North Bend Mayor Mary Miller officially designated February 24 as Twin Peaks Day, in a nod to the cult classic television series that has enticed fans and tourists to the area for over three decades. During the February 18 City Council meeting, Mayor Miller's proclamation was met with support as the town gears up for The Real Twin Peaks festivities. According to a statement reported by the City of North Bend, the Mayor encouraged residents to celebrate with "donuts, cherry pie, and a darn fine cup of coffee," much in the show's spirit.
Accepting the Proclamation were local Twin Peaks enthusiast Karl Reinsch and members of The Real Twin Peaks board, including Historic Downtown Snoqualmie Association President Dori Ross, Britni Larson, and North Bend Downtown Foundation Executive Director Jessica Self. The February 24 holiday marks the fictional arrival of the show's protagonist, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, to the town of Twin Peaks, a date firmly etched in the hearts of fans globally. The series, created by Mark Frost and the late David Lynch in 1990, has left an indelible mark on pop culture and North Bend, where much of its eerie charm was filmed.
Those looking to dive deeper into the Proclamation or to witness Mayor Miller's reading at the City Council meeting can find the footage beginning at approximately six minutes, 30 seconds in, by heading to the Media Center or checking out the City's YouTube page.
