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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
City Offices will be closed today, August 6th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for our annual employee appreciation picnic. Thank you for your patience.
Starting tonight, our partners at WSDOT will be working on roundabout improvements at the southbound I-5 Slater Road interchange.
When: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday night, July 29, and for the next several months.
Where: The southbound I-5 interchange at Slater Road north of Bellingham.
What: Nightly single-lane closures on southbound I-5.
For full project details, please visit WSDOT’s project page here: Roundabout improvements at southbound I-5 Slater Road interchange near Ferndale begin July 29 | WSDOT (wa.gov)
Please note, there will be no parking between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday, July 27th:
From the Whatcom Old Settlers Association: Come and enjoy the Whatcom Old Settlers “Pioneer Days Grand Parade. Please remember, the roads will be closing close to 10:30 am. We surely don’t want any cars towed. Main St. bridge coming into downtown Ferndale, Portal Way and Washington St. Main and 3rd Ave will not be accessible.