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Downtown Road Closures Planned for Holly Days Community Event, December 3

The North Bend Downtown Foundation invites you to join in on a heartwarming, outdoor holiday festival and tree-lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 3. To safely accommodate all your neighbors, family, and friends, the City of North Bend will be closing...

December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting Packet Available

Light up North Bend Holiday Lighting Contest Returns for Third Year

The City of North Bend invites residents and businesses to make the City shine bright this holiday season as the 3^rd Annual Light up North Bend holiday lighting contest returns.

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

Garbage/Recycling Collections Canceled November 30, Drop-off Site Available at Torguson Park

Republic Services has informed the City of North Bend that it will not be able to service residential and commercial customers on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. It was determined to be too hazardous after a local conditions assessment was performed.

In the ...

Be Prepared for Winter Weather with North Bend Street Treatment Information and Snowplow Map

With temperatures dropping and some wind and snow predicted for North Bend this week, the City would like to remind residents of snowplow routes, as well as the steps you can take to assist Public Works crews when winter weather strikes.

To understand the ...

City Seeking Nominations for 2023 Citizen of the Year

The City of North Bend is seeking nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. 

Nominations must be for a North Bend resident or business that has gone above and beyond to make North Bend a better place to live, through professional or volu...

Public invited to attend November 30 Parks Workshop

North Bend Weekly Recap: Citizens Academy, event recaps, enhancing flood storage and more

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

North Bend City Council approves $1,925,00 in grants to enhance flood storage and transportation: On November 1, 2022, ...

City of North Bend updates Snowplow Route Map

In preparation for the 2022-23 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...

Snoqualmie Police Department and City of North Bend ride-along recap

On November 10, 2022, the City of North Bend’s Public Information Officer (PIO), Bre Keveren, joined Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Officer Kaae for a ride-along, with a virtual twist.

Thursday evening began at 4:45 p.m. with a tour of the Snoqualmie Police ...

Mayor proclaims November 12 Arbor Day, community celebrates with planting event

Members of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, North Bend Boy Scout Troop 466, community volunteers, and Mayor Rob McFarland came together for another successful Arbor Day event this weekend, and it was among the community that the North Bend ...

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...

City of North Bend exits Stages 1 and 2 of Water Conservation Ordinance

On November 7, 2022 the City of North Bend exited Stages 1 and 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year. With recent rainfall events, the Snoqualmie River is flowing well, and it is likely to continue to flow...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Flood preparedness, updated Snowplow Map, Kindness Month, and more

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

Hundreds turned out for a lively, happy Trick-or-Treat Street:  What a day! Over 40 local businesses and nonpr...

Be prepared for flood season in the Snoqualmie Valley

November is Flood Awareness Month in North Bend and right on cue, a cold front is impacting the Puget Sound region with steady, heavy rain pushing the Snoqualmie River to flood phase 3.

Phase 3 indicates moderate flooding in some areas. Public Works crews ...

Mayor Proclaims November Flood Awareness Month in North Bend

The month of November has been proclaimed Flood Awareness Month in North Bend by Mayor Rob McFarland. North Bend has had numerous flood events of different magnitudes. The City recognizes that major flooding from heavy rains and snowmelt increases the ris...

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.

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Mayor Proclaims November Kindness Month in North Bend

Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim November as Kindness Month in North Bend. The City recognizes that kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of religion, politics, and gender, and that, through simple acts of...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Community events, public meetings, voting season and more

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On Saturday, Trick-or-Treat Street returns to Downtown North Bend:  North Bend’s popular Trick-or-Tr...

Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs, Oct. 29 at North Bend City Hall

On Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Snoqualmie Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unu...

City to proclaim November 12 as Arbor Day 2022; Community invited to tree planting

The City of North Bend will be proclaiming Saturday, November 12, 2022 as Arbor Day and invites its citizens to a community tree planting event beginning at 10 a.m. along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, across from the Snoqualmie Valley Trail at Southea...

Traffic Alert: SR-202 lane closure at Tollgate Farm entrance on October 25

Si View Metro Parks is working to complete improvements to the entrance at Tollgate Farm. The final step of the work is to pave the re-aligned entrance from SR-202 in North Bend. This work requires closure of one lane of SR-202/Bendigo Boulevard North. Tr...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Storm drains and culverts, ALERT King County, WCO Stage 2 and more

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Help keep your neighborhood’s storm drains and culverts clear: City crews work hard to keep storm dr...

Let fall begin! Help prevent localized flooding by clearing neighborhood storm drains and culverts

City crews work hard to keep storm drains and culverts clear of leaves and other debris, but with thousands of these in North Bend, we could use your help. Fallen leaves pile up on storm drains on our streets, blocking rainwater from draining, which can l...

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...

Region experiences driest summer since 1930, North Bend enters Stage 2-Water Conservation Ordinance

Western Washington is now experiencing its driest summer on record since 1930 and warmest since the 1890s.

Effective Thursday, October 20, 2022, North Bend Public Works Director Mark Rigos has declared the City will move to Stage 2 of its Water Conservatio...

2nd Street Watermain and Roadway Reconstruction project now complete

The 2^nd Street Watermain and Roadway Reconstruction project, located between Ballarat Avenue North and Bendigo Boulevard on 2^nd Street, is now complete. Project enhancements include fresh asphalt, sidewalk, curb, storm drainage replacement, and watermain ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Yard waste recycling, Trick-or-Treat Street, air quality alert, and more

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

Expect runners in town on Saturday: The Mount Teneriffe Vert Run starts Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Runners wil...

Council approves motion authorizing appraisal of Sallal Water, discusses East North Bend water

On October 4, 2022, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved a motion authorizing a professional services contract with Terra Properties Analytics, LLC, a valuation and spatial technologies company. View Agenda Bill AB22-121 by referring to pages ...

A community favorite: Trick-or-Treat Street returns to Downtown North Bend

Pumpkins are popping up, decorations are creeping out of storage, and downtown businesses are officially preparing for a fun Halloween weekend with the North Bend Downtown Foundation!

North Bend’s popular Trick-or-Treat Street returns for spirite...

City of North Bend commemorates Indigenous Peoples' Day

On Monday, October 10, 2022, the City of North Bend acknowledges and commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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

Old Si View watermain breaks near Riverside Dr. and SE Orchard Dr. repaired

On October 1, City of North Bend Public Works crews completed repairs to two breaks in a watermain near the intersection of Riverside Drive Southeast and Southeast Orchard Drive in the Old Si View neighborhood. The crew began repair shortly after 9:30 a.m...

Extended Traffic Alert: State Route 18 closures begin October 3 as infrastructure projects commence

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WDOT) issued the following Travel Advisory on Friday, September 30 for upcoming State Route (SR) 18 lane closures in October, 2022:

Starting Monday, October 3, crews will clear trees weekdays from 9 a.m. t...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Upcoming meetings, events, Behavioral Health hire, traffic alert and more

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Loud munitions from Fire Training Academy, October 3^rd through 6^th: The Washington State Fire Training Academy...

Loud munitions from Fire Training Academy, October 3rd through 6th

The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA) has notified the City that it is hosting the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Bomb Squad on their property, Monday, October 3^rd through Thursday, October 6^th. The WSP Bomb Squad will be using the FTA property ...

Council to vote on authorizing appraisal contract regarding purchase of Sallal Water Association

Appraisal marks key step in estimating fair value of the utility, potential payout for Sallal members

One of the agenda items scheduled for the October 4, 2022, North Bend City Council meeting is a professional services contract with Terra Property Analyti...

Snoqualmie Police Department Hires Behavioral Health Specialist

Stephanie Butler recently joined the Snoqualmie Police Department, which serves the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend, as the department’s new Behavioral Health Specialist. Butler has extensive experience working with those in need of mental h...

Traffic alert: Park Street Turn Lanes Project scheduled to begin October 3rd

On Monday, October 3^rd, Reed Trucking and Excavating will begin work on the Park Street Turn Lanes Project. Work includes installation of new vertical curb and gutter, sidewalk, raising and replacing sewer frames and grates, traffic loops, striping, and t...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Parks, Events, September 20 Council Meeting Updates, COVID Booster and More

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City Council authorizes contract for work on Taylor Park and Riverfront Park Design project: This week, City Council ap...

City Council Approves Resolution Prioritizing Water Connections

On September 20^th, 2022, the North Bend City Council approved an ordinance to give first priority for future water connections to residents and property owners living within North Bend city limits. 

Currently, the City of North Bend provides water...

Council authorizes contract for work on Taylor Park and Riverfront Park Design Project

On September 20^th, 2022, the North Bend City Council approved a Motion authorizing a contract with Site Workshop for the William H. Taylor Park (Taylor Park) and Riverfront Park Design Project.

Taylor Park is focal setting in Downtown North Bend, having se...

City Council Approves Contract for Engineering, Permitting of Meadowbrook Sewer ULID

On September 20^th, 2022, the North Bend City Council approved a Motion authorizing a contract with Gray and Osborne (G&O) for engineering and permitting on the Meadowbrook Sewer Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) process. 

Next steps in...

Trail run brings participants to Downtown North Bend, September 25th

On Sunday, September 25^th, residents may notice participants of the Mt. Si Hill Climb Trail Run in downtown North Bend. The event runs from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes time for set-up and take-down.

Approximately 150 runners are expected at the event ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Events, I-90 Traffic Update, Surveys and More

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

Traffic alert: Westbound I-90 repairs near North Bend begin again September 18^th: As a reminder for westbound I-90 comm...

North Bend Weekly Recap: High Fire Danger, Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, 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.

High Fire Danger Alert this Weekend: Be extra careful this weekend, as there is a High Fire Danger alert acros...

Traffic Alert: Westbound I-90 Repairs Near North Bend Begin September 11th

In September, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins a series of transportation improvement projects, one of which addresses rough freeway conditions on Interstate 90 (I-90), east of Issaquah, between Highlands Drive Northeast an...

Mayor Pro Tem Proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Bend

Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Rosen is proud to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Bend. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month was created to raise the visibility of mental health resources and suicide prevention services available in...

Business Licenses and Badges Required for Door-to-Door Solicitors

The City of North Bend requires all those engaged in business within the city limits to obtain a City of North Bend business license.  Additionally, a Solicitor’s License is required for those engaged in the door-to-door sales of for-pr...

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...

Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Child Luring Case in North Bend

On July 24, 2022, the Snoqualmie Police Department responded to a possible attempted child luring incident at Torguson Park, located at 750 E North Bend Way in North Bend, WA. 

A mother called 911 to report that a suspicious male subject in the pa...

Mayor Proclaims April 22 Earth Day

Earth Day is a valuable opportunity to renew our commitment to preserving and protecting our Earth through community service, responsible stewardship, and daily practices. With that, North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland is proud to proclaim April 22 as Earth Da...

Update on Republic Services

In January, the City of North Bend formally requested that Republic Services provide customer billing credits and reimbursement for City expenses due to Republic’s extended time period without service in December, 2021 and January, 2022. &nb...

Washington State Department of Commerce Shares Smart Communities Award Video for North Bend

In October, Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington State Dept. of Commerce Director Lisa Brown honored the City of North Bend with the Smart Project Award for the City’s adoption of Form-Based Code for its Downtown Commercial zone.

Since then, representatives have...

Mayor Rescinds Executive Orders Addressing City Hall Operations During Pandemic

Let’s get back to business in person! On Wednesday, March 30^th, 2022, Mayor Rob McFarland issued Executive Order No. 20-07. The purpose of the Order is to rescind previously issued Executive Orders 20-01 through 20-06, addressing operational aspects of Ci...

North Bend Receives Grant Funding for Future South Fork Avenue Extension Bypass Project

In March, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) approved funding for the recipients of their 2021 Rural Town Centers and Corridors (RTCC), a program that provides grants for projects in smaller, rural cities in the Pacific Northwest. The City of North B...

It Takes a Village: Multi-year Collaborative Effort Secures Funding to Fix SR 18

On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, elected officials, city leaders and public safety representatives from the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah gathered at Snoqualmie City Hall for a roundtable discussion to reflect on the multi-year, collaborative effort that se...

State Indoor Mask Mandate Now Set to End March 12

Yesterday, Governor Inslee, joined by Secretary of Health Umair Shah, announced that Washington State is changing masking guidelines, with the removal of indoor mask policies in most establishments, and a move from mask requirements to mask recommendation...

Message from the Mayor: 2021 - A Year in Review

Hello  North Bend residents,

Isn’t it amazing that we are already through the first full month of 2022? While City departments are working toward full yearend accounting of all City operations, I wanted to take the time to share with you...

Sitework to Begin on new River Run Apartment Project with Affordable Housing Component

The City of North Bend has issued a Clearing and Grading permit for the new River Run Apartment project.

This multi-family housing development is located south of Chinook Lumber at the corner of 436^th Ave SE and SE 136^th Street, and will consist of 128-uni...

Mayor’s Message: Snow Events and Mountain Town Living

Hello North Bend Residents,

As the snow melts from one of our biggest snow events in the past several decades, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your patience and understanding as we endured up to 26 inches of snow over the course of 9 ...

City Council Approves New Hotel Performance Standards for Interchange Commercial Zone

On December 7, 2021, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Hotel Performance Land Use Standards in North Bend Municipal Code (NBMC) 18.10.050 Section 2.16.  

The amendments were proposed to enable development of a hote...

2022 City Budget Includes Additional Transportation Improvement Investments

The City of North Bend is pleased to announce that several additional transportation improvement projects are planned in 2022 that will improve pedestrian connectivity and enhance public safety for residents.

As a result of robust sales tax revenue and con...

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...