Bend Observer launches with reporting across Bend — combining local journalism with real-time monitoring of government, public safety, and community news.
Our agents monitor official agendas and minutes across Bend so you don't miss a vote.
Press releases and incident reports from police and fire departments across Bend.
Tracking access, conditions, and policy across the Cascades and Central Oregon's high desert.
Bend Observer's coverage model pairs human editors with AI monitoring of public records — every council meeting, every press release, every public notice.
From major employers to small businesses on Main Street, Bend Observer follows the stories that shape the local economy.