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Sip Suds & Si Returns to Downtown North Bend on March 30th

The North Bend Downtown Foundation is partnering with wineries, breweries, artists and musicians to bring you the second Sip, Suds & Si from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th. Sip, Suds & Si is an art walk with live music, wine and beer tasting ...

Community Connections Newsletter - March 2019

Check out the March Community Connections newsletter for upcoming events and City happenings!

Community Connections - March 2019 

North Bend Receives Grant for New LED Street Lights

North Bend will soon be converting
streetlights to energy efficient LED street lights under the Relight Washingtongrant program. During the March 19^th Council meeting, Councilmembers unanimously voted to approve a motion authorizing Mayor Ken Hearing t...

City Gearing Up for Yardwaste Recycling and Recycling Event

The City of North Bend will begin the 2019 Yardwaste Recycling Program on Saturday, April 20th. Yard waste from residents and property owners in the North Bend zip code will be accepted on select Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at the North Bend Public Work...

5th District Lawmakers to Host Town Hall Meeting on March 16th

Representatives Lisa Callan and
Bill Ramos and Senator Mark Mullet will hold a town hall meeting from 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16^th at the North Bend Library at 115 E 4th Street. 

The lawmakers will provide an
update on the cur...

King County to Host Candidate Workshops Series

Forwarded on behalf of King County Elections.

If you are considering running for office, King County Elections is hosting a series of candidate workshops in March and April. Attendees will learn about the following:

· Offices up for election

&...

National Prescription Drugs Take Back Day is April 27th; Dispose of Unused Medications

National Prescription Drugs
Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Communitymembers may drop off unused or expired prescription drugs during these hours at
City Hall, located at 211 Main Avenue North.  

National Take-...

City Seeking Applicants for Vacancies on Planning Commission

The City of North Bend is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Planning Commission, both terms set to expire May 11, 2023.

The Planning Commission consists of seven members with terms of four years. The Commission is an advisory body to the City Cou...

Burt Mann Named North Bend's 2018 Citizen of the Year

It was
standing room only as friends and family turned out in support of the 2018Citizen of the Year. Mayor Ken Hearing and City Councilmembers honored Burt
Mann as the recipient of this prestigious honor at the March 5th, 2019 CityCouncil Meeting a...

Celebrate Our Local Businesses with a Shop and Listen Local Event on Saturday, March 2

As we celebrate the melting of the last remnants of February’s Snowmageddon, let’s get outside, enjoy the clear, crisp blue, and show our local businesses some extra support. The North Bend Downtown Foundation is sponsoring three local...

Community Connections North Bend Newsletter - February 2019

Check out the latest edition of the Community Connections Newsletter with information about an upcoming open house to celebrate community members who helped neighbors during the recent snow event, articles about Volition Brewing and Twin Peaks Pub, Citize...

City of North Bend Emergency Operations Center to Close Tonight

The City of North Bend will close
its Emergency Operations Center at 9 p.m. tonight. The EOC opened on Tuesday,February 12th for emergency management of the recent snow events and operated
24 hours a day through 4 p.m. on Friday, February 15^th. As of ...

City Urges Property Owners to Remove Snow from Sidewalks

Sidewalks are a necessary pathway
and can be difficult for people, especially those with disabilities, tonavigate when covered by snow and the ice. While the City of North Bend is
responsible for maintaining streets and public walkways, property owner...

Cautious Driving Suggested Due to Street Damage from Snow

Cold weather along with snowplows,
loaders, dump trucks, backhoes and other heavy machinery used to clear snowover the last two weeks has taken a toll on our streets. Damage includes potholes,
curb displacement and knocked over signs. 

Some of...

Mayor Proclaims February 24th Twin Peaks Day

Mayor Ken Hearing proclaims Sunday, February 24th, 2019 as Twin Peaks Day in the City of North Bend and asks all citizens to join in the celebration throughout the Snoqualmie Valley with donuts, cherry pie and a darn fine cup of coffee. 

Twin Peak...

Community Rallies to Support Neighbors During Recent Snowstorm

In the aftermath of the recent record-setting snow event, many North Bend streets and side roads still have several feet of snow piled up along the sides, curbs and sidewalks. The City’s Public Works maintenance division is continuing to work on...

Republic Services Trash and Recycling to Be Picked up as Scheduled on Monday

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Republic Services East King County is pleased to announce regular Monday residential garbage customers in North Bend will be serviced on February 18, 2019, as road conditions allow.  Please have your bins o...

Republic Services Customers May Drop Off Extra Trash Today at Torguson Park

Got extra trash from three weeks of no service? Republic Services and City of North Bend understand and want to help. Free to North Bend Republic Services customers, they have set up temporary dropboxes  at Torguson Park from now until 3:30 p.m. ...

City Snow Removal Efforts Winding Down; Private Property Snow Removal Available

Major plowing efforts are winding down in most of the City of North Bend due to the hard work of our Public Works Department, as well as several other agencies and contractors. As these efforts are ending, there will still be some snow removal assistance....

Republic Services and City Set Up Trash Dropoff For North Bend Customers

Republic Services has announced a recovery plan for missed garbage pickups around the region. In partnership with City of North Bend, temporary dropboxes will be placed at Torguson Park from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, Febru...

City of North Bend Safety Precautions and Requests

City of North Bend urges residents to use extreme caution in the aftermath of this winter storm event.

Safety Tips: 

• Do not stand under or near a roof.  Many roofs are loaded with wet heavy snow that can cascade off and seriously hurt or k...

Republic Trash and Recycling Services Cancelled; Working with City for a Central Dropoff

Republic Services cancelled all service routes for today, February 14th. Significant snowfall is preventing trucks from safely entering many City streets and neighborhoods.

Republic understands this is a huge inconvenience for residents and that you may ha...

Council Recognizes Hardships of Winter Storm; Outlines Courses of Action

City of North Bend Mayor Pro Tem Trevor Kostanich declared a state of emergency yesterday for North Bend, which has experienced potential record setting winter storms.

This declaration allows the City to call in additional resources to respond to this hist...

City Hall and Community Economic Development Offices Closed Tomorrow

City Hall and Community Economic Development offices will be closed tomorrow, February 14th in the interest of our staff's safety. However, our Public Works Department and Emergency Operations Center remain open for snow plow coordination and emergency ac...

Republic Trash and Recycling Services Cancelled; Working with City for a Central Dropoff

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In the interest of safety for customers and Republic employees, Republic Services has made the decision to suspend all February 13, 2019 service routes. Significant snowfall is preventing trucks from safely entering...

City Hall and Community Economic Development Offices Closed Today

City Hall and Community Economic Development offices will be closed today in the interest of our staff's safety due to hazardous road conditions. However, our Public Works Department and Emergency Operations Center remain open for snow plow coordination a...

North Bend Roads Plowed but Still Treacherous; City Urges Residents to Stay Home

Wednesday morning update by Acting Public Work Director Tom Mohr:

The Public Works maintenance crew worked all night last night and staff has been working non-stop on getting more resources to help dig out our City. Approximately 95% of the Priority 1 rout...

North Bend Declared State of Emergency

The City of North Bend has declared a state of emergency due to severe winter weather that began on February 3^rd.  The emergency declaration, which has been signed by Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Kostanich, allows the City to call in additional help and ...

City Continues to Work Round the Clock to Clear North Bend Streets

City of North Bend snow plow crews have been working round the clock to clear city streets in the wake of the storm. Acting Public Works Director Tom Mohr reported that approximately 60% of Priority 1 roads have been plowed at this time and crews are cont...

City Hall and CED Offices Closed Today

North Bend Road Conditions Impassable; City Urges People to Stay Home

North Bend road condition update by Acting City Administrator Mark Rigos.  

Mother Nature pounded the City with new snow last night between 15-24 inches, making many City streets impassable this morning.  The Public Works maintenance crew...

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Services Shut Down Today

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All Snoqualmie Valley Transportation routes and door-to-door services are shut down today due to impassable roads. 

They are making every effort to safely maneuver city streets and will resume...

Republic Services Trash and Recycling Services Cancelled Today

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As a result of worsening road conditions, snow, ice, and road closures, Republic Services has suspended all trash and recycling services today in the interest of safety for their drivers and the communities they ser...

City Hall and CED Buildings Closed Early Today; Opening Late Tomorrow

City Hall and the Community Economic Development buildings are closed for the rest of today. We may be opening later than usual tomorrow depending upon road conditions, public safety and the safety of our staff. 

The Public Works department will c...

Republic Services Trash and Recycling Services Cancelled Today

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In the interest of safety for customers and Republic employees, Republic Services has made the decision to suspend all February 11, 2019 service routes. Low temperatures, snow, and ice continue to make conditions di...

WSDOT Reports Traction Advisory on I-90 From MP 34 to MP 71

Alert from Washington State Department of Transportation as of 5:11 p.m. on Friday, February 8th

Traction Advisory I-90 both directions 

Traction Advisory on I-90 between milepost 34 near North Bend to milepost 71 near Easton 13 miles west of Cle E...

Metro Transit on Snow Route Service Beginning Friday Afternoon

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King County Metro Transit is currently planning to operate snow route only service beginning Friday afternoon. We will continue to assess the current and forecasted conditions throughout the day.

Should the c...

Republic Services Trash and Recycling Services Limited Today

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Republic Services will be deploying its entire fleet to collect solid waste for all customers we are able to service before a forecasted storm event today.  However, because of the high priority we place on...

Winter Storm Warning in Effect Tomorrow Through Saturday

The National Weather Service upgraded
the winter storm watch for this weekend to a winter storm warning in effectfrom noon on Friday, February 8^th through noon on Saturday, February 9^th. 

Heavy snow is expected in our
area during this period w...

Helpful Tips to Prepare for Snow and Ice Removal

With more snow predicted for our area this weekend, the City is getting prepared for additional snow removal. When there is a need for snow plows, the Public Works Department will work to maintain both primary and secondary routes. Remember, the City does...

Republic Services Trash and Recycling Services Running Today with Delayed Pickup

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Republic Services is planning to run all residential routes on a delayed start time Wednesday, February 6th. In the interest of safety for our drivers and our customers, there will likely be some neighborhoods that ...

Republic Services Trash Services Cancelled Today Due to Weather

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In the interest of safety for our drivers and our customers, Republic Services has made the decision to suspend all February 5, 2019 service routes. Low temperatures, snow, and ice continue to make condit...

Republic Services Announces Cancelled Trash and Recycling Services Today Due to Weather

As a result of hazardous road conditions and continued snow, Republic Services will suspend all trash and recycling routes today. Republic staff is following the weather and will alert customers about tomorrow's schedule.

Customers will be able t...

City Replaces Playground Equipment at EJ Roberts Park

EJ
Roberts now has new playground equipment to replace the existing deterioratedequipment. In 2017, City staff began working with the City’s Parks Commission
to select replacement playground structures for the park. 

CityCouncil ap...

Si View to Hold Meeting to Discuss Aquatics Facility Options

The community is invited to a
meeting to discuss options for the aquatics facility at 7:00 p.m. on January 31^st at the Si View Community Center, 400 SE Orchard Drive. Si View Metropolitan Parks is conducting a feasibility study to explore options for exp...

Si View to Hold Meeting to Discuss Aquatics Facility Options

The community is invited to a
meeting to discuss options for the aquatics facility at 7:00 p.m. on January 31^st at the Si View Community Center, 400 SE Orchard Drive. Si View Metropolitan Parks is conducting a feasibility study to explore options for exp...

Construction on Sunrise View Subdivision to Begin Soon

Construction
will begin next week for the Sunrise View 19-lot subdivision located south ofthe Cedar Falls and Toll Brothers Mountain Vista developments. This project
will consist of the construction of 19 new homes.  

A plat is comprised of th...

Partial Road Closure Planned to Begin January 29 on 436th Ave SE for Utility Installation

Puget Sound Energy and Pro-Grade
Construction, in conjunction with the Chinook Lumber commercial project, willbe constructing a project electrical conduit crossing from the west side of the
436th/Cedar Falls Way intersection east to the project site b...

City Announces New Acting City Administrator

City Administrator Londi Lindell announced during the December 4, 2018 City Council meeting she would soon be retiring, and Mark Rigos would be stepping into the role of acting City Administrator.

Although Lindell won’t officially retire until th...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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...