City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - New Police Chief

Jim Porter has been appointed Bend Police Chief.  Here’s how the department is moving forward with new policies and a greater emphasis on Community Policing.

City Edition - State of the City

The Bend Chamber held their State of the Community event last month.  Here are the city’s accomplishments and challenges the Mayor and City Manager presented at the event.

City Edition - Smart Irrigation Month

July is Smart Irrigation Month.  Here is what you need to know to water your lawn efficiently and effectively.

City Edition - Water Filtration Plant

Construction has begun on the City’s new water filtration plant.  The system will ensure that Bend always has a reliable, safe and high quality water supply.

City Edition - Colorado Sewer Pump Station Project

A volunteer citizen advisory committee has recommended several priority projects for upgrading Bend’s aging sewer system.  One of those is a new pump station, and a sewer line under the Colorado Avenue bridge.

City Edition - Reed Market Road Construction Update

The voter-approved Reed Market Road project is entering the next phase with construction starting on a new roundabout at the 15th St. intersection, as well as work on Reed Market Rd. between 15th and 3rd. St.  

City Edition - Priority Sewer Projects

A citizen panel charged with finding an affordable solution for Bend’s pressing sewer problems saw the results of their work recently, and they were good.  Because of sophisticated modeling techniques, the price tag for sewer improvements is less than anticipated.

City Edition - Growth Management

The City has reorganized to better plan for growth.  A new department now combines the city’s existing long-range planners and traffic engineers to more effectively plan for Bend’s future.

City Edition - Bend 2030

Bend 2030 is approaching its 10-year anniversary. Here’s how that project and its members are helping the city plan for the future.

City Edition - Irrigation Tips

Its irrigation season again and with higher demand for city water, here’s how you can make good choices on the amount of water you put on your lawn.