Are you interested in learning about how your local government works here in the City of North Bend? Want to learn about opportunities to become more involved, while connecting with city leaders, staff, and other civic-minded residents?
If so, please consider applying for the 2026 North Bend Citizens Academy: North-Bend-Citizens-Academy-Application-Packet-2026 (opens in a new tab).
The Citizens Academy is an eight-week interactive course designed to provide an in-depth look into city operations. It will be held weekly, from February 2 to March 30, with a recognition event completing the series on April 7, 2026. Participants will be guided through a series of sessions that cover administration and city history, legal, public records and information, finance, fire, police, public works and infrastructure, parks, and community and economic development.
Sessions will be held weekly, and will include a parks tour, an Eastside Fire and Rescue tour, and a Wastewater Treatment Plant tour.
This free program is open to locals who are 16 years and older. Class size is limited to the first 25 applicants. Priority for application acceptance will be granted to residents located within the city limits of North Bend. Please feel free to apply should your home be located nearby, outside city limits. We will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your application acceptance. If you live outside city limits, you will receive a separate email that notifies you of acceptance into Citizens Academy.
Applications are accepted November 6 until the course reaches capacity. To apply, please fill out an application form (opens in a new tab) which can be found on the city website, at the Citizens Academy webpage (opens in a new tab). Return your application by:
- Emailing your completed application to bkeveren@northbendwa.gov
- Stopping by the front desk at the North Bend City Hall with your completed, printed out application
- Mailing your completed application to City Hall, Attn. Bre Keveren, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA 98045
