The City of Bend is preparing to do about $2.6 million worth of street preservation contract work this summer that will improve around 51 lane miles in Bend. work is scheduled to begin in late March.
03/17/2022 11:10 AM
Councilors approved a three-year agreement with Shepherd’s House Ministries to develop and operate a Navigation Center at the City-owned Second Street Shelter (275 NE Second Street, Bend). The first phase of the agreement includes program development and planning, including community outreach.
03/16/2022 11:13 PM
03/16/2022 2:38 PM
Roundabout construction kicks off the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project, the first project of the Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond, approved by voters in 2020.
03/03/2022 11:00 AM
$200,000 to Local Nonprofits for Houselessness Services
03/02/2022 7:48 PM
Applications still being accepted.
02/28/2022 10:40 AM
In this edition of the Bend Current, you will get an update on temporary housing solutions from the City Council, learn about carbon monoxide safety, how the City is developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, and so much more!
02/17/2022 3:38 PM
City Council approved 2022 Affordable Housing Fund recommendations for three projects, totaling $1.1 million, to support the creation of 47 to 50 affordable housing units.
02/17/2022 8:53 AM
Because of the broad community interest in housing and houselessness, the City Council added a standing agenda item to Council business meetings to provide regular updates on City Council’s work on addressing houselessness.
02/16/2022 7:34 PM
The City of Bend is seeking one new volunteer commissioner to serve on the Bend Landmarks Commission starting in March 2022. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022.
02/14/2022 11:09 AM
The community is invited to learn more about the Bend Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan at a public meeting Thursday, February 10, and can provide input to inform the plan online through March 11.
02/08/2022 3:45 PM
Community members can learn more about the progress on the project and provide feedback on development options. The virtual open house is online now until February 20, 2022 at bendoregon.gov/stevens-tract.
02/03/2022 10:51 AM
Councilors approved a contract with NeighborImpact to operate a temporary shelter that will add up to 40 additional shelter beds in Bend through May of this year. The temporary shelter, located at 2346 NE Division Street, will open later this month and provide guests access to case management and a
02/02/2022 8:23 PM
The virtual open house is online now through February 9, 2022 at www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements.
01/27/2022 10:16 AM
Presentation and recording of the latest parking update meeting on January 26, 2022.
01/26/2022 9:23 AM
The shelter code amendments are one part of a comprehensive set of strategies identified by the City and community partners that include finding ways to keep people in their homes an providing temporary transitional housing.
01/21/2022 8:44 AM
01/20/2022 3:38 PM
The purchase of the motel is an opportunistic public investment that could meet a variety of short-term and/or long-term community needs.
01/19/2022 8:29 PM
The City of Bend will be hosting a virtual community open house to share an update about Project Turnkey-Bend from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25.
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The open house will include an overview of the project, design concepts, timelines and an opportunity to speak to the project team.
12/03/2021 2:22 PM
The oversight committee’s role is to advise on the implementation and progress of the $190 million transportation general obligation (GO) bond approved by voters in November 2020.
12/01/2021 6:42 PM
Learn more about the project and provide feedback!
11/24/2021 12:11 PM
11/18/2021 8:14 AM
Bend Fire & Rescue crews will be driving through several neighborhoods this year with Santa, collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army.
11/17/2021 9:59 AM
The new Murphy bridge will open exclusively to cyclists and pedestrians from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on November 18, followed by a ribbon cutting celebration at 2 p.m.
11/15/2021 8:38 AM
The City has launched an informational project website where people can sign up for updates and notices of upcoming opportunities to participate in this planning effort.
11/12/2021 10:18 AM
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Advisory bBoard members are volunteers and make recommendations on the implementation of the Core Area Tax Increment Finance Plan. | Los miembros de la Junta Asesora son voluntarios, nombrados por la Agencia de Renovación Urbana y hagan recomendaciones sobre la implementación del Plan Área Central.
11/09/2021 10:52 AM
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The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Bend Planning Commission.
11/08/2021 9:21 AM
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10/29/2021 8:24 AM
Last weekend, the Bend Police Department arrested 10 DUII drivers.
10/27/2021 1:21 PM
The Council-appointed Environment and Climate Committee recently made recommendations to a subgroup of City Councilors about how to to begin implementing the action plan.
10/26/2021 9:18 AM
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This plan will shape future development and maintenance of Bend’s sewer system.
10/22/2021 8:53 AM
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10/11/2021 2:04 PM
New webpage offers information and opportunity for input.
10/11/2021 9:51 AM
10/08/2021 8:06 AM
Housing is a statewide issue and the state is taking action that the City is required to comply with.
10/07/2021 8:32 AM
The Bend City Council voted to permanently prohibit the sale and use of fireworks in Bend.
10/06/2021 8:51 PM
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09/17/2021 8:11 AM
The City of Bend is seeking interested residents to fill up to two one-year appointments for alternate positions on the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB).
09/13/2021 1:54 PM
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The City will be holding a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1 p.m., for potential proposers to learn more about the project and tentative timeline.
09/09/2021 11:52 AM
With school in session, school zones are back in effect! Anticipate increased pedestrian and vehicle volumes around schools.
09/08/2021 10:18 AM
09/03/2021 8:56 AM
A coalition of agencies and organizations has launched a survey at www.CentralOregonSafeTravel.org to capture community input. Community members are being asked what actions they are willing to take to turn things around and help save lives.
09/02/2021 10:52 AM
Information at www.bendoregon.gov/welcomingweek or in Spanish at www.bendoregon.gov/bienvenido.
09/01/2021 7:45 PM
09/01/2021 12:32 PM
Families can drive through at the North Fire Station, 63377 Jamison Street, September 5th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
09/01/2021 8:35 AM