City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Environmental Education

The City is partnering with the Environmental Center to educate school kids on our natural resources, water supply, and how they can practice water conservation to help the environment.

City Edition - Downtown Police Patrols

As summer approaches and tourist season hits high gear in Bend, the Police Department’s downtown patrols can get very busy.  Take a look at how officers work to keep downtown a great place to visit…

City Edition - Contracting Methods Make City Projects Run Smoothly

Work on major city infrastructure projects is moving along thanks in part to a new bidding process the City uses.  The southeast interceptor sewer line is one example where contractors need to work in neighborhoods while minimizing the impact to residents… 

City Edition - Burn to Learn

Bend Fire & Rescue recently held a training exercise for new recruits that they call a “burn to learn.”  It’s pretty spectacular.

City Edition - Defensible Space Protects Your Home From Wildfire

This could be a very dangerous fire season in Central Oregon.  Do you know how to keep your home safe?  Bend Fire & Rescue teaches ‘defensible space’ techniques to homeowners in what’s called the ‘fire-free’ zone surrounding the city.

City Edition - Urban Growth Boundary Update

Bend’s updated plan to expand the Urban Growth Boundary is in the final stages after many hours of work by volunteer citizen advisory committees.  The city is scheduled to submit the plan state officials by early in 2016.  Here’s an update…

City Edition - Central Westside Planning Efforts

Bend’s central westside is rapidly changing and to prepare for this, the City, with the help of the community, is developing a transportation and land use strategy for this area.  Take a look at the progress…

City Edition - New Firefighter Training

What does it take to become a Bend firefighter?  Bend Fire and Rescue has started a 10 week training program for 10 new recruits who were picked from over 100 applicants.  Check it out…

City Edition - Murphy Crossing Project Update

The next stage of the Murphy Crossing project is underway with the construction of the final roadway and new roundabout at Brookswood Blvd…Take a look…

City Edition - Multilane Roundabouts

Bend’s two new roundabouts both have multi-lane options…and that’s a little different for some drivers.  Here’s how to choose the correct lane to get to your destination.