Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Bend public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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50 topics
Public Safety
Teacher concealed carry
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
SRO funding accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Silver Rail security and displaced students
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Statewide school safety standards
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Immediate school security action
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Gun buybacks and safe storage
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Police staffing and spending priorities
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
School safety funding and accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Silver Rail school safety accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Roads
Parking signage on NW Oregon Avenue
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Security accountability questions
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Dedicated SROs at every school
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Accountability for the tragedy
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
City-district shared safety plan
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety
Support for council leadership
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Environment
Lights Out Bend proclamation
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Roads
Sunday dial-a-ride restoration
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Public Safety
Surveillance and AI expansion
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Public Safety
City equity practices
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Taxes Budget
Prevailing wage on BURA projects
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Public Safety
2027 legislative priorities — surveillance language
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Development
Caldera Ranch safety
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Parks Rec
Welcoming Week
2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Business Jobs
Sign code
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Environment
Dark skies
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Business Jobs
General introduction
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Environment
Local organic farms
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Public Safety
Caldera Ranch
4 supportive30 opposed1 concerned
35 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Parks Rec
Boys and Girls Club civics week
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Business Jobs
BURA development assistance programs
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Public Safety
Downtown parking signage
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Roads
Old Bend traffic diverters
9 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Public Safety
Foreign policy statement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Public Safety
Complaint handling and due process
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development
Permanent supportive housing / Cleveland Commons
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Parks Rec
Boys and Girls Club programs
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
EID assessments
4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Water Utilities
Technology procurement privacy
1 commentLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Taxes Budget
Transportation SDC recreation categories
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Public Safety
Chamberlain Crossing of Reed Market Road (NSSP Package B)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Development
Cavvy Master Plan open space
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Environment
Climate Pollution Fee ordinance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Taxes Budget
Business license fee increase
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Development
Empty homes fee
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Development
Cavvy Master Plan process and open space
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 17, 2026
Environment
Climate Pollution Fee
19 supportive7 opposed
26 commentsLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Public Safety
Gun Violence Awareness
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Public Safety
ALPR surveillance
10 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Parks Rec
Pride Month Proclamation
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Roads
Southwest Bend evacuation routes
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Bend from local and regional media.
Central Oregon Dailyelection ballot error
Some Bend voters got ballots missing the mayor's race. Here's how county is responding
Some Bend voters got ballots missing the mayor's race. Here's how county is responding Central Oregon Daily
Oct 28, 2026Oregon City Newsgun violence policy debate
Democrats and Republicans share grief over Bend shooting, split on policy response
Democrats and Republicans share grief over Bend shooting, split on policy response Oregon City News
Oct 27, 2026Oregon City Newsschool safety funding
In Bend, across state, voters have approved hundreds of millions for school safety as shootings rise
In Bend, across state, voters have approved hundreds of millions for school safety as shootings rise Oregon City News
Oct 23, 2026Oregon City Newsimmigration enforcement
Bynum calls for ICE to pause enforcement in Bend, Deschutes County in wake of school shooting
Bynum calls for ICE to pause enforcement in Bend, Deschutes County in wake of school shooting Oregon City News
Oct 22, 2026Bend Bulletinmayoral election
Election 2026: Bend mayor faces outside challenger
Election 2026: Bend mayor faces outside challenger Bend Bulletin
Oct 21, 2026KATUschool shooting victim legal investigation
Parents of Bend shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans, gun purchase
Parents of Bend shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans, gun purchase KATU
Oct 20, 2026The Washington Postschool shooting
Oregon town known for its safety and natural beauty reels after school shooting
Oregon town known for its safety and natural beauty reels after school shooting The Washington Post
Oct 17, 2026Oregon City Newsschool shooting response
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek orders flags at half-staff after Bend school shooting
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek orders flags at half-staff after Bend school shooting Oregon City News
Oct 16, 2026The Guardianschool shooting
Shooter in fatal Bend, Oregon, school shooting was former student there
Shooter in fatal Bend, Oregon, school shooting was former student there The Guardian
Oct 16, 2026PressReaderschool shooting
' Multiple victims' at elementary school shooting in US city of Bend, Oregon. Suspected shooter is dead, officials say
' Multiple victims' at elementary school shooting in US city of Bend, Oregon. Suspected shooter is dead, officials say PressReader
Oct 16, 2026Statesman Journalschool shooting response
Updates on Bend elementary school shooting as Oregon mourns
Updates on Bend elementary school shooting as Oregon mourns Statesman Journal
Oct 16, 2026KTLAschool shooting community response
City of Bend, Oregon mourns after deadly shooting at elementary school
City of Bend, Oregon mourns after deadly shooting at elementary school KTLA
Oct 16, 2026