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The Bend City Council unanimously approved the contract to begin the Midtown Crossings Greenwood Avenue pilot project and the Second Street waterline project

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Bend, OR – According to the city officials, this project aims to enhance safety and infrastructure on Greenwood Avenue, benefiting pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Additionally, the project includes replacing an aging waterline on Second Street, ...

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The Bend Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

By Tony Cooper

7 days ago34 views

Bend, OR – According to the police officials, this event will reportedly be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bend High, located at 230 NE 6th Street. This completely free, family-friendly event offers ...

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office introduced rescued quarter horse

By Tony Cooper

July 5, 202436 views

Bend, OR – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office introduced Shesa Shiny Olena, affectionately known as Molina. Molina, a 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare, arrived in March as part of a neglect case. Due to long-term neglect, ...

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The City Council has approved significant amendments to City codes regulating the preservation of trees during development, aiming to balance urban growth with environmental stewardship

By Tony Cooper

June 28, 202435 views

Bend, OR – Mayor Melanie Kebler addressed the community’s dual concerns over tree removal for large development projects and the urgent need for housing. “We heard our community’s concerns around how many trees were cut down ...

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Bend city officials are reminding the community that fireworks are banned within city limits

By Tony Cooper

June 28, 202437 views

Bend, OR – According to the officials, this prohibition stems from a 2021 City Ordinance enacted by the Bend City Council, prompted by years of drought and heat waves that have heightened the risk of ...

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The City of Bend invites cyclists of all ages to Bend Bike Night on Monday, May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Grove in Northwest Crossing

By Tony Cooper

May 13, 202484 views

Bend, OR – According to the city officials, this block-party style event will be fun for the whole family with interactive bike trainings, raffles and a host of community partners who focus on bike safety ...

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The Bend City Council approved the construction contract for the 2024 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects at the May 1, 2024, City Council meeting

By Tony Cooper

May 3, 2024126 views

Bend, OR – According to the city officials, the Neighborhood Street Safety Program addresses pedestrian and bicycle safety, safe routes to school, speeding, intersection control and crossings and other residential traffic safety issues. Five projects are ...

Oregon

Oregon State Treasury announced $566.8 million General Obligation Bond offering through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program

By Tony Cooper

April 25, 202497 views

Bend, OR – State officials released a statement, saying that the sale will provide funding for affordable housing programs and capital improvement projects across state government. The upcoming offering includes more than $299 million third-party ...

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Oregon is one of only five states to receive $25,000 grant that will help make walking, biking, and scooting safer for young people in an underserved area of Oregon

By Tony Cooper

April 16, 2024117 views

Bend, OR – According to the state officials, the $25,000 grant is from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Road Safety Foundation. Working with ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program and the Hood ...

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Design renderings of the proposed art sculptures for the 15th Street and Knott Road roundabout will be on display at the Larkspur Community Center from April 4-11 and at the downtown Bend Deschutes Public Library from April 12-18

By Tony Cooper

April 4, 2024145 views

Bend, OR – City officials released a statement, saying that all community members of all ages are invited to review and provide input on the three finalists’ works of art mutually selected by representatives from ...

The Bend Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office introduced rescued quarter horse

The City Council has approved significant amendments to City codes regulating the preservation of trees during development, aiming to balance urban growth with environmental stewardship

Bend city officials are reminding the community that fireworks are banned within city limits

Oregon State Treasury announced $566.8 million General Obligation Bond offering through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program

Oregon is one of only five states to receive $25,000 grant that will help make walking, biking, and scooting safer for young people in an underserved area of Oregon

The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet online on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

The Oregon Department of Revenue announced that all taxpayers preparing their own returns in 2024 can file electronically at no cost using one of Oregon’s free file options

The State of Oregon fined four businesses a combined $44,600 in May for willful violations of state regulations meant to protect workers from COVID-19

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The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,010 new cases and 2 new deaths related to COVID-19

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The Bend City Council unanimously approved the contract to begin the Midtown Crossings Greenwood Avenue pilot project and the Second Street waterline project

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The Bend City Council unanimously approved the contract to begin the Midtown Crossings Greenwood Avenue pilot project and the Second Street waterline project

The Bend Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office introduced rescued quarter horse

The City Council has approved significant amendments to City codes regulating the preservation of trees during development, aiming to balance urban growth with environmental stewardship

Bend city officials are reminding the community that fireworks are banned within city limits

The City of Bend invites cyclists of all ages to Bend Bike Night on Monday, May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Grove in Northwest Crossing

The Bend City Council approved the construction contract for the 2024 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects at the May 1, 2024, City Council meeting

Oregon State Treasury announced $566.8 million General Obligation Bond offering through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program

Oregon is one of only five states to receive $25,000 grant that will help make walking, biking, and scooting safer for young people in an underserved area of Oregon

Design renderings of the proposed art sculptures for the 15th Street and Knott Road roundabout will be on display at the Larkspur Community Center from April 4-11 and at the downtown Bend Deschutes Public Library from April 12-18

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