City of Bend, Oregon

The mental health of our first responders is extremely important to our police and fire chiefs.  Here is a look at what is being done to help crews who respond to traumatic incidents occurring daily in the City of Bend.

The Streets Department is already hard at work preserving streets in Bend’s neighborhoods.  Here is a look at a new process called, ‘Slurry Seal’ being applied in a south Bend neighborhood. 

The City recently held hearings where the city’s biennial budget was presented to the budget committee made up of 7 city councilors and an equal number of citizen volunteers.  

The Bend Fire Department offers instructional workshops in how to deal with medical emergencies in the workplace.  Here we see employees of the High Desert Museum learn what to do before the paramedics arrive.

Construction on the City’s Wastewater Treatment plant is progressing. In this story, engineers bring you up to date on what’s happening at the plant East of Bend.

Five Bend Police officers are travelling to Washington DC to participate in a 250 mile bicycle ride honoring fallen officers who have given their lives protecting our country.

The City is installing a series of traffic counters to accurately count not just vehicles but also bicycles and pedestrians at key locations throughout the City to help with our growth management planning

City building inspectors team with the Fire inspectors to insure the health and safety of the public in commercial gathering places throughout the City.  

Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing streets in most instances.  Here, officers from the Bend Police Department explain the law and the responsibilities of drivers and pedestrians.

Neighborhood Associations often come to the City with requests for improvements to their neighborhoods.  Here is how the Growth Management Department responds to these requests.

The Deschutes River flows through the center of our community.  Here is what the city is doing to reduce sediment from entering the river and tips on what you can do to help

Progress continues on 27th Street Sewer Project. Here's why gravity lines are better than using pumps to move sewage.

Casey Roats is the new mayor, and Bruce Abernethy, Justin Livingston and Bill Moseley are the new Councilors. Meet them here and learn about their goals. 

Casey Roats is the new mayor, and Bruce Abernethy, Justin Livingston and Bill Moseley are the new Councilors. Meet them here and learn about their goals. 

A lot of you have questions about your tax bills and want to know how the money from property tax revenues and city fees is spent.  Here is a breakdown of what your tax dollars support.