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Topics getting the most attention in Bend public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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LowInfrastructure

Galveston corridor and pressure reducing valve construction

The council approved a $341,981 construction contract with McKernan Enterprises for water system and Galveston Corridor street improvements.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

LowEnvironment

Lights Out Bend bird protection

A proclamation asks residents to dim unnecessary lights at night during migration seasons — over a billion birds die in building collisions nationally each year, and Think Wild has treated 91 window-strike birds this year alone.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026