City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Juniper Ridge

Juniper Ridge is a development owned by the City just Northeast of Cooley Road and is home to two companies.  As the economy rebounds, this land is once again generating interest...  

City Edition - Accessibility Update

The City places a priority on accessibility for all its residents.  Recently, we recognized the needs of our sight impaired citizens and completed a curb ramp project on Summit Drive.  Here are the details.

City Edition - Street Funding Committee Working on Recommendations

Surveys show that fixing the city’s streets is a priority for residents.  A new citizen committee formed to advise the City Council is looking into funding options for much-needed street repair.

City Edition - Clean Water Video Contest Winner

Makenzie Hice is a talented young filmmaker from Summit High School who's produced a commercial for Bend’s ‘Clean Waterworks Campaign’.  Here’s a look at how it was created.

City Edition - Police Department Wellness Program

The Bend Police Department has a new wellness program that incorporates both fitness and yoga.  See how its making a difference.

City Edition - Bridge Creek Pipeline Project Update

The Bridge Creek Pipeline project along Skyliners Road is nearing completion as crews work to connect the filtration and storage facility to the source of water near Tumalo Falls.

City Edition - Basic Life Support Program

Thanks to the voter-approved levy, Bend Fire and Rescue has added 14 new basic Emergency Medical Technicians as ambulance operators.  These positions are improving station reliability and reducing call times for fire and medical emergencies.  Take a look at an exciting day in their operations.

City Edition - Stream Stewardship Day

The City of Bend was a major sponsor of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council’s Stream Stewardship Day, when volunteers did their part to clean up the Deschutes River.

City Edition - Colorado Street Bridge Closure

During the Bend Park and Recreation District’s upcoming closure of the Colorado Street Bridge, the City will install a major sewer pipeline across the Deschutes River as part of the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.  Here are the details...

City Edition - Utility Rate and Bill Changes

City utility customers will soon see a change in their water and sewer bills as new council approved rates take effect, as well as a new rate structure that changes how you are charged for utility services.