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North Bend Weekly Recap: Running event, traffic updates, opportunities for public input, and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

City Council approves a range of community reinvestment projects for the summer: By the end of this summer, expect to s...

North Bend City Council approves a range of community reinvestment projects for the summer

By the end of this summer, expect to see new and improved connectivity and walking conditions in North Bend, along Stilson Avenue, Cedar Falls Way, Maloney Grove Avenue, and the New Si View neighborhood. Work will include new sidewalks and new crosswalks....

Traffic Alert: Pavement overlay scheduled for the intersection of E 2nd Street and Janet Avenue

A pavement overlay is scheduled to occur at the intersection of E 2^nd Street and Janet Avenue on Monday, June 12.

Traffic will be reduced to one travel lane at times in order to lay the hot asphalt and provide adequate compaction. Traffic flaggers...

SR 18 long-term lane closure begins June 7

Beginning June 7, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews will close truck climbing lanes on State Route 18 as preparations are made for widening the highway and interchange redesign. Lane closures include:

• Starting Wednesday, June 7: E...

You’re invited: North Bend Way Complete Streets Open House events

The City of North Bend invites citizens to attend two upcoming Complete Streets Open House events this month:

• North Bend Way - Downtown Segment: Tuesday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m.
• North Bend Way – Excludes the Downtown Segment: Thursday, June 15, at 5...

City Seeking Youth Applicants for Vacancy on Parks Commission

The City of North Bend is seeking youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who reside within the Snoqualmie Valley School District boundaries to fill a youth position on the Parks Commission.

Youth interested in serving the community on this important Commissio...

King County Metro plans for bus route changes and updates this fall

King County Metro will be changing several bus route schedules throughout the region this fall, with the intention of improving the reliability of trips, while also working to better match staffing and fleet availability. 

Snoqualmie Valley Transp...

Seattle Mountain Rescue finds its first home in North Bend

This summer, North Bend will be home to its first-ever Mountain Rescue Center (MRC).

On June 3, Seattle Mountain Rescue (SMR) celebrated both its 75^th anniversary and the grand opening of the MRC. Those on hand included past and present volunteers, friends...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Cycle event, Yard Waste, Pride Month, Gun Violence Awareness Day, and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

The community is invited to join City staff and elected officials for the June 6 City Council meeting at 7 p.m., locate...

Mayor proclaims June 2 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Bend

Mayor Rob McFarland proclaims June 2 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Bend. 

Washington State has the 40^th highest rate of gun deaths in the United States. In January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15. On June 2...

You’re invited: North Bend Taylor Park and Riverfront Park planning workshop

The City of North Bend and the North Bend Parks Commission invite citizens to attend an upcoming workshop for the William H. Taylor Park and Riverfront Park design projects, on Tuesday, June 13, at 5:00 p.m.

The workshop will be held at the North Bend City...

June 6, 2023 City Council Meeting Packet Available

Mayor McFarland proclaims June as Pride Month in North Bend

Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim June as Pride Month in North Bend. The City recognizes how important it is for people in our community to feel safe, valued, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders, regardless of sexual orien...

North Bend Weekly Recap: upcoming WSDOT projects, Memorial Day weekend, train rides and more

Happy [almost] Memorial Day, North Bend and welcome to the newest edition of the Weekly Recap. It seems May has flown by – so we hope you enjoy the upcoming extended holiday weekend with family and friends. If you’re hitting the road o...

Cedar River Partners-Dahlgren development continues with new developer for portion of project

In May, New Home Co. announced the purchase of a portion of the multifamily development project that is currently known as Cedar River Partners, located on SE North Bend Way near the 436^th Ave SE roundabout. It is often referred to as the Dahlgren propert...

Keeping up with WSDOT roadway improvement projects near North Bend this summer

As the weather warms up, so does construction season. Interstate 90 (I-90) between North Bend and Vantage will receive multiple roadway improvement projects that will affect the flow of traffic this spring and summer.

Washington State Department of Transpo...

Meet up with Mayor McFarland returns, and you're invited

The City of North Bend’s Meet up with the Mayor series returns this spring! 

Community members are invited to join North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland for a cup of coffee at the Trail Youth Coffee Home, located at 226 E North Bend Way. Bring ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: yard waste event, economic development, Trailhead Direct, and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

Got yard waste? Please bring it over to the North Bend Public Works Department on Saturday (May 20) for the Yardwaste R...

Loud munitions from Fire Training Academy expected on May 20

The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA) has notified the City that it is hosting the Washington State Patrol (WSP) at their property in the afternoon on Saturday, May 20. The WSP is planning a training that will emit a large banging sound.

The FTA...

City Council approves funding to support Downtown Foundation’s work in economic development

In 2021, at the recommendation of Mayor McFarland, the North Bend City Council reserved $250,000 of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation with the intended use as seed money in support of the North Bend Downtown Foundation (NBDF) and their...

Increasing pedestrian safety with sidewalk striping maintenance

This month, City Public Works crews are collaborating with the King County Roadway Striping Group to complete a pedestrian safety improvement project.

Crews are adhering white thermoplastic – a thick, reflective and durable striping material &...

Phone and internet service for City offices restored

**Please note: City office phone and internet services have been restored.**

As of May 16, City offices are experiencing an internet and phone outage. Crews are currently working to restore lines of communication. Please stay tuned for restoration updates...

Public invited to attend May 17 Snoqualmie Watershed Forum at North Bend City Hall

The public is invited to join the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum for its bimonthly meeting on Wednesday, May 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the North Bend City Hall, located at 920 SE Cedar Falls Way.

To RSVP to the Snoqualmie Watershed Fo...

North Bend Weekly Recap: heat watch, upcoming Council meeting, recreating responsibly and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat watch for many parts of our region from Saturday, ...

Pavement work planned for SE 136th Street and 436th Avenue roundabout, short delays expected

Work on the SE 136^th Street and 436^th Avenue roundabout (RAB) is nearing completion. From Wednesday, May 10 through Thursday, May 11, drivers can expect lane closures and short delays as workers prelevel and overlay asphalt on and around the vicinity of t...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Affordable Housing Week, Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank, events and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

ICYMI: On Tuesday, Council, staff, and community met for the May 2 City Council Meeting. Topics included reapp...

Volunteer opportunities at the Snoqualmie Valley Foodbank and rebates with Saving Water Partnership

When you visit the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank on any given shopping day, you will find yourself immersed in a bustling, collaborative environment, where volunteers and staff are helping community members access fresh food and other essentials. 

A...

Mayor proclaims May 7 through 13 as Affordable Housing Week in North Bend

At the May 2 North Bend City Council meeting, Mayor Rob McFarland proclaimed May 7 through 13 as Affordable Housing Week in North Bend. The mayor encourages public awareness in ensuring access to housing, noting that it is a fundamental function of effect...

Sip Suds and Si brings live music, beer and wine tasting to downtown North Bend

Live music, mountain town shopping, and of course, local and regional wine and beer tasting return to downtown North Bend on May 20. 

This will be the North Bend Downtown Foundation’s (NBDF) sixth wine and beer walk in town, where they c...

Mayor McFarland Proclaims April 30 through May 6 as Municipal Clerks Week in North Bend

Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim April 30 through May 6 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in North Bend. At the May 2 North Bend City Council meeting, the mayor recognized North Bend City Clerk Susie Oppedal for 16 years of dedication to the c...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Recycling event, Council Meeting Agenda, behavioral health support and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

The North Bend City Council recognizes that a healthy community is one that invests in a variety of services that suppo...

North Bend City Council helps expand behavioral health support for local youth

The North Bend City Council recognizes that a healthy community is one that invests in a variety of services that support its residents.

The City has selected three local nonprofit organizations providing direct aid for youth to receive a total of $150,000...

Mayor McFarland proclaims April 22 as Earth Day in North Bend

Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim Saturday, April 22^nd as Earth Day in North Bend. Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually across the globe to confront our most pressing environmental issues and to unite around a shared mission of protec...

North Bend City Council moves Water Supply Agreement forward in April 18 meeting

The North Bend City Council voted unanimously April 18 to approve the first read of a resolution to sign a water supply agreement with Sallal Water Association. The City Council expressed appreciation for Sallal’s continued collaboration and the...

North Bend Weekly Recap: weekend events, yard waste drop-off, Water Supply Agreement update and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

City Council moved Water Supply Agreement forward on Tuesday: The North Bend City Council voted unanimously Ap...

Trail Runs bringing participants to North Bend this weekend

On Sunday, April 23^rd, Eastside Runners Club is hosting the Mt. Si Relay and Trail Runs event, a portion of which travels through North Bend. The event will take place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., including time for set-up and take-down. Approximately 600 parti...

First reading of Resolution authorizing agreement for wholesale supply of water with Sallal and City

At the April 18, 2023, City Council Meeting, there will be a first reading of a resolution authorizing Mayor Rob McFarland to sign an agreement for the wholesale supply of water with Sallal Water Association. A second and final reading of the resolution i...

North Bend Weekly Recap: emergency preparedness, spring events, Beautification Days, and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

Emergency preparedness with the North Bend ARES Team and the City of North Bend: Community emergency managemen...

City Council adopts vehicle trespass ordinance to combat vehicle prowling in North Bend

At the April 4 City Council meeting, the North Bend City Council passed an ordinance that will allow a suspect who has been found to have entered or attempted to enter a vehicle not belonging to them, to be criminally charged with a misdemeanor offense.&a...

North Bend honors citizen for volunteer service in preservation of open spaces and agriculture

At the April 4 City Council meeting, Mayor McFarland honored citizen Ron Crouch for many years of volunteer service, working to preserve local agriculture and open spaces in the Snoqualmie Valley. 

Ron received a standing ovation from City Council...

Community invited to participate in North Bend Beautification Days in Honor of Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, the City invites community members to join us for our third North Bend Beautification Days on April 21^st and 22^nd.  

City Council and staff, the North Bend Downtown Foundation, Republic Services, Empower Youth Network, the N...

Emergency preparedness with the North Bend ARES Team and the City of North Bend

Did you know that there is a group of dedicated volunteers here in North Bend who are actively prepared to assist and serve when usual methods of communication are not working? 

Whether it is a citywide emergency, or a parade through town - and ma...

New solid waste and recycling contract to receive second reading at the April 4 City Council meeting

At the March 21^st North Bend City Council meeting, Council passed an amendment to the Motion Authorizing a Contract for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services, to hear a second reading at the April 4^th City Council meeting.

The City of Nort...

North Bend Weekly Recap: yardwaste recycling, solid waste contract update, Citizens Academy and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts 

Yardwaste Recycling Program returns on Saturday: The 2023 North Bend Yardwaste Recycling program begins March ...

North Bend Citizens Academy graduates honored at City Council meeting

Graduates of the City of North Bend’s inaugural Citizens Academy were honored at the March 21^st City Council meeting.

Beginning February 6^th, the seven-week interactive course guided 15 participants through various aspects of city operations, inc...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Meet up with the Mayor, Human Services Task Force, Yardwaste, and more

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts. 

Meet up with the Mayor returns on Wednesday: Stop by The North Bend Bakery at 10 a.m. and chat over coffee an...

City seeks residents to join Human Services Task Force

The City of North Bend is seeking to appoint three to five residents, with the selection of a Chair, to serve on the Human Services Task Force. Task force members will advise the mayor on a variety of matters relating to the City’s biennial Human Services...

North Bend Yardwaste Recycling Program Begins March 25

The 2023 North Bend Yardwaste Recycling program begins March 25^th. The annual recycling program is open to North Bend residents and property owners on select Saturdays, from March through October, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Bend Public Works buil...

City receives WellCity distinction, provides for more opportunities to give back

For 13 years running, the City of North Bend is proud to announce that it has received the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) 2023 WellCity distinction, a recognition earned through continual efforts to commit to city employees’ health.

Mayor...

North Bend City Hall expands hours of operation, with more in-person opportunities to serve

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, North Bend City Hall has expanded hours to the public in an effort to better serve citizens throughout the day. Where City Hall was previously closed for a lunch hour, it is now open:

• Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to...

Mayor proclaims February 24 Twin Peaks Day, community celebrates with The Real Twin Peaks Days

Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim February 24^th as Twin Peaks Day in North Bend.

This special day originated from the television show Twin Peaks, created by Mark Frost and David Lynch in 1990. February 24^th is celebrated by Twin Peaks fans worldwide...

North Bend Elementary second graders provide insight for use in Housing Action Plan

“A home is a place we all know we can be loved and safe,” said Betsy Westra.

At the February 15^th award ceremony, Betsy, a student in Ms. Mitchell’s class, was celebrated as winner of the North Bend Elementary (NBE) Your Home ...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Happy New Year, North Bend Residents,

A few weeks ago, as I walked up the short trail leading from West Ribary Way to the site of the future Tennant Trailhead Park, I had a moment.

There among the trees and our crisp, dappled, January sunshine, were parks e...

Tips to Protect Theft-Prone Vehicles, Reduce Risk of Becoming a Victim

Auto Theft continues to be a problem in King County.  Locally, in 2022, Snoqualmie experienced 30 auto thefts and North Bend experienced 28 auto thefts. These numbers are a significant increase from the previous year. Many vehicles stolen or prow...

Tennant Trailhead Park groundbreaking ceremony celebrates new recreation opportunities in North Bend

January 11^th marked the official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of North Bend’s new Tennant Trailhead Park. Si View Metro Parks hosted a small gathering at the site with project partners. The City of North Bend, King Count...

North Bend Planning Commissioner Wilson appointed to King County Superior Court

North Bend Planning Commissioner, Coreen Wilson, has been appointed to the King County Superior Court, replacing Judge Douglass North. Governor Jay Inslee announced the appointment in December, acknowledging her extensive civil trial experience and leader...

You’re invited: North Bend Taylor Park and Riverfront Park planning events

The City of North Bend and the North Bend Parks Commission invite citizens to attend two upcoming meetings for the William H. Taylor Park and Riverfront Park design projects, on January 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., and January 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. These mee...

City Council adopts 2023-24 Budget, reflecting community priorities and infrastructure improvements

The North Bend City Council adopted the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Ordinance at the December 6, 2022, City Council meeting. The City’s budget reflects Council’s investment in community priorities, and multiple ongoing and new infrastructure improvements.

A ...

PSE reports supply chain delay as cause for work halting at SE 136th St. and 436th Ave. Roundabout

Earlier this year, preparations were put into place to construct a privately funded roundabout (RAB) at the intersection of 436^th Avenue SE and SE 136^th Street, just north of I-90 Exit 32.  

Crews from Greystar continued work on the RAB, with util...

North Bend joins King County and other cities in restricting personal use of aerial fireworks

On December 6, 2022, North Bend City Councilmembers approved an ordinance amending the City’s Fireworks Code, NBMC 8.20.010. The ordinance will ban the personal use of aerial fireworks within North Bend city limits, removing “special f...

North Bend City Council Approves $1,925,000 in grants to enhance flood storage and transportation

On November 1, 2022, the North Bend City Council approved two resolutions accepting grants totaling $1,925,000 to go toward projects that preserve flood storage and transportation enhancements: The South Fork Avenue Extension Capital Project and engineeri...

Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services, now Reclaim, honored at North Bend City Council Meeting

On November 1, 2022, Mayor Rob McFarland and City Councilmembers honored Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services (SVSS) with a Certificate of Appreciation for 10 years of exemplary work in serving people who are living unhoused in the Snoqualmie Valley.

&ld...

Stay in the know: City of North Bend Urges Residents to Sign Up for ALERT King County

ALERT King County is a public information and emergency notification system that reaches citizens wherever they are and on any device. The City of North Bend encourages all residents to register for ALERT to receive important information about significant...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Dear North Bend Residents,

This summer I passed the 25-year mark as a resident of North Bend. By some measures, that’s not long considering the history of the Snoqualmie Tribe in the valley or even the “recent” founders who settled on our city name. On the...

Mayor McFarland, City of North Bend Highlighted on Radio Talk Show

In honor of Twin Peaks Day, Mayor Rob McFarland was featured on CBC Vancouver radio talk show On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko, Wednesday afternoon, February 24^th.

During the radio segment, Mayor Rob was asked many questions about touri...