The City Will Adopt the 2024 Stormwater Manual January 1st, 2025

Consistent with FMC 13.34.030, the City of Ferndale will be adopting the 2024 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington effective January 1, 2025. Any projects for which a complete land disturbance permit application has not been submitted by that date will be required to design to the 2024 manual.

Click here to read the 2024 SWMMWW

For questions, email the City’s Stormwater Manager at StephenMurdock@cityofferndale.org

Association of Washington Cities Scholarship Opportunity

City of Ferndale Seeks Applications for Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship

The City of Ferndale is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025.

The CQC is awarding up to three $3,000 scholarships in 2025. Scholarship recipients also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC’s Annual Conference in Kennewick, Washington, in June 2025.

To be eligible as a first-time applicant, a student must be:

  • A Washington resident;
  • Graduating from high school, completing homeschooling, or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2025;
  • Planning to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2025-2026 academic year on a half-time or more basis; and
  • Active in leadership in their city government, community, or school, either now or in the past.

Information and application materials can be found on the CQC website (https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships). Completed applications are due to the City of Ferndale no later than Monday, January 13, 2025.

Applications may be dropped off in person to Ferndale City Hall at 2095 Main St., or by email with the subject line “CQC Scholarship” to Communications and Community Relations Officer Megan Juenemann, at meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.

The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities. The Center’s goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington and to grow leaders and healthy, resilient quality communities. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city.

For questions or more information, please contact the City of Ferndale’s Communications and Community Relations Officer, Megan Juenemann at (360) 685-2353 or meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.

“The Ferndale Ferns” Art Installation

The Ferndale Ferns

The Ferndale Arts Commission is excited to announce the installation of The Ferndale Ferns, two fiddlehead fern sprig sculptures on the Thornton overpass. The sculptures were installed Friday, November 15, 2024 by the sculpture artist Don Anderson.

The sculpture bases were planned into the overpass road construction project in 2019. The sculpture designs were approved by the Mayor and shared with City Council last year.

Each fern is approx. 18’ tall, of powder coated steel. They are green at the bottom and transition to Blue on the North Fern, and Red on the South Fern.

Per the artist:
The South Fern is youthful, impetuous and daring – a young adult not yet fully formed, physically and emotionally – yet capable and formidable. The North Fern is more complex – a fully formed adult nearing full bloom, fully equipped and mature, with the wisdom, creativity and knowledge to be complete in the world, yet with still room to grow.
Don Anderson "The Ferndale Ferns" sculptures Photo credit: Don Anderson

Water Shutoffs Happening on Tuesday, October 22

This is a final courtesy reminder that water shutoffs will be happening this month. Please make sure your payment is made by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21st to avoid any interruptions in services. Water shutoffs will happen on Tuesday, October 22nd. If your balance is $100.00 or less, your service will not be interrupted. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Utilities Department by emailing utilitybilling@cityofferndale.org or calling (360) 384-4269 or (360) 685-2355.

final courtesy reminder that water shutoffs will happen on tuesday, october 22, 2024

October 8th – City Phones

Updated 10/8 at 3:25 p.m.: Phones are back up and working. Thank you for your patience.

The City is aware of a connectivity issue that is impacting all City phones. We are working diligently to resolve the issue and the City will post an update as soon as the problem is fixed. Emergency services are still available by dialing 9-1-1. Thank you for your patience.

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Joint Statement from the Ferndale Police Department and Ferndale School District

Joint Statement from Ferndale Police Department and Ferndale School District 

(Ferndale, WA) — On October 3, 2024, the Ferndale School District, Ferndale Police Department, and local authorities responded to an anonymous report of a potential bomb threat at Ferndale High School. While swift action was taken immediately out of an abundance of caution, no credible threat has been identified at this time. All students and staff were safely evacuated, and law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation of the premises.  

It is important to note that this incident may be related to a nationwide “swatting” effort. Swatting involves the false reporting of a serious emergency, such as a bomb threat, with the intent to cause disruption and fear. Until the investigation is complete, it remains unknown if today’s threat is connected to this nationwide “swatting” effort. The Ferndale School District, Ferndale Police Department, and City of Ferndale are closely monitoring the situation in cooperation with all agencies involved.  

We want to reassure our community that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Our teams responded quickly, and we will continue to work diligently to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone. Additional counselors will be available to any students or staff who may need support in the wake of this event.  

We understand that these situations can cause concern and anxiety, and we appreciate the cooperation of our students, families, and staff. Your patience as we prioritize safety and fully investigate this incident is greatly appreciated.  

If you have any further questions or need additional information, please contact the Ferndale School District or the City of Ferndale.    

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Contacts: 

Communications & Community Relations Officer for the City of Ferndale: meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org      

Executive Director of Communications for the Ferndale School District: celina.rodriguez@ferndalesd.org  

Tuesday, September 3rd – City Phones are Back Up

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Updated 2:00 p.m., September 3 – City phones are working again. Thank you for your patience.

The City’s IT service provider has informed us of a connectivity issue that is impacting all city phones. They are working diligently to resolve the issue and the City will post an update as soon as the problem is fixed. Emergency services are still available by dialing 9-1-1.

Paint Striping on Friday, August 30th

Heads up! City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Public Works will be striping the streets in the Ferndale area this Friday, August 30th.
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.

Drivers can protect their car from damage by keeping an eye out for striping crews and avoiding lane changes on freshly painted lines. If you happen to drive through wet paint, it can be removed immediately by using soap and water as the paint is water based. Please drive cautiously and provide plenty of space for crews when driving through a work zone.

City Offices Closed for Labor Day

City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in honor of Labor Day. The regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, September 3rd.

As always, emergency services can be reached by dialing 9-1-1. City Offices will be open again on Tuesday, September 3rd for regular business hours.

City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in honor of Labor Day. The regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, September 3rd.

As always, emergency services can be reached by dialing 9-1-1. City Offices will be open again on Tuesday, September 3rd for regular business hours.

August 8 – City Phones are Back up and Working

Updated 10:45 a.m., August 8th – City phones are working again. Thank you for your patience.

The City’s IT service provider has informed us of a connectivity issue that is impacting all city phones. They are working diligently to resolve the issue and the City will post an update as soon as the problem is fixed. Emergency services are still available by dialing 9-1-1.

thank you for your patience