​​By Anne Aurand The Bend City Council invites the public to offer feedback and suggestions related to proposed charter amendments that could change the City’s governance structure. The Council is holding a public listening session starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. Bend City Council 2017-19…

Join us Thursday, November 16 at 6 pm for an engaging conversation with Councilor Barb Campbell for a Q & A to be followed by a board meeting. Our public board meetings are regularly held third Thursdays of each month. All are welcome! ​Location: 61478 Duncan Lane, Bend, OR 97702 (the home of Aaron and…

Urbanization might be the trend for much of the population, but not everyone craves the bright lights and crowded spaces of the big metropolis. For those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, small-city life can be tough to beat. And those are just a few of its advantages. Read more…