Around The Metro: A handful of local government notices published this week include updates on a new Lynden ordinance, upcoming public meetings in Ferndale, a major City of Everson street reconstruction project moving toward bids, and a new public comment window tied to cleanup planning at the former Intalco site in Ferndale.
In Lynden, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 26-1727, which updates Lynden Municipal Code Chapter 10.18 and is aimed at regulating wheeled recreational devices, motorized foot scooters, and similar devices on city sidewalks and within city limits. The council action date listed is February 17, 2026, with publication on February 18, 2026. Anyone wanting the full ordinance can request a complete copy from the Lynden City Clerk’s office at City Hall during regular business hours, and the notice states it can also be mailed upon request at no cost.
In Ferndale, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a street vacation request tied to a portion of unopened Shannon Avenue right-of-way. The public hearing is set for Monday, March 2, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Ferndale City Hall Annex on Second Avenue. The notice describes the request as a vacation of public rights in a right-of-way that traces back to the Ferndale West PUD recorded in 1992, with a public comment period listed from February 11 through February 27, 2026. The notice says written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, and the City’s Public Works Department is listed as the contact.
In Everson, an invitation for bids was published for the South Harkness Reconstruction project, described as rebuilding roughly 400 linear feet of roadway along South Harkness Street. The notice lists work that includes roadway reconstruction, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements, watermain installation, new curb and gutter, and ADA-compliant sidewalks. Sealed bid proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with a pre-bid conference listed for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at an engineering office in Lynden. The engineer’s estimate included in the notice ranges from $750,000 to $850,000, and the city notes standard requirements such as contractor licensing, a bid deposit, and a City of Everson business license.
Finally, the Washington State Department of Ecology published a notice opening a public comment period related to cleanup planning documents connected to Intalco Aluminum LLC and Petrogas Pacific LLC in Ferndale at the former Intalco site on Mountain View Road. The notice states the comment period runs from February 18 through April 15, 2026, and it references draft documents including an agreed order, a public participation plan, and a demolition interim action work plan. The notice also lists a tentative virtual public meeting and formal hearing date of April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., with the hearing described as dependent on the level of public interest. Ecology says it will review comments after the period closes before making final decisions on the cleanup documents.
As always with these types of round ups, details can change through amendments or follow-up postings, so if you’re planning to participate, it’s a good idea to verify the latest information directly with the relevant city clerk’s office or the publishing agency.