City of Bend, Oregon

City utility customers will soon see a change in their water and sewer bills as new council approved rates take effect, as well as a new rate structure that changes how you are charged for utility services.

The Bend Police and Fire Departments are training together to prepare for an active threat situation where teams from both organizations will work together to resolve a dangerous incident. 

Cascades East Transit is expanding its bus service in Bend.  The changes include new routes, longer hours and more days of operation.  It’s all possible because several Central Oregon organizations, including the City of Bend, came together to address transit needs.

The new Brookswood Blvd./Murphy Rd. roundabout is on schedule to open in early September.  Here's an update on the construction progress of the newest connection in Southwest Bend.

In a recent survey conducted by the City, funding for fixing our streets came out as a top community priority.  With a huge backlog of deferred maintenance, it’s a priority for the City Council as well, who are looking for a fair solution for everyone that drives, bikes or walks in Bend.

Whether it’s using your cell phone or another reason, distracted driving causes many accidents in Bend.  It’s a point of emphasis for the Police Department, and officers are making an effort to reduce these type of incidents.

For the third time, city departments that provide public works services have received accreditation from the American Public Works Association.  That means these departments are held to the highest professional standards for providing service to the community.

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.

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…

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… 

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

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.

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…

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…

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…