City of Bend, Oregon

City Edition - Affordable Housing

Affordable housing for working families has always been a challenge in Bend.  The city is working with the Central Oregon Builders Association to provide some options. 

City Edition - Sign Code Education

You've seen those sandwich board advertising signs all over Bend.  Some are legal, some are not.  The City is taking steps to educate business owners on the temporary sign ordinance to help cut down on the clutter.

City Edition - City Works to Reduce Energy Use

The Strategic Energy Plan is a program from the Energy Trust of Oregon that the city has adopted to improve energy efficiency.  

City Edition - Two Bulls Fire and Defensible Space

Comparisons are being made about the recent Two Bulls fire and the Awbrey Hall fire in the early 90’s.  Both fires point out the need for defensible space around your home.

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.