As wildfires continue to burn, and more of the state officially enters a state of drought, Bendites are preparing for the arrival of Slide the City, a giant water slide planned to stretch down College Way. If it seems odd that the City permitted a company to use Bend’s water while the county is in […]
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Side Notes 6/10-6/17
Slide the City, a travelling 1,000-foot water slide, is coming to Bend despite concerns raised in other cities about its use of water in drought-affected regions. During the City Manager’s report at the end of the June 3 City Council meeting, City Manager Eric King authorized the company to purchase water from the City and […]
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Side Notes 6/4-6/10
Myths and facts about water rates and conservation
Last week, we chatted with City Policy Analyst Gillian Ockner and Water Conservation Manager Mike Buettner about changes to water and sewer rates and the City’s efforts to encourage conservation. Over the course of the conversation, they busted a few myths—get the facts below. MYTH: Water rates are going up for all Bend residents. FACT: […]