City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Meet the New City Councilors

Three new city councilors took office in January 2015. Here’s more on how their experience guides them as elected officials.

City Edition - Downtown Stormwater Control

Stormwater control is important to the Downtown Bend Business Association. The group is working with City crews to keep polluted stormwater out of the Deschutes River.

City Edition - New Utility Rate Structures Explained

The City Council recently passed new water and sewer rate structures.  The new structures mean you’ll only pay for the water you use and conserving could save you money.  For more water saving ideas, visit our website at waterwisetips.org.

City Edition - Vacation Home Rental Task Force

A citizen Task Force is studying the issue of vacation home rentals in the city.  They’re scheduled to report back to the City Council later this year with ideas on how to manage the issue.

City Edition - Reed Market Rd. Project Update

The new roundabout at 15th Street and Reed Market Road is open and you can’t miss that the remaining section of Reed Market from 3rd to 15th is under construction.  Check out how the project is going…

City Edition - Affordable Housing

There’s still work to do, but the Affordable Housing Program at the city has made real progress over the last several years.  Take a look at some of the key projects that are making a difference in our community…

City Edition - Mirror Pond Proposal

Local leaders have come up with a proposal for Mirror Pond that not only keeps the look of the current pond, but also positions the downtown riverfront for dramatic redevelopment.  Here’s more on the plan and how you can give your opinion…

City Edition - Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a real concern in our community.  Bend 2030 recently completed a forum on this complex issue. Here’s what we learned…

City Edition - Snow Removal Operations Explained

November’s early snow storm stretched the city’s Streets Department to the limit.  It was all hands on deck with crews on the streets 24 hours a day.  Check out how we’re preparing to keep the roads clear for the next storm…

City Edition - Home Winterization

Winter can be tough on our homes.  Frozen pipes can cause a real mess.  Here’s some tips on how you can avoid a water crisis this winter…