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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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Public Transit Plan & Transit Corridor Land Use Assessment UPDATE
Check out what is happening with our Public Transit Plan...
03/14/2012
Local companies step up to landscape City roundabouts
Brooks Resources Corporation and William Smith Properties, Inc. will donate their resources...
03/12/2012
City Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer now for the Bend Beautification Program...
03/12/2012
Who will be the People's Choice Award Winner for BONDING::WALLS?
Find out at 6 pm, First Friday, March 2 at Bend City Hall...
02/28/2012
Bend drinking water wins best tasting award
Bend’s water was described as “clean, crisp, and grassy,” with a “nice aftertaste.”
02/27/2012
City utility bill payment location changes
Change takes effect Monday, March 12...
02/27/2012
Nominations needed for historic places
Oregonians across the state are invited to nominate a broad spectrum of places that matter to them...
02/21/2012
City receives budget award
GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2011-2013 Biennial Budget...
02/17/2012
Updated Accessibility Provisions in the Structural Code to Take Effect March 1
02/16/2012
Help those in need pay their water bill
Donate to the utility bill assistance program...
02/13/2012
Bend MPO Transit Plan Update - Draft Existing Conditions Report
Review the draft Existing Conditions Report. Please take a moment to fill out our survey! Thank you!
02/10/2012
Help the Bend Firefighters Fight Cancer
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Longboard Louie’s eat out to help Bend Firefighters fight cancer...
02/08/2012
Join us for the Bend 101 mini citizens academy
Bend 101 is a free mini citizens academy designed to explain what the City does with your tax dollars and why.
02/07/2012
Public Transit Plan Update
Participate for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards, bus passes or prizes from other local retailers.
01/31/2012
Cooking with Care
The Bend Fire Department recently responded to a reported grease fire on the stove top in a residence...
01/31/2012
Fire Sprinkler Systems Freeze Prevention PSA
Now is the time to take the preventive measures to prevent fire sprinkler systems from freezing...
01/25/2012
City of Bend brings in new Accessibility Manager
Mike Viegas will share the role in both Bend and Redmond...
01/20/2012
Call for Nominations for City of Bend Arts, Beautification, & Culture Awards 2012
01/19/2012
Surface Water Project News
Read the latest update from project manager, Heidi Lansdowne.
01/18/2012
Hydrant Snow Removal
Bend Fire and Rescue reminds everyone to please keep fire hydrants visible and accessible...
01/18/2012
Downtown Urban Renewal Area vote tonight
The Bend City Council is scheduled to vote tonight to terminate the Downtown Urban Renewal Area...
01/18/2012
Public Hearing on Water Public Facility Plan cancelled
The January 18 public hearing on the proposed Water Public Facility Plan has been cancelled...
01/12/2012
City to hold Transportation G.O. Bond Program Kickoff Meeting
Jan. 24 - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 5 to 7 pm...
01/11/2012
Revised Special Events Permit Process and Code Changes Meeting
Jan. 25, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
01/11/2012
City of Bend Planning Commission opening
Deadline to apply: Jan. 13, 2012
12/28/2011
Free Small Business Counseling
Every Tuesday at the library in downtown Bend...
12/15/2011
Make Fire Safety a Holiday Tradition
Elaborate meals; candlelight; warm, glowing fires; trees and wreaths are among our best holiday traditions...
12/06/2011
Emergency Incident News Release Structure Fire
The Bend Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire this evening...
11/29/2011
Turkey Fryer Safety
Every year at this time there are tragic events where people are badly injured or homes damaged or lost due to turkey fryer accidents...
11/23/2011
New city website, online Council video, now live
The City's new website is now live...
11/16/2011
Help us celebrate Patty Stell’s 30 years with the City
After a successful 30 year career, City Recorder Patty Stell is retiring...
11/15/2011
Surface Water Project News
The latest update from project manager, Heidi Lansdowne...
11/09/2011 1:00 PM
Surface Water Improvement Project receives $18 million in grants and loans
The Oregon Drinking Water Advisory Committee...
11/09/2011
City works to remove roadblocks to job creation
Appointed by the City Council...
10/12/2011
City of Bend receives approval for wellhead protection area update
The City of Bend Public Works Department...
10/12/2011
City receives federal grant for airport construction
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s office...
10/12/2011
Bend MPO DRAFT 2012-2015 MTIP
Review our DRAFT 2012-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan.
09/05/2011