City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Whitewater rescue training

Bend Fire & Rescue has to be ready for all kinds of emergencies. They recently trained in the Park and Recreation District’s new Whitewater Park. Take a look!

City Edition - Ride the River

It's summer time and people love to float the Deschutes River in Bend. The Ride the River shuttle is back! Here are tips on how to use it. 

City Edition - Police reduce use of force

The Bend Police Department trains officers how to reduce the use of force and the value of Crisis Intervention Training when dealing with offenders who have serious mental health issues.

City Edition - Sewer Rate Increases

The City is gradually increasing Sewer Rates for companies that discharge wastewater that we describe as Extra Strength. The plan more equitably distributes the cost of doing business. Here how the plan works and who it affects!

City Edition - Safer By Design

Safer by Design is a City of Bend program that is responsible for designing and building safer crosswalks along the very busy 3^rd St. corridor. Check it out.  

City Edition - City Council Office Hours

Bend CityCouncilors are available to answer your questions and discuss your concerns at CouncilOffice Hours that are scheduled four times every month. Take a look!

 

City Edition - Multi-unit housing developments

All over Bend, multi-unithousing developments are being built and our Development and Planning staff areat work insuring that projects are in full compliance. Check it out. 

City Edition - Summer road maintenance

It’s Summer road construction season and with $5.2 million to spend this year on pavement preservation, our crews will be all over town patching potholes and paving streets.  

City Edition - Fire Free

It’sFire Free season once again.  Check out how youcan project your home in case of a wild fire.

City Edition - Police Community Service Officer

They’re called Community Service Officers, and they play an important role with the Bend Police Department, from enforcing leash laws to assisting with crime scene investigations.  Take a look…