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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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Bend MPO Transportation Plan Update - Review of Existing & Future Needs, Draft Project List, and Funding
01/05/2024 10:47 AM
Road and Traffic Update
01/05/2024 10:00 AM
City of Bend Hosting Informational Meeting on Phase 2 of Awbrey Waterline Improvement Project
01/02/2024 12:18 PM
Bend MPO Transportation Project Amendment - Public Comment Period
12/28/2023 2:30 PM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, December 2023
In this Bend Current, see a recap of the projects and accomplishments that the City of Bend has worked on in the past year. Thank you everyone for your involvement and engagement!
12/21/2023 2:30 PM
City Soliciting Requests for Proposals on Multiple Properties from Qualified Development Teams
12/18/2023 8:55 AM
City Hosts Open House and Survey for Bear Creek Road and 27th Street Improvements Project Preliminary Designs
12/14/2023 8:55 AM
Study shows potential Climate Friendly Areas
12/13/2023 8:27 AM
Neff-Purcell Intersection to Open Monday, Dec. 11
12/07/2023 9:59 AM
Southbound Left Turn Closure at Third Street and Wilson Avenue Starts December 8
12/07/2023 9:14 AM
Committee recommends changes aimed to preserve more trees
12/05/2023 12:49 PM
City Installing Parking Guidance System in Downtown Bend
12/04/2023 9:06 AM
City Launches ‘Bend Works’ Service Request System
12/01/2023 8:53 AM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, November 2023
In this Bend Current, a meeting with the Warm Springs Tribal Council, an update on the Neighborhood Street Safety Program, Santa Express, and council updates!
11/30/2023 2:45 PM
Proposed SDC changes to go before Bend City Council
11/30/2023 10:13 AM
System Development Charges reports are available
11/16/2023 2:40 PM
Apply for Opening on Bend MPO Technical Advisory Committee and Budget Committee
11/09/2023 12:07 PM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of November 6 – 12
11/03/2023 8:06 AM
Public invited to give input on the future of Climate Friendly Areas
11/01/2023 10:35 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of October 30 – November 5
10/27/2023 8:11 AM
Bend MPO Notice of Supplemental Budget - Public Comment Period
10/26/2023 3:00 PM
City of Bend to host Intergovernmental Meeting with the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
10/26/2023 2:43 PM
Westbound Wilson Avenue Closure Between Ninth Street and Hill Street Starts November 6
10/25/2023 7:53 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of October 23 – 29
10/20/2023 8:15 AM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, October 2023
In this Bend Current, a Go Bond update, The Accessibility Program with Cassandra Kehoe, City Council Updates, Openings on Advisory Committees, Affordable Housing Funding information, and a Tree Trimming Reminder.
10/19/2023 2:30 PM
90-day notice of consideration of System Development Charge methodology, project lists, and fee changes
10/17/2023 8:15 AM
Bend MPO Transportation Project Amendments - Public Comment Period
10/16/2023 12:30 PM
Applications sought for affordable housing and social services funding
10/16/2023 8:35 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of October 16 – 22
10/13/2023 8:13 AM
Public invited to learn more about Stevens Road Tract development
10/12/2023 12:39 PM
Mirror Pond water level lowers temporarily for stormwater project
10/10/2023 8:35 AM
Third Transportation Fee Roundtable
10/09/2023 8:44 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of October 9 – 15
10/06/2023 8:08 AM
Apply for Openings on Advisory Committees, Commissions and Boards
10/03/2023 10:52 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of October 2– 8
09/29/2023 8:30 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of September 25 – October 1
09/22/2023 8:14 AM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, September 2023
In this Bend Current, a Welcoming Week Thank-you, National Preparedness Month, Transportation Fee Roundtables, Climate Friendly Areas, and an update on the Stormwater Program.
09/21/2023 2:30 PM
The City of Bend Launches Fair Housing Survey
The City of Bend invites the community to take a survey that will help assess the status of whether available and accessible housing exists in all neighborhoods in Bend.
09/15/2023 9:10 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of September 18 – 24
09/15/2023 8:31 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of September 11 – 17
09/08/2023 5:54 AM
Welcoming Week 2023/ La Semana de Bienvenida 2023
Welcoming Week will take place September 8 – 17 citywide, with events that celebrate inclusivity and belonging in Bend. La Semana de Bienvenida se llevará a cabo el 8 a 17 de septiembre con eventos celebrando la inclusividad y el espíritu de pertenencia en Bend.
09/07/2023 10:43 AM
Second Transportation Fee Roundtable
The Bend City Council will hold its second of three roundtables on the topic of a transportation fee from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September 13 at Municipal Court building, 555 NE 15th Street. Interested community members are invited to livestream the meeting through YouTube or Zoom.
09/06/2023 10:12 AM
State of the City; a family-friendly community gathering
09/01/2023 9:18 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of September 4 – 10
09/01/2023 8:16 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of August 28 – September 3
08/25/2023 8:56 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of August 21 – 27
08/18/2023 8:26 AM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, August 2023
In this Bend Current, a wrap-up on street preservation, a State of the City gathering, Council updates from the Mayor, a podcast with the City's Information Security Manager, Welcoming Week updates, a recap on the E-Bike rebate program, information on scams and a new police database!
08/17/2023 3:00 PM
Members Needed for Council Compensation Review Committee
08/17/2023 2:31 PM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of August 14 – 20
08/11/2023 8:33 AM
Public Meeting: Rent Burden and Housing Stability in Bend
08/07/2023 12:42 PM
E-Bike Rebate Program Wrap-up
08/04/2023 8:49 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of August 7-13
08/04/2023 8:26 AM
Transportation Fee Roundtable
The Bend City Council will hold a roundtable on the topic of a transportation fee from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, August 9. Interested community members are encouraged to livestream the event.
08/03/2023 11:52 AM
BEND POLICE ISSUE WARNING ABOUT SCAM CALLS AND EMAILS
Bend Police have received multiple calls today from members of our community reporting scam phone calls and emails purporting to be from officers at the Bend Police Department.
08/02/2023 2:47 PM
Street Preservation Work Wraps Up for 2023
07/31/2023 12:55 PM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of July 31 – August 6
07/28/2023 8:11 AM
City of Bend Statement on July 26 United States District Court Order
07/26/2023 2:18 PM
48 Hour Delay of Hunnell and Clausen Requirement to Vacate Due to Air Quality
07/24/2023 11:30 AM
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of July 24 – 30
07/21/2023 8:18 AM
Bend Current, Newsletter for the Community, July 2023
In this Bend Current, an update on the GO Bond, Hawthorne Overcrossing funding, the Bend Block Party trailer, Council updates, a reminder about water usage, and an interview with Trish Connolly on wildfire resiliency.
07/20/2023 2:30 PM