City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - G.O. Bond Roundabout Final Update

The new G.O. Bond funded roundabout at Mt Washington and Simpson is now open and two more are in the final stages of construction.

City Edition - Home Winter Water Tips

With freezing temperatures here now, the City’s water experts demonstrate how to protect your home from damage this winter. 

City Edition - Wastewater Treatment Efficiencies

Bend’s wastewater treatment plant is running near capacity and on tap for expansion.   But, city staff is also working hard to improve the efficiency of existing components.

City Edition - Surfacewater Project Construction

The Surface Water project is coming in under budget, and after years of planning, construction is set to get underway.

City Edition - Accessiblility Advisory Committee

The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee, a group of volunteer citizens, is working with city officials to prioritize areas for accessibility improvements.

City Edition - Ranger the Bloodhound

Ranger, a pure-bred bloodhound, is the newest member of the Bend Police Department.  Here’s a look at his incredible abilities.

City Edition - Accelerate Bend Outcomes

Bend2030, an important forum for new ideas for our future, completed a series of workshops this Summer as part of their Accelerate Bend program.

City Edition - New Business Advocate

The City has a new Business Advocate, Carolyn Eagan.  If you own a business or are considering starting one in Bend, she’s someone you’ll want to meet.

City Edition - Sewer Infrastructure Update

The Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group recently toured several key sites around Bend and learned what challenges the City faces in bringing our sewer collection system up to date.

City Edition - Reduce Wildfire Fuels

The forests are dry and Central Oregon is in the midst of another dangerous fire season.  Officials from Bend Fire & Rescue explain what you can do to prevent wildfires.