Latest News from SW Bend

Whole-House Short-Term Rental – 61285 Linfield Ct

April 25, 2026

An application for a Whole-House Short-Term Rental (STR) of a four-bedroom dwelling unit located in the Standard Density Residential (RS) zone has been approved. Location: 61285 Linfield Court – tax lot: 181207DC03215, Lot 21, Southwest Pines, City project number: PLSTR20250541, Staff Reviewer: Joseph Prutch, 541-323-8518, jprutch@bendoregon.gov The application, plans, documents, and other evidence submitted by…

Join us for the SW Bend Firewise Neighborhood Event!

March 25, 2026

April 1st 2026 | 5:30-7:00 pm | Elk Meadow Elementary Wildfire poses a significant risk to our community in Central Oregon. Come learn with your neighbors about how to protect your home. Melissa Steele, Bend Deputy Fire Marshall, will provide an overview of the impact that wildfires can have on communities, practical steps you can…

Bend approves massive 42-acre Ponderosa housing project with 371 new homes

March 6, 2025

Ponderosa Master Plan – a 42 acre development with 371 new homes consisting of 135 Single Family Dwellings, 42 Townhomes and 194 Multi-Family Housing.  A new roundabout has been installed at Atwood and Ponderosa.  The Multi-Family Housing development is called “Cascade Landing”.  The first phase of is nearing completion and the second phase is underway. …

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