City of Ferndale (Government)

09/04/2026

The City of Ferndale, Washington is now hiring for a Part Time Police Support Services position. This position is open until September 25, 2026.

For more information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofferndale

09/04/2026

City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in honor of Labor Day. The regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

Grab your hat. Bring your broom. Let’s dance!

The City of Ferndale Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) invites you to join the Witches Dance, a fun, synchronized group dance filled with music, brooms and plenty of Halloween spirit!

Drop-in practices begin Tuesday, September 8 and continue every Tuesday through October 27. No dance experience is necessary, and participation is completely FREE.

📅 Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27
⏰ 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street
🎃 Free to participate
🧹 No experience necessary
📝 Registration required

Want to take your witchy moves beyond practice? Participants who attend at least four practices will have the option to perform with the Witches Dance group at local community events. Performing is completely optional, so you’re also welcome to join us just to learn the dance and have some fun!

Participants ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register and learn more:
www.cityofferndale.org/472/Ferndale-Witches-Dance

09/02/2026

Last week, the City of Ferndale welcomed representatives from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC), Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and State Representative Alicia Rule for a tour of Metalworks Skate Park.

The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the impact of Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) funding in Ferndale and showcase how investments in outdoor recreation can help create spaces for community members to gather, stay active, and connect.

City staff appreciated the opportunity to share the story of Metalworks Skate Park, discuss the value it brings to the community, and provide insight into how state recreation funding supports projects at the local level.

A special thank you to James with Grindline Skateparks and Jesse, owner of Huli Boardshop, for joining the tour and sharing their experience, expertise, and insight into the Metalworks Skate Park project.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the visit and for your continued support of recreation opportunities in Ferndale!

09/02/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 4th Annual Zombie Fun Run!

Get ready to run, walk, shuffle, and survive! The City of Ferndale’s Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) invites you to the 4th Annual Zombie Fun Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.

This FREE, all ages event has something for everyone, whether you are a seasoned runner, casual walker, little zombie shuffler, or just looking for a fun way to spend a fall morning in Ferndale.

Want to join the undead instead? We are also recruiting volunteer zombies to help bring the course to life... or death!

Registration is required, so sign up today and get ready to outrun the zombie horde! For more information and registration, visit www.cityofferndale.org/429/zombie-fun-run

09/01/2026

Join the City of Ferndale Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) for our next FREE Community Game Night on Friday, September 11 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion.

Bring your favorite board, card, or tabletop game to share, or simply show up and learn something new! Community Game Night is open to all ages and experience levels and is a great opportunity to unplug, meet new people, and enjoy an evening with friends, family, and neighbors.

Thanks to our monthly sponsor, Ferndale Domino’s, free pizza slices will be available while supplies last. You’re also welcome to bring your own dinner or favorite snacks.

Can’t make it this month? Community Game Night happens on the second Friday of every month, so there’s always another chance to join the fun!

08/31/2026

Notice of Traffic Revision for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Drivers should plan to detour around two City roundabouts as City crews add pavement markings.

Two Locations:
1. Portal Way Roundabout: Thornton Street leg will be closed.
2. Vista Drive Roundabout: A shifting closure throughout the roundabout.

At the Portal Way Roundabout, the Thornton Street leg (including the Thornton Overpass) will be closed. Employees at 2090 Thornton Street will be able to access the location from the west side. Residents of 1980 and 1982 Thornton Street will be able to leave their properties and proceed over the overpass heading westbound. The other legs of the roundabout will remain open.

On Vista Drive, the Vista roundabout will have a shifting work zone. The Vista roundabout will be open, but delays are expected and drivers are advised to use detour routes if possible.

This traffic revision is in effect from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 1st.

08/25/2026

The City of Ferndale’s 4th Annual Zombie Fun Run is returning this October, and we need volunteer zombies to help bring the course to life... or death!

We’re looking for individuals and groups who want to dress up, get creative, and help give runners a fright along the course. Gather your coworkers, sports team, club, friends, family, or organization and join the zombie horde!

Interested in volunteering as a zombie? Email [email protected] to get involved.

More event details and runner registration information will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

08/24/2026

Congratulations and welcome to Ferndale, Officer McKeen!

The Ferndale Police Department is proud to announce that last week, Cody McKeen was officially sworn in as a Ferndale Police Officer. Officer McKeen comes to Ferndale with experience as a Sheriff Deputy from Garfield County. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Officer McKeen to the Ferndale Police Department team! We are excited to have him serve alongside us and our community.