City of Bend, Oregon

Statistics show Bend’s economy is improving and there is help to make it even better if you have the entrepreneurial spirit.  Here are some people you can contact to obtain help in starting or growing a business in Bend.

The Bridge Creek Pipeline Replacement Project is well underway on Skyliners Road and pipe is in the ground.  The project replaces two aging water lines with a single new line.

The Bend Police Department has new leadership under Chief Jim Porter and a renewed mission to regain your trust in the men and women of the department.

After years of planning, the Bridge Creek Pipeline Replacement Project is a go.  Construction kicks off this month so you can continue to enjoy the high quality water the city has been providing from this Cascade mountain source since 1928.

The City has a new Water Conservation Program Manager and this month he’ll introduce you to a ‘Fix A Leak’ program to help you conserve water.

You can’t miss the construction at the South end of the Bend Parkway where ODOT and the City are partnering to create two new overpasses and three new roundabouts where the parkway intersects with 3rd St.

OSU - Cascades and the City have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets the path forward for development of the new 4-year Bend Campus.  Here are the details and how you can stay involved…

Planning terms like the Central Area Plan and Multimodal Mixed Use may not sound exciting...but the process will shape the way the core of the City will look.  It’s your time to weigh in on this process.

Commute Options is offering a new education program.  The Oregon Department of transportation is funding an effort to give front and rear lights and reflectors to bicycle riders who ride at night,

The Bend City Council has reaffirmed the selection of membrane filtration for treating the city’s Bridge Creek water source.  Here’s why the system is needed and how it will keep your water safe.

From a wastewater treatment plant expansion to major road projects, the city is in the middle of some major infrastructure upgrades.  Besides better city services, these projects also provide local, private sector jobs.

The Bend Police Department is implementing a new e-ticket program that will save thousands of hours of staff time and streamline the Municipal Court process.  Check out how this grant-funded project will work.

The Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group, or SIAG, has spent months prioritizing needed upgrades to the City’s sewer system. They’ve come up with some alternatives that could save the city millions of dollars.

It’s that time of year again and the city is ready. Check out how we’re preparing to keep the roads clear this winter.

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.