City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Police & Fire Train for Active Threat Situations

The Bend Police and Fire Departments are training together to prepare for an active threat situation where teams from both organizations will work together to resolve a dangerous incident. 

City Edition - Cascades East Transit Expansion

Cascades East Transit is expanding its bus service in Bend.  The changes include new routes, longer hours and more days of operation.  It’s all possible because several Central Oregon organizations, including the City of Bend, came together to address transit needs.

City Edition - Murphy Rd./Brookswood Blvd. Roundabout Update

The new Brookswood Blvd./Murphy Rd. roundabout is on schedule to open in early September.  Here's an update on the construction progress of the newest connection in Southwest Bend.

City Edition - Street Maintenance Funding

In a recent survey conducted by the City, funding for fixing our streets came out as a top community priority.  With a huge backlog of deferred maintenance, it’s a priority for the City Council as well, who are looking for a fair solution for everyone that drives, bikes or walks in Bend.

City Edition - Distracted Driving

Whether it’s using your cell phone or another reason, distracted driving causes many accidents in Bend.  It’s a point of emphasis for the Police Department, and officers are making an effort to reduce these type of incidents.

City Edition - Public Works Earns Acheivement

For the third time, city departments that provide public works services have received accreditation from the American Public Works Association.  That means these departments are held to the highest professional standards for providing service to the community.

City Edition - Environmental Education

The City is partnering with the Environmental Center to educate school kids on our natural resources, water supply, and how they can practice water conservation to help the environment.

City Edition - Downtown Police Patrols

As summer approaches and tourist season hits high gear in Bend, the Police Department’s downtown patrols can get very busy.  Take a look at how officers work to keep downtown a great place to visit…

City Edition - Contracting Methods Make City Projects Run Smoothly

Work on major city infrastructure projects is moving along thanks in part to a new bidding process the City uses.  The southeast interceptor sewer line is one example where contractors need to work in neighborhoods while minimizing the impact to residents… 

City Edition - Burn to Learn

Bend Fire & Rescue recently held a training exercise for new recruits that they call a “burn to learn.”  It’s pretty spectacular.