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

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

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.

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.

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.

Winter is a dangerous time with ice forming on the Deschutes River and Mirror Pond. The Bend Fire Department recently held a training exercise to be prepared for any ice rescue emergency that may occur.

Before the City’s Urban Growth Boundary Growth Plan was accepted by the State of Oregon, staff worked with 54 individual residents who served on Citizen Technical Advisory Committees – referred to as TACs -  who help make critical decisions about how and where the City would grow.  Here are the thoughts of four who participated, and their reflections illustrate how this community will be growing together.

Multi-family and affordable housing is in short supply in Bend. Builders are addressing the problem, and the City is supporting the effort.

There are sufficient funds remaining from the City’s 2011 transportation bond to address the problems of the 14th St corridor as the West side continues to grow.  Here is a look at the process.