This year, City street crews improved 74.5 lane miles of roads in Bend. With the City’s ‘keep good roads good’ philosophy, work focused on using the right treatment at the right time to provide the most cost-effective way to maintain public roads.
08/31/2021 12:00 PM
Bend’s newest roundabout opened today, August 27, at Columbia Avenue and Simpson Avenue thanks to a multi-agency partnership.
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Several Bend neighborhoods have successfully connected to public sewer through the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program which allows people to convert from private septic systems to City sewer service and is funded through utility rates.
08/25/2021 9:19 AM
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Council ratified a local emergency declaration prohibiting the use of all fireworks within Bend city limits through Dec. 1, 2021. The emergency declaration identifies ongoing drought conditions and extreme fire risk as the need for this additional fire prevention measure.
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“As local elected leaders, we must be united in taking action to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” wrote Mayor Russell in the letter.
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The City of Bend invites community members to participate in a survey to assess the status of fair housing within our community. The online survey is available through Friday, August 27, 2021, and can be found at www.bendoregon.gov/fairhousing.
07/27/2021 9:58 AM
Community members can learn more about the project at two upcoming open houses where they can view 60 percent design renderings, FAQ’s, project timelines, share input and sign up for project updates.
07/23/2021 10:07 AM
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07/21/2021 6:04 PM
During today’s City Council work session, the Council supported staff recommendations for a $13.1 million budget adjustment focused on supporting housing and meeting service needs for the community.
07/21/2021 5:26 PM
Open house will include an overview of the City’s plans for remodeling a recently-purchased motel to create transitional housing, information on how the shelter will be managed, a summary of the services that may be offered at the shelter, and an opportunity to offer suggestions and ask questions.
07/20/2021 10:41 AM
Applications can be submitted online and are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021.
07/19/2021 11:58 AM
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The City of Bend will host a Community Information Session regarding newly proposed code amendments related to House Bill (HB) 2001. The session will be held online from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22.
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07/09/2021 8:33 AM
Order includes a ban on the use of all fireworks within the City of Bend. | La orden de emergencia incluye la prohibición inmediata del uso de todos los fuegos artificiales dentro de la ciudad de Bend.
07/08/2021 1:34 PM
The City will open the shelter after remodeling the 8,895 square-foot building and making improvements to the property.
07/08/2021 11:12 AM
The interview-style podcast features in-depth discussions with City leaders and staff on topics that are important to life in Bend.
07/02/2021 10:34 AM
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06/30/2021 5:38 PM
Community members interested in how the City of Bend is planning for a reliable drinking water future are invited to an online open house from now through August 6, 2021.
06/30/2021 10:43 AM
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The City of Bend is implementing three changes to improve the Downtown Parking District this summer and make parking easier to manage for people parking Downtown.
06/29/2021 11:58 AM
The emergency order includes mobilizing City resources to provide support services to unhoused community members and the immediate ban on the use of all fireworks – legal or illegal – within the City of Bend.
06/28/2021 1:37 PM
The City of Bend is asking all of its water customers to make a voluntary reduction in water usage starting today.
06/25/2021 11:26 AM
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The City of Bend water remains clean and safe amidst the recent developments of a chlorine supply chain interruption and shortage affecting the West Coast.
06/18/2021 9:29 AM
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06/17/2021 11:51 AM
Councilors approved new fees for the coming year and the adopted the biennial budget.
06/16/2021 8:15 PM
The City is seeking applicants to fill one position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Bend’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members are appointed by City Council for three-year terms.
06/15/2021 12:14 PM
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The City delivers safe, reliable, award-winning drinking water from two sources and protects customers’ drinking water by routinely monitoring contaminants.
06/08/2021 1:55 PM
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Considering regional drought conditions and a seasonal increase in water use to accommodate landscape irrigation, the City of Bend is asking customers to be vigilant in conserving water this season.
Learn water saving tips here.
06/04/2021 10:42 AM
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05/28/2021 8:19 AM
The City of Bend’s Beautification Program is supporting the Pollinator Pathway Project, a new initiative that aims to create a continuous corridor of native pollinator gardens between residences, businesses, parks and open spaces throughout Bend and beyond.
05/27/2021 12:48 PM
The City of Bend and NeighborImpact have partnered to fund the re-opening of the former winter warming shelter as a low-barrier shelter for unhoused community members. The Shepherd’s House will operate the shelter, located at 275 NE Second Street.
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The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2001 which requires Oregon cities with over 25,000 population to allow the development certain types of “middle housing” such as duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, within residential zones.
05/14/2021 9:32 AM
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Sunday, May 9th, 2021, marks the beginning of National Police Week. This annual week pays special tribute and recognition to law enforcement officers in the United States who have lost their lives in service to their communities while providing safety and protection to others.
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“This balanced budget reflects the City’s response to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining, if not expanding, services offered to the community,” said City Manager Eric King. “It also identifies funding to address City Council’s goals for the upcoming biennium."
05/05/2021 5:24 PM
Based on COVID-19 case increases in Deschutes County and our County’s move from a High to an Extreme risk category, the City will once again close its in-person customer services.
04/30/2021 2:46 PM
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The road closures are necessary to allow construction of a new roundabout at Butler Market Road and Purcell Boulevard.
04/26/2021 8:18 AM
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