City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Bend Parking Study

Like any city, Bend has its share of parking challenges.  The city is conducting a study on the issue and will hold a public workshop to gather more information on downtown parking…

City Edition - "Burn to Learn" Training

Bend Fire & Rescue recently conducted a dramatic ‘burn to learn’ exercise for new firefighters.  Check out this high intensity training… 

City Edition - Winter Driving Training

Do you know how to drive in winter weather? Our partners at Deschutes County can help you learn.  Take a look at their skid car training class and see what it takes to stay safe on the roads in the winter… 

City Edition - Firefighter Fundraiser

For the 10th year, some Bend Firefighters are heading to Seattle for the annual Firefighter Stairclimb event to raise money for the Leukemia / Lymphoma Society.  Here’s their story… 

City Edition - Water Conservation Project

The City’s Affordable Housing Manager and Water Conservation Manager have teamed with Housing Works to create a plan to lower water use and reduce expenses at a large affordable housing development on the City’s East side.

City Edition - New Fire Engines

After 20 years in service, Bend Fire & Rescue is replacing six fire engines with new and improved vehicles and the firefighters are eagerly beginning training on some very impressive machines...

City Edition - Snowplowing

Winter storms are upon us and the Streets Department has some information and tips to make your winter driving safer. 

City Edition - Winterize Your Pipes

With freezing temperatures upon us, the City’s Water Conservation Manager has some tips to insure your home’s water pipes will not freeze and burst and be ready for irrigation in the spring.

City Edition - Fall 2015 Construction Update

It was hard to miss all the construction around the city this summer…and work is still going on.  The city’s infrastructure projects are particularly important because they help prepare for Bend’s continued growth.

City Edition - Police AEDs

The Bend Police and Fire Departments have partnered to train and equip police officers with automated external defibrillators, know as AED’s. Officers are also training in advanced CPR techniques.  Take a look at what thise means for emergency response in Bend…