City News
Deschutes County is once again conducting a Fire Free event this spring. The usual fee at Knott Landfill will be waived so that you may dispose of yard waste for free. This includes grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, pine cones, weeds, trimmings, and branches, stumps or trees no larger than 12” diameter. This…
Read MoreThe City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Bend Planning Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council for four-year terms to review and make recommendations regarding land use matters subject to the processes of State law and City code. Applicants must be residents of the City of Bend. Applications…
Read MoreThe Bend City Council has voted to permanently ban both the sale and use of fireworks within the city. This includes even fireworks deemed as legal by the state of Oregon. Professional fireworks displays like those on Pilot Butte would still be allowed, as would other displays that get a permit from the state fire…
Read MoreThe Bend Parks & Recreation District has made a plan for recreational access and habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River. Projects in Riverbend Park and Farewell Bend Park (including the Cedarwood trailhead) in SCNA are part of the plan. They are looking for public comment on the draft plan. The planning team has…
Read MoreThe City wants to hear what’s most important to you as they plan for a reliable water future for our growing community. Visit the online open house for the City of Bend’s Integrated Water System Master Plan to stay informed, give feedback, and participate in planning for Bend’s water future. Learn about steps the City…
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