03/19/2021 8:23 AM
Housing supply, transportation improvements and effective City government remain top priorities in the City Council’s new two-year goal plan. Additional goals this biennium include equity, justice, environmental stewardship and addressing homelessness. The goals reflect the Council’s priorities.
03/17/2021 9:28 PM
To receive the weekly report for the rest of the season, individuals must subscribe to Weekly Road and Traffic Reports, found under “news” at www.bendoregon.gov/enews.
03/12/2021 8:45 AM
03/02/2021 6:59 PM
The City of Bend will begin a limited reopening of some of its public facilities for in-person services beginning Monday, March 1. / La ciudad de Bend comenzará una reapertura limitada de algunas de sus instalaciones públicas para servicios en persona a partir del lunes 1 de marzo.
02/25/2021 6:31 PM
Throughout the month of March, the City of Bend will host a series of five free online workshops on “Watershed Wise” landscaping for the community.
02/25/2021 10:10 AM
A "virtual open house” webpage will be available Feb. 23 through March 12 through www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements. Find a project map, construction schedules and more. The open house provides an opportunity to ask questions and leave comments.
02/23/2021 4:26 PM
The Bend City Council approved the 2021 Affordable Housing Fund recommendations from the Council-appointed Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for three developments, totaling $1.3 million, to support the creation of over 435 affordable housing units.
02/17/2021 8:33 PM
Due to technical issues that may have resulted in some applications not successfully transmitting, the City of Bend is reopening the applications period through 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22.
02/16/2021 12:15 PM
02/10/2021 6:27 PM
Here's what you need to know about how the City manages streets during snow storms.
02/09/2021 2:49 PM
The City of Bend requests proposals to identify a practitioner to provide on-going mental health wellness support and education to assist employees to acquire appropriate services based upon individual needs of the Bend Police Department.
02/05/2021 9:54 AM
On November 10, 2020, a potential chemical leak emergency response exercise involving a City of Bend Utility Department building began at 8:30 a.m.
02/05/2021 8:32 AM
At yesterday’s City Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement for Old Mill Inn and Suites to provide 64 units of transitional housing for community members who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of homelessness.
02/04/2021 9:36 AM
Once completed, the new access control system will limit entry into the parking garage to paying parking customers.
02/03/2021 6:34 PM
Having your car stolen can be much more impactful than just losing a piece of property. Many times a vehicle is the most valuable asset that someone may own. Other times, a vehicle may be the only means a community member has to get to their job that makes the wages to pay for their rent, food, and
02/02/2021 2:04 PM
"The Explorer" tool can be used to perform common search functions such as finding property zoning, getting information on land use applications, and accessing permit and licensing information for any tax lot within Bend city limits.
01/29/2021 3:10 PM
The code changes intend to help provide additional housing options and supply in Bend by providing flexibility for the development of housing on underutilized, strip commercial lands located near existing transit, retail, employment, and other core services and amenities.
01/27/2021 3:19 PM
Affordable housing and traffic congestion are the community’s most important issues that they want local government to address, according to respondents in a survey conducted in December, 2020.
01/21/2021 7:02 AM
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01/19/2021 2:32 PM
Four new Councilors took their Oaths of Office on Wednesday, Jan. 6: Anthony Broadman, Melanie Kebler, Megan Perkins, and Rita Schenkelberg.
01/06/2021 7:37 PM
The City of Bend is accepting applications to fill a maximum of 11 seats on the new Transportation Bond Oversight Committee now through Jan. 15, 2021.
12/18/2020 2:09 PM
12/17/2020 10:30 AM
During tonight’s Bend City Council meeting, the City took action on multiple items to advance homelessness and housing strategies.
12/16/2020 8:13 PM
12/14/2020 4:53 PM
The City of Bend seeks community feedback to guide priorities and direction for the next two years.
La encuesta por internet estará disponible en inglés y español.
12/14/2020 3:57 PM
Listening sessions will provide an update on the feasibility of siting a temporary shelter site at Juniper Ridge and an opportunity for community members to provide feedback to City staff.
12/04/2020 4:30 PM
The City of Bend seeks community feedback to guide priorities and direction for the next two years. People in Bend may receive a call in early December asking participants to answer questions about the City and City services. Phone calls will go out December 7 until December 14.
12/03/2020 12:39 PM
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2021. Las solicitudes deben enviarse para las 5 pm del 4 de enero de 2021.
11/24/2020 11:01 AM
The Online Permit Center will be the service center for business registrations, building and engineering permits, land use applications, special event and fire permits, code complaints, room tax remittance, and other specialty licenses.
11/23/2020 5:31 PM
The City of bend is accepting applications for openings on the Planning Commission and Budget Committee.
11/19/2020 4:36 PM
Evaluation of the feasibility of the temporary site is in preliminary stages, and online meetings will provide community members a chance to be involved.
11/19/2020 1:09 PM
At a special meeting related to rising COVID-19 cases last week, the Bend City Council agreed to increase fines for businesses and organizations not in compliance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidelines on face coverings.
11/16/2020 1:57 PM
11/06/2020 10:54 AM
A broken water main near NE 2nd Street has been repaired, service has been restored and the water is safe to drink.
11/06/2020 9:00 AM
10/30/2020 11:16 AM
The City of Bend will fund the operation of the Shepherd’s House winter warming shelter with $600,000 of Community Development Block Grant funding.
10/28/2020 5:23 PM
And Winter preparation tips for everyone!
10/23/2020 10:41 AM
10/23/2020 8:48 AM
Bend City Council supported a staff plan to create an Emergency Homelessness Task Force and explore the possibility of developing a temporary transitional shelter site on City-owned property at Juniper Ridge.
10/22/2020 2:43 PM
10/22/2020 1:56 PM
The declaration allows the use of approved alternative shelter facilities to provide emergency overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit and all Bend area shelter facilities have reached capacity.
10/21/2020 7:27 PM
10/15/2020 4:33 PM
Proposed code changes could expand public comment periods and notification requirements for some types of development applications.
10/15/2020 1:28 PM
The Newport Corridor Improvements Project will replace aging and failing stormwater drainage system along Newport Avenue and in the South Awbrey Butte area. The City will replace other aging water and sewer lines and improve the roadway to contemporary standards at the same time.
10/13/2020 9:54 AM
10/12/2020 12:38 PM
10/09/2020 12:57 PM
Reunión pública de Vivienda Asequible: construir la equidad a través de la vivienda
10/08/2020 2:23 PM
Programs set to provide over $1.4 million for affordable housing developments and social service organizations in Bend.
10/02/2020 12:45 PM
10/02/2020 11:19 AM
The public is invited to join the City for a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate opening of three roundabouts on NE Butler Market Road - at 27th Street, Deschutes Market Road and Eagle Road - at 3 p.m. on Wednesday October 7.
10/02/2020 11:18 AM
10/01/2020 2:00 PM
Tips to help landscapes through an extended drought and improve water management.
09/28/2020 10:02 AM
09/24/2020 5:56 PM
09/18/2020 9:05 AM
The City of Bend wants to hear how local government can be more responsive to the community when it comes to law enforcement policy.
09/14/2020 8:56 AM
09/11/2020 1:50 PM
With fall approaching, the City of Bend Utility Department reminds water customers that irrigation backflow assemblies must be tested before the end-of-season sprinkler system blowouts.
09/08/2020 9:46 AM
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