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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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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
Street Resurfacing - Night Work Scheduled
Construction begins September 5...
09/04/2012 9:00 AM
TRIP97
The TRIP97 effort is underway.
08/30/2012
Bend MPO 2012-2015 MTIP Amendments
Review Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan Amendments.
08/29/2012
Surface Water Project appeals dismissed
08/27/2012
Pavement maintenance work – expect delays
08/23/2012
Public Transit Plan UPDATE #3
View maps of transit analysis of future potential and service concepts.
08/15/2012 10:00 AM
Standards and Specifications - Comment Period Open
August 14 - October 31...
08/14/2012 3:00 PM
Traffic delays next week for pavement restoration
Aug. 15-16...
08/09/2012
Entrepreneur Magazine - "Bend Destined for Greatness"
Read the article...
08/08/2012
Heavy Smoke in the Bend Area
From the Lava Fire...
08/06/2012
Carolyn Eagan named Bend Business Advocate
New BEDAB members also named...
08/03/2012
"A" Level Electrical Inspection Delays
08/01/2012 7:00 AM
Sports equipment needed for Sister City of Condega, Nicaragua
Find out how you can help...
07/31/2012
Bend MPO 2012-2015 MTIP Amendments
Review 2012-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan Amendments.
07/30/2012
Reed Market Road Design Workshops
City is holding two public workshops to receive community input...
07/26/2012 7:00 AM
Inspection Scheduling Systems Down This Weekend
07/20/2012 11:00 AM
Brookswood Blvd./ Powers Rd. intersection closing for roundabout construction
Closing Monday, July 23...
07/19/2012
Forest Service approves city surface water pipeline project
07/12/2012
18th St. /Empire Ave. intersection closing for roundabout construction
Closing July 11...
07/06/2012
City implements utility rate increases
New city water and sewer utility rates took effect July 1.
07/05/2012
U.S. Rep. Walden assists Bend in seeking water treatment flexibility
"This is good news for Bend ratepayers,” said Bend Mayor Jeff Eager.
07/02/2012
2012 Fireworks on Pilot Butte
This year’s 4th of July celebration...
06/29/2012
July 4th Fireworks and Safety
The 4th of July holiday is always a busy time of year...
06/25/2012
Job Oppertunity - Firefighter/Paramedic
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 07/27/12 5:00 PM Pacific Time
06/25/2012
Increase in Development Fees Effective July 2
06/25/2012
Simpson Ave. /Mt. Washington Drive intersection closing
Beginning June 26...
06/21/2012
Road User Safety Week
Proclamation adopted for the third year in a row...
06/21/2012
Permit Center Will Be Open During Lunch Hours
Starting July 2, the Permit Center will be open from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday through Friday
06/20/2012 8:00 AM
Public meetings for new roundabouts at 18th St./ Empire Ave. and Brookswood Blvd./ Powers Rd.
June 26 & 27...
06/20/2012
Street maintenance work will cause delays next week
Work on Empire and Brookswood...
06/15/2012
City of Bend water customer awareness alert
Backflow testing solicitation...
06/11/2012
2012 ABC Award winners announced
The Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission honor those who enrich Bend...
06/11/2012
Road work to cause delays on Brookswood Blvd.
Work starts Monday, June 11...
06/01/2012
Outdoor debris burning will close Sunday, June 3rd at dusk
Outdoor debris burning in Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will close on Sunday, June 3rd at dusk...
06/01/2012
Bend residents can file to run for City Council
Aug. 28 deadline to file completed petitions...
06/01/2012
City not involved in water line insurance letters
The City does not endorse or have any partnership with any organizations offering this service.
06/01/2012
Simpson/Mt Washington Roundabout Open House
Public meeting to be held for Simpson Ave. /Mt. Washington Drive roundabout construction
05/31/2012