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March 23, 2023
Dear North Bend residents,
It is my honor to serve as your state senator. As you may know, the 12th District boundaries recently changed to reach over the Cascade Mountains and into a portion of Snohomish and King counties. The district boundaries now include the Highway 2 communities from Leavenworth to Monroe and a portion of King County from Duvall to North Bend. I have been working hard to maintain good communications with the new communities and recently sent information to North Bend. If you didn’t receive the updates or would like them electronically, here is my recent Letter and Insert.
As the new state Senator representing most of North Bend, I want you to know that I have really appreciated the many helpful communications I have had with your Mayor Rob McFarland and other officials, including your legislators from the 5th District who share city boundaries with the 12th District. In my discussions so far with your officials, I have focused on your community’s priorities, including important transportation projects.
Transportation projects near North Bend
 Improvements are funded and underway near North Bend for a new interchange at I-90 and SR 18 and two miles of SR 18 widening to Issaquah/Hobart Road. Five additional miles of widening is funded from Issaquah/Hobart Road to Deep Creek over the Tiger Mountain summit.
New interchange near at I-90 and SR 18
 A new interchange at I-90 and SR 18 will improve safety and traffic flow near North Bend. This phase of the project also includes widening two miles of SR 18 to Issaquah/Hobart Road.
I am pleased to share that improvements to State Route 18 near North Bend are currently in process. Due to significant statewide use of Interstate 90 and growth in Snoqualmie Valley, a new interchange at I-90 and SR 18 is currently under construction. During certain peak driving times, including holidays and weekends, traffic congestion can be a major problem in this area. This phase of the project includes widening two miles of SR 18 from the I-90 interchange to Issaquah/Hobart Road, providing two lanes in each direction.
Additional widening of Highway 18
 The “Move Ahead Washington” transportation plan includes widening five miles of SR 18 from Issaquah/Hobart Road to Deep Creek over Tiger Mountain. It is estimated to cost $665 million.
During the 2022 legislative session, another important step was taken to advance statewide transportation priorities, including the state’s passage of the “Move Ahead Washington” plan. One of the main reasons I supported this plan was because it included a significant extension of SR 18 widening. The 2022 plan funds a project that will follow the existing interchange and two-mile widening work by widening an additional five miles of SR 18 from Issaquah/Hobart Road to Deep Creek over the Tiger Mountain Summit. In addition to extending the widening, the project also includes improved traffic signals, new bridges, eliminating fish barriers, and improving areas for wildlife. This project is currently in its pre-construction phase.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve
As your new State Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to work closely on projects and issues important to North Bend. Please know that your feedback about state issues is very important to me. If you have thoughts or concerns to share with me, please contact me anytime at senatorbradhawkins.org. If you need immediate assistance at any time, please call our Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Please like and follow me on Facebook @SenatorBradHawkins, for my latest updates.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your state senator.
Sincerely,
 Brad Hawkins
State Senator Brad Hawkins
12th Legislative District
Website: senatorbradhawkins.org
Facebook: @SenatorBradHawkins
203 Legislative Modular Building - P.O. Box 40412 | Olympia, WA 98504-0412
(360) 786-7622 or Toll-free: (800) 562-6000
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