • Watch for “wet paint” warning signs and warning trucks, and avoid following too closely.
  • Avoid crossing or driving on freshly painted lines.
  • Do not go around cones or weave in and out of your lane of travel.

What can I do if I get striping paint on my vehicle?

The paint is engineered to last however, it is water-based, drivers may have about one hour to wash it off with soap, water and a high-pressure hose. The sooner it is scrubbed, the easier it will be to remove.

For more information, call Ferndale Public Works at 360-384-4006.

August 11, 2023

Lost or Missing Your Purse or a Bicycle?

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: purse and bicycle

August 7, 2023

UPDATE Notice of Traffic Revision: Wednesday, August 16th to Saturday, August 26th

Ferndale Road – South of Star Park to the Public Utility District Facility

8/18/23 Update
Ferndale Road will be open Sunday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 22 and will close again for road work associated with the project on Wednesday, August 23.

Drivers should continue to utilize alternative routes as Ferndale Road will be closed to facilitate the reconstruction of the flood damaged areas of the Ferndale levee. A delayed shipment of supplies has arrived, and work will resume on Wednesday, August 16th. The road will be closed from just south of Star Park to the entrance to the Public Utility District facility. The closure is in effect Wednesday, August 16th to Saturday, August 26th, from 6am to 6pm.

This work is essential to protecting our community from future floods. For more information, call Ferndale Public Works at 360-384-4006.

August 3, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, August 1st

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

July 28, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Friday, July 28th

LaBounty Road Closure

Drivers should plan to detour as LaBounty Drive will be CLOSED to through traffic near the work site at 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The one-day closure is scheduled for Friday, July 28th, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Through traffic will  be detoured via Pacific Highway. Local property access will be maintained throughout the closure. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

July 24, 2023

New Orca Mural Completed in Downtown Ferndale

New Orca Mural Completed in Downtown Ferndale

In early 2023, Kevin Lee commissioned artist Káa Sháyee to paint a mural on his Ferndale location car wash. Kevin has owned Kevin’s Car Wash for nine years which is located in Ferndale by the Nooksack river bridge on Main Street. The Ferndale Arts Commission administered the mural project as part of the Downtown Mural Project and both the Arts Commission and Lee contributed funds to the project.

The 43′ wide mural is titled “Ancestral Spirits” and depicts an orca whale and eagle in Tlingit formline style design. Both Káa Sháyee and Lee are enrolled Tlingit Alaska natives. Káa Sháyee originates from Ketchikan, Alaska, and Lee is from Sitka, Alaska. The mural was completed in early July. Káa Sháyee hopes to collaborate with other local Native artists to do additional mural work in the surrounding area.

Lee is currently doing a facelift on this location, including fresh paint, new signage, and additional lighting. Another mural will be added on the opposite end of the building later this summer.

 

July 19, 2023

Arts Commission and Downtown Association Partner to Install Youth Art Throughout Downtown

Arts Commission and Downtown Association Partner to Install Youth Art Throughout Downtown

Earlier this month, volunteers with the Arts Commission installed thirty-eight pieces of art designed by Ferndale’s youth onto nineteen garbage bins throughout downtown Ferndale. After months of soliciting original art and hosting an in-person event, the final selections were printed and installed. Funding for the project was provided by the Ferndale Downtown Association.

“This project beautifies downtown, engages with local artists and saves taxpayer dollars by refreshing old garbage cans rather than replacing them,” said Art Commission chair Rebecca Xczar.

Artists were asked to consider “What Does Ferndale Mean to You?” or to utilize a Pacific Northwest Aesthetic. Over 100 designs were received as part of the project.

A complete map of art locations can be found by clicking here. Entrees that were submitted but not chosen are currently being displayed at downtown businesses including the former Lyndale Glass location, Subway, Barb’s Pie and Pastries, Sabor Latino and Uncle Jesse’s Pottery.

 

July 18, 2023

City Seeks Applications for 2024 Tourism-Related Activities

Do you have a good idea for some tourism-related activities? We are now accepting applications for our Hotel-Motel Grant Program!

This program uses funds collected when people stay at local hotels, motels or RV parks to help encourage additional tourism in Ferndale.

Funding from the program may be used, directly by local jurisdictions, or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization, for the marketing and operations of special events and festivals and to support the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned by nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.

The Hotel-Motel Grant Program is managed by the Deputy City Clerk, and recommendations on funding are made by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to the City Council, which has final say over allocation of funding.

DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31st, 2023. No exceptions. You can find the application here.

Please send all completed applications and any questions to Deputy City Clerk Michelle Williams at michellewilliams@cityofferndale.org or 360-685-2358.

July 13, 2023