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Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, October 16th – Friday, October 20th, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, October 16th – Friday, October 20th

Shannon Ave. from Ferndale Terrace to Fieldview Dr. AND Ferndale Terrace near the intersection with Shannon Ave.

Drivers should expect slowdowns and congestion as work begins on a project near the intersection of Shannon Ave and Ferndale Terrace. The active worksite will shift between a northern location on Ferndale Terrace and a southern location off Shannon Ave near Fieldview Dr. At times, work will require a single lane road closure. Lane closures will be signed, and flaggers will be deployed when necessary. Residents in the work zones will have access in and out of their homes. The current traffic revision is in effect from Monday, October 16th – Friday, October 20th, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

This traffic revision is for work associated with a private development project.

October 16, 2023

Lost a bicycle?

Have you misplaced your bicycle recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your bicycle.

October 3, 2023

City Statement on the Passing of The Honorable Judge Michael Bobbink

It is with great sadness that the City of Ferndale shares the passing of The Honorable Judge Michael Bobbink. He dedicated over 30 years of service to judicial systems in Whatcom County.

Michael Bobbink served the Ferndale community as its Hearing Examiner for nearly twenty years, beginning in 2006. In doing so, Mr. Bobbink elevated and professionalized the City’s land use processes and decision-making. As an independent decision-maker, Mr. Bobbink was known for his relentless defense of the rights of the community to participate in the process, and did not hesitate to hold the City and land use applicants to the high standards of adopted regulations. Mr. Bobbink recognized early on that Ferndale would grow significantly, and expressed immense satisfaction that the City’s proactive approach to land use development placed Ferndale in an enviable position to respond to growth. Mr. Bobbink will be deeply missed.

 

September 28, 2023

Traffic Impacts – Portal Way & I-5 Roundabout, September 28 & 29

Drivers should expect delays Thursday, September 28th through Friday, September 29th, as work being accomplished in association with the City’s Thornton Street Overpass Project will cause traffic impacts at the Portal Way/Second Avenue/Thornton Street/Interstate 5 roundabout at Exit 263 in Ferndale starting at 7:00AM tomorrow morning.  Flaggers will be stopping and directing truck traffic into the work site from the roundabout between the hours of 7:00AM to 7:00PM as crews pave the new roadway.  Drivers should follow flagger’s instructions and are encouraged to utilize alternate routes, if possible.

Paving work is weather dependent, so this schedule is subject to change.  If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

September 27, 2023

Ferndale Police Seek Help in Armed Robbery Case

Robbery – Case # 23F7535

On 09/24/2023, at about 4:56 p.m., the Ferndale Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Starving Sam’s Mini Mart, located at 5639 Barrett Road in Ferndale.  An employee reported that 3 suspects entered the store and displayed a firearm while demanding money.

Additional assistance was requested from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellingham Police Department.  Police searched the area with a UAV and K9 but were unable to locate the suspects.

This case remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Gamage at 360-483-5720 or sgamage@ferndalepd.org

September 25, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Thornton Street at the Intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street

Both westbound and eastbound Thornton Street will be closed for paving at and around the intersection of Thornton and Vista. This is in addition to the standing closure of Thornton Street between Vista and Malloy. West of Vista, traffic can detour via Maureen Dr and Robyn Dr. East of Vista, traffic will continue to use their regular detour routes. This is closure is in effect Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd. The traffic revision will last from Friday afternoon through Saturday whenever crews are actively working.

Vista Drive will remain open for northbound and southbound traffic during this process.

This work 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.

September 21, 2023

Civic Campus Community Input Session – Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Zervas Architects is seeking public comment on the current design of the Ferndale City Hall. They will be hosting a public listening session regarding the Civic Campus Project on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Pioneer Pavilion, from noon until 7:00 p.m.

This is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input and comments on the needs of the community regarding the design of the new Civic Campus. Help our consultants design a civic campus that will cost-effectively meet the needs of the community for the next 50 years and beyond!

City Staff members will also be available to answer questions about the City’s financial plan for the project.

September 21, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Thursday, September 21st and Friday, September 22nd

Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave.

Paving work is beginning on Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave. Flaggers will be on site as needed for work are near the intersection of Thornton and Vista.

Thursday, 9/21/23 Schedule
All Day: Thornton Street between Vista and Malloy. Flaggers as needed.
3:30pm-10pm: Intersection at Thornton and Vista. Work in the intersection will not begin until after school on Thursday (~3:30pm). Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Work will continue until complete.

Friday, 9/22/23 Schedule
All Day: Thornton Street between Vista and Malloy. Flaggers as needed.

This work 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.

September 20, 2023

Press Release – Vehicle Fire in Walgreen’s Parking Lot

For Immediate Release:

09/19/2023

Vehicle Fire

Case # 23F7377

On 09/18/2023 at about 3:37 pm, a Ferndale Police Officer observed a vehicle on fire in the Walgreen’s parking lot, located at 1901 Main Street.  Upon further investigation, the officer located an unresponsive male inside of the vehicle.

The officer immediately took action and pulled the male from the vehicle while flames and heavy smoke were visible from the engine compartment.  With the help of a nearby citizen, the officer was able to drag the male to safety. Click here to see the body camera footage.

Whatcom County Fire District 7 responded and eventually transported the male to the hospital for treatment.

This case remains under investigation.  The Ferndale Police Department is working with the Whatcom County Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of the fire.

September 19, 2023