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08/09/2016
Franklin Avenue and 8th/9th Street roundabout rebuild
The City of Bend is rebuilding the roundabout at Franklin Avenue and 8th/9th Street, starting August 15, 2016. The project will be completed by September 2, 2016, before school starts.
07/20/2016
City Council Approves Affordable Housing Contributions
On July 20, the City Council approved a number of actions that result in increased affordable housing supply in Bend. The City of Bend is the only city in Oregon that allocates this level of local revenue to affordable housing projects.
07/14/2016 2:00 PM
Special City Council meeting on Climate Action
The Bend City Council is holding a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street in Bend, to hear input from interested stakeholders and individuals on the creation of a Climate Action Policy for the City of Bend.
06/13/2016 2:00 PM
City offices close for meeting Thursday
June 16, 10:00 am - Noon...

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MTIP Amendments for July
06/10/2015
Orchard Park Contact
Officer contact violent subject in Orchard Park
06/09/2015
Water Curtailment Alert
Stage 1 alert declared for City of Bend...
05/22/2015
Upcoming Public Meetings for the Bend UGB Remand Project
Schedule of June committee meetings for the Bend UGB Remand Project
05/14/2015 12:00 PM
Building Safety Division – Review Times
All plan review times vary depending on the scope of work and the quantity and quality of information provided in the plan design.
05/11/2015 8:00 AM
Bend MPO Budget and Work Plan Advance to Policy Board for Approval
05/10/2015
Bend MPO Boundary
New page created to show our MPO Boundary Expansion process.
05/10/2015
City seeks Arts, Beautification and Culture Commission applicants
Applications due on May 22 by 5 p.m....
05/05/2015
Sprinkler Spruce Up
Learn how to water efficiently...
05/02/2015 8:00 AM
Road closures, detours and delays for the Bend Marathon
Race on Sunday, April 26...
04/21/2015
Bend Volunteers Needed for Bike and Ped Counts
Adopt your count location today!
04/20/2015
Galveston Corridor Public Meeting
Help select a preferred Galveston Avenue design concept...
04/17/2015 3:00 PM
Distracted driving awareness
In Oregon, you cannot use a handheld mobile communications device while driving.
04/17/2015
Public Comment Sought on Draft Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
The Bend Addendum to the plan is now available for public review and comment.
04/13/2015 2:00 PM
Franklin’s Corner Community Garden Opening Day
Saturday, April 18...
04/09/2015
City successfully launches business-focused newsletter
Learn how to sign up to receive yours...
04/07/2015
Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Announce Seasonal Burning Closure
Most outdoor burning will close midnight Friday, May 1...
04/07/2015
Structural Fire Training Exercise on Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training exercise on Monday, April 6, burning a structure donated to the department for training
04/03/2015
Central Westside Plan Open House
Your chance to provide input about your vision for the future of Bend's central and west side...
04/02/2015 11:00 AM
City and Environmental Center partner on water cycle education
04/02/2015
Bend MPO MTIP Amendment
Public comment is welcome.
04/02/2015
Experts and tools to help you save water and money
Speaker series, free tools and more...
03/31/2015
Bend UGB Steering Committee Meeting on Recommendations
The Steering Committee will consider the Phase 1 recommendations of the three technical advisory committees.
03/12/2015 1:00 PM
Water and sewer project updates
Find out the latest on these infrastructure upgrades...
02/20/2015
SE 15th Street closure and detour for sewer work
Closure begins Monday, February 23...
02/13/2015
City seeks committee applicants
Openings for Accessibility and Affordable Housing Committees...
02/11/2015
Road closure for waterline construction
From the U.S. Forest Service...
02/05/2015
2015 Police Citizen's Academy
Topics on SWAT, K9, narcotics, traffic, investigations and more. Enroll now...
01/29/2015
Community online survey
Tell us your opinion on city services and Bend's quality of life...
01/27/2015
Light up the Night/See & Be Seen
Seeking partnering agencies & businesses that can help us spread the word...
01/23/2015
Save water, save money. The City can help.
New utility rate structure takes effect July 1...
01/07/2015
Art show at City Hall
Juried show by Young Women's Artists Group...
01/06/2015
Court affirms Forest Service environmental analysis for city Bridge Creek pipeline project
Forest Service news release...
12/05/2014
Santa Express
Coming December 8 - 11...
12/01/2014 2:30 PM
Bend MPO Project Amendments
11/17/2014
Bend seeks Fire Civil Service Commission applicants
Deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 19...
11/07/2014
Permit Center Will Open at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 19
Due to staff meeting, the Permit Center will open at 10 AM on November 19th, instead of 9 AM. We appreciate your patience. Thank You.
11/07/2014
Bend Landmarks Commission meeting change
Meetings now on the 3rd Tuesday of the month...
11/05/2014
City releases UGB online survey results
The City registered more than 1,500 comments on the online survey...
10/31/2014 3:45 PM
City of Bend utility rate open houses
See changes to your utility bill on November 13...
10/30/2014
Bend seeks Budget Committee applicants
Deadline to apply is Nov. 14...
10/28/2014
ePlans Upgrade
On Friday, October 24th, starting at NOON, the ePlans servers will be taken down in order to install a major upgrade to the system.
10/22/2014
Electrical Inspection Delays
Electrical inspections scheduled for Friday are postponed until Monday, 10/27.
10/21/2014
City seeks citizen Task Force for Vacation Home Rental regulation process
Deadline to apply is Nov. 5...
10/16/2014
Season sprinkler safety
Each year motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians get surprised by wet or icy sidewalks and streets.
10/14/2014
Bend’s Sewer Plan ready for public review
Comments can be submitted through November 10...
10/13/2014
Cyclist and pedestrian safety improvement meetings
Learn about road safety issues in Bend Oct. 15 and 16...
10/06/2014
2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Please review & comment on the 2040 Transportation Plan for Bend!
09/16/2014
Bend MPO Technical Advisory Committee
09/08/2014 9:00 AM
ePlans Maintenance Tuesday, Sept 9th
Scheduled for 5 p.m. and should take two hours...
09/04/2014
Bend MPO MTIP Public Comment Period
We welcome your comments and inquiries.
08/25/2014 8:00 AM
City selling excess land for affordable housing development
Request for Proposals issued for a Potential Developer of an Affordable Housing Development to be located on Daggett Lane.
08/22/2014 4:00 PM
Affordable Housing Fund - Request for Proposals
City has issued the Fall 2014 Request for Proposals for the Affordable Housing Fund
08/22/2014 4:00 PM
Bend Fire Department Open House
Come join the Bend Fire Department for its annual Open House Saturday October 4th from 11am to 3pm.
08/20/2014
Become a Fire Department volunteer
Check out the areas where the department needs help...
08/20/2014
Paving Work on NE 8th St.
Franklin Ave. to Butler Market Rd. Starts Monday, August 18...
08/12/2014
Draft plan for the Central District is ready for public review
Public meeting scheduled for Aug. 18...
08/08/2014
Bend Urban Growth Boundary community meetings scheduled
Two upcoming community meetings to learn more about the UGB Remand Project...
07/31/2014
City hosts successful UGB TAC Orientation Meeting
Over 60 people attended the July 29 Orientation meeting to begin their work on the Bend UGB Remand.
07/30/2014
Sewer project open house, Tuesday, Aug. 5
Project will upgrade and replace the undersized and deficient sewer pump station in McKay Park...
07/29/2014