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UPDATE: Pavement Overlay Project on portion of North Bend Way rescheduled for October 5

On Thursday, October 5, Lakeside Industries will begin a pavement grind and overlay project on a portion of North Bend Way, from the west end of the Ribary Creek Bridge to the intersection of Meadowbrook Way SE and North Bend Way.

The project will...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Meet up, Shred-it, Arbor Day, and more

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

The community is invited to join City staff and elected officials for the October 3 City Council meeting at 7 p.m.: Top...

October 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Packet Available

City Council approves the North Bend Housing Action Plan and presents Council’s preamble

On September 19, 2023, the North Bend City Council approved the Housing Action Plan and, as part of the Plan, Council presented a preamble that documents the City’s desire to achieve realistic, sustainable, and equitable housing goals as part of...

Celebrate Arbor Day in North Bend at E.J. Roberts Park on October 7

Mayor McFarland will be proclaiming Saturday, October 7, 2023 as Arbor Day in North Bend! Please join community for a special tree planting event at E.J. Roberts Park, and prior to the tree planting, enjoy a local “Oaktoberfest” event ...

North Bend City Councilmember Loudenback resigns, City will seek to fill position this fall

At the July 18, 2023 North Bend City Council meeting, Mayor McFarland regretfully accepted the resignation of Councilmember Ross Loudenback, which became effective August 31, 2023. Mayor McFarland and fellow councilmembers commended Councilmember Loudenba...

Meet up with the Mayor on September 30

Meet up with Mayor McFarland at Huxdotter Coffee on Saturday, September 30. Stop by to say hello and connect on all things North Bend while enjoying local coffee and treats. This casual setting provides the perfect opportunity to get to know your...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Upcoming events, Downtown Foundation plans, WCO Stage 3, and more

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

Art Off the Rails, the North Bend Blues Walk, and the Mt. Si Hill Climb are coming to town on September 23:&a...

Downtown Foundation hires executive director and opens their first office in North Bend

The North Bend Downtown Foundation has been hard at work this summer, preparing the organization for its first-ever executive director and securing a work home for the foundation.

At the September 19 City Council meeting, board president Beth Burrows intro...

Trail run brings participants to Downtown North Bend on September 23

On Saturday, September 23, residents may notice more runners in downtown North Bend, as the Mt. Si Hill Climb Trail Run returns for their “Vert Running Series.” The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Approximately 200 runners are expected...

City Hosts Free Community Shred-it Event, September 30

Are you doing some home organizing? Need to get rid of old papers and documents that are overtaking your desk and file cabinets? 

If so, mark your calendar! The City of North Bend is hosting a FREE community Shred-It event. On Saturday, September ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: City Council meeting, clean-up events, Dahlgren Family Park, and more

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

The community is invited to join City staff and elected officials for the September 19 City Council meeting at 7 p.m.: ...

Pavement Overlay Project on portion of North Bend Way scheduled to begin September 25

On Monday, September 25, Lakeside Industries will begin a pavement grind and overlay project on a portion of North Bend Way, from the west end of the Ribary Creek Bridge to the intersection of Meadowbrook Way SE and North Bend Way.

The project wil...

Big plans for the new Dahlgren Family Park and improved Tanner Landing Park

A new, four-acre city park is coming to North Bend! Located on SE North Bend Way east of the 436^th Avenue SE roundabout, the Dahlgren Family Park will include playground equipment, trails, a picnic shelter, a sand volleyball court, a restroom, and trail c...

Temporary Traffic Alert: Crack sealing road maintenance on 436th Avenue SE

North Bend Weekly Recap: Meet up with the Mayor, upcoming events, an EDC opportunity, and more

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

What to do during Stage 3 of the Water Conservation Ordinance: On September 5, the City moved to Stage 3 of its Water C...

Overnight closures on SR 18 begin September 11

As reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation, crews will begin a crack and seal pavement repair project on State Route 18 beginning Monday, September 11 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. 

Nightly work will continue Mondays through Thu...

Art Off the Rails celebrates art in North Bend and Snoqualmie on September 23

North Bend Art and Industry (NBA&I), the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, and the Northwest Railway Museum are bringing to North Bend a new art festival that celebrates art in Snoqualmie Valley. Art Off the Rails will be located at both William H. Taylor P...

Temporary but strong odors likely as the Wastewater Treatment Plant undergoes Phase 2 operation

On Thursday, September 7, the City of North Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will undergo an important operation, as part of Phase 2 of the WWTP High Priority Improvements Project.

During this time, crews will transfer the contents of the existing ae...

North Bend Blues Walk returns to downtown North Bend September 23

The North Bend Blues Walk is back in town on Saturday, September 23, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The festival will feature 24 bands and more than 80 musicians throughout 20 downtown North Bend venues.

One ticket not only gets attendees into every venue, but i...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Sip Suds and Si, meet up with your mayor, WCO Stage 3, and more

Happy Labor Day weekend! City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 as we observe the federal Labor Day holiday. Normal hours and operations will resume Tuesday, September 5.

North Bend’s Water Conservation Ordinance – Stage 3 – begins Tuesday: Bas...

North Bend Moves to Stage 3 of Water Conservation Ordinance on September 5

Based on a combination of current watershed conditions and a 10-day forecast of mostly dry weather, North Bend Public Works Director Mark Rigos has declared the City will move from Stage 2 to Stage 3 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO), effective Tu...

Meet up with the Mayor on September 9

The City of North Bend’s Meet up with the Mayor series returns! Saturday, September 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. will be the first in a series of monthly meet-up events. 

Community members are invited to join North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland at Pr...

King County Metro plans for bus route changes and updates this fall

King County Metro will be changing several bus route schedules throughout the region this fall, with the intention of improving the reliability of trips, while also working to better match staffing and fleet availability. 

Snoqualmie Valley Transp...

Celebrate local businesses with the return of Sip Suds and Si in North Bend

Coordinated by the North Bend Downtown Foundation (NBDF), Sip Suds and Si will celebrate North Bend businesses, live music, and local wine and beer on September 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Shop and sip at a variety of stores in downtown North Bend. Consider arriv...

Missing local man found deceased

Snoqualmie-North Bend Police, with the assistance of the King County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue, have located Mohamed Ibrahim who had been missing since August 15, 2023. Acting on information obtained from a citizen, Search and Rescu...

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...

What to do during Stage 2 of North Bend’s Water Conservation Ordinance

On August 22, 2023 Public Works Director Mark Rigos declared that the City of North Bend move to Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO). The WCO will remain in effect until further notice.

As climate change continues to impact King County and th...

Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with String of Internet Cable Line Thefts

The Snoqualmie-North Bend Police charged a suspect with malicious mischief and attempted theft following damage to cable lines in the early morning hours of August 24. The suspect was found in the brush along SR 202 between Snoqualmie and North Bend near ...

Alm Way Bridge Removal Project expected to be completed end of October

This month, crews from All Terrain Excavation began work on the Alm Way Bridge Removal Project. Located on Alm Way just west of the Tanner Substation, the 70-year-old bridge crossing Gardiner Creek has been closed to traffic for approximately 10 years.&am...

North Bend Way Bridge Scour Project now underway

This week, you may have noticed heightened activity occurring in the vicinity of the North Bend Way Bridge as you enter downtown North Bend. Pier 6 and Pier 8 of the bridge are undergoing scour protection mitigation work.

Surrounding the base of weight-bea...

Wildfire risk reduction and emergency preparation in North Bend

With increased smoke in our region and evacuations for fires happening right now in Washington State, county, state, fire, and local law enforcement agencies are joining forces to spread awareness of emergency evacuation procedures and community wildfire ...

North Bend Moves to Stage 2 of Water Conservation Ordinance

Based on a combination of current watershed conditions and a continued forecast of hot and dry weather, North Bend Public Works Director Mark Rigos has declared the City will move to Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO), effective Tuesday, Au...

Traffic changes coming up on I-90 and SR 18 beginning the week of August 21

As reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation, the I-90/SR 18 Interchange Improvements project near North Bend and Snoqualmie has some important traffic changes taking place beginning the week of August 21 as crews finish the west half ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Message from the Mayor, Community Survey, a commission vacancy, and more

Quarterly Message from the Mayor: In his newest Quarterly Message, Mayor McFarland shares City accomplishments from the past few months, while looking forward to upcoming projects and goals. Learn about infrastructure and transportation improvements, comm...

Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Person

Continued hot, dry weather prompts City to prepare for Stage 2 of Water Conservation Ordinance

Based on the upcoming forecast of continued hot and dry weather conditions and a drastic reduction of snowpack throughout the watershed, the City of North Bend will likely enact Stage 2 of the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) beginning the week o...

Community Survey results highlight residents’ perceptions of City services, quality of life

Results of the first city-wide Community Survey were presented at the August 15 North Bend City Council meeting. The randomized, scientifically valid survey conducted in March and April provided residents with an opportunity to offer feedback on a variety...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Dear North Bend Residents,

As you know, no one does summer like North Bend. Our farmers markets are a lively community hub of music and local produce. Ice cream and froyo tastes that much better when you enjoy it while people-watching downtown. Picking ber...

Excessive Heat Warning issued for East Puget Sound Lowlands: Tips for Keeping Cool

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the East Puget Sound Lowlands this week, running from Monday, August 14 through 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. North Bend area daytime temperatures are expected to hover in the mid to...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Levee repair project, Human Services grant, public meetings, and more

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

The Festival at Mt. Si is this weekend! The annual, historic Festival at Mt. Si is returning to North Bend on ...

What to know about the updated Animal Services ordinance in King County

This summer, King County Council unanimously passed an update to King County Code Title 11, which governs Animal Services. The update impacts North Bend residents and neighboring communities located within King County. 

A few of notable changes in...

King County to begin flood control project near Blue Hole August 14

This summer, King County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin work to repair a portion of the Mason Thorson Ells levee that was damaged during flooding in 2020 on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. The levee repair project will require closure o...

North Bend Weekly Recap: ways to stay informed, Festival update, traffic alerts, 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’s annual Water Conservation Ordinance begins Tuesday: Early snowmelt and a lack of spring rain res...

Traffic alert: Clough Creek Bridge work scheduled to begin August 7 with detours through North Bend

King County crews will begin work to repair the Clough Creek Bridge on August 7. Crews will be replacing deteriorating concrete beams that support the 73-year-old bridge, returning it to its original strength.  

The bridge spans 16 feet and is loc...

The City of North Bend’s annual Water Conservation Ordinance begins August 8

The City of North Bend actively pursues water conservation in a variety of ways: through ongoing distribution system leak reduction efforts, customer conservation education, installation of replacement watermains, and what began in 2020, the Water Conserv...

The Festival at Mt. Si kicks off August 12 in North Bend

The annual, historic Festival at Mt. Si is returning to North Bend on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. Festival activities include the Grand Parade, fireworks, a 5k Fun Run, live music, a vendor fair, traditional community contests and more.

To a...

Get connected with Notify Me: City news delivered to your inbox or cell phone

Looking for a simple way to stay up to date on local city news? Notify Me is a free, online subscription tool featured on the City of North Bend’s website, www.northbendwa.gov. The opt-in service allows you to subscribe to a range of topics, so ...

Traffic Alert: Paving project scheduled July 28 on Cedar Falls Way, near Stilson Avenue

Paving is scheduled to occur on a portion of Cedar Falls Way on Friday, July 28 as part of the Stilson Avenue sidewalk project. Contractor crews will be grinding asphalt and paving in the location of the center median at the intersection of Cedar Falls Wa...

Stay informed and get involved in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update

The City of North Bend is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document that provides a framework to guide investments over the next 20 years and helps to ensure future projects are in line with the community’s vision and goals.

T...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Human Services Grant, upcoming events, Taxpayer Transparency Tool and more

Roadwork scheduled for SR 18 between I-90 and Issaquah-Hobart Road Friday night through Sunday:  Both directions of State Route 18 will close for annual maintenance the weekend of July 21 through 23. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 21, ...

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...

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation, Senior Center, North Bend and Snoqualmie win Vision 2050 Award

Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Director Josh Brown presented a Vision 2050 Award to Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT), Mt. Si Senior Center, and the cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie at the July 18, 2023 North Bend City Council meeti...

Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Chief Phipps resigns effective July 3

On June 27, 2023, Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Chief Perry Phipps submitted his resignation, effective July 3, 2023. 

Phipps joined the Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department in 2017 following three decades of law enforcement service in Californi...

City of North Bend now accepting Human Services Grant funding requests

The City of North Bend is committed to a healthy community where all people thrive. Each year, the City allocates human services funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the North Bend community. The City is now accepting grant funding requests from ...

Meet up with the Mayor: summer and fall opportunities

The City of North Bend’s Meet up with the Mayor series returns this summer! Wednesday, July 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. will be the first in a series of monthly meet-up events. 

Community members are invited to join North Bend Mayor Rob McFarla...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Block Party, upcoming City Council meeting, North Bend 101 and more

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

Road closures scheduled for Downtown Block Party this weekend: Downtown Block Party is returning to North Bend on July ...

Road Closures Scheduled for Downtown Block Party

The North Bend Downtown Foundation is excited to present the 13^th annual Downtown Block Party Saturday, July 15 from Noon to 10 p.m. To accommodate the event, the following streets will be closed from approximately 6 a.m. Saturday, July 15, and will remai...

Outdoor Adventure Jamboree returns to Meadowbrook Farm on July 12

The Outdoor Adventure Jamboree is returning to North Bend on Wednesday, July 12, from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Located in the field at Meadowbrook Farm, the Jamboree will include a wide array of fun, free, kid-centered activity stations hosted by Si View Metro P...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Block Party, North Bend Way survey, community reinvestment and more

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

Beginning in December, North Bend will join King County and other jurisdictions in restricting the personal use of aeri...

Beginning December, North Bend joins King County and others in restricting use of aerial fireworks

Residents celebrated another beautiful Independence Day this week as the community gathered for neighborhood barbeques and a wide range of fireworks displays. The use of aerial fireworks has been a subject of discussion in North Bend for years, and in Dec...

North Bend City Council approves 2024 – 2029 Transportation Improvement Plan

On June 20, 2023, the North Bend City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution adopting the 2024 through 2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), following the May 16 Public Hearing, which was continued on June 20.

The TIP lays out a p...

Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department National Night Out Returns with Community Fun on August 1

The Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department is pleased to bring its National Night Out event back to the Snoqualmie Valley community on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Snoqualmie Community Park.

National Night Out is a community-police awarene...

North Bend City Council approves a resolution authorizing a Water Supply Agreement with Sallal

On June 6, 2023, the North Bend City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement for the wholesale supply of domestic water to Sallal Water Association and mitigation water to the City of North Bend. This was the second and ...

The Army National Guard Readiness Center: what would it look like in North Bend?

This month, Mayor McFarland, several Councilmembers, and city staff toured the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Tumwater to learn more about what an active, functioning Readiness Center looks like, and how it could work in North Bend.

In 2019, the W...

North Bend Yardwaste Recycling Program available to residents, March through October

The 2023 North Bend Yardwaste Recycling program begins March 25^th. The annual recycling program is open to North Bend residents and property owners on select Saturdays, from March through October, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Bend Public Works buil...

Keeping up with WSDOT roadway improvement projects near North Bend this summer

As the weather warms up, so does construction season. Interstate 90 (I-90) between North Bend and Vantage will receive multiple roadway improvement projects that will affect the flow of traffic this spring and summer.

Washington State Department of Transpo...

Volunteer opportunities at the Snoqualmie Valley Foodbank and rebates with Saving Water Partnership

When you visit the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank on any given shopping day, you will find yourself immersed in a bustling, collaborative environment, where volunteers and staff are helping community members access fresh food and other essentials. 

A...

North Bend City Council helps expand behavioral health support for local youth

The North Bend City Council recognizes that a healthy community is one that invests in a variety of services that support its residents.

The City has selected three local nonprofit organizations providing direct aid for youth to receive a total of $150,000...

North Bend honors citizen for volunteer service in preservation of open spaces and agriculture

At the April 4 City Council meeting, Mayor McFarland honored citizen Ron Crouch for many years of volunteer service, working to preserve local agriculture and open spaces in the Snoqualmie Valley. 

Ron received a standing ovation from City Council...

Emergency preparedness with the North Bend ARES Team and the City of North Bend

Did you know that there is a group of dedicated volunteers here in North Bend who are actively prepared to assist and serve when usual methods of communication are not working? 

Whether it is a citywide emergency, or a parade through town - and ma...

New solid waste and recycling contract to receive second reading at the April 4 City Council meeting

At the March 21^st North Bend City Council meeting, Council passed an amendment to the Motion Authorizing a Contract for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services, to hear a second reading at the April 4^th City Council meeting.

The City of Nort...

City seeks residents to join Human Services Task Force

The City of North Bend is seeking to appoint three to five residents, with the selection of a Chair, to serve on the Human Services Task Force. Task force members will advise the mayor on a variety of matters relating to the City’s biennial Human Services...

City receives WellCity distinction, provides for more opportunities to give back

For 13 years running, the City of North Bend is proud to announce that it has received the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) 2023 WellCity distinction, a recognition earned through continual efforts to commit to city employees’ health.

Mayor...

North Bend City Hall expands hours of operation, with more in-person opportunities to serve

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, North Bend City Hall has expanded hours to the public in an effort to better serve citizens throughout the day. Where City Hall was previously closed for a lunch hour, it is now open:

• Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Happy New Year, North Bend Residents,

A few weeks ago, as I walked up the short trail leading from West Ribary Way to the site of the future Tennant Trailhead Park, I had a moment.

There among the trees and our crisp, dappled, January sunshine, were parks e...

Tennant Trailhead Park groundbreaking ceremony celebrates new recreation opportunities in North Bend

January 11^th marked the official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of North Bend’s new Tennant Trailhead Park. Si View Metro Parks hosted a small gathering at the site with project partners. The City of North Bend, King Count...

You’re invited: North Bend Taylor Park and Riverfront Park planning events

The City of North Bend and the North Bend Parks Commission invite citizens to attend two upcoming meetings for the William H. Taylor Park and Riverfront Park design projects, on January 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., and January 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. These mee...

North Bend joins King County and other cities in restricting personal use of aerial fireworks

On December 6, 2022, North Bend City Councilmembers approved an ordinance amending the City’s Fireworks Code, NBMC 8.20.010. The ordinance will ban the personal use of aerial fireworks within North Bend city limits, removing “special f...

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...

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...

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...

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...