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North Bend Weekly Recap: Bring on Holly Days, Rep. Schrier Visits, Updated Snowplow Map

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of your Weekly Recap. We hope you enjoyed your time with family and friends over the long Thanksgiving weekend. As we move into December, we’ve got lots of holiday happenings around town ...

December 7, 2021 City Council Meeting Packet Available

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier Visits North Bend, Tours Wastewater Treatment Plant

On Monday, November 29, 2021, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier visited North Bend and was given a guided tour of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is currently in phase 2 of a major modernization project.

The $35 million, multi-year WWTP H...

Downtown Road Closures Planned for Holly Days Community Event, December 4th

The City of North Bend will be closing a few blocks of the downtown historic area on Saturday, December 4th, to accommodate the 2021 Holly Days community event.

Road Closures

A portion of North Bend Way and Main Ave will be temporarily closed: North Bend Wa...

Light up North Bend Holiday Lighting Contest Returns for Second Year

The City of North Bend invites residents and businesses to make the City shine bright this holiday season as the 2^nd Annual Light up North Bend holiday lighting contest returns.

Launched in 2020 when holiday traditions were limited by the pandemic, Light u...

Holly Days Returns to Downtown North Bend, December 4th

Join your friends and neighbors to ring in the holiday season on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 5 to 8PM as Holly Days returns to downtown North Bend.

This old-fashioned holiday festival includes a live stage, firepits with marshmallow roasting and smore...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Lighting Contest and Holly Days Return, Snowplow Route Map, Trail Upgrades

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of your Weekly Recap. We hope you enjoy the upcoming chilly weekend. Rumor has it – it may even be a dry weekend. Remember to click linked headlines below where applicable to read full Ci...

City of North Bend Updates Snowplow Route Map

In preparation for the 2021-22 winter season, the City of North Bend has updated its Snowplow Route Map, which includes new neighborhoods and streets.

The map identifies Priority 1, 2, and 3 snowplow routes throughout the City limits, as well as priority a...

City sees Success with Water Distribution System Leak Reduction Program; Increases Mitigation Supply

On November 1, 2021, the City of North Bend exited its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) Stage 1 for the 2021 calendar year. Following recent rainfall events, the Snoqualmie River is flowing well and is anticipated to continue to flow above minimum in-st...

Independent Force Investigation Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting at Torguson Park

UPDATE | 11/17/21, 4PM

The King County Independent Force Investigation Team (IFIT) released an update on its investigation. That press release can be found HERE.

City News Release issued on 11/17 at approximately 8AM:

The King County Independent For...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Holiday Lighting Contest Returns, Water Update, Flood Preparedness

Hello and happy Friday North Bend. Welcome to the new edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines below - where applicable - to read full City news releases. November is maintaining its reputation as one of the windiest and wettest mo...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Holly Days Returning, Updated Snowplow Map, Flood Awareness Month

Happy November North Bend and welcome to the new installment of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date with happenings and news around town. If you would like this newsletter delivered to your inbox, visit the City website homepage, click the N...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Trick-or-Treat Street, Tollgate Farm Improvements Underway, 436th Closure

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the new edition of your Weekly Recap. We’ve made it through our first big rainstorm of the season. This storm highlighted the importance of clearing leaves from storm drains. You can help our Public Works crews by re...

Volunteers Plant 100 Trees and Shrubs to Support a Healthy Forest Canopy along the Snoqualmie River

On Friday, October 29, 2021, community volunteers, members Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and North Bend Boy Scout Troop 466, Mayor Rob McFarland and Councilmember Mary Miller came together for another successful Arbor Day event.

Over 100 nativ...

Construction at Tollgate Farm Park will Bring New Agricultural Amenities to Community

Community members will soon notice construction near the historic Tollgate Farmhouse as Si View Metropolitan Park District (MPD) continues working on its Tollgate Farm Park Improvements Project.

This week work is expected to begin that will construct a new...

City Council Recommends 38% Increase to Human Services and Community Organization Funding for 2022

During an October 26th North Bend City Council Workstudy session, Councilmembers recommended a 38% increase in grant funding for local nonprofit organizations that serve community and human service needs of North Bend residents. This increase follows an a...

Traffic Alert: Small section of 436th Ave SE to Close for Roundabout Construction on North Bend Way

Beginning the week of November 1^st,  a small section of 436^th Ave SE - between SE Cedar Falls Way and SE North Bend Way – will close for several weeks as crews continue work on a privately-funded roundabout at the intersection of North Bend Way a...

Renewal of North Bend Transportation Improvement Tax on November 2nd Election Ballot

The City of North Bend would like to remind residents that it has a proposal on the November 2^nd General Election ballot to renew its Transportation Benefit District (TBD) sales tax that was originally approved by voters in 2011. This sales tax is anticip...

North Bend Weekly Recap: City Nov. 2 Ballot Measure, Take Back Event, River Tree Planting

Hello North Bend community members and welcome to the new installment of your Weekly Recap. It looks like we have officially entered our stormy fall season, with a windy day yesterday and more rain and wind in the upcoming weather forecast. You can help o...

Lawsuit Challenging Approval of City’s Water System Plan Dismissed

On October 15, 2021, King County Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi dismissed a lawsuit filed by Friends of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and River (FOSVT) appealing the Washington State Department of Health’s approval of the City of North Bend&am...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Message from the Mayor, Blues Walk, Halloween Train

Hello North Bend – and happy Friday. Here is the latest edition of your Weekly Recap. Fall is in full swing, and it’s a busy time around town. There are a lot of festive upcoming events that offer community connection and fun. Remember to click the linked...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Hello North Bend Residents,

Happy Fall.  This is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Snoqualmie Valley and I hope you’re enjoying the colors all around us. The changing colors are a reminder that we are heading into our st...

City of North Bend commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 11, 2021, the City of North Bend acknowledges and commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Since the time immemorial, the Snoqualmie Tribal People have lived, traveled, shaped and cared for the land and waterways of the Snoqualmie Va...

North Bend Honored with State Award for Implementation of Form-based Code

Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington State Dept. of Commerce Director Lisa Brown recently announced Smart Communities Award winners for 2020-21, including honoring the City of North Bend with the Smart Project Award for the City’s adoption of Form-based Code fo...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Coffee with the Mayor, City receives State Award, Trick-or-Treat Street

Happy Friday North Bend. Welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Recap. There’s a lot happening around town this week, and we’re glad to help keep you on top of things. Remember, for additional information about any of the belo...

Habitat for Humanity Officially Launches New North Bend Community: Taylor Town

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties representatives, along with elected State and City officials, gathered in downtown North Bend to officially launch the organization’s newest community: Tay...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Shred-it Event, Blues Walk is Back, State Plastic Bag Ban Begins

Happy October North Bend. We hope you’re enjoying the start to Fall, and all the Snoqualmie Valley colors that come with the season. Here is the latest issue of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date with happenings around town. Be su...

Statewide single-use plastic bag ban begins Oct. 1st, includes new 8 cent per bag charge

A new statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect on Friday, October 1, 2021. The bag ban prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags by restaurants, retail, small vendor and grocery stores. 

Additionally, per the state law, if ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Runners Downtown, Shred-it Event, Final yard waste event cancelled

Happy Fall, North Bend! We hope your summer wrapped up on a positive note and you’re enjoying the sunshine this week. After a two-week hiatus for the Weekly Recap, it’s back. Remember to click linked headlines where applicable to read full news releases. ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Paving near Casino, Reinig Road Revetment Repair Update, New Mask Order

Happy Labor Day Weekend, North Bend. Here is the latest edition of the Weekly Recap. As always, remember to click linked headlines where applicable to read full City news releases. It’s been another busy week around town – so we hope t...

Construction Begins on Maloney Estates Subdivision

The week of August 30th, sitework is expected to begin on Maloney Estates, a new 23-unit single-family home subdivision located just south of the intersection of Maloney Grove Ave SE and SE Mt. Teneriffe Place.

Initial sitework on the approximate 4.5-acre ...

4th Year in a Row North Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant Honored with Outstanding Performance Award

In late July, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) announced for the 4th consecutive year the City of North Bend’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was honored with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award. 

Mayor ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Vaccination Milestone, Congrats to our WWTP Team, Slow Down around Schools

Happy Friday, North Bend. Here is the latest edition of the Weekly Recap. As always, remember to click linked headlines where applicable to read full City news releases. It’s been another busy week around town – so we hope this newslet...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate, Roundabout Construction, Stage 2 Burn Ban

Happy Friday, North Bend. Here is the latest installment of the Weekly Recap. As always, remember to click linked headlines where applicable to read full City news releases. It’s been another busy week around town – so we hope this new...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Cooling Locations, Marathon in Town Sunday, Road Striping Work

Happy heatwave Friday North Bend. Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap, designed to keep you ‘in the know’ about local happenings. Next week is shaping up to be a busy week around town – detailed below. Remember...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Water Conservation Ordinance starts soon, Filming Downtown, Lane Closure

Happy August North Bend. WOW - hard to believe it’s already August. Welcome to the new installment of your Weekly Recap – designed to keep you up to date with North Bend and Snoqualmie Valley happenings. Please click the linked headlin...

Construction expected to begin on Sphalerite Technologies new Headquarters on North Bend Way

Construction is expected to begin soon on the new headquarters of Sphalerite Technologies along SE North Bend Way in the eastern portion of the City.

The company was issued a project clear and grade permit by the City last week, which allows sitework to be...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Hunting Bigfoot, Sip Suds & Si, Movie in the Park

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Recap. As we approach August, it’s been a very busy week around town, and we have lots of information to share with you. Click the linked headlines where applicable to read ...

City Joins Saving Water Partnership, Expands Conservation Effort with New Resources and Rebates

At the July 20^th North Bend City Council meeting, Councilmembers unanimously approved a contract for the City to join the Saving Water Partnership, a collaboration between Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and 17 water purveyors that purchase water ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: July 27th Town Hall, Saving Water Partnership, Website Upgrades

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date on happenings and news around town. It’s been a busy week – and we also have a Town Hall coming up next week that the co...

North Bend Weekly Recap: New Roundabout work begins July 20, Town Hall meeting, Sip Suds Si returns

Happy Friday North Bend residents. Welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Recap! We hope you’re enjoying this brief cloudy spell and short reprieve from the heat. It’s been another busy week around town - and you can catch up below. Remember to c...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Hello North Bend Residents,

I hope your summer is off to a great start. It’s hard not to notice positivity in the air as our state fully reopens and begins a path forward from the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to the community for helping us reach...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Quarterly Mayor's Message; SR 18 Weekend Closure; Vaccination Milestone

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Recap – designed to keep you up to date on happenings around town and the Valley. We hope you enjoyed the 4^th of July holiday last weekend. Thank you to everyone for followi...

North Bend Weekly Recap: City Hall Cooling Shelter, Wildfire Safety Town Hall Recording, Drive-in

Happy Friday North Bend. Here is the latest issue of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date with happenings around town and around the Snoqualmie Valley. The heatwave forecast for this weekend has the potential to set temperature records, so we...

King County Breaks Ground on new North Bend Loop Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Earlier this month King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) broke ground on a new Loop Vehicle Maintenance and Staging Facility in the eastern portion of the City.

For the past five years, King County has worked with community members and the City o...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Town Hall, Downtown Condo Project, Citizen Volunteers Needed

Happy Sunny Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date with happenings around town and the Snoqualmie Valley. Remember to click linked headlines where applicable to read full news releases. Enj...

Thank You North Bend Residents: Data Shows Citywide Water Conservation Efforts Paying Off

During the past  seven years, the City of North Bend has actively pursued water conservation through ongoing distribution system leak reduction efforts, customer conservation education, and the 2020 Water Conservation Ordinance.

A recent North Ben...

Downtown Condominium Project Expected to Begin Soon

Site work for a new 23-unit condominium project along E. Park Street - near the new North Bend Way roundabout - is expected to begin the week of June 21^st.  These will be the first new condominiums built in the City in over 20 years, helping to m...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Wildfire Safety Town Hall, Drive-in Movie, Road & Lane Closures

Happy Friday North Bend. Here is the latest installment of the Weekly Recap, designed to keep you up to date with happenings around town – and the Valley. Remember to click the linked headlines – where applicable - to read full news re...

Form Based Code Approved for North Bend Downtown Commercial Zone

On Tuesday, June 1^st, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved the adoption of Form Based Code (FBC) to guide development in the City’s Downtown Commercial (DC) Zone, which encompasses approximately 20 blocks in the downtown area.

The mor...

City Council Approves Contract to Complete Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project

At its May 18^th meeting the North Bend City Council reached a historic milestone, approving the contract for Phase 2 of the important Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) High Priority Improvements (HPI) Project, which will complete the estimated $35 million...

City Council Approves New Water Rates, General Facility Charges to Improve, Upgrade Water System

On May 18, 2021, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved new water rates and General Facility Charges (GFCs) for the years 2022-2026.

The approved annual 5.5% rate increase and new GFCs for water connections will help fund normal operations, maint...

Wildfire Risk Reduction Tips: You Can Make a Difference for the Community Starting Today

Late spring brings longer days and warmer weather to our area. This year it has also brought more stretches of dry weather. After a soggy start to the year and record snowpack in the mountains, April was the second consecutive month with below-average rai...

City Hosts May 13th Public Hearing on Development Agreement for Proposed Senior Housing Project

The City of North Bend Planning Commission will host a public hearing on Thursday, May 13^th at 7PM to receive public comments on a proposed Development Agreement (DA) for a potential mixed-use Senior Housing project.

The project is proposed for the western...

City to Hold May 4th Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Increase

The City of North Bend will hold a public hearing to solicit input and comments on a proposed water rate increase on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7PM during the regular City Council meeting, which will be held online using Zoom meetings.

The City is proposing a...

Thank You: Community Effort Helps Beautify North Bend During Inaugural Earth Day Event

The City of North Bend wishes to express its gratitude for the community effort during the City’s inaugural, two-day Beautification Days Event in honor of Earth Day.

On Sunday, April 18^th and Monday, April 19^th, residents, multiple community orga...

North Bend Police Officer Recognized for Life Saving Actions

Seattle-King County Public Health recently recognized Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department Officer Austin Gutwein for saving the life of a North Bend man in January 2021.

Officer Gutwein was first on the scene, responding to a call reporting a collapsed...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Happy Spring North Bend Residents,

The weather may not always show it, but spring is here. That means we have officially passed the one-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Pandemic stopping the world in its tracks. What a difference a year makes. Last spri...

Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands to All Washington Adults Starting April 15th

Gov. Inslee announced today that effective April 15, all Washington residents over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. 

Since Washington State began its vaccination program, the Department of Health has followed a tie...

Construction Resumes on Cedar River Partners (Dahlgren) Project

With clearing and grading completed last fall, developer contractor crews are scheduled  have begun utility infrastructure work for the Cedar River Partners Apartment Project located on North Bend Way near the 436^th Ave SE intersection &ndash...

Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Provides Restoration Work at Meadowbrook Farm, Tollgate Forest

Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust crews were busy last month, planting conifer trees in Tollgate Forest. The planting is part of grant-funded restoration work that improves riparian, floodplain and wetland habitat adjacent to the South Fork Snoqualmie Riv...

Investing in North Bend: Two Local Businesses Donate to Improve Tanner Trail

Earlier this month, two North Bend businesses – Rainier Asphalt & Concrete and Fury Site Works – donated time, equipment and materials to improve and expand the eastern portion of Tanner Trail, which runs parallel to North Bend Way...

K9 Pooch Helps Keep Narcotics off North Bend Streets

In spring 2020 – and after months of planning and training -  K9 Pooch joined the Snoqualmie Police Department. This past fall Pooch expanded his skills to North Bend.

Pooch is trained in the canine art of illegal narcotic detection and has been m...

New Family-owned Butcher Shop and Deli Coming to Historic Downtown North Bend

There will soon be a new storefront addition to the historic North Bend downtown core: Falling River Meats, a Snoqualmie Valley business that specializes in locally sourced, humanely raised meats.

The new store is a great example of the type of businesses ...

Mayor Proclaims March 21 - 27th National Safe Place Week in North Bend

To create more awareness and help establish additional Safe Place locations, Mayor Rob McFarland has proclaimed March 21 - 27th National Safe Place Week in North Bend.

Safe Place is a program that quickly connects homeless and runaway youth (ages 12-17) to...

North Bend Water System Plan Approved by State

On March 4, 2021 the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) approved the City’s Water System Plan (WSP). Prior to the DOH approval, the 5-year Water System Plan had been approved by the North Bend City Council, the King County Council, the ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Moving to Reopening Plan Phase 3 & Next Vaccine Phase; Protect Area Trails

Happy sunny Friday North Bend. It's hard to believe, but we are already approaching mid-March and the start of spring. The milestone means one thing - it is time to SPRING FORWARD! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour ...

Washington State Moves to Phase 3 of Reopening Plan on March 22nd

Governor Inslee announced today that all of Washington State will move to Phase 3 of its Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan on March 22^nd.  Reopening will also transition from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process.

The new 3...

Recreate Responsibly to Help Protect North Bend Area Trails

North Bend area trails have been a popular destination this past year as residents from near and far sought ways to exercise outdoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many local trails have experienced a notable increase in traffic, which often means more we...

North Bend Weekly Recap: New Skatepark officially open, New Sewer Rates, New Vaccination Phase

Happy March, North Bend. Welcome to the latest edition of the North Bend Weekly Recap. Simply click the linked headlines – where applicable – to read full news releases.  From all of us here at the City of North Bend, we hope ...

New 4-year Sewer Rate Plan Approved to Fund Critical Upgrades to Aging Wastewater Treatment Plant

On March 2, 2021, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved a new 4-year Sewer Rate and General Facilities Charge (GFC) amendment.  City Council received public testimony during  the February 16^th Public Hearing.

The Ordinance for ...

Mary Miller voted Best City Councilmember in 2021 ‘Best of the Valley’ Contest

This week the  Snoqualmie Valley Record released the results of its 2021 Best of the Valley  contest, with North Bend’s own Mary Miller named Best City Councilor. Fellow North Bend Councilmember Chris Garcia was also a finalist in the ca...

New Torguson Skatepark Officially Opens to the Public

Last week Si View Metropolitan Parks District announced some good news –  Torguson Skatepark is officially open to the public.

The brand new skatepark facility is located near downtown North Bend in Torguson Park located at 750 E North B...

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...

New Free External Wi-Fi Available at North Bend Library

The King County Library System (KCLS) announced today that it has used a federal CARES Act grant from the Washington State Library (WSL) to install external Wi-Fi Access Points (AP) at 44 county library locations, including the North Bend Library.

The new ...

Tree Removal Begins Soon for Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Project in Downtown North Bend

In late February/early March Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County will begin site preparation work for its newest community located at 250 E. 2^nd Street in downtown North Bend.

Site preparation on the land parcel at E. 2^nd Street and Janet Ave includes...

North Bend City Council Unanimously Approves 5-year Water System Plan

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved the City’s 5-year Water System Plan (WSP). 

The in-depth plan – which was developed over the past 1.5 years with input from multiple county and stat...

Sidewalk, Street Improvement Projects Approved for Downtown North Bend

This week, the North Bend City Council approved two contracts that will bring improvements to downtown sidewalks on 2^nd Street and pavement on Park Street. Both projects are identified in the City’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The City’s 2020...