City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Basic Life Support Program

Thanks to the voter-approved levy, Bend Fire and Rescue has added 14 new basic Emergency Medical Technicians as ambulance operators.  These positions are improving station reliability and reducing call times for fire and medical emergencies.  Take a look at an exciting day in their operations.

City Edition - Stream Stewardship Day

The City of Bend was a major sponsor of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council’s Stream Stewardship Day, when volunteers did their part to clean up the Deschutes River.

City Edition - Colorado Street Bridge Closure

During the Bend Park and Recreation District’s upcoming closure of the Colorado Street Bridge, the City will install a major sewer pipeline across the Deschutes River as part of the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.  Here are the details...

City Edition - Utility Rate and Bill Changes

City utility customers will soon see a change in their water and sewer bills as new council approved rates take effect, as well as a new rate structure that changes how you are charged for utility services.

City Edition - Police & Fire Train for Active Threat Situations

The Bend Police and Fire Departments are training together to prepare for an active threat situation where teams from both organizations will work together to resolve a dangerous incident. 

City Edition - Cascades East Transit Expansion

Cascades East Transit is expanding its bus service in Bend.  The changes include new routes, longer hours and more days of operation.  It’s all possible because several Central Oregon organizations, including the City of Bend, came together to address transit needs.

City Edition - Murphy Rd./Brookswood Blvd. Roundabout Update

The new Brookswood Blvd./Murphy Rd. roundabout is on schedule to open in early September.  Here's an update on the construction progress of the newest connection in Southwest Bend.

City Edition - Street Maintenance Funding

In a recent survey conducted by the City, funding for fixing our streets came out as a top community priority.  With a huge backlog of deferred maintenance, it’s a priority for the City Council as well, who are looking for a fair solution for everyone that drives, bikes or walks in Bend.

City Edition - Distracted Driving

Whether it’s using your cell phone or another reason, distracted driving causes many accidents in Bend.  It’s a point of emphasis for the Police Department, and officers are making an effort to reduce these type of incidents.

City Edition - Public Works Earns Acheivement

For the third time, city departments that provide public works services have received accreditation from the American Public Works Association.  That means these departments are held to the highest professional standards for providing service to the community.