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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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Basic Life Support response system progress
On January 16, a second Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances will be placed in service...
01/13/2016
Open house for information on Murphy/Parrell roundabout
January 7 from 4 - 7 pm...
01/04/2016
City seeks Accessibility Advisory Committee applicants
Deadline to apply is Friday, March 11...
01/04/2016
Bond Street closure for sewer work
Closure begins Monday, Dec. 14...
12/09/2015
City seeks committee applicants
Deadline to apply is December 18...
12/02/2015
Informational meeting scheduled for 27th St. Sewer Line Project
Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9...
12/02/2015
New Fire Department engine on display Wednesday
Come by City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m....
12/01/2015
Emergency declared to allow additional shelter capacity
11/19/2015 11:30 AM
Proposed Code Amendments Related to Marijuana Businesses
11/18/2015 3:00 PM
Bend makes significant accessibility improvements in 2015
More than 200 curb ramps were improved...
11/04/2015
Permit Center will open at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
11/03/2015 12:00 PM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
For the week of Nov. 2 - 6...
10/30/2015 4:00 PM
Police receive life-saving equipment
Add defibrillators to patrol cars...
10/07/2015
River recreation detours in place at Colorado Avenue Bridge
Detours for river use begin Oct. 5...
10/02/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
Week of Oct. 5 - 9...
10/02/2015
Temporary road closures for striping scheduled for Oct. 3, 4 and 5
Work effects the Brookswood/Murphy roundabout & Reed Market Rd...
09/30/2015
Colorado Avenue Bridge Closure Reminder
Closure begins October 5...
09/29/2015
City accepting applications for Downtown Parking Stakeholder Group
Deadline to apply is October 16...
09/25/2015
Online interactive UGB survey available
You can help plan for the future of Bend...
09/24/2015
Reed Market Road closure for railroad crossing work
Closure scheduled Sept. 22 - Oct. 6...
09/17/2015
Sidewalk improvement project at Third Street at Irving Avenue
Project scheduled to start Sept. 28...
09/15/2015
Applicants needed for Planning Commission
Applications are due Friday, Sept. 25...
09/04/2015
Applicants needed for Marijuana Technical Advisory Committee
Deadline to apply is Sept. 11...
09/04/2015
Bend UGB Remand Community Meeting Scheduled
Learn about the alternative scenarios on Oct. 1...
09/03/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
Week of Sept. 7 - Sept. 11...
08/31/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
August 24-28...
08/21/2015 5:00 PM
Reed Market Road Construction
Progress update...
08/17/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
August 17-21...
08/14/2015 7:00 PM
Short term rental program assistance, open houses
First open house is Monday, Aug. 17...
08/12/2015
A new, convenient way to pay your city utility bill
Automated phone service begins Aug. 11...
08/05/2015
Important Information Regarding Review Times
City temporarily unable to maintain typical review times with the growing permit demand...
07/31/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
Weekend events and July 27 - 31...
07/25/2015
City offers free irrigation sprinkler inspections
Increase irrigation efficiency and conserve water...
07/23/2015
Bend accepting applications for Landmarks Commission
Applications due Aug. 7...
07/22/2015
Local artists selected for storm drain painting
Painting should begin first week of Aug...
07/17/2015
UGB Steering Committee approves expansion options
Three expansion scenarios to be evaluated...
07/07/2015
Online survey for Central Westside Plan
Survey is available through Aug. 7...
07/01/2015
July 4th Pilot Butte restrictions
Access limited for the holiday weekend...
07/01/2015
Annual Water Quality Report
City of Bend’s Consumer Confidence Report is now available...
06/30/2015
Weekly Road and Traffic Report
Road closure information...
06/26/2015 8:00 AM
Hot weather ahead – remember to use water wisely
Follow city irrigation hours...
06/23/2015
Take the Bend 2030 Transportation Survey
Available until July 12...
06/22/2015
Community Development Services Director candidate reception
June 25, 4:30pm, City Hall...
06/19/2015
Partnership expands transit service
Bend leaders propose improvements...
06/19/2015
15th Street and Reed Market Road Closures
Closures scheduled June 22 - 25...
06/17/2015
IRS Phone Scam
Information regarding current phone scam in Bend.
06/16/2015
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