City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Winterize Your Pipes

With freezing temperatures upon us, the City’s Water Conservation Manager has some tips to insure your home’s water pipes will not freeze and burst and be ready for irrigation in the spring.

City Edition - Fall 2015 Construction Update

It was hard to miss all the construction around the city this summer…and work is still going on.  The city’s infrastructure projects are particularly important because they help prepare for Bend’s continued growth.

City Edition - Police AEDs

The Bend Police and Fire Departments have partnered to train and equip police officers with automated external defibrillators, know as AED’s. Officers are also training in advanced CPR techniques.  Take a look at what thise means for emergency response in Bend…

City Edition - Juniper Ridge

Juniper Ridge is a development owned by the City just Northeast of Cooley Road and is home to two companies.  As the economy rebounds, this land is once again generating interest...  

City Edition - Accessibility Update

The City places a priority on accessibility for all its residents.  Recently, we recognized the needs of our sight impaired citizens and completed a curb ramp project on Summit Drive.  Here are the details.

City Edition - Street Funding Committee Working on Recommendations

Surveys show that fixing the city’s streets is a priority for residents.  A new citizen committee formed to advise the City Council is looking into funding options for much-needed street repair.

City Edition - Forest Service fire break protects city watershed

The U.S. Forest Service is working to create a firebreak that will protect the city’s Bridge Creek watershed from a catastrophic forest fire that could endanger Bend’s main water supply.

City Edition - Clean Water Video Contest Winner

Makenzie Hice is a talented young filmmaker from Summit High School who's produced a commercial for Bend’s ‘Clean Waterworks Campaign’.  Here’s a look at how it was created.

City Edition - Police Department Wellness Program

The Bend Police Department has a new wellness program that incorporates both fitness and yoga.  See how its making a difference.

City Edition - Bridge Creek Pipeline Project Update

The Bridge Creek Pipeline project along Skyliners Road is nearing completion as crews work to connect the filtration and storage facility to the source of water near Tumalo Falls.