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...

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...

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...

Community Invited to Arbor Day Tree Planting Event along the Snoqualmie River

The City of North Bend proclaims Friday, October 29 as Arbor Day 2021 and invites its citizens to a community tree planting event beginning at 3PM along the South Fork Snoqualmie River Levy, between the City’s wastewater treatment plant and the river.

Join...

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...

Boo! Trick-or-Treat Street Returns to Downtown North Bend for Spirited Family Fun

Looking for some Halloween fun? Look no further, as North Bend’s popular Trick- or -Treat Street returns for spirited family fun on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 2 – 6PM.

After a one-year pandemic-related hiatus, Trick-or-Treat&nbs...

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...

Meet up with the Mayor: Join Mayor Rob for Coffee and a Chat, Oct. 20th

On Wednesday, October 20^th at 10AM, community members are invited to join North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland for a cup of coffee at Trail Youth Coffee Home, located at 226 E. North Bend Way.

Bring your questions or comments and chat over coffee with Mayor Rob....

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...

Snoqualmie Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs, Oct. 23rd at North Bend City Hall

On Saturday, October 23rd, 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, u...

North Bend City Hall to Close at 11:30AM, October 7th

North Bend City Hall will close to the public at 11:30AM on Thursday, October 7, 2021, to accommodate an all staff training event.

City Hall will still be open to the public on Oct. 7^th from 8:30AM – 11:30AM and will resume normal operating hours...

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. ...

Reinig Road Revetment Repair Project Lane Closure Extended, One Lane Reopens by Sept. 20

King County’s Reinig Road Revetment Repair Project that began in mid-June, requiring a summer closure of Reinig Road between SE 81^st Street and 428^th Ave SE, will need some extra time before one lane can reopen. 

It was expected that the...

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 of New Roundabout at North Bend Way and 436th expected to begin soon

Construction of a new privately funded roundabout at the intersection of North Bend Way and 436^th Ave SE is scheduled to begin soon. The project was originally anticipated to start in late July, but has been delayed by issues related to the undergrounding...

Mayor Proclaims September National Recovery Month in North Bend

On September 1, 2021 Mayor Rob McFarland proclaimed September National Recovery Month in North Bend, supporting the recognition of the importance of behavioral health as an essential part of overall health and wellness.

Preventing, treating and ov...

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 ...

New School Year Starts Aug. 31: More Walkers and Traffic Possible Near North Bend Schools

Snoqualmie Valley students return to classrooms on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. The return to full-time, in-person learning – combined with a bus driver shortage - means the potential for more students walking to/from North Bend area schools and mo...

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 Water Conservation Ordinance Effective August 15th

Each year the City of North Bend’s Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) Stage 1 goes into effect on August 15^th. The WCO applies to all homes and businesses within the North Bend City limits and City water customers located outsi...

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...

Excessive Heat Updates: North Bend Cooling Locations, Garbage Collections, Farmers Market Canceled

Weather forecasters are predicting more hot weather for our region, with North Bend area temperatures expected to hover in the low to upper 90s for Wednesday, August 11,  through Saturday, August 14. With nighttime lows remaining in the upper 60s...

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 ...

Mt. Si Senior Center Reopens Monday, August 2nd

It’s been a long time since Mt. Si Senior Center was able to open its doors to the community, but the wait is finally over. The Center will resume on-site programming on Monday, August  2nd. The Center will follow Washington State guide...

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...

Help Prevent Wildfires: Outdoor Recreational Fire Safety Tips

In an effort to be a Wildfire Resilient Community, the City of North Bend is currently working to reduce wildfire risks via resident education and mitigation methods -  like property and landscape maintenance - that help create defensible spaces ...

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: Aerial Fireworks Prohibited, Library to Reopen, Condo Project Underway

Happy 4^th of July weekend North Bend! Welcome to the new edition of the Weekly Recap. We hope you enjoy the long weekend, celebrating with family and friends. Please remember, there is an extreme heightened risk of wildfire due to the recent excessive hea...

Mayor Signs Emergency Declaration Prohibiting Discharge of Aerial Fireworks in North Bend

On Monday, June 28, 2021, Mayor Rob McFarland, by executive order, signed an emergency declaration temporarily prohibiting the discharge of aerial fireworks in the City of North Bend. 

The City consulted wildland fire experts before deciding to pr...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Form Base Code Approved, Farmers Market, Shoulder Paving Lane Closures

Happy June North Bed and welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Recap. We hope you’ve enjoyed this beautiful sunny week around the Snoqualmie Valley, which has been a busy one. As always, remember to click the linked headlines below – where appli...

TRAFFIC IMPACTS POSSIBLE DUE TO SHOULDER PAVING ON EAST NORTH BEND WAY

Paving crews will be on site the week of June 14^th to begin preparation for shoulder paving between North Bend City Hall and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail Crossing along East North Bend Way.

This work is required to restore approximately 1.5 miles of roadway...

Puget Sound Energy ‘COVID Bill Assistance Program’ Helps Customers Pay Utility Bills

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently created a new COVID Bill Assistance Program, designed to help qualified customers facing financial struggle pay their utility bills.

Since launching the program in late April, PSE has distributed over $9 million directly t...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Explosive Noises Possible, Reinig Road Summer Closure, Weekend Train Rides

Happy [almost] Memorial Day North Bend and welcome to the newest edition of the Weekly Recap. It seems May has flown by – so we hope you enjoy the upcoming extended holiday weekend with family and friends. If you’re hitting the road ov...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Milestone reached for WWTP project, Summer Freedom Program, Vaccine Update

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Recap. It's been another busy week around town. It's hard to believe we're already three weeks into May. With a State reopening date on the near horizon and vaccination rates increasi...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Statewide Reopening Date Announced, Crosswalk Enhancement, Weekend Parade

Happy Friday North Bend. We hope you had a great week. It’s been busy around here as we approach mid-May, especially as the State and CDC announce big pandemic-related news. We’ve recapped it all below for you. Remember to click the li...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: May 13th Public Hearing, SR 202 Bridge Closure, Levee Breach Study

Happy Friday and Happy [early] Mother’s Day to all you North Bend moms. It’s been a busy first week of May around town and we hope the recaps below will help catch you up. Enjoy the weekend and remember to click the linked headlines (where applicable) to ...

May 9th - 15th Proclaimed Affordable Housing Week

The City of North Bend has joined with communities and organizations throughout King County to raise public awareness and elevate the critical need to create healthy, safe, affordable homes for all residents. 

The City endorses the goals, objectiv...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Wildfire Risk Webinar, Public Hearing on Water Rates, Vaccination Rates

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest installment of the Weekly Recap. It's hard to believe, but the calendar page flips to May tomorrow. The first four months of 2021 have flown by. It was a busy week around town and we're doing our best to k...

King County to Conduct Levee Breach Study of South Fork Snoqualmie River, May - August

King County will soon begin fieldwork related to a Levee Breach Study of the South Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend. 

This fieldwork will help identify areas that are vulnerable to breaching, which occurs when part of a levee gives way suddenly...

Major SR 202 paving project kicks off with Snoqualmie River bridge closure, May 10th–14th

This May will see the start of a major SR 202 paving project that will stretch from approximately Snoqualmie Falls to the western edge of North Bend.

On May 10th WSDOT contractor crews will start work that will improve pedestrian access to and repave four ...

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...

Trick-or-Treat Street Returns to Downtown North Bend

Trick-or-Treat Street is back, October 30th from 2PM-6PM. Enjoy live music and trick-or-treating in downtown North Bend with your local merchants, friends and neighbors. Begin your Halloween weekend by trick-or-treating with participating busines...

COVID-19 Resources: Vaccines, Rent and Utility Assistance

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

• King County Public Health has a variety of in-depth information about the three, federally-approved COVID-19 vaccines HERE.
• Learn about COVID-19 Vaccine Safety from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HERE.
• Find out...

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 stormy seaso...