The Bend City Council has voted to permanently ban both the sale and use of fireworks within the city.  This includes even fireworks deemed as legal by the state of Oregon. Professional fireworks displays like those on Pilot Butte would still be allowed, as would other displays that get a permit from the state fire…

The Bend Parks & Recreation District has made a plan for recreational access and habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River. Projects in Riverbend Park and Farewell Bend Park (including the Cedarwood trailhead) in SCNA are part of the plan. They are looking for public comment on the draft plan. The planning team has…

The City wants to hear what’s most important to you as they plan for a reliable water future for our growing community. Visit the online open house for the City of Bend’s Integrated Water System Master Plan to stay informed, give feedback, and participate in planning for Bend’s water future. Learn about steps the City…

In response to extreme weather conditions, the City of Bend has extended the local state of emergency through August 31. This includes the ban on the use of all fireworks – legal or illegal – within the City of Bend through that date. Under the emergency order, use of any fireworks is a class A…

The City of Bend has declared a local state of emergency in response to the ongoing extremely high temperatures and the high risk for fire during this summer’s drought conditions. The emergency order includes the immediate ban on the use of all fireworks – legal or illegal – within the City of Bend. Assistant City…