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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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Annual Water Quality Report
Available online...
07/01/2013 9:30 AM
City Walls at City Hall Call to Artists
ABC Commission is issuing a CALL TO ARTISTS for our FALL City Walls at City Hall Show...
07/01/2013 9:00 AM
Stream Stewardship Day is July 11
All ages are invited...
07/01/2013
Meeting of the Bend UGB Remand Task Force
On Monday, July 1, 2013, the Bend UGB Remand Task Force will meet from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Riverbend Community Room of the offices of the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District
06/27/2013
Bend Volunteers Needed for Bike and Ped Counts
Adopt your count location today!
06/24/2013
Winners of the ABC Award Announced
The City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission (ABC Commission) selected three winners of the ABC Award.
06/21/2013
Water Treatment Advisory Group members named
First meeting scheduled for early July...
06/21/2013
Bend MPO Amendment
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program - Transit Funding Amendment
06/18/2013
Volunteers needed for TGM Grant Project Team
The City of Bend is seeking volunteers to participate as members of the Bend Central District Multi-modal Mixed-use Area (MMA) Project Team
06/12/2013 3:00 PM
City Walls at City Hall
Show begins Thursday, May 30...
05/30/2013
Bend MPO Amendment
05/30/2013
Bear Creek Sidewalk and Bike Lane Opening Celebration
05/28/2013
Asphalt street maintenance projects kick-off throughout Bend
Projects are ongoing through August...
05/24/2013
Bend wins paving award for G.O. Bond roundabouts
05/23/2013
Camp Fire Axe 2013
Camp Fire Axe is Coming! Are you a young adult, ages 15 – 19...
05/21/2013
Preventing Bark Mulch Fires
Thousands of mulch-related fires are reported across the United States each year...
05/21/2013
Road work to begin on Empire Ave.
Construction begins Monday, May 20...
05/16/2013
Reed Market Rd. G.O. Bond work underway
Improvements will be built from 3rd. St. to 27 St...
05/15/2013
Murphy Overcrossing project public meeting
Tuesday, May 28 from 5 to 6:30 pm...
05/15/2013
Bend Silver Bike Friendly Community
05/13/2013
Bend Silver Walk Friendly Community
05/13/2013
Public Works Day Open House
Check out cool equipment and interactive displays May 23...
05/09/2013 8:00 AM
Upgrades begin to former Juniper Utility System
City Councilors join residents to kick off the project...
05/09/2013
Section of Reed Market Rd. to close May 15
Closure expected to last until mid-August...
05/09/2013
Traffic delays on Brookswood Blvd. for street repairs
Scheduled from May 13 - 23...
05/08/2013
Notice of Bend MPO Budget Hearing
05/07/2013
May is National Preservation Month!
Did you know there are 36 historic sites in Deschutes County?
05/06/2013 7:00 AM
Celebrate Building Safety Month
Throughout May, the City of Bend will be celebrating Building Safety Month 2013
05/06/2013
Bend Code Title 16 Training Opportunity
Tuesday, May 14...
05/03/2013
Bend agrees to new Bridge Creek monitoring requirements
Forest Service met with City Council on Wednesday to review the environmental assessment...
05/01/2013
Reed Market Road Construction Kick-off
Construction Information Open House Thursday, May 9...
04/26/2013 4:00 PM
Brookswood Blvd. lane closures
Work extended to May 3...
04/24/2013
City of Bend continues search for new Fire Chief
Process to resume in June...
04/24/2013
City seeks water treatment advisory group applicants
Application deadline is Monday, May 6.
04/19/2013
Bend Volunteers Needed for Bike and Ped Counts
Adopt your count location today!
04/19/2013
City seeks accessibility committee applicants
Applications due by April 19...
04/08/2013
City not involved in water line insurance letters
The City is in no way affiliated with any company offering such coverage...
04/08/2013
Bridge Creek Pipeline Project News
Read the latest update...
04/05/2013
Public reception scheduled for Bend Fire Chief candidates
Join us Thursday, April 11...
04/05/2013
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
04/04/2013
New Bend Accessibility Manager to begin work
Karin Morris starts on April 8...
04/02/2013
City to outline improvements to development permit process
Presentation scheduled for April 15...
04/01/2013
"A" Level Electrical Inspection Delays
03/27/2013 7:00 AM
3rd Street Underpass Project
Public Open House on April 22...
03/21/2013
City seeks accessibility committee applicants
Applications due by April 5...
03/19/2013
Dynamics of Future Growth
Bend Public Transit Plan...
03/18/2013
Riverside/Franklin Bicycle Pedestrian Infrastructure Project
Public Meeting/Open House Thursday, March 14...
03/07/2013
Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group (SIAG)
Scheduled meeting time changes beginning March 7...
03/05/2013
Draft Stormwater Illicit Discharge Manual
Available for review and comment...
02/28/2013
Home buyer assistance available in Bend
Up to $35,000 if you qualify...
02/27/2013
New City Edition videos
Three new stories for March now online...
02/26/2013
Nominations needed for historic places
Deadline for nominations is 2/28...
02/19/2013
Have a question or request for the Community Development Department?
02/14/2013
Bend partners for community garden grant
Garden slated for the corner of 8th and Franklin...
02/12/2013
Call for Nominations for City of Bend Arts, Beautification, & Culture Awards
02/04/2013
Citizen advisory group makes sewer fix recommendations to Council
01/31/2013
City seeks committee applicants
Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 15...
01/29/2013
Council elects Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem
Four Councilors also take Oath of Office...
01/17/2013
No Inspections Services Available Monday, January 21st due to Holiday
01/16/2013 7:00 AM
Bend City Code now online in new, improved version
New functionality includes advanced search features, bookmarking and printing options.
01/11/2013