Bend’s Water, Housing, and AI Stirring Up Trouble | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Bend residents brace for steep Avion Water price hikes—double-digit jumps could hit wallets hard, but customers can weigh in. Meanwhile, a new 45-unit workforce housing complex opens applications, aiming to ease the city’s housing crunch. A local AI concierge stirred controversy after a Mountain Burger video sparked backlash, showing how fast AI tools can face public scrutiny. The Jefferson County Fair’s ride-free season reflects staffing shortages impacting community events. And in Redmond, police report rising vandalism, including teens tampering with park sprinklers—public spaces need…