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Signs of Progress

In housing, runway reconstruction and other areas, Redmond continues its rapid expansion
The Source Staff

Redmond’s population has very nearly doubled since 2000. Population estimates from 2017 put Redmond at 30,011 people in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau—up from 26,212 in 2010, and 15,515 in 2000. Tackling affordable housing Like Bend, housing affordability is a huge issue in Redmond. Redmond, however, faces a higher rate of poverty than […]

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Author! Author! Lineup Announced

Local literary series back for a seventh season
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Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s popular Author! Author! literary series is back for its seventh year, beginning Oct. 5. The foundation announced its 2018-2019 lineup of authors Wednesday morning, which includes Maria Semple, Sarah Vowell, Colum McCann and Richard Russo. Semple, who kicks off the series on Oct. 5, started out writing for television shows such […]

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Community Connection

Amiguitos: opening access for all youth
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Milagros Aparicio greets children and their parents with a smile and a hug as they arrive at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe for their first paddle lesson. The kids, ages 8-14, are quiet, wide-eyed and nervously inspecting foreign gear that are boats, paddles and dry bags. They may not fully understand the transformative experience that […]

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Bend Hacks 101

Yeah, we know it’s not cheap to live #inBend. In honor of the Locals’ Issue, here’s how some of the not-so-rich-and-famous get by
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It might surprise some readers to know that every Bendite didn’t move to the high desert independently wealthy, with an extravagant work-from-home-job, or with a silver pint glass engraved with their surname. Below is a peek into the world of the quintessential, avant-garde dirtbag, Central Oregon style. If you prefer to dine out of a […]

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