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January 22, 2019 Special Council Packet Available

Tennant Trailhead Park Master Plan Public Meeting and Hearing Set for January 30th

Community members are invited to
a public meeting and hearing on the Tennant Trailhead Park Master Plan Reviewat 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30^th at Si View Community Center Classroom. The Master Plan for the future park is nearly complete.

This meetin...

Partial Road Closure on West Park Street Rescheduled for Next Week

Utility installation work on West
Park Street between Bendigo Boulevard and Main Avenue has been postponed untilnext week due to safety concerns from high winds. Wilcox Construction will be
constructing project storm drainage and side sewer connection...

Rainier Asphalt Donates New Trail Connection for Residents to Enjoy

North Bend has a new paved trail connection
for bikers and pedestrians to enjoy. This connection brings us one step closerto a complete off road, multi-modal trail system.  Local company, Rainier Asphalt & Concrete
generously donated near...

Planned Power Outage This Friday for Select Tanner Electric Customers

Tanner Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage this Friday, January 11^th from 11:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. for select locations. This service interruption is required to allow TEC crews to safely work to replace a tie switch for system Circuits 2 an...

Wind Storm Damage Assessment and Power Restoration Efforts Continue

Forwarded on behalf of Puget Sound Energy and Tanner Electric Cooperative 

Tanner Electric crews are currently in North Bend repairing circuits to the two remaining outages as of 1 p.m. today. These outages should be restored shortly.

PSE crews are...

Break out your brightest bling for January Rainbow Bingo at Mt. Si Senior Center

It’s time to get glamorous with Mt. Si Senior Center’s January edition of Rainbow Bingo. Black and Blingo Rainbow Bingo, hosted by Aunt Betty Malone, is the perfect opportunity to break out all your best bling for a night of fun, prize...

Thousands Without Power Due to Wind; TEC and PSE Working to Restore Downed Lines

Thousands of Tanner Electric Cooperative
and Puget Sound Energy customers are experiencing power outages today as aresult of the windy weather conditions through the night, according to the
Tanner Electric website. Multiple poles and lines were downed...

Snoqualmie Tribe Donates Lifesaving Defibrillators to Local Emergency Responders

Snoqualmie Tribe generously donated 200 automated external defibrillator (AED) units to local safety and government organizations to carry with them in their emergency and personal vehicles.

Members of the Tribe presented several AED devices to King County...

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Currently Closed Traveling Both Directions Due to Ice

Forwarded on behalf of Washington State Department of Transportation

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass is closed traveling both directions due to icy road conditions and collisions blocking the roadway, according to the WSDOT website. Eastbound traffic is closed at Nor...

Partial Road Closure Planned to Begin January 7 on West Park Street for Utility Installation

Partial road closure is planned
on West Park Street between Bendigo Boulevard and Main Avenue beginning Monday,January 7^th for utility installation. Wilcox Construction will be constructing project storm drainage and side sewer connections into existin...

CenturyLink Customers Experiencing Phone and Internet Outages; 911 Systems Affected

This message is sent on behalf of King County.Progress is being made to restore 9-1-1 service in King County.

 The CenturyLink network outage that affected emergency calls nationwide is being addressed. 

 9-1-1 calls are again get...

Giving Programs Wrap up for 2018

Posted on behalf of Eastside Fire and Rescue

The toy, food, and clothing drives that directly benefit Hopelink,
the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank and the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank wrapped up for the 2018 holiday season on December 20th. 

Due t...

North Bend Names 2018 Employee of the Year and Recognizes Additional Staff

City of
North Bend named its 2018 Employee of the Year during the annual employeeluncheon on December 6^th. 

This year’s recipient is, Economic
Development Manager and Planner, Lynn Hyde. She has received nominations in thepast but ...

Community Connections Newsletter - December, 2018

Enjoy the final newsletter of 2018, it's your December Community Connections Newsletter! Happy Holidays from everyone at City of North Bend and your City Council. 

December 2018 Community Connections Newsletter

City of North Bend Urges Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Notifications

Many people no longer use or even have landline phones,
making reverse 911 emergency alert calls virtually obsolete. 

In 2016, King County launched a new emergency alert systemthat reaches citizens wherever they are and on any device. City of N...

Huxdotter Coffee Breaks Ground on New, Larger Building with Cafe

Huxdotter Coffee broke ground on December 17th for their new 3,585 square foot building at 101 West Park Street in North Bend. The new building replaces the old 200 square foot drive-thru building and the former car wash on the corner of Park Street and M...

Council Passes Ordinance to Ban Retail Plastic Bags; Encourages Recycling Education

Council passed an ordinance to
ban retail carryout plastic bags in stores during the December 4^th council meeting. The ordinance was first presented at the November 20^th meeting. 

Plastic bags used for take-out food, newspapers, pet and yardwas...

City to Hold Public Hearing to Discuss Developer Requests for River Run Apartments

The
City will hold a public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. onThursday, December 13^th to discuss the developer’s request to increase the maximum number of units allowed within a stand-alone building on River Run Apartment...

Police Officers Grow Facial Hair to Raise Funds for Local Family in Need

Officers from Snoqualmie Police Department are lending a helping hand to a local family in need during the first No Shave November fundraiser. Funds collected by the officers that patrol Snoqualmie and North Bend will be presented to their adopted family,...

Partial or Full Road Closure Planned on Southeast Tanner Road for Sewer Main Repairs

City workers will be making emergency
repairs on a broken sewer main at the 45300 block of Southeast Tanner Road beginningTuesday, November 27^th. The road may be fully or partially closed during
repairs. 

Access to the homes will bemaintaine...

Road Closure Planned for Holly Days Festival on December 1st

The
City will be holding its Holly Days Festival this Saturday, December 1st from 4p.m. to 7 p.m.  In order to accommodate
the event, the following streets will be closed: 

• North Bend Way from Bendigo Boulevard South to Ballarat Avenu...

Two-Week Road Closure Along East 2nd Street Planned to Begin November 26

Starting Monday,
November 26^th, 2018 East 2^nd Street between Janet Avenue and the public alley 250 feet to the west will be closed for removal and replacement of approximately 90 feet of recently installed sanitary sewer pipe by a private developer. This...

Si View Metropolitan Park Seeking Manager and Operator for Cascade Golf Course General Store

With the Cascade Golf Course purchase closing date of November 29th approaching, Si View Metropolitan District is seeking someone to operate the General Store located on the property.

The quaint store located at 14319 463th Avenue SE in North Bend, WA has ...

Community Connections Newsletter - November 2018

Check out the November Community Connections Newsletter for upcoming holiday events, Council activities and meetings, the next Coffee with a Cop and more! 

Community Connections Newsletter - November 2018

Celebrate Holly Days Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting in Downtown North Bend

Ring in the holidays during Holly Days, North Bend's holiday festival and tree lighting ceremony from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 30th through Sunday, December 2nd in downtown North Bend.

Enjoy live performances from local groups, community caroling,...

City Seeking Nominations for 2018 Citizen of the Year

The City of North Bend is seeking
nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award. 

The Citizen of the Year is an individual or business that has gone above and beyond to make North Bend a better place to live, through professional or voluntee...

Join Local Law Enforcement for Coffee with a Cop on November 16

Join Snoqualmie-North
Bend Police Department, Washington State Patrol and other local law enforcement forCoffee with a Cop on Friday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Trail Youth
Coffee at 226 SE North Bend Way in North Bend. 

Coffee wi...

Road Closure Planned on SE 140th Street Between Stilson Avenue and Maloney Grove Avenue

Construction of the Quadrant
Homes Cedar Landing gravity sanitary sewer is planned to begin Monday, November12th through Monday, December 3^rd. Expect road closures on SE 140^th Street between Stilson Avenue and Maloney Grove Avenue during this time, wea...

Citizens Provided Feedback on Weigh Station Relocation; Survey Results Are In

City of North Bend conducted a survey to identify North Bend citizens’
opinions on the proposed weigh station relocation to milepost 33.5 in NorthBend. A total of 365 people responded. 

There are many possible options to relocate the ...

City Offers Tips for Conserving Water at Home

Even though North Bend typically has wet fall and winter seasons, October has been a relatively dry month. The City encourages residents to do your part to conserve water, not only during dry weather, but year-round. Water conservation saves energy that i...

Citizens Attended Town Hall Meeting on North Bend Water Rights

Around 30 people attended the Town
Hall meeting on North Bend Water Rights last night at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount SiSenior Center. Water hydrologist, Nicole DeNovio, PhD, LG presented on the City
of North Bend’s water right permits and was ava...

City Proclaims November 2 as Arbor Day 2018; Community Invited to Tree Planting

The City of North Bend proclaims
Friday, November 2nd as Arbor Day 2018 and invites its citizens to a communitytree-planting event and tree care lessons from Arborists. The event will be
held at 3 p.m. at Torguson Park, 750 E. North Bend Way.

Please jo...

City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Honor for Outstanding Performance

City of North Bend received the
Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant Award for 2017. The Department ofEcology (DOE) commended the City on the superior performance of its wastewater
treatment plant. 

According to the letter from DOE,the out...

City Considering Adding More Bike Lanes for Better Connectivity

North
Bend is likely to see an increase in bike lanes in the near future.  Although North Bend is rich in hiking trails,lakes and outdoor destinations, it is lacking in bicycling opportunities. In an
effort to provide connectivity throughout ...

City to Hold Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Water Rights on October 18th

The public is invited to a Town Hall
meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th at Mount Si Senior Center, 411Main Ave. South in North Bend. This meeting will provide information about water
rights in North Bend. 

“We have heard ...

City Supports I-90/SR 18 Interchange Project; Demands Weigh Station Mitigation

North Bend City Council fully supports the I-90/SR 18 Interchange Project and wishes to expedite improvements. We understand the safety and mobility implications caused by traffic backups and know many of our citizens and people who are employed in North ...

Town Hall Meeting Held on Growth and Development

More than 50 community members attended a Town Hall meeting on Growth and Development at 6 p.m. on April 10 at the Mount Si Senior Center. The meeting offered a forum for providing information about state regulations governing growth and development and f...Read on...