Roberts Field
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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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Cops Arrest Man at Redmond Airport

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Redmond Police say a Bend man bit an officer after trying to grab a 3-year-old child near the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Roberts Field August 9. Cops arrested Arnulfo Maldonado, 25, after they say he tried to pull a child away from his mother and father. According to Redmond Police, the child’s father threatened […]

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Flying the Wild West

If you want a gauge of how Central Oregon’s population is growing—and where the growth and visitors are coming from—look no further than the area’s main airport
Chris Miller

Wearing a San Francisco Giants hat around Bend can elicit remarks, depending on where you go. (Hint, don’t go to Sidelines wearing one.) Case in point: It might be considered poking the bear to purposely wear one as you stand by the baggage claim when the 11:33 am flight from Los Angeles lands at Roberts […]

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