04/03/2020 10:00 AM
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.
03/10/2020 12:54 PM
03/09/2020 10:31 AM
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
01/15/2020 2:42 PM
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
01/07/2020 9:37 AM
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.
12/11/2019 10:00 AM
Expect delays, use alternate routes.
12/03/2019 10:09 AM
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11/27/2019 10:29 AM
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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08/16/2019 8:11 AM
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.
08/07/2019 11:25 AM
08/05/2019 8:09 AM
08/02/2019 11:57 AM
On Monday, Aug. 5, Bend City Councilors will tour and celebrate good news on transportation in Bend, including the completion of the roundabout at Empire Avenue and Purcell Boulevard and a $60 million federal grant that will improve U.S. Highway 97 on Bend’s north end.
08/01/2019 12:08 PM
07/31/2019 10:16 AM
07/26/2019 2:03 PM
07/19/2019 11:57 AM
Starting the week of July 22, the City will begin converting over 2,000 existing public street lights to 3,000 Kelvin energy efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures to reduce the City’s energy costs, maintenance costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
07/17/2019 1:02 PM
07/12/2019 12:15 PM
07/05/2019 1:34 PM
The online open house will be available at www.BendClimateAction.participate.online from July 1 to July 31, 2019.
07/01/2019 9:54 AM
06/28/2019 10:49 AM
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill one three-year appointment and one alternate position on the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board.
06/27/2019 10:36 AM
06/21/2019 1:53 PM
The City will hold a public hearing on proposed fee changes at 7 p.m. on June 19 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend. The proposed fee changes will be effective July 1, 2019.
06/14/2019 11:47 AM
06/14/2019 10:52 AM
The City is planning to pair Police officers and Fire inspectors for an Illegal Fireworks Task Force to respond exclusively to illegal fireworks calls in late June and early July. The task force will patrol areas where data have shown a higher use of illegal fireworks.
06/13/2019 3:18 PM
