Posted on: January 15, 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the North Bend Weekly Recap. It was a busy week in the City, including some powerful winter weather. See some highlights from the second week of January below. Remember to click the linked headline where applicable to see ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Tanner Electric crews made great progress overnight, restoring power to the majority of North Bend homes. Currently, though, approximately 225 North Bend homes remain without power - with most (206) of those outages located in...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Mayor Rob McFarland issued a Proclamation of Emergency in response to the sudden windstorm that left the majority of the City of North Bend, WA without power.
The proclamation allows the City to enter into contracts to prote...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2021
UPDATE | JANUARY 13TH 7:40PM
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) said crews and support staff will be working through the night to restore power to customers. Out-of-state crews have been - and will continue to be - brought in to assist with the restoration effort. H...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Northwest Railway Museum announced last week that scenic winter, socially distanced train rides through the upper Snoqualmie Valley will begin on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
This is the first time in the Museum’s history th...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
On Friday, January 8, 2021, Si View Metro Parks provided an update on the Torguson Skatepark renovation project.
Good news: the project is close to completion, which will bring an expanded and upgraded outdoor skating recreation venue to the City of North ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2021
Happy New Year North Bend! We hope you have had a wonderful start to 2021. Remember to click linked headlines of this weekly recap (where applicable) to read the full news release.
This week the new Quarterl...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2021
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will continue work to underground overhead power and communication lines along a section of E. North Bend Way near the new Park Street roundabout.
Construction will occur on E. North Bend Way between t...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2021
At the January 5, 2021 North Bend City Council meeting, Mayor Rob McFarland Proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month. Via this proclamation, the Mayor encourages community members who are able, to consider mentoring to help ensure positive outcomes ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Happy New Year North Bend residents,
Like me, I’m guessing you were ready to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. Rarely has a new year brought so much hope as this one does. With Covid-19 vaccines rolling out, they offer the promise of that proverbial ‘...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Welcome to the last weekly recap of 2020. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season and wish all our residents the happiest New Year. [Click the below linked headlines where applicable to read full news releases.]
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2020
This holiday season was bright in historic downtown North Bend, due in part to increased lighting of the new – and still growing - street trees. Thanks to the generosity of the North Bend Downtown Foundation, an extra strand of lights was added ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2020
On Wednesday, December 30th, Governor Inslee announced a one-week extension of the state’s current Covid-19 restrictions. The restrictions limit restaurants to outdoor dining and takeout and close indoor operations of gyms, museums and movie the...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2020
Overnight Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will begin work to underground overhead power and communication lines along a section of E North Bend Way near the new Park Street roundabout.
Construction will occur on E North Bend Way betwee...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2020
Happy Holidays North Bend! From your elected officials and all City staff, we wish you the safest and healthiest holiday season. We hope you can connect with family and friends – whether it be safely in-person or virtually – and share ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2020
Snoqualmie Tribe Health Services now provides another local option for Behavioral Health Services, including outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment. These services are available to Tribe members and also to Snoqualmie Valle...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2020
On Tuesday, December 15th, a new, FREE COVID-19 testing location opened on the Eastside. The new site at Bellevue College expands efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in east King County and along the I-90 corridor. This is the first free, high-ca...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2020
Representatives from the North Bend Downtown Foundation and Economic Development Commission took to North Bend streets Saturday night, December 12th to judge 27 participants in the City’s first ever holiday lighting contest: ‘Light up ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2020
Happy Holidays North Bend. Here is the latest edition of the Weekly Recap. Remember to click the linked headline where applicable to read the entire news release.
Success! Live Community Tree Lighting Goes Virtual
We hope you were able to stop by ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2020
There is currently some construction activity at the site of a proposed hotel at the corner of South Fork Ave and Bendigo Blvd near downtown North Bend.
This is not the beginning of hotel construction. It is site cleanup only. The City is currently perform...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2020
On December 8, 2020 Governor Inslee announced a three-week extension of the state’s current COVID-19 restrictions. The restrictions limit restaurants to outdoor dining and takeout and close indoor operations of gyms, museums and movie theaters.&...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2020
On December 1st the North Bend City Council approved the new Biennial Budget, which included $128,500 for Human Services funding in 2021.
The City, which does not have a Department of Human Services due to its small size, allocates approximately 1% of its ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Happy December North Bend and welcome to the latest installment of the weekly recap, where our goal is to keep you up to date with City happenings and news. Remember to click the linked headline (where applicable) to read the full news release.
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The month of November brought a dramatic, 193% increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in North Bend. The 30 cases reported in October surged to 88 in November, due in part to an outbreak at North Bend Regency skilled nursing facil...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2020
This Saturday, December 5th at 6PM, North Bend residents are invited to join Mayor Rob McFarland for a special LIVE virtual Community Tree Lighting on the City’s Facebook page. [Note: The tree lighting is virtual due to Covid-19 safety...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2020
On Tuesday, December 1st, the North Bend City Council approved a Developer Agreement to allow a Marijuana Retail Store at 43514 SE North Bend Way.
Under the City’s zoning regulations, marijuana retail was not permitted at the location but could ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
On November 24, 2020, North Bend City Councilmembers convened remotely for a Work Study session that included an update on mitigation water planning. The City continues evaluating multiple mitigation strategies to meet water system constraints and challen...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving, North Bend. As you head into the long holiday weekend, here’s an overview of the latest City happenings and other community updates. Remember to click the linked headline where applicable for the full news release.
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Hello North Bend residents.
I hope this Thanksgiving finds you and your families healthy and happy. This holiday is not what many of us had imagined. In a season when extended families come together and reconnect, the pandemic continues...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The City of North Bend invites residents to help us LIGHT UP NORTH BEND this holiday season.
We recognize things are different this year - that our traditional holiday events are being dramatically limited by the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean w...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
During the November 17th North Bend City Council meeting, Councilmembers, community members, family and friends paused to honor the memory of longtime community volunteer, Dave Olson, who passed away on Friday, November 6th, at the age of 67.
Dave was the ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2020
Following a week of record high coronavirus cases, on Sunday, November 15th, Governor Inslee announced new statewide modifications to COVID-19 safety regulations. These new regulations do not impact schools. K-12, higher education and childcare are exempt...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Happy Friday, North Bend. It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost halfway through November. There’s been a lot happening in the City this past week – so here’s your weekly recap to help you stay up to date....
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
On Friday, November 6th, Republic Services made a special Blue Friday Hand-off to the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank courtesy of a food drive sponsored by local business, Ameriprise Financial.
According to Republic Services Municipal Relationships Manager Rus...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2020
On Friday, November 6, 2020 volunteers came together at North Bend City Hall, celebrating Arbor Day by planting 40 native Conifer trees.
Approximately 15 volunteers – including Mayor Rob McFarland, his wife Roberta and members of Boy Scout Troop ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
As we wrap up a busy week that included the November 2020 election, here are some happenings and headlines in the City of North Bend. Remember to click the linked headline where applicable.
Covid...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
November is Flood Awareness Month in North Bend and right on cue, a cold front impacted the Puget Sound region with steady, heavy rain pushing the Snoqualmie River to flood phase 2.
Although lowland flooding can occur during phase 2, particularly in low-ly...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
The City of North Bend recently completed a new safety improvement project in the downtown area, with the installation of a pedestrian activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Crosswalk on Park Street near William Henry Taylor [Train Depot] Park...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Happy Halloween, North Bend. Welcome to our third installment of the North Bend Weekly Recap, where our goal is to share City headlines and local happenings to keep you updated. Remember - click linked headlines (if applicable) for more information.
Set th...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2020
Have you noticed a new building going up along North Bend Way, directly across from City Hall and behind Napa Auto Parts? This spring it will become the new home for a growing North Bend company - Karakoram Splitboard and Snowboard Bindings.
The ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2020
Happy Friday, North Bend. Here's the Weekly Recap to help keep you up to speed with City news and happenings. Remember to click linked headlines (where applicable) to read full news releases.
COVID-19 Still Spreading in North Bend Community
North Bend is se...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2020
Earlier this month, the North Bend City Council approved a design contract that will bring some street repairs and new watermain to portions of the Silver Creek neighborhood over the next two to three years.
The NE 6th Street Watermain Replacement and Stre...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2020
The move of the historic Holland home is scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 22, 2020 after 9PM. The house was recently saved from demolition.
The 1920s era Craftsman house will be transported approximately .50 mile from its current location ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2020
As an effort to keep sidewalks clear, the City of North Bend is reminding residents that garbage, recycling and yard waste containers should be placed curbside - not on sidewalks - on designated collection days, and landscaping should be trimmed to preven...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2020
At the October 13, 2020, Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) Annual Meeting, RMSA recognized the risk management efforts of its members that contributed to an improvement in their liability loss experience this pas...
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City News Releases