City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Water Filtration Plant Testing

The City’s new water filtration plant is complete and in the final testing stages. Soon, water will begin flowing from the newly built Bridge Creek Pipeline to city water customers.  

City Edition - Murphy/Parrell Roundabout

The intersection of Parrell and Murphy Roads is now closed until the Fall for the installation of a sewer line and construction of a new roundabout that will make one of the most dangerous intersections in the city a lot safer.

City Edition - Fire Special Response Vehicle

Bend Fire and Rescue has added a new Special Response Vehicle.  It allows fire inspectors to answer a variety of non-emergency calls, leaving crews on the main engines free to respond to emergencies.  Check it out...

City Edition - Bend Parking Study

Like any city, Bend has its share of parking challenges.  The city is conducting a study on the issue and will hold a public workshop to gather more information on downtown parking…

City Edition - "Burn to Learn" Training

Bend Fire & Rescue recently conducted a dramatic ‘burn to learn’ exercise for new firefighters.  Check out this high intensity training… 

City Edition - Winter Driving Training

Do you know how to drive in winter weather? Our partners at Deschutes County can help you learn.  Take a look at their skid car training class and see what it takes to stay safe on the roads in the winter… 

City Edition - Firefighter Fundraiser

For the 10th year, some Bend Firefighters are heading to Seattle for the annual Firefighter Stairclimb event to raise money for the Leukemia / Lymphoma Society.  Here’s their story… 

City Edition - Water Conservation Project

The City’s Affordable Housing Manager and Water Conservation Manager have teamed with Housing Works to create a plan to lower water use and reduce expenses at a large affordable housing development on the City’s East side.

City Edition - New Fire Engines

After 20 years in service, Bend Fire & Rescue is replacing six fire engines with new and improved vehicles and the firefighters are eagerly beginning training on some very impressive machines...

City Edition - Snowplowing

Winter storms are upon us and the Streets Department has some information and tips to make your winter driving safer.