City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - New Water Rate Structure

The City is embarking on a project to revamp the water rate structure.  The goal is to make rates as fair as possible while providing enough money to maintain a reliable system.  Here’s more on the process and how you can get involved.

City Edition - Crisis Intervention Training

Crisis Intervention Training is an important component in both law enforcement and the overall judicial system.  Bend Police officers receive training, and mental health problems are a critical issue for other agencies in Deschutes County.

City Edition - Economic Development Partnerships

Statistics show Bend’s economy is improving and there is help to make it even better if you have the entrepreneurial spirit.  Here are some people you can contact to obtain help in starting or growing a business in Bend.

City Edition - Bridge Creek Pipeline Groundbreaking

The Bridge Creek Pipeline Replacement Project is well underway on Skyliners Road and pipe is in the ground.  The project replaces two aging water lines with a single new line.

City Edition - Bend Police Department Leadership

The Bend Police Department has new leadership under Chief Jim Porter and a renewed mission to regain your trust in the men and women of the department.

City Edition - Bridge Creek Pipeline Construction

After years of planning, the Bridge Creek Pipeline Replacement Project is a go.  Construction kicks off this month so you can continue to enjoy the high quality water the city has been providing from this Cascade mountain source since 1928.

City Edition - Fix A Leak Program

The City has a new Water Conservation Program Manager and this month he’ll introduce you to a ‘Fix A Leak’ program to help you conserve water.

City Edition - Murphy Crossing Project Update

You can’t miss the construction at the South end of the Bend Parkway where ODOT and the City are partnering to create two new overpasses and three new roundabouts where the parkway intersects with 3^rd St.

City Edition - OSU - Cascades Campus Planning

OSU - Cascades and the City have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets the path forward for development of the new 4-year Bend Campus.  Here are the details and how you can stay involved…

City Edition - Redevelopement of the City's Core

Planning terms like the Central Area Plan and Multimodal Mixed Use may not sound exciting...but the process will shape the way the core of the City will look.  It’s your time to weigh in on this process.