City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - 2013 Accessibility Improvements

The City’s Accessibility Manager is working closely with advocacy groups and the Public Works Department to upgrade curbs ramps throughout the city.  Take a look at all the work they completed in 2013.

City Edition - Bend's Original Fire Engine

The City’s very first fire truck is back in Bend…where it belongs.  The truck was purchased from a city in Washington with donated funds and one man is determined to get it back on the road.

City Edition - 3rd St. Stormwater Project

After months of construction, the 3^rd St. underpass stormwater project is complete. But, there is a lot more to this story beneath the surface.

City Edition - Bend Fire and Rescue Makes History

Trish Connolly is no stranger to “firsts” at the Bend Fire Department.  She was the city’s first female fire fighter…and now she’s made history again. Check out her story.

City Edition - Shared Future Coalition

Underage drinking and binge drinking are serious problems across the United States.  Here’s what a group of local leaders is doing to address the problem in Bend.

City Edition - Community Garden

Bend’s newest community garden is nearing completion due to the hard work of landscape companies donating their time and countless individual volunteers.

City Edition - Bridge Creek Pipeline Project

Keeping Bend’s high-quality dual water source is a priority for the City and the Bridge Creek Pipeline project is scheduled to begin construction in November.  Here are some facts about the project that you may not know.

City Edition - UGB Process

Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary, or UGB, is essentially what you’d call the city limits.  By State law, the plan is being reviewed and updated.  The process is about to get a jump start.

City Edition - Bike Safety in Bend

Bend is known as a ‘bike-friendly town’ for many reasons.  The Police Department and Commute Options are taking steps to make the city a safe place to ride and commute.

City Edition - Technology Entrepreneurs in Bend

Technology companies are drawn to Bend because of the support services for entrepreneurs that exist in the City.  Here are two innovative startups that are growing and thriving in Bend.