City of Bend, Oregon

Our own Bend airport is growing fast and is about to expand with a new heliport that will separate fixed wing aircraft from helicopter operations…

Of course, many Bend residents rely on the Redmond Airport, but that airport is closing for 20 days in May for a runway resurfacing project.  Check out what this means for your travel plans…

The City will hold public hearings in the coming months on the revised Urban Growth Boundary proposal.  It’s a document that’s taken five years of hard work by the community and city staff to complete …

The Bend City Council voted to put a 5-cent per gallon fuel tax on the March 8 ballot.  If approved by voters, the measure would take effect on July 1, 2016. Here’s more information…

The City’s new water filtration plant is complete and in the final testing stages. Soon, water will begin flowing from the newly built Bridge Creek Pipeline to city water customers.  

The intersection of Parrell and Murphy Roads is now closed until the Fall for the installation of a sewer line and construction of a new roundabout that will make one of the most dangerous intersections in the city a lot safer.

Bend Fire and Rescue has added a new Special Response Vehicle.  It allows fire inspectors to answer a variety of non-emergency calls, leaving crews on the main engines free to respond to emergencies.  Check it out...

Like any city, Bend has its share of parking challenges.  The city is conducting a study on the issue and will hold a public workshop to gather more information on downtown parking…

Bend Fire Rescue recently conducted a dramatic ‘burn to learn’ exercise for new firefighters.  Check out this high intensity training… 

Do you know how to drive in winter weather? Our partners at Deschutes County can help you learn.  Take a look at their skid car training class and see what it takes to stay safe on the roads in the winter… 

For the 10th year, some Bend Firefighters are heading to Seattle for the annual Firefighter Stairclimb event to raise money for the Leukemia / Lymphoma Society.  Here’s their story… 

Winter storms are upon us and the Streets Department has some information and tips to make your winter driving safer. 

The Bend Police and Fire Departments have partnered to train and equip police officers with automated external defibrillators, know as AED’s. Officers are also training in advanced CPR techniques.  Take a look at what thise means for emergency response in Bend…

Juniper Ridge is a development owned by the City just Northeast of Cooley Road and is home to two companies.  As the economy rebounds, this land is once again generating interest...  

Surveys show that fixing the city’s streets is a priority for residents.  A new citizen committee formed to advise the City Council is looking into funding options for much-needed street repair.