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North Bend crowns July Jubilee ambassadors and swears in new firefighter
Summary
At its July 14 meeting North Bend crowned the 2026 July Jubilee ambassador court and ceremonially swore in Henry Hood as an engineer firefighter; ambassadors and Hood offered brief remarks and the council took photos with families.
The North Bend City Council opened its July 14 meeting with two ceremonial items: the swearing-in of Henry Hood as an engineer firefighter and the coronation of the 2026 July Jubilee ambassador court.
City officials and a chief read excerpts from letters of recommendation for Henry Hood before Hood recited the oath as an engineer firefighter for the North Bend Fire Department and thanked family, mentors and colleagues for their support.
The council then introduced the July Jubilee ambassador court for the city’s 120th birthday celebration (events scheduled July 17–19). Vicky Erickson, introduced as the ambassador court coordinator, presented biographies for the incoming ambassadors and presented sashes; several ambassadors offered brief, on-record remarks expressing excitement for the community celebration.
Why it matters: The ceremonial items mark a community tradition tied to the October-longstanding July Jubilee festival; the ambassador court will represent North Bend at parades and community events, and the swearing-in fills a public-safety position on the fire department roster.
Following the ceremonies the council and families took photos; council members noted the upcoming event schedule and encouraged attendance.
