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As the government approaches a shutdown over appropriations bills, Rep. Chavez DeRemer opposes FDA funding unless Biden’s loosened ‘mail order abortion’ regulations remain

By Central Oregon Times Report | Sep 21, 2023

As the deadline for a government shutdown approaches, a group of Republican House members, including Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer (D-Ore.) are holding up the nation’s spending bills to maintain President Biden’s executive order expanding access to chemical abortion pills to women and girls nationwide by mail without a medical consultation, even as research shows these pills are more than four times more dangerous than other abortion methods.

Statement from the City Attorney’s Office Regarding Today’s Emergency Court Hearing

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

A statement from the City Attorney’s Office regarding the Deschutes County Circuit Court Emergency Hearing on July 14, 2023

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of July 17-23

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

Weekly Road and Traffic Report

Statement from Mayor Melanie Kebler Regarding Today’s Emergency Court Hearing

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

A statement from Mayor Melanie Kebler in response to the claims made at the Deschutes County Circuit Court Emergency Hearing on July 14, 2023

E-Bike Roundtable to Focus on Safety and Enforcement

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Bend in coordination with Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy will be hosting a roundtable conversation about e-bike safety and enforcement from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 at the Larkspur Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

City Hosts Open House for Olney Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

The City is planning to improve safety and accessibility for everyone who uses Olney Avenue between Wall Street and NE Second Street

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of July 10 – 16

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

For the Week of July 10 – 16

Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee meetings set to begin

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

A temporary committee will soon meet to give guidance to the Bend City Council on the future of tree regulation when it comes to new development in the city

Two-year City Budget Approved

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

At its June 21 meeting, the Bend City Council approved the City’s $1.3 billion, two-year budget

Home Energy Score Requirement Goes into Effect July 1

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

The City’s new Home Energy Score Program goes into effect on July 1

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of June 19– 25

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Weekly Road and Traffic Report

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of June 12– 18

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

For the Week of June 12– 18

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of June 5 – 11

By Central Oregon Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

For the Week of June 5 – 11

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the For the Week of May 29 – June 4

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 27, 2023

Road and Traffic Report for the For the Week of May 29 – June 4

Newport Avenue Corridor Opens to Traffic on May 26

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 25, 2023

The City of Bend will open the entire Newport Avenue corridor to all modes of travel by the end of the day on Friday, May 26

Budget Meetings Held Next Week

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 20, 2023

The City of Bend Budget Committee, which is comprised of seven City Councilors and an equal number of community members, will discuss the proposed 2023-25 budget in public meetings on May 22 and 23

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of May 22-28

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 20, 2023

Road and Traffic Report for the Week of May 22-28

Bend’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 17, 2023

The City’s Annual Drinking Water Quality – Consumer Confidence Report is required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. It provides customers with important information about Bend’s drinking water, water sources and regulatory monitoring results for 2022

15th Street Roundabout Opens, Final Phase of Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Begins

By Central Oregon Times Report | May 13, 2023

The Wilson Avenue Corridor Project reaches a major milestone on May 12 with the opening of the 15th Street roundabout. Next week, construction starts on the final phase of the project

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of May 15 – 21