City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Business License Required in Bend

If you own a business in Bend you need a city business license.  Do you have yours?  If not, take a look at some of the benefits.

City Edition - Police Unleash Drug Dog

The Bend Police Department now has four K9 patrol dogs.  Zoey is the latest addition, specially trained to detect drugs in hard to find places.

City Edition - Doing Business in Bend

Why do business in Bend?  Listen to two local companies tell you why it’s a great place to do business.

City Edition - Police Distribute Holiday Food

This holiday season, Bend Police teamed up with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department and the Riverhouse to provide food to the needy. 

City Edition - Reed Market Cooridor Improvement

Three new roundabouts are open in Bend as part of G.O. Bond projects passed by voters in 2011. Now, attention turns toward the Reed Market Road corridor, where construction is scheduled to begin in 2013.

City Edition - Snow Removal

When the snow flies, the Public Works Department hits the streets to keep the roads clear and safe. Here’s what it takes to keep Bend on the move during the winter.

City Edition - Why Do Business In Bend?

What’s it like to do business in Bend? Two local companies tell their stories about growing their businesses here and what resources are available to help.

City Edition - Fire Department Rescue Training

Imagine this scary scene: a car is trapped under a semi-truck and it is up to firefighters to get the victim out safely. This time, it’s all part of a Bend Fire and Rescue training exercise.

City Edition - City Volunteer Opportunities

The City has an extensive volunteer program that operated year-round.  Check out how members of one Rotary club are giving back and how you can get involved, too.

City Edition - Santa Express 2012

The Bend Firefighter’s Santa Express is coming once again the first week in December. Here are the details on the charity drive and information on where Santa will be visiting.