North Bend NewsLocal news for North Bend, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Former Valley firefighter plans to retire May 31- May 30, 2008 Ron Gotts, a lieutenant with Eastside Fire and Rescue, announced his plan to retire as of May 31.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/former-valley-firefighter-plans-to-retire-... Dog wakes up family during house fire- May 28, 2008 It was a one-year-old Chihuahua named Noel who awakened her family to the fire that burned their home last Sunday, May 4, in the 14600 block of North Bend's Riverbend neighborhood.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/dog-wakes-up-family-during-house-fire?from... Board will stick with what it has in improving Sequim Library- May 27, 2008 Instead of seeking a bond, a tax hike and a whole new building, the North Olympic Library System has opted to put $91,391 into cosmetic surgery.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/board-will-stick-with-what-it-has-in-impro... A mini vacation on Metro Transit- May 25, 2008 Erika Velanich, 17, and James Vigil, 18, and talk and skip rocks into Puget Sound on the banks of Alki Beach in West Seattle.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/a-mini-vacation-on-metro-transit?fromrss=1 Erratic Driver Totals WSP Car Near North Bend- May 23, 2008 The State Patrol says a patrol car was totaled by an erratic driver as the trooper was attempting to set out a spike strip on I-90 near North Bend.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/erratic-driver-totals-wsp-car-near-north-b... North Cascades Highway in WA reopens- May 21, 2008 The North Cascades Highway has reopened following removal of avalanche debris. Transportation officials say Washington state's northernmost highway through the Cascades - State Route 20 - was reopened at 3 p.m., May 20, 2008 ... Pix Credit: Jeff LarsenSeattle Post-Intelligencerhttp://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/north-cascades-highway-in-wa-reopens?fromr... Twin Peaks Festival, July 25-2, North Bend, Washington- May 20, 2008 Fans of the 1990s weirdness known as "Twin Peaks" can indulge their hankering for cherry pie at the Twin Peaks Festival. The annual celebration includes celebrity guests from the TV series, a film night, a bus tour of filming locations, contests and even cherry pie at Sunday's farewell picnic. Bring your own log. See www.twinpeaksfest.com for more information Story compiled by Lisa Schwarz.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/twin-peaks-festival-july-25-2-north-bend-w... McCain: "My cape is greener than your cape"- May 20, 2008 So, John McCain's campaign in selling eco-friendly polo and t-shirts made from bio-degradeable fabric as well as organic cotton hats and shopping bags.http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/mccain-my-cape-is-greener-than-your-cape?f... McCain to visit North Bend and Bellevue on Tuesday- May 18, 2008 U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, is scheduled to visit Western Washington on Tuesday for an environmental roundtable in North Bend and a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/mccain-to-visit-north-bend-and-bellevue-on... Interested in becoming an ombudsman for North Bend residents in long term care- May 16, 2008 Become a Volunteer! Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsmen volunteers visit with residents, take and resolve complaints, and advocate for residents in long-term care facilities. Volunteers find that they "get paid" by joining the program because they know they make a difference in the lives of residents. Comprehensive Certification Training (4 days) in advocacy, resident rights and long-term care is provided. Devote 4 hourswk plus attend selected meetings. For more info, please contact johns ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-bend-wa/2008/05/interested-in-becomeing-an-ombudsman-for-n... |