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North Bend Garbage and Recycling Services Suspended Until January 2027 Due To Snow

on January 11, 2024

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Proposal for Mount Si Gondola Project Gaining Momentum

In a move that has sparked both high-flying excitement and mountainous consternation, plans for the installation of a gondola on Mount Si have been proposed by a citizens group from Seattle. The picturesque peak has long been a popular destination for those seeking fresh air, outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to take selfies with a breathtaking backdrop. However, the mountain's popularity has led to a crisis of overcrowding, prompting the controversial gondola proposal. The ambitious project, dubbed "The Si-Flyer," is being hailed as an innovative solution to the Mount Si congestion. No longer will hikers be forced to endure the grueling ascent on foot, jostling for position among hordes of other hikers. Instead, they can simply hop on the gondola, sip their soy lattes, and float serenely to the summit for an unparalleled panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. "Mount Si has been a victim of its own success," said Capitol Hill resident Mackenna Rodrig...

Tom Douglas Opening New Truck Stop Restaurant Off Exit 34

North Bend will soon have an original take on truck stop cuisine. Flush with cash from a recent pandemic aid package windfall, famed Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas is opening a new restaurant in Truck Town, just off of I-90's Exit 34. The restaurant will be located in the space vacated by the old Country Pride restaurant, which closed late last year. Douglas could not be reached for comment, but spokesperson Tandy Nicklesen confirmed the plans, “We have been looking at further expansion on the Eastside, so let’s get a little crazy! Everyone knows about Tom Douglas’ success in inventing overly extravagant gourmet pizza with his Serious Pie restaurants. Now he is going to bring his creativity and restauranting skills to a food genre never before fully examined - truck stop food.” Tannerwood resident Bill Chambers is looking forward to having a fine dining option in North Bend, "I’m eager for the chance to overpay for an over-thought, reimagined ch...

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