The cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend have resolved their legal dispute over police services through a new interlocal agreement that enables a successful transition of North Bend’s police services from the Snoqualmie Police Department to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
Both city councils unanimously approved the Police Services Interlocal Agreement during separate meetings this week. The Snoqualmie City Council approved the agreement during a special meeting on September 15, 2025, followed by unanimous approval from the North Bend City Council during its regular meeting on September 16, 2025.
The agreement addresses the financial aspects of the police services arrangement. Under the new terms, the Snoqualmie Police Department will continue providing police services to North Bend through March 31, 2026.
“I am proud of this collaborative, successful resolution that demonstrates our commitment to fiscal responsibility on behalf of Snoqualmie taxpayers and dedication to our police department,” said Mayor Katherine Ross. “This is a win for both cities. I wish North Bend the best and look forward to future partnerships.”
Beginning April 1, 2026, the King County Sheriff’s Office will assume responsibility for North Bend’s police services. The interlocal agreement requires Snoqualmie to dismiss the lawsuit it had filed against North Bend and enables what officials describe as a successful transition of police services for North Bend.
The new agreement includes terms designed to support both cities during the transition process, providing economic and service level certainty.
“This is a significant moment in our local history,” said North Bend Mayor Mary Miller. “Maintaining the safety and well-being of residents while also ensuring long-term financial sustainability is of paramount importance. This week, we have reached a milestone, the result of extensive, thorough and sometimes contentious discussion. I am proud of my elected peers here in North Bend and Snoqualmie for working through the challenges to find an equitable outcome for both communities.”
The cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend will continue to receive high-quality police services that ensure the safety and well-being of both communities.
“It’s been a long journey. It was a difficult decision, but it was well considered, studied and researched. [The new ILA] will allow us to move forward,” said North Bend Mayor Pro Tem Mark Joselyn.
The new ILA includes terms to support North Bend and Snoqualmie during the transition process, providing economic and service level certainty that enables both cities to plan for the future.
