City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Don't Text and Drive memorial

The City installed a memorial sign in honor of Forrest Cepeda, who was hit and killed in 2011 by a driver who was texting.

City Edition - Police Community Enhancement Program

Here are some great examples of how Bend Police officers are making a special effort to get out in the public to interact with you, the citizens of Bend.

City Edition - Save water and money

Did you know that the water you use during the Winter months determines what your yearly sewer charge will be? Here are the details from your Utility Billing Department. 

City Edition - Winter Street Operation improvements

With the lessons learned last Winter, the City of Bend is implementing new procedures this year to ensure City Streets will be plowed just as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

City Edition - Bend Fire Levy

Faster response times means more lives saved! Hear how Bend Fire has improved response times despite a growing number of calls. 

City Edition - Downtown public safety

Downtown Bend merchants are concerned about increased tensions between shoppers and transient individuals and are working together with the City Council and law enforcement to minimize conflicts.

City Edition - Bend Airport expansion

The Bend Airport is about to open a new heliport on the East side of the runway.  Commercial flights, manufacturing and student pilots make Bend one of the busiest municipal airports in the entire State.

City Edition - Fire Department Injury Prevention

The Bend Fire Department is working with Rebound Physical Therapy on an injury prevention program, using functional fitness exercise. 

City Edition - Third Street Sidewalks

The City is improving safety for people who walk and bike on Third Street. 

City Edition - River Clean Up

The City of Bend is joining forces with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Bend Park and Recreation District to help clean up the Deschutes River which is seeing thousands of people float the river daily.