Construction in Bend is showing little sign of slowing. The City of Bend Community Development Department has not seen a significant change in construction activity, despite the changing economy.
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The City is enhancing its Neighborhood Greenways network to provide opportunities for people in Bend to get outside and exercise by walking and biking in neighborhoods while maintaining the physical distance required to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
04/21/2020 8:55 AM
The City has completed installation of new solar modules expected to generate an estimated 190 megawatt-hours of energy annually, which will help lower the City’s energy bill, saving approximately $12,000 per year in energy costs.
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The City is about to kick off a season of street preservation work all over town. Some paving will start this month, earlier than planned, due to changing circumstances around the state
04/17/2020 8:36 AM
Council approved a COVID-19 Crisis Assistance Program - water and sewer bill relief funds - to help Bend businesses struggling financially due to lost income from Oregon's “Stay At Home” order.
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One million for affordable housing developments and social service organizations in Bend anticipated after July 1
04/13/2020 8:10 AM
The Bend City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on April 15, in a virtual setting to ensure physical distancing and safety. The Council is limiting public meetings at this time to actions that are essential to maintain current services, are time sensitive, or impact funding.
04/10/2020 12:54 PM
The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan the quickest, safest and most reliable routes to their destinations.
04/10/2020 7:49 AM
Mental health experts recommend fresh air and time in nature, but this must be balanced with the physical distancing mandated by the state-wide executive order to stay home. With different governments managing different lands, here’s a comprehensive look at all the options and current status.
04/08/2020 11:31 AM
Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties encourage residents to "cover up" in public.
04/07/2020 7:08 AM
As part of the Empire Corridor Improvements Project, additional segments of NE Butler Market Road will be closed starting April 13. The scheduled closures on Butler Market are at 27th Street, Deschutes Market Road, Cole Road and Eagle Road. These closures will extend for five months.
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Community members who witness a violation of the order can utilize the following resources instead of calling 911...
03/31/2020 11:56 AM
City advisory supports Governor Brown’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” orders to minimize non-essential travel to reduce exposure to and spread of COVID-19, novel coronavirus.
03/27/2020 8:24 AM
City staff has mostly transitioned to working remotely. We are still providing public safety, clean drinking water, safe sewage treatment, building inspections, street maintenance, access to economic resources and more.
03/26/2020 12:14 PM
The City of Bend is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
03/18/2020 7:27 PM
The declaration allows more flexibility and authorization for the City Manager to take actions to help protect health and safety, through actions such as limiting access to public places, or buying items or services related to health and safety without normal procurement processes.
03/13/2020 1:08 PM
The City of Bend is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, the City of Bend is cancelling some meetings and open houses, effective today through April 8.
03/12/2020 1:42 PM
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Knott Road and 15th Street begins March 16.
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02/26/2020 8:55 AM
The City of Bend is looking for interested residents to fill one three-year appointment on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
02/24/2020 10:51 AM
Metered signals could improve traffic flow at congested roundabout.
02/20/2020 7:41 AM
02/18/2020 11:15 AM
Update on the Core Area Project on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.
02/12/2020 12:35 PM
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020.
02/10/2020 4:48 PM
Council approves agreement with voters to ensure transparency and accountability
02/05/2020 8:19 PM
01/29/2020 11:18 AM
Community input will help the City provide information better
01/22/2020 2:32 PM
“The demand for the Neighborhood Street Safety Program has really shown us that Bend wants safety improvements to their neighborhood streets,” said Makayla Oliver, Community Relations Manager for the City of Bend.
01/17/2020 1:54 PM
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On Wednesday, Bend City Council voted unanimously to prepare a funding measure that addresses Bend residents’ top concern: traffic congestion and safety.
01/09/2020 7:40 AM
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On January 1, 2020, new rules go into effect in Oregon that will allow people riding bicycles to yield at stop signs or flashing red beacons instead of stopping completely. People riding bicycles must still completely stop at a solid red traffic signal.
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Expect delays, use alternate routes.
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Everyone has a responsibility to prepare for winter. That means getting resources and supplies lined up before the big storm hits.
11/20/2019 11:44 AM
Expect Parkway lane closures at night
10/31/2019 8:38 AM
Bend City Manager Eric King has signed a weather emergency declaration effective October 26, 2019. 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 she
10/28/2019 11:45 AM
An online status reporting tool helps illustrate the City Council’s progress on its goals.
10/24/2019 12:18 PM
Beginning this Friday, the City of Bend will restripe Portland Avenue, from First Street to College Way.
10/23/2019 3:33 PM
Weigh in on safe travel and traffic improvement priorities
10/17/2019 4:17 PM
The Bend City Council approved funding for two affordable housing developments using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
10/16/2019 7:24 PM
The 10-month closure is needed to widen the Purcell Boulevard canal bridge and construct a new bridge for the Empire Boulevard extension. The new section of Empire will connect the existing road from Purcell to the intersection of NE Butler Market Road and 27th Street.
10/16/2019 8:52 AM
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08/08/2019 4:21 PM
The City of Bend has selected Bend Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Todd Riley as Bend’s next Fire Chief. Riley will serve as Bend Fire and Rescue’s sixth Fire Chief in its 100-year history of operation, replacing Chief Larry Langston who will retire later this year.
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