News Flash

On February 24, 2026, the North Bend City Council will hold a Council Workstudy on the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Related NW for the 230 Main Affordable Housing Project. 

Originally scheduled for consideration at the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council decided further discussion is required on account of new funding information recently provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce, and potential city staff recommendations to address parking around 230 Main Avenue North.

With that, the Council will not be considering the DDA on February 3, 2026.

230 Main Avenue North: land purchased for the use of affordable housing 

In November 2023, the Council approved the purchase and sale agreement of a 0.4-acre parcel of land for local affordable housing, with Real Estate Excise Tax (REET 2) funds secured solely for this purpose (RCW 82.46.035). In addition to helping ease the workforce shortage among North Bend businesses, goals for the project include: 

• Establishing long-term housing affordability for local workers making no more than 60% of King County median income 
• Serving as a model for innovative affordable housing 
• Demonstrating the city’s commitment to meet its Economic Development and Housing Action Plan elements of the Comprehensive Plan 
• Utilizing creativity and innovation to establish the project  

On November 5, 2025, community joined the Planning Commission and city staff for a Public Hearing to provide comment on the proposed DDA. The intent of the DDA is to ensure financial support from the city for the project and to approve code deviations identified by the applicant as essential for moving the project forward. 

Residents are invited to attend Council Workstudy meetings in person or by teleconference. In keeping with past Workstudy practices, the public is not permitted to provide comment at Workstudy meetings. The February 24, 2026 Workstudy Agenda and teleconference link will be published by Thursday, February 19, 2026. It will be located in the Document Center, at www.northbendwa.gov/Archive.aspx. 

The City of North Bend, the City of Snoqualmie, and the Snoqualmie Police Department that serves both cities are committed to serving and protecting all members of our community regardless of immigration status. 

Both Washington Law (Keep Washington Working Act) and Snoqualmie Police Department Policy prohibit our officers from assisting U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) or any other federal law enforcement entity engaged in federal immigration enforcement. Federal immigration enforcement is not the function of local law enforcement and local officers are prohibited from acting based on a person’s immigration status. 

Officers will not ask about your immigration status during an investigation, whether you are a victim or a suspect. 

Should anyone in our communities observe a situation that creates public safety concerns, please call 911 and report it. The Snoqualmie Police Department will respond to ensure public safety, keeping in mind that ICE’s authority arises under federal law. 

Mayor Mary Miller, Mayor James Mayhew, and Interim Police Chief Gary Horejsi remain dedicated to protecting and serving all members of our diverse communities.

The City of North Bend, the City of Snoqualmie, and the Snoqualmie Police Department that serves both cities are committed to serving and protecting all members of our community regardless of immigration status. 

Both Washington Law (Keep Washington Working Act) and Snoqualmie Police Department Policy prohibit our officers from assisting U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) or any other federal law enforcement entity engaged in federal immigration enforcement. Federal immigration enforcement is not the function of local law enforcement and local officers are prohibited from acting based on a person’s immigration status. 

Officers will not ask about your immigration status during an investigation, whether you are a victim or a suspect. 

Should anyone in our communities observe a situation that creates public safety concerns, please call 911 and report it. The Snoqualmie Police Department will respond to ensure public safety, keeping in mind that ICE’s authority arises under federal law. 

Mayor Mary Miller, Mayor James Mayhew, and Interim Police Chief Gary Horejsi remain dedicated to protecting and serving all members of our diverse communities.

Winter weather in the Snoqualmie Valley often brings our community ample amounts of rain, wind, snow and sometimes ice. Pinpointing the severity of these events well ahead of time is challenging. While the forecast can – and often does – change, below are several tools and resources so that you can be prepared and stay informed.   

• Get localized forecasts and weather advisories: Visit www.weather.gov 
• Review the 2025/2026 Snowplow Route Map: To understand the order in which city streets are plowed, be sure to review the Snowplow Route Map. Priority 1, 2, and 3 routes and priority access point locations are noted.
• Check out the Snowplowing and Street Treatment FAQ: This handy webpage covers a wide array of popular questions residents have when it comes to plowing specifics, the use of de-icer and salt, and more.
• Check out the Snow Removal Policy: Here, you can learn about code requirements, businessowner/homeowner responsibilities, and more.
• Email the City with questions during winter weather events: If you have a non-emergency question about winter weather – be it snowplowing, sandbag access, or debris collection, please email EM@northbendwa.gov. 
• Call the City during a stormwater emergency: During regular office hours, call the North Bend Public Works Department, at (425) 888-0486. In the event of an after-hours stormwater emergency, call (425) 736-7697.
• Access sandbags in the event of localized, residential flooding: The City collaborates with King County’s Flood Control District, and as a member, it serves as a Sandbag Center year-round. For residents concerned about localized street flooding impacting their homes and businesses, the Public Works Department has sand and sandbags available during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 to 12 p.m. Please enter through the North Bend Way entrance, located at 1155 E North Bend Way, and do remember to bring a shovel!
• Stay up to date on local public transportation routes If public transportation is part of your daily commute, sign up for Snoqualmie Valley Transportation rider alerts. 
• Sign up for King County ALERT: Stay on top of weather alerts by signing up for ALERT King County, a public information and emergency notification system that reaches citizens wherever they are and on any device. Receive important information about significant local events such as flooding or other emergency situations via telephone, text, or email.
• Sign up for Emergency Alerts via Notify Me: Notify Me is a local City opt-in service that allows you to subscribe to a range of topics so that you can pick and choose subjects that you care about most, such as emergency alerts. 

Thank you for your effort to stay informed and be prepared for winter weather as we all work together to navigate the wide variety of weather conditions that are unique to our mountain town.

Pictured here: Crews at work plowing snow throughout the night during a snowy week in December 2022.