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North Bend Weekly Recap: 4th of July, Habitat for Humanity, Block Party, Festival at Mt Si and More

Happy Friday, North Bend! We hope you have a fun and safe Independence Day weekend. Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts. 

North Bend City Offices Will Be Closed July 4th: Cit...

North Bend Roundabout Update at 136th Street

Several months ago, we reported on plans to construct a privately built roundabout (RAB) at the intersection of 436^th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 136^th Street, just north of I-90 Exit 32.  

Construction of the RAB has begun, and utility install...

Independence Day Fireworks Restrictions for North Bend

As a reminder, only common fireworks are legal within the North Bend city limits and may only be discharged between 9 a.m. and midnight on July 4^th.

North Bend Municipal Code (NBMC) states in part:

8.20.040 Retail sale and discharge of fireworks.

A. ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Summerfest, Meet up with the Mayor, Parks Commission Opening and More

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

The air may be hot, but the water is cold: The weather is heating up here in North Bend, b...

City Seeking Youth Applicants for Vacancy on Parks Commission

The City of North Bend is seeking youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who reside within the Snoqualmie Valley School District boundaries to fill a youth position on the Parks Commission.

Youth interested in serving the community on this important Commissio...

Wildfire Risk Reduction Tips: You Can Make a Difference for the Community Starting Today

After setting new rainfall records for June in multiple cities in the Puget Sound region, the traditional warm summer coupled with longer days and dry weather, is returning to our area.

As the weather continues to warm and land dries out, brush fire risk w...

North Bend Weekly Recap: K4C, Father's Day Train Rides, Transportation Opportunities and More

Happy Friday, North Bend! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Did you see the sunshine peeking out from behind the rainclouds on Thursday? A beautiful valley summer is right around the corner… Enjoy this week’s Recap a...

North Bend Joins King County - Cities Climate Collaboration

At the June 7^th City Council meeting, Councilmembers unanimously approved the City of North Bend to join the King County-Climate Collaboration, also known as the K4C.

K4C is a partnership of local governments of all sizes working together to accelerate cli...

North Bend, Snoqualmie Vehicle Prowl Incidents Increase; Lock Doors and Remove Valuables

In recent weeks, the Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department has seen an increase in vehicle prowls in North Bend and Snoqualmie. A majority of these incidents were crimes of opportunity, involving unlocked vehicles with visible items located inside.&...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Community Reinvestment Projects, Farmers Markets, Block Party and More

Happy Friday, North Bend, and congratulations to our Mount Si High School graduates! Welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap. Enjoy the read and remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts. 

Upcoming Community Reinvestment...

Upcoming Community Reinvestment Projects in North Bend

At the June 7, 2022 City Council meeting, North Bend Councilmembers passed resolutions on a variety of community reinvestment projects, with an emphasis on pedestrian and vehicle transportation enhancements and repairs.

Councilmembers passed an amended res...

North Bend City Council Approves Contract for Economic Development Action Plan

At the June 7, 2022 City Council meeting, North Bend Councilmembers unanimously approved a motion authorizing a contract for an Economic Development Action Plan with Place + Main Advisors.

City Council and staff began the process of updating the City&r...

Everyone Invited to 12th Annual Downtown Block Party July 16

After two years of pandemic-related festival cancellations, the community is invited to celebrate together once again at the 12th annual Downtown Block Party, located in the Historic District of North Bend. Block Party will be held from noon to 11 p.m. on...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Events, Remembering Fritz Ribary, Meet up with the Mayor and More

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

Prepare for an Event-Filled Saturday, Here in North Bend: The North Bend Jazz Walk, the Flying Wheel...

Free Community Events Return for the Summer in North Bend

After nearly two years of cancelled or modified public celebrations, communities are welcoming back a variety of cherished event traditions this summer. Free community events foster community pride and engagement in North Bend, and here are a few of them,...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Memorial Day Service, Trailhead Direct, Collaborative Grants and More

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...

Collaborative Grant Work for Future Meadowbrook Farm Park Prairie Loop Trail

Good things happen when organizations work together.

The Cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie, the Si View Metropolitan Park District, and the Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association are collectively planning for the future Baq^wab Prairie Loop Trail at Me...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Remembering Fritz Ribary, Meet up with the Mayor, Trailhead Direct and More

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

Fritz Ribary, A Life Dedicated to Family and Public Service in Snoqualmie Valley: The City ...

Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley Announces Community Grant Awards

The Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley has selected thirteen community organizations to receive $14,000 in grants ranging from $500 to $2,000. Club President David Moore said, “Every dollar that supporters and partners of the Rotary Club of Snoqua...

Traffic Alert: Paving Projects Scheduled May 20 Along Park Street and North Bend Way

On Friday May 20^th, paving is tentatively scheduled at two separate locations:

• Park Street repaving is scheduled to be completed for the Cade Vu/109 Degrees project. Temporary road closures will occur on Park Street from the North Bend Way/Park Street roun...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Affordable Housing Week, Recycling Event, Meet up with the Mayor and More

Happy Friday the 13^th, North Bend, and welcome to the newest edition of your Weekly Recap! While our cold, rainy spring continues, be sure to check out the skies on Sunday night, where you might spot the first “supermoon” of the year, ...

Trail Closure Alert: Tollgate Farm Park Loop

A portion of the Tollgate Farm Park loop trail is temporarily closed, as Si View Metropolitan Parks District commences work to build a barn, parking area and realign ingress/egress as part of the Tollgate Park Agricultural Development. Livestock have been...

North Bend Awarded Grant, Train Depot to Receive New Roof

At the May 3, 2022 North Bend City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting construction bids for the North Bend Train Depot Roof Rehabilitation project, awarding the construction contract to AMER-X Inc.

The 35-year-old roof is ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Train Depot Project, Volunteering Event, Building Safety Month and More

Happy Friday, North Bend! It may not feel like it, but remember: Our warm, sunshine-filled summer is right around the corner. Grab your raincoat and take a stroll downtown. Say hello to your local businesses and check out the freshly planted hanging baske...

Affordable Housing Week Commences, Proclamation Presented at May 3 City Council Meeting

At the May 3 North Bend City Council meeting, Mayor Rob McFarland proclaimed May 8 - 14, 2022, as Affordable Housing Week in North Bend. All people should have access to safe, healthy and affordable homes within communities that provide opportunity.

The US...

Mayor McFarland Proclaims May Building Safety Month

May is National Building Safety Month and is sponsored by the International Code Council (ICC) and supported by the City of North Bend. 

Building Safety Month is an international campaign that takes place in May to raise awareness about building s...

North Bend Weekly Recap: New Business Bulletin, Traffic Alerts, Events and More

Happy Friday, North Bend! You know all those April showers (and hail) we’ve experienced this past month? We hear those showers bring May flowers… Welcome to your last weekend in April! Please click linked headlines for articles and po...

Thank You: Community Effort Helps Beautify North Bend During Earth Day Event

The City of North Bend wishes to express its gratitude for the community effort during the City’s two-day Beautification Days event, held in honor of Earth Day.

On Friday, April 22^nd, and Saturday, April 23^rd, residents, the Snoqualmie Valley Hos...

NE 6th Street Watermain Replacement and Roadway Repair Project Set to Begin May 2nd

The NE 6^th Street Watermain Replacement and Roadway Repair project is set to begin construction Monday, May 2^nd, 2022. Work will begin at the intersection of NE 6^th Street and Ballarat Avenue and will continue east. A portion of the project includes work ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Message from the Mayor, Earth Day Celebration, Recycling Events and More

Happy Friday, North Bend, and happy Earth Day! We hope you enjoy the newest edition of the Weekly Recap – Remember to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

Quarterly Message from the Mayor  Mayor McFarland's 1^st Quarter Message from the M...

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...

Park Street Overlay Project Begins April 22, Road Closure Expected

On Friday, April 22^nd, Hos Brothers will be performing a pavement overlay on Park Street adjacent to the Cade Vu Townhomes project.  Work includes grinding asphalt and re-paving in the eastbound travel lane.  Park Street’s east...

Quarterly Message from the Mayor

Happy Spring, North Bend Residents,

I write to you today, occasionally gazing outside my window here at City Hall. The highest point of Mt. Si is covered in spring snow, with dramatic clouds overhead threatening more of the same. Simultaneously, the sun is...

North Bend Weekly Recap: 8th District Town Hall, Tree City USA, Update on Republic Services and More

Happy Friday, North Bend! We hope you enjoy the newest edition of the Weekly Recap – remember to keep your eyes out for some brightly colored eggs around town this weekend, and be sure to click linked headlines for articles and posts.

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Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs, April 30

On Saturday, April 30^th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 21^st opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of pot...

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...

Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes North Bend as a Tree City USA

This spring, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized North Bend as a 2021 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.  

North Bend achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting each of the program’s four re...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Nature Vision, Smart Communities Award Video, NB Beautification Days & More

Happy Friday, North Bend! Are you ready for Spring Break? Snoqualmie Valley School District kids will be out and about more from April 11^th through 15^th. Please keep an eye out for heightened activity as you drive around town next week. We hope you enjoy ...

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...

Community Invited to Participate in ‘North Bend Beautification Days’ in Honor of Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, the City invites community members to join us for our second North Bend Beautification Days on April 22^nd and 23^rd.

City Council and staff, the North Bend Downtown Foundation, Empower Youth Network, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Girl S...

City and Snoqualmie Valley School District Collaborate with Water Conservation Education

In 2021, North Bend City Councilmembers unanimously approved a contract for the City to join the Saving Water Partnership (SWP), a collaboration between Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and 17 water purveyors that purchase water from SPU. In additi...

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...

Collaboration is a Beautiful Thing: Mayors Connect with SVSD Superintendent

North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland and Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross met this week with Snoqualmie Valley School District (SVSD) Superintendent Dr. Lance Gibbon to connect on shared opportunities, challenges and brainstorm ways the cities can collaborate to...

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...

Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project Expected to Begin in April

The King County Flood Control District (District) and the City of North Bend have entered into an Interlocal Agreement to begin design for the Ribary Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project.

The portion of Ribary Creek located between I-90 and Bendigo Boulevard...

North Bend Yard Waste Recycling Program Begins April 23rd

The 2022 North Bend Yard Waste Recycling program begins April 23^rd. This annual recycling program is open to North Bend residents and property owners on select Saturdays (see dates below) April – October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Bend ...

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...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Message from the Mayor, Volition Building Honored, Meadowbrook ULID update

Happy first Friday in February North Bend! Welcome to the new edition of the Weekly Recap. It was a pretty busy week around town, and we hope this newsletter helps keep you up to date. Remember to click linked headlines to read full news releases.&nbs...

City Council Approves Resolution Including City Properties in Potential Meadowbrook Sewer ULID

On February 1, 2022, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved a resolution confirming the inclusion of City-owned properties within a potential Meadowbrook Sewer Utility Local Improvement District (ULID). The sewer network system project area incl...

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 ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Garbage Collection Disruption, Apartment Project Starts, Covid Cases Rise

Happy Friday North Bend and welcome to the latest installment of your Weekly Recap. Well, we got rid of the snow this week, only to be presented with an out of state union led temporary work stoppage at Republic Services facilities. We thank you for your ...

North Bend Weekly Recap: Special Mayor's Message, Help Clear Storm Drains, Snowplowing FAQs

Happy Saturday North Bend and welcome to a special weekend installment of your Weekly Recap. As we move back to our more typical warmer weather, we hope you’re enjoying a return to normalcy. The past two weeks were nearly unprecedented as far as weather g...

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...

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier Visits North Bend, Tours Wastewater Treatment Plant

On Monday, November 29, 2021, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier visited North Bend and was given a guided tour of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is currently in phase 2 of a major modernization project.

The $35 million, multi-year WWTP H...

City sees Success with Water Distribution System Leak Reduction Program; Increases Mitigation Supply

On November 1, 2021, the City of North Bend exited its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) Stage 1 for the 2021 calendar year. Following recent rainfall events, the Snoqualmie River is flowing well and is anticipated to continue to flow above minimum in-st...

Independent Force Investigation Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting at Torguson Park

UPDATE | 11/17/21, 4PM

The King County Independent Force Investigation Team (IFIT) released an update on its investigation. That press release can be found HERE.

City News Release issued on 11/17 at approximately 8AM:

The King County Independent For...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...