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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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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
City Council Oath of Office
Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at City Hall...
01/11/2013
City of Bend Traffic Safety Advisory Committee opening
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 25...
01/10/2013
Building Safety and Engineering Division Inspection Results
Did you know that you can access your inspection results from our website?
01/02/2013
Help the Bend Firefighters Fight Cancer!
Did you know that over 1 million people in the United States are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, lymphoma,or myeloma?...
12/28/2012
Bend MPO Project Amendments
12/21/2012
Emergency declared for additional shelter capacity
Valid when overnight temperatures are expected to be 25 or below and area shelters have reached capacity.
12/20/2012
City of Bend decides no land use appeal
The City will work to remedy the issues raised by LUBA over the coming months.
12/20/2012
Clear Snow For Safety’s Sake!
As the snow continues to pile up here in Central Oregon, Bend Fire and Rescue needs your help...
12/18/2012
Help Bend Firefighters Fight Cancer
Did you know that over 1 million people in the United States are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, lymphoma,or myeloma?...
12/18/2012
Santa Express 2012 – A Huge Success!
Bend Fire Department and the Salvation Army have completed this years Santa Express...
12/17/2012
Bend Fire Chief to retire
Larry Huhn to leave the city after 30 years of service...
12/14/2012
Specific applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012.
12/11/2012
Applicants needed for Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012.
12/05/2012
MTIP Amendment
US 97/Murphy Rd: Brookswood Blvd to Parrell
11/30/2012
Bridge Creek Pipeline Project News
Read the latest update...
11/21/2012
Updates to Permit Center Automated Call Handling System
11/16/2012 8:30 AM
Love Your River?
Take the Challenge...
11/15/2012 10:00 AM
City seeks committee applicants
Openings on Planning Commission, Landmarks Commission and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee...
11/15/2012
New roundabouts to open
Brookswood and Powers - Friday, 11/16 at 1 p.m., 18th and Empire - Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m.
11/15/2012
Bend launches new online hub for community engagement
Get involved in the discussion and share your ideas on how to make city services better. Visit the new BendVoice.org.
11/14/2012
"A" Level Electrical Inspection Delays
11/08/2012 7:00 AM
Reed Market Road Open Houses set for Nov. 8
Meetings will be held from 11:30 am to 1 pm and 4:30 pm to 6 pm at the Senior Center...
11/05/2012
Median Rehabilitation Project
Work in the medians will begin November 5 and continue through the month.
10/31/2012
New roundabout openings tentatively set
Brookswood/Powers scheduled for Friday, Nov. 16. 18th/Empire set to re-open Wednesday, Nov. 21.
10/30/2012
Woodstove safety
As the temperature drops, Wood stove usage increases.
10/29/2012
Simpson Ave. / Mt. Washington Dr. Intersection to Re-Open
by 3:00 pm, Friday, Oct 26...
10/26/2012 8:00 AM
"A" Level Electrical Inspection Delays
10/23/2012 7:00 AM
Additional Development Code Amendments Proposed
10/23/2012 7:00 AM
Simpson/Mt. Washington Roundabout
Intersection scheduled to re-open Friday evening, Oct 26 - WEATHER PERMITTING...
10/22/2012 8:30 AM
Outdoor Debris Burning opens
Outdoor Debris Burning opens for areas protected by Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2...
10/19/2012
Bend MPO Public Notice of Plan Amendments
10/18/2012
City seeks committee applicants
Deadline to apply is Friday, October 26...
10/08/2012
Fall Festival Event - Street Closures Downtown
This weekend...
10/04/2012 10:00 PM
New Modification of Approval Code Proposed
09/27/2012 5:00 PM
Bend Transit Plan Project Update #4
09/26/2012
Surface Water Improvement Project - Mortenson Construction Public Meeting
Thursday, September 27...
09/25/2012 8:00 AM
Resurfacing/closures on Mt. Washington Dr.
Tuesday, Sept. 25...
09/24/2012
Reed Market Road Design Workshops Draw Public Interest and Ideas
09/24/2012
Resurfacing on Reed Market Road will Impact Traffic
Monday, Sept 24...
09/21/2012 12:00 PM
Weekend Special Events - Downtown Street Closures
Sept 20-23...
09/21/2012 9:00 AM
A new, user-friendly way to pay in downtown parking garage
Still free for the first 2 hours...
09/20/2012
Downtown parking garage partial closure
Sept. 24 - Oct. 1...
09/18/2012
City Walls at City Hall
UNSEEN::WORLD Art Show
09/17/2012
Reed Market Rd. & Mt. Washington street resurfacing
Traffic impacts the week of 9/17...
09/17/2012
Parade of Olympians – Honoring Ashton Eaton
Sunday, September 23 - 1 p.m.
09/12/2012
Permit Center Now Taking Credit Cards
09/11/2012 3:45 PM