Posted on: June 29, 2022
Several months ago, we reported on plans to construct a privately built roundabout (RAB) at the intersection of 436th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 136th Street, just north of I-90 Exit 32.
Construction of the RAB has begun, and utility install...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2022
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 4th.
North Bend Municipal Code (NBMC) states in part:
8.20.040 Retail sale and discharge of fireworks.
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2022
At the June 7th 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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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.&...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2022
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,...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 27, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2022
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 Baqwab Prairie Loop Trail at Me...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2022
On Friday May 20th, 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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Happy Friday the 13th, 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, ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022
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 22nd, and Saturday, April 23rd, residents, the Snoqualmie Valley Hos...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022
The NE 6th Street Watermain Replacement and Roadway Repair project is set to begin construction Monday, May 2nd, 2022. Work will begin at the intersection of NE 6th Street and Ballarat Avenue and will continue east. A portion of the project includes work ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2022
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 1st Quarter Message from the M...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2022
On Friday, April 22nd, 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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 20, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2022
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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City News Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2022
On Saturday, April 30th, 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 21st opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of pot...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Happy Friday, North Bend! Are you ready for Spring Break? Snoqualmie Valley School District kids will be out and about more from April 11th through 15th. Please keep an eye out for heightened activity as you drive around town next week. We hope you enjoy ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2022
In honor of Earth Day, the City invites community members to join us for our second North Bend Beautification Days on April 22nd and 23rd.
City Council and staff, the North Bend Downtown Foundation, Empower Youth Network, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Girl S...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2022
Let’s get back to business in person! On Wednesday, March 30th, 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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2022
The 2022 North Bend Yard Waste Recycling program begins April 23rd. 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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2022
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 436th Ave SE and SE 136th Street, and will consist of 128-uni...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022
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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2022
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2021
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...
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City News Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2021
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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2021
At the July 20th 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 ...
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City News Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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 24th.
During the radio segment, Mayor Rob was asked many questions about touri...
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City News Releases