The Ferndale Arts Commission will be hosting an Artist Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, September 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Fringe Brewing, 5640 3rd Ave.
Meet local artists, learn about their creations, and purchase unique gifts for yourself or others.
Featured artists:
Jason LaClair – Indigenous Art @jason.laclair.946
Káa Sháyee – Indigenous Art @kaashayee
Colin Molaski – Abstract Modern Painting @colinmolaski.art
Anna Waschke – Epitaph Assemblages @ponderingstar
AeroScorpian – Minifigurine Keychains @ThingsByAeroscorpian
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
Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council and Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a special meeting for the purpose of preparing for the City’s required periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan. Under the Growth Management Act (GMA), every county and city in the state is required to conduct a thorough periodic update of its comprehensive plan and/or development regulations that are consistent with, and implement the plan. The GMA requires the city to review its comprehensive plan and development regulations to bring them up to date with any relevant changes in the GMA, recent case law and to respond to changes in land use and population growth.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. This is an open public meeting as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe.
The City of Ferndale provides publicly funded attorney representation to indigent defendants with a right to counsel at City expense.
The City of Ferndale seeks to fill one position at 100% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 260 cases per year, and one position at 50% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 130 cases per year, pro-rated based on the contract’s start date. Alternative divisions of caseload and/or number of positions may be considered in order to achieve 1.5 total positions. The City anticipates that one or both contracts will be extended for multiple years, and that the half-time position may increase over time with overall City case volume.
Annual compensation for a full-time caseload ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Half-time contracts are pro-rated based on the percentage of the full-time caseload, beginning at $60,000. Contractors are responsible for all overhead such as support staff, rent, and other costs of doing business. If interested, follow the application procedures below.
Minimum Qualifications
A qualified applicant must:
Preferred Qualifications
The City will prefer applicants who:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a primary goal of filling both positions by September 1, 2023. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, a resume, and a writing sample.
Letters of interest should describe the applicant’s current contracts for public defense or other representation as well as existing caseload, specifying the number and type of cases currently carried, including private practice commitments, if any.
Email Materials to:
Susan Duncan – City Clerk: susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Please address any questions to Susan Duncan at the above email address.
The City of Ferndale reserves the right to amend this Request for Qualifications and reserves the right to refrain from contracting with any and all applicants. This Request for Qualifications does not obligate the City of Ferndale to contract for the services specified here.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council meeting for Monday, July 3, 2023 has been cancelled in observance of the July 4th holiday.