At the May 20, 2025, North Bend City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a motion authorizing an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the King County Sheriff’s Office for future police services in North Bend.
The decision follows an evaluation process considering multiple policing service options, including forming a city-owned police department, continuing to contract with the City of Snoqualmie, or contracting with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
The result and council action on May 20 align with a procedural schedule set by the Council for the 2025 Police Services selection process.
As required by the cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie’s current ILA for Police Services, submitting a formal 18-month Notice of Termination is an important component of the transition process. As such, the Council voted unanimously at the May 20 meeting to approve the motion providing for this notice to the City of Snoqualmie, which will allow the parties to work cooperatively throughout the transition.
During the meeting, Mayor Miller thanked both agencies, city staff and the Council for the collective time and effort put forth throughout the police services selection process. She also thanked the Snoqualmie Police Department for over a decade of service to North Bend residents and businesses.
“We have spent a fair amount of time on this as a group. I look forward to being in a relationship with the King County Sheriff’s Office. The breadth, depth and professionalism that they bring to the job is, I think, second to none,” commented Mayor Pro Tem Joselyn.
To assure an orderly transition, the current ILA with the City of Snoqualmie provides for continued policing services for the next 18 months, which will end November 30, 2026. At this time, policing services with the King County Sheriff’s Office will begin.
Watch a recording of the May 20, 2025, North Bend City Council meeting by visiting the Media Center webpage, or watch the recording on the city’s YouTube channel. For a timeline of the process and additional information about the extensive selection process, please visit the 2025 Police Services Study webpage.
The City of North Bend will continue to share updates with the community as the transition to police services provided by the King County Sheriff’s Office progresses. This includes information on planning milestones, community engagement opportunities, and logistical steps to ensure a seamless handoff of responsibilities by the end of the 18-month notice period.
Residents and business owners can expect ongoing communication from the city throughout this transition period, as officials coordinate with the Snoqualmie Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office to maintain consistent public safety coverage and service.
[Information provided by the City of North Bend]
