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You think Bend's got goose issues? We're not alone

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

After years of frustration in the battle to control Bend's growing population of Canada geese, Bend Park & Recreation District officials can be sure of one thing: They're not alone. Communities around the country have attempted to tackle their....MORE

The Canada geese in Drake Park are stately to some a nuisance to others.

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Uncovering a 120-year-old massacre

Retired reporter will read from book about long-forgotten killing of 30-some Chinese gold miners in Eastern Oregon

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Uncovering a 120-year-old massacre, Chinese miners search for gold along the Salmon River. The Salmon River is a major tributary of the Snake River, where as many as 34 Chinese miners were massacred in 1887.

Before retiring, R. Gregory Nokes, of West Linn, planned carefully: After working for more than 40 years as a journalist at The Associated Press and The Oregonian, he knew he’d want to keep....MORE

Too close for comfort

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Too close for comfort, Walter McKnight and his daughter Libby, 10, look at the rotted roots of a broken spruce tree leaning precariously over their house on Northwest Harmon Boulevard on Friday. The tree blew over during the windstorm earlier in the day. McKnight said the house was built in 1923, and he believes the tree is about the same age. A weather spotter for the National Weather Service reported a gust of 52 mph in southwest Bend just before 10 a.m. Friday, but winds are expected to be lighter today. For a complete weather report, see Page C8.

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As silt gathers in Mirror Pond, officials unsure of who’s in charge of a solution

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

LEFT: An aerial view of Mirror Pond from June.

Three months after it was assembled, the management team tasked with finding a solution for the growing silt buildup problem in Bend’s Mirror Pond is still trying to decide who should take....MORE

What's Going Up

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

What's Going Up, Discovery Park Lodge an affordable senior housing project seen here Thursday in NorthWest Crossing is scheduled to be completed next month.

What: Discovery Park LodgeWhere: 2868 N. W. Crossing Drive, BendOwner: Pacific Crest Affordable Housing LLC, BendArchitect: GGL Architecture, BendGeneral contractor: SunWest Builders, RedmondContact:....MORE

Class 5A State Football Playoffs

Cougs rout Madison

Mountain View advances to quarterfinal meeting with West Albany

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Cougs rout Madison, Mountain View wide receiver Chris Barber fends off Madison defender Johnta Sly-Boykin during their second-round state playoff game at Mountain View High School in Bend Friday night. The Cougars took a 39-14 victory.

A week off helped Mountain View High School’s football team get healthy, and the Cougars took advantage Friday by pummeling their opponent in the state playoffs. Running back Solomon Helms, who....MORE

Sy Syms, 83, founder of discount chain

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Sy Syms, who pioneered selling off-price clothing and built his retail chain, the Syms Corp., into a national brand, died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 83. Syms died of heart failure....MORE

Calif. politician was sent to internment camp

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former state Assemblyman Nao Takasugi, who was sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II, has died. He was 87. Takasugi, a Republican from Oxnard, spent six....MORE

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Barrington hills, ill.

Residents take dim view of ‘dark sky’ ordinances

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Drivers are far more likely to encounter a horse than a streetlight on the secluded ....MORE

Genome advances promise personalized medical treatment

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — A whirlwind of activity is under way to apply the findings of the $3 billion....MORE

Floods inundate U.K.

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

COCKERMOUTH, England — Raging floods engulfed northern England’s picturesque Lake....MORE

10 Central Oregonians indicted in fraud case

Bend-based group was at heart of far-ranging mortgage scam, according to federal prosecutors

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

A federal grand jury indicted 10 Central Oregonians Thursday in a case that Oregon’s U. S.....MORE

Wyden agrees to vote for health reform

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — U. S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will vote to move health care reform forward, after ....MORE

Turnovers key in Bend's 34-26 loss

Lava Bears' late rally falls short as Glencoe moves on in Class 5A playoffs

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Untimely miscues doomed a Bend High rally, and the Intermountain Conference's No. 1 seed was ousted ....MORE

Men s Top 25

Turner leads No. 15 Ohio State to win over No. 13 Cal 76-70

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Ohio State’s two-game visit to Madison Square Garden was inconsistent to say ....MORE

Soccer

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

• Portland advances, OSU done: A pair of Oregon teams competed in the NCAA Division I....MORE

Scoreboard

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Today Boys soccer: Class 5A state final, Mountain View vs. Corvallis, 10:30 ....MORE

Prep Scoreboard

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

football State playoffs Friday’s Results ——– MOUNTAIN VIEW 39, ....MORE

College Football

Pac-10 control at stake for Ducks, Wildcats OSU seeks to keep Rose Bowl hopes alive

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

TUCSON, Ariz. — Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews has a vivid memory from the Ducks’....MORE

OSU seeks to keep Rose Bowl hopes alive

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

SPOKANE, Wash. — While others may focus on the prospect of No. 20 Oregon State making the....MORE

On the Air

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

TODAYSOCCER4:30 a. m. — English Premier League, Liverpool vs. Manchester City, ESPN2. FOOTBALL9 ....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Summaries Friday’s Games ——— PORTLAND (94) Roy 6-17 4-4 17,....MORE

NBA Roundup

Magic turns back Celtics to get fourth straight win

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett missed last season’s playoff series against Orlando with a knee....MORE

Golf

Madras golfer back to par in third round

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

MCKINNEY, Texas — Brian Miller worked himself back into contention Friday but will have to....MORE

NHL Roundup

Heatley’s hat trick leads Sharks to win

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL....MORE

Prep Notebook

Brown named IMC offensive player of the year

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Bend High running back Kyle Brown has been named the Intermountain Conference’s offensive....MORE

College Football: Top 25

Boise State cruises to victory

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

LOGAN, Utah — Doug Martin ran for 121 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Boise State....MORE

Blazers fall to Warriors

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

OAKLAND, Calif. — Monta Ellis doesn’t think he gets enough credit for his defense.....MORE

Basketball

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

• McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no: Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston....MORE

Baseball

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

• Arizona State baseball coach Murphy resigns: Pat Murphy has resigned after 15 seasons as....MORE

U.S. geologist being held prisoner in China

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

HONG KONG — The Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of....MORE

U.S. fears its aid to rebuild Iraq is often being wasted

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

BAGHDAD — In its largest reconstruction effort since the Marshall Plan, the U. S. government....MORE

Tutoring for kindergarten testing? It’s no joke to some parents

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Kayla Rosenblum sat upright and poised as she breezed through the shapes and....MORE

Today in history

The Alaska Highway formally opened in 1942

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2009. There are 40 days left in the year. Today’s ....MORE

Health care in Central Oregon

State pilot project aims to improve health of people with mental illness

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Central Oregon is the first site approved for a state pilot project to improve the health of people ....MORE

Small fire contained at Bend restaurant

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

A small fire was reported at Taco Salsa in Bend early Friday morning, according to a news release....MORE

Scientists’ hacked e-mails on climate change cause a stir

Global warming skeptics say messages point to a conspiracy

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Hundreds of private e-mail messages and documents hacked from a computer server at a British....MORE

Schools eye bilingual initiative

Bend-La Pine administrators say English proficiency is the goal

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Bend-La Pine Schools administrators are considering starting an elementary school program that....MORE

Redmond traffic enforcement planned

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The Multi Agency Traffic Team will be conducting enhanced traffic enforcement in Redmond on....MORE

New law goes into effect

Genetic bias banned from workplace

Law also prohibits insurers from considering genetics in setting rates or denying coverage

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The first federal anti-discrimination law in nearly 20 years takes effect today, ....MORE

Prineville City Council in negotiations to bring a data center to the city

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Most local governments have canceled meetings scheduled for this week due to the Thanksgiving....MORE

Pack of 10 wolves caught on video

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

JOSEPH — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says a wildlife biologist videotaped a....MORE

OSU faculty face mandatory furloughs

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — Faculty senators at Oregon State University have accepted a proposal that....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Klamath Falls man sentenced for 7th DUII

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

KLAMATH FALLS — A Klamath Falls man has been sentenced to 2˝ years in prison following his....MORE

Gas station employee robbed at gunpoint

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

An employee of a La Pine gas station was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night while he was outside....MORE

BPA plan for a new power line draws heat

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

VANCOUVER, Wash. — A Bonneville Power Administration proposal to build a new high-voltage....MORE

At Marion County jail, it’ll be postcards only

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — Marion County jail inmates soon won’t be able to get letters from the outside.....MORE

New model needed, St. Charles CEO says

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

As the nation’s leaders tangle over how to provide greater access to medical care, Central....MORE

Small Florida bank is 124th closed this year

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Florida banking regulators on Friday shut down Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, marking the....MORE

Putnam Pointe condo auction extended

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The Putnam Pointe condominium auction, which was to expire Friday afternoon, has been extended to 2 ....MORE

PremierWest Bancorp plans stock offering

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

MEDFORD — PremierWest Bancorp, the parent company of PremierWest Bank, has filed a....MORE

People on the Move

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Jesse Averette has joined Home Federal Bank in Bend as senior vice president and commercial....MORE

OppenheimerFunds settles Oregon suit

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — OppenheimerFunds and the state of Oregon reached a settlement Thursday over the....MORE

WHEELS ARE SPINNING OVER YEAR’S HOT TOY

Zhu Zhu Pets, $7.99 fake hamsters that don’t make a mess, are so popular that parents race from store to store to find one

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Who’s laughing now, Elmo?The hottest toy this holiday season is not a ticklish red monster.....MORE

Ohio sues credit-rating agencies

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Already facing a slew of private lawsuits, the legal troubles of the country’s largest credit-....MORE

Hershey enticed by opportunity to buy Cadbury

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Hershey, after months of internal debate, is now considering a bid for the British candy-maker....MORE

As rates fall, Americans save more but earn less

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — The U. S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get....MORE

Golf Roundup

Weather delays LPGA Championship

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

RICHMOND, Texas — Sophie Gustafson moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the LPGA....MORE

Boxing

Pacquiao’s numbers add to megafight momentum

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it’s up to Pacquiao....MORE

Auto Racing

Johnson ready for NASCAR title after taking pole

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from....MORE

Shroud of Turin controversy

Writing on shroud proves it’s authentic, researcher claims

But some experts say the Vatican historian is reading too much into the faint markings

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

ROME — A Vatican researcher has rekindled the age-old debate over the Shroud of Turin, saying ....MORE

In My view

What a genuine attempt to cut health care costs would look like

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The House and Senate are grappling with the arduous task of crafting meaningful health care reform....MORE

We cause terrorism

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

As parents and teachers, we teach our children not to use violence to solve problems. We teach this ....MORE

Walden doesn’t care

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

According to a Washington Post article, the health care reform bill passed by the House of....MORE

The tourists are coming

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

A season that is mighty important to Central Oregon is here again. It is the tourist season. Even....MORE

Shame on Walden

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Here we are almost to 2010, and we still don’t have a health care bill that will provide....MORE

Religion in Brief

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

A sermon titled “Love as Dogma” will be shared by Ken Wytsma at the 10 a. m. service....MORE

Police seen as weak link in Afghanistan security force

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

KABUL — Underpaid, under-equipped and undertrained, Afghanistan’s 93,000-member police....MORE

Officials seeing signs that swine flu has peaked in the U.S.

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Although federal health officials decline to use the word “peaked,” the current wave of ....MORE

Leadership needed on tort reform

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Why do nearly 70 percent of Americans interviewed by Gallup pollsters think Congress is doing a....MORE

Gates says U.S. may withhold aid if corruption is not checked

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that the U. S. could start....MORE

Ethics panel rebukes Burris over Senate appointment

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Sen. Roland Burris was rebuked Friday by the Senate Ethics Committee, which....MORE

Disgruntled Lutherans aim for new denomination by August

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

A fracture of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America became a real possibility this week with....MORE

‘Don’t ask’ policy should be ended, former military chaplains say

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Three former military chaplains announced support for a repeal of the....MORE

Cancer Society seeks volunteers for centers

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to staff its two resource centers in Bend. A....MORE

Council on Aging seeks volunteers 55 and older

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The Central Oregon Council on Aging RSVP is looking for volunteers who are 55 and older. Volunteers ....MORE

Volunteers needed for Girls on the Run 5K

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Girls on the Run of Deschutes County is seeking volunteers to help with the first ever New Balance....MORE

Ray Park gets plenty of spotlight in ‘Heroes’

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

Ever wonder just how big a nerd you are? There’s a very simple test to determine your....MORE

Parker-Broderick surrogacy case to jury

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who....MORE

Movie Times

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

For Saturday, Nov. 21Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG) ....MORE

Charges dismissed against John Rich

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against....MORE

Casino event to benefit La Pine charity groups

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The South Central Oregon Outreach Toy Run (S. C. O. O. T. R) will hold a Casino Night tonight at the....MORE

Cascade Horizon Band invited to play Eugene

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

The Cascade Horizon Band will perform for the Oregon Music Educators Association Convention, to be....MORE

Community Events Calendar

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Bullock in New Orleans for ‘Blind Side’ showing

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

NEW ORLEANS — Wearing a floor-length pastel striped evening gown, Sandra Bullock walked the ....MORE

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

Tearful announcement might draw tears from many network affiliates

November 21, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-....MORE

Meet local talent at Homegrown show

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

In 2009, Bend’s homegrown musical talent has stepped up its game, collectively releasing....MORE

Uncommon ability

Bend native Brad Jones celebrates new CD with show at The Annex

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Brad Jones. Common name. Common story. Or so says Brad Jones.“This is all kind of a humble....MORE

Portland band hits the Tower Theatre

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The influential music magazine CMJ described 3 Leg Torso thusly: “All the beauty of Astor....MORE

The Ascetic Junkies come to Bend

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The Ascetic Junkies' music sounds like a train. A train that's constantly on the verge of derailing,....MORE

GWAR returns to Midtown

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

So, what’s happened in the world of GWAR since the world’s foremost comedic shock-rock....MORE

Attention fans of quality roots-rock!

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Lots of good options for fans of roots-rock, Americana, blues, and so on. For example:•....MORE

A look at where the locals are playing

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

As usual, Bend’s nightlife scene will be saturated with locals this week. Here are some shows ....MORE

GO Magazine

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Rape trial that sparked an online campaign ends without a verdict

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A Deschutes County jury Thursday announced it could not render a verdict in a rape trial that has....MORE

Radical Muslim cleric linked to numerous terrorism suspects

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In nearly a dozen recent terrorism cases in the United States, Britain and....MORE

Fall of an educational ‘utopia’?

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BERKELEY, Calif. — As the University of California struggles to absorb its sharpest drop in....MORE

Deschutes County might reconsider farm wedding issue

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

By Hillary BorrudThe debate over whether to allow weddings on farmland in Deschutes County is....MORE

Analysis

A medical culture clash of science and practice

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

This week, the science of medicine bumped up against the foundations of American medical....MORE

2 taken to hospital after school bus crash

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Two people were transported by ambulance to St. Charles Redmond on Thursday afternoon after a....MORE

Merkley bullish, Wyden quiet on latest Senate bill

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The latest version of the health care reform bill caused a minor role reversal....MORE

2 BMX fans push Redmond bike park

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BMX riders in Redmond may not have to wander around town looking for a place to ride or build jumps ....MORE

NFL

Williams scores three times, Fins top Panthers

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the....MORE

Golf Roundup

Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads on LPGA Tour

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

RICHMOND, Texas — Michelle Wie is gone, putting all the attention on Lorena Ochoa’s....MORE

NBA Roundup

Utah wins in San Antonio for first time since 1999

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SAN ANTONIO — A decade of misery for the Utah Jazz in San Antonio is over. But the....MORE

college basketball

Tar Heels edge Buckeyes

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to....MORE

Soccer

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Donovan wins MLS MVP award for first time: Long considered the best player in the U. S.,....MORE

Skiing

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Stiegler injures left leg in giant slalom training: Resi Stiegler was taken down the....MORE

NHL roundup

Sens’ Phillips scores twice in win

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

OTTAWA — Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire....MORE

Scoreboard

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Today’s Games Football: Class 5A state second round, Madison at....MORE

On the Air

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAYAUTO RACINGNoon — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Ford 400 qualifying, ESPN2. GOLF1 p. m. — LPGA ....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Standings National Basketball Association All Times PST———EASTERN....MORE

Madras pro takes step back at PGA Tour Q-School

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

MCKINNEY, Texas — Brian Miller struggled through his first nine holes Thursday and lost....MORE

Prep Girls Soccer

Lava Bears try for third state title in four years

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Bend High has put up some amazing numbers in girls soccer over the last four seasons. The Lava Bears ....MORE

Football

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win: Third-string quarterback Brandon....MORE

Oregon Football Notebook

Ducks try to avoid trouble in desert against Wildcats

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — The desert has been inhospitable to the Ducks in recent years. In Oregon’s past ....MORE

Prep Boys Soccer

Cougars attempt to complete their turnaround with a 5A championship

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

When Mountain View played Corvallis in September, things were not going well for the Cougars.....MORE

Circuit finals set to start in Redmond

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

REDMOND — The first of three performances of the 2009 Dodge Columbia River Circuit Finals....MORE

Oregon State Football Notebook

Canfield gets overshadowed in offense

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — While the Rodgers brothers steal the show at Oregon State, quarterback Sean....MORE

C.O. officials to work state football playoffs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Crews representing the Central Oregon Football Officials Association have been named to work two....MORE

Prep Football

Bend, Mountain View set to host state playoff games

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The 2009 high school football state playoffs finally come to Central Oregon tonight, with two games ....MORE

Bend boarder takes third at Colorado race

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

COPPER, Colo. — Bend’s Adam Smith placed third on Nov. 12 in The Race to the Cup....MORE

Basketball

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent: Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free ....MORE

Baseball

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Giants’ Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young: Tim Lincecum won the Cy Young....MORE

Adventure Sports Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Skiing and snowboarding Ski and Snowboard preseason conditioning class: Tuesdays, 6 p. m. for ages....MORE

Truck hits deer, leaks diesel fuel

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A commercial truck that struck a deer on U. S. Highway 20 east of Bend on Wednesday evening spilled....MORE

Sunset glow in Anchorage

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Commentary

U.S. teaches capitalism to carmakers

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

When the American auto industry was owned by investors, it acted like a government enterprise. Now....MORE

Oregon gets grant to study green jobs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The U. S. Department of Labor has awarded Oregon a $1.25 million grant to strengthen the....MORE

Delinquencies at record high

Falling behind on mortgages

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The U. S. economy and the stock market may be recovering from their swoon, but more homeowners than....MORE

AOL offers buyouts to one-third of its workers

Cuts of some 2,300 jobs will shrink Internet firm to a quarter of its peak size

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs —....MORE

Northeast Bend home damaged in fire

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A Bend home was significantly damaged in a fire early Thursday morning, according to a news release ....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Today in history

Fire damages Britain’s Windsor Castle in 1992

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year. Today’s....MORE

U.S. will take a new look at terrorism air defenses

Commander wants to know if costly commitment is justified

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

COLORADO SPRINGS — The commander of military forces protecting North America has ordered a....MORE

U.S. House approves efforts to protect the Molalla River

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — The U. S. House has lent support to efforts to restore a Willamette Valley stream....MORE

U.N. urges help for 1 billion kids

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

UNITED NATIONS — UNICEF urged the world to help the 1 billion children still deprived of food,....MORE

Some women giving birth at home – alone

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

ASHLAND — When Jennifer Margulis went into labor with her fourth child, she sent her husband....MORE

Portland officer on leave for use of force on girl, 12

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — A Portland police officer involved in the custody death of a mentally ill man....MORE

Pentagon, Senate begin to review Fort Hood killings

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday announced a Pentagon review of the....MORE

Karzai tries to placate critics

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

KABUL — Tainted by a flawed election and allegations of festering corruption in his....MORE

Giuliani won’t run for governor

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor of New York next....MORE

Gates Foundation makes $335 million investment in education reform

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Three school districts and a coalition of charter schools have agreed to be test....MORE

European Union picks Belgian to be 1st president

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BRUSSELS — Leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union on Thursday night chose Herman....MORE

Diarrhea and pneumonia: treatable but neglected

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Diarrhea doesn’t make headlines. Nor does pneumonia. AIDS and malaria tend to get most of the ....MORE

Winfrey to announce end of her talk show

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic broadcast that grew from a local....MORE

Sears narrows 3Q loss on cost-cutting efforts

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Shoppers increased their spending at Kmart stores for the first time in at least....MORE

Recalls: gas grills, pacifiers, youth sweat shirts Recalls

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following recalls have been announced:• About 300 stainless steel cookware sets ,....MORE

Pumpkin pie products possibly in peril

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Corvallis-based Nestle — which....MORE

House panel votes to broaden Fed oversight

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In a display of populist anger toward the Federal Reserve, a House panel voted....MORE

General Growth debt to be restructured

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Mall operator General Growth Properties Inc., which filed the largest U. S. real ....MORE

FAA network glitch snarls airline traffic

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Flights over much of the Eastern U. S. were delayed Thursday by a predawn failure ....MORE

Dispatches

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SELCO Financial Solutions is open in the Redmond Walmart Supercenter, at 300 N. W. Oak Tree Lane. ....MORE

Business Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BEND CHAMBER TOWN HALL BREAKFAST: Jay Henry, CEO of St. Charles Bend, will discuss....MORE

Long-distance travel can make Thanksgiving meals a challenge

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Surely many of us have been asked to show up at a family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with a....MORE

Eco-group’s grip on kids, dollars

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

First Amendment legal battles may have purged most vestiges of organized religion from public....MORE

A better alternative for health reform

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

David DeCourcey’s Oct. 24 In My View article, “Single payer health care should be....MORE

When big quake hits, Seattle may be unprepared

Jolt likely will be closer to the city than suspected, new study finds

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Pacific Northwesterners have learned to live with the knowledge that a monster....MORE

An array of ancient crocodiles reveals individuality in species

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Crocodiles may have a nasty, nightmarish reputation among most people, but the....MORE

Ungrateful teen in your house? You’re not alone

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house?Lisa Butler feels your pain.....MORE

Story times, library youth events for Nov. 20-26 BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY; 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-617-7097:

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• BABY STEPS: Ages 0-18 months; 11 a. m. Wednesday.• TODDLIN’ TALES: Ages 18-36....MORE

Some teachers feel disheartened

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

About 40 percent of teachers in America are disheartened and disappointed about their jobs,....MORE

Parents’ Guide to Movies

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘Planet 51’ Rating: PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor. What....MORE

Teen Voices

Heavy lifting inside and outside the weight room

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

It is no secret that throughout life we are often faced with tasks that we find painful,....MORE

Grandparent time can mean better behavior

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Children who spend time with their grandparents can develop better social skills and fewer behavior ....MORE

Family Events Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Kid culture

Bitten by the fashion bug? Give this tie-dye kit a try

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Kid Culture features fun and educational books and toys for kids. ‘Project Runway’ Boho ....MORE

‘SpongeBob’ celebrates 10 years with DVD set

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

It sounds like a dumb idea — making a TV show starring a sponge. But that’s what marine....MORE

‘Parks’ a wreck no longer

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

HOLLYWOOD — In the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation,” Amy Poehler plays Leslie....MORE

Restaurant Guide

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Movie times

For the week of Nov. 20

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Regal Pilot Butte 62717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG) Fri-Tue: 12:15, 2:50,....MORE

New DVD releases

The following movies were released to DVD on Nov. 17

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

“Brüno” — The latest mock-documentary satire from comic provocateur Sacha Baron....MORE

On local screens

Here’s what’s showing on Central Oregon movie screens

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Heads Up “CrossNatz” — The Sam Smith film gives you access to the top American....MORE

There’s more to this ‘Education’

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘An Education” tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who is the target of a....MORE

‘Planet 51’ is simply for kids

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The 1950s Hollywood tradition was that an alien spaceship landed on Earth and was surrounded....MORE

True masterpiece

Multiplayer and game design reign supreme in ‘Modern Warfare 2’

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” was, in a word, superlative when it was released in....MORE

Holiday bazaars

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following is a list of holiday bazaars for the upcoming week. A new list of upcoming bazaars....MORE

Art exhibits

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Atelier 6000: Featuring “The Inner Journey,” abstract art in several media; through....MORE

Drumming, dancing classes set in Bend

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Alseny Yansane, a teacher and performing artist with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance....MORE

Powell Butte Art Show set for Saturday

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The Powell Butte Art Show will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday at the Powell Butte Community....MORE

Redmond-area co-op seeks more artists

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Artists are looking for more members to start a co-op in Redmond. Stained glass artist Patti....MORE

Of steel & fire

Bend artist finds his place in art world

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

There are a lot of reasons Michael Lowe (who has gone by the name “Milo” so long he....MORE

Upcoming Concerts

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Nov. 28 — David Jacobs-Strain (blues), Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, Bend, 541-388-8331....MORE

Beauty in the everyday

Seattle jewelry artist has a show in Salem

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

You won’t find a lot of diamonds and rubies on the jewelry of Nancy Worden. Instead, the....MORE

Planning ahead

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Right Around the Corner Nov. 27-28 — HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally....MORE

Out of town

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following is a list of other events “Out of Town.” Concerts Nov. 20 — The....MORE

This week

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Music releases

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Rod Stewart SOULBOOKJ RecordsThe British long ago made themselves curators of American R&B and ....MORE

SEEING GREEN

California regulators approve first-in-the-nation standards for energy efficiency that will have television buyers

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

California regulators adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions....MORE

Business Calendar

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY “BUSINESS PLANNING — FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY”: Training series for leaders ....MORE

U.S. demands results from Afghan reforms

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent his top diplomat to Afghanistan on Wednesday to....MORE

Tax relief proposed for deer hunters

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Deer hunters who donate their bounty to food banks could score a new tax....MORE

Bend council

Scaling back ADA access compliance riles advocates

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Several accessibility advocates — including a group that filed a federal complaint against....MORE

As 2nd Street Theater bows out, remaining companies ‘find a way’

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

After eight seasons, 2nd Street Theater plans to close its doors in January following its final....MORE

Swine Flu

Walden offers sharp rebuke for shortage of vaccines

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — U. S. Rep. Greg Walden questioned Obama administration officials’ overly....MORE

Local hospitals ease visitation restrictions

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Restrictions on young visitors to Cascade Healthcare Community hospitals were lifted Wednesday, in....MORE

To avoid cutting prices, retailers trim inventories

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

All around Saks Fifth Avenue, merchandise is sold out. The $2,520 Marni shearling vest? Gone. The....MORE

Report calls for revised college funding

Proposal would morph state’s universities into public corporations

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

A report released Wednesday by the Oregon University System calls for changing the way the....MORE

Palin’s book tour has a pep rally vibe

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled ....MORE

Obama takes stern tone on North Korea and Iran

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

SEOUL, South Korea — President Barack Obama delivered a stern message this morning to North....MORE

Karzai prepares for inauguration

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

KABUL — Under intense pressure to fix his corrupt government, Afghan President Hamid Karzai....MORE

Karl Rove memoir coming in March

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Karl Rove’s memoir has a title, “Courage and Consequence,” and a release date....MORE

Holder defends 9/11 trial decision

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday defended his decision to prosecute....MORE

Colum McCann wins book award

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Colum McCann’s “Let the Great World Spin,” a novel about daring, ....MORE

16 killed in Pakistan courthouse bombing

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber killed 16 people early today outside a courthouse in....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Washington

Mock hearing teaches civics

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

BREMERTON, Wash. — Clutching the microphone, Rhys Kerr found himself in the hot seat Tuesday....MORE

Man shoots wife after hiding in car

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — A southwest Oregon man shot his wife in the back after hiding in her car while she ....MORE

LNG terminal proposal gets 2 favorable decisions

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Two decisions this week have boosted the prospects for liquefied natural gas....MORE

Habitat home to have salvaged materials

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will break ground on a new home Dec. 5, incorporating salvaged....MORE

Ford halts Edsel production in 1959

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2009. There are 42 days left in the year. Today’s ....MORE

FireFree program brings in more debris

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Residents recycled 8,878 cubic yards of yard debris during a half-price sale offered by Deschutes....MORE

Do farmers markets need more regulating?

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — Farmers markets in Oregon violate food safety laws at the same rate as other food....MORE

Debris burning slated in Maury Mountains

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Piles of wood at a site in the Maury Mountains, accessible by Forest Service Roads West 16 and 17,....MORE

COCC vice president to retire in June

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The vice president for instruction at Central Oregon Community College will retire in June 2010.....MORE

Golf

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• McIlroy could make history: Rory McIlroy is trying to become the youngest player to finish ....MORE

Football

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• Dolphins’ Brown out for year: Ronnie Brown’s season has ended with an injury....MORE

NHL roundup

Flyers open road trip with victory at Los Angeles

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Mika Pyorala scored his first NHL goal, backup goalie Brian Boucher made 37....MORE

Rodeo

Five from Central Oregon qualify for ‘09 national finals

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Four Central Oregon cowboys are on the official contestant list for the 2009 Wrangler National....MORE

Cycling

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• Gender equality at 2012 Games?: Cycling’s governing body confirmed Wednesday it will ....MORE

nba roundup

Blazers edge Pistons

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Andre Miller had no excuses for Portland’s near slip Wednesday night against ....MORE

Baseball

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• Selig: MLB will tighten playoff schedule: Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he’s....MORE

Auto racing

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• F1 champ joins McLaren: Formula One champion Jenson Button signed with McLaren on....MORE

Track & field

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• New study finds amputee sprinter gets boost from blades: The prosthetic legs of double-....MORE

Soccer

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• U. S. men lose to Denmark: The United States wasted an early goal by Jeff Cunningham and....MORE

Skiing

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

• Contest for Vonn’s helmet art: Fans will have a chance to design the artwork that....MORE

Scoreboard

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Friday’s Games Football: Class 5A state second round, Madison at....MORE

On the Air

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

TODAYGOLFMidnight — PGA European Tour, Dubai World Championships, first round, GOLF.1 p. m.....MORE

College basketball

No. 3 Texas wins easily in second game of season

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

AUSTIN, Texas — Damion James scored 18 points and No. 3 Texas continued to break in its....MORE

NFL players fear concussions, but some also try to hide them

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain “shaking like a....MORE

Glut of wheat predicted in the Willamette Valley

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — As growers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley shift from grass seed to wheat, the....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Summaries Tuesday’s Games ——— DETROIT (81) Jerebko 1-5 2-4 4,....MORE

Madras golfer in hunt at second stage of Q-school

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

McKINNEY, Texas — Brian Miller’s strong first-round finish Wednesday kept the....MORE

LPGA announces 24-event schedule, with Portland stop

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

HOUSTON — The LPGA Tour’s Safeway Classic, which is played each August in the Portland....MORE

Fly-tying corner

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

October caddis. Around my house we call them Trichoptera limnephilidae dicosmoecoes. Not really. In ....MORE

Hunting and Fishing Events Calendar

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Please e-mail sports event information to sports@bendbulletin. com or click on “Submit an....MORE

Elk hunters are seeing mixed results

Second-season hunters fare better than first-season hunters for bull elk in Ochoco District

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

For Rocky Mountain bull elk hunters in the Ochoco District this fall, the second season was the....MORE

Local rodeo

Circuit finals rodeo draws region’s best

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

REDMOND — A field loaded with Central Oregon contestants — including four who are....MORE

Fishing report

Chances for steelhead success remain good on Deschutes River

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Hunting report

Antlerless elk hunts set to open on Saturday in Ochoco and Maury units

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Here is the weekly hunting report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by....MORE

Top of the list for safety

Ford drivers more likely to get there in one piece, survey finds

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the insurance industry’s annual list of....MORE

Be a generous holiday tipper without overspending

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a....MORE

‘Autopsies’ reveal what went wrong at banks

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The coroner’s report left no doubt as to the cause of death: toxic loans. That was the....MORE

Eugene man gets 2 years in death of yard intruder

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — A Eugene man who chased down and killed a homeless man who entered his backyard to....MORE

Town hall to address future of health care

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Jay Henry, CEO of St. Charles Bend, will discuss the hospital’s strategic plans for 2010 and....MORE

Housing starts fall unexpectedly

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — New-home construction took an unexpected tumble last month, reflecting the bumpy ....MORE

AIG report renews calls for Fed audit

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — A group of House Democrats are stepping up demands for greater transparency from ....MORE

What’s for breakfast? Probably not Eggos

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

ATLANTA — Kellogg Co. says there will be a nationwide shortage of its popular Eggo frozen....MORE

Wells Fargo agrees to buy back securities

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo & Co. has agreed to buy back $1.4 billion in securities it....MORE

Recalls

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The following recalls have been announced:• About 664,700 Perfect Flame SLG series gas....MORE

PepsiCo exec to lead DirecTV

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Signaling that marketing and international expansion will be critical to its....MORE

Oil prices rise for third consecutive day

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Oil prices increased for the third day in a row as the dollar weakened and AAA....MORE

News of Record: Permits

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Permits City of Bend West Bend Property Co. LLC, 2330 N. W. High Lakes, $246,569Douglas Reinthal,....MORE

American Express to buy e-payment firm

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

BOSTON — American Express Co. is buying Revolution Money for about $300 million to keep up....MORE

Aetna planning to cut hundreds of jobs

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

INDIANAPOLIS — Health insurer Aetna said Wednesday it will cut 625 jobs immediately, or....MORE

With social media, teachers must learn to be cautious

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

ATLANTA — Seventh-grade teacher Ruth Keenan has a Facebook page. So does Jennifer McGovern,....MORE

Senate unveils new plan; first test likely Saturday

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in the Senate unveiled their proposal on Wednesday for....MORE

Program helps foster kids get started with college

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

YAKIMA, Wash. — Like a lot of freshmen, Taylor Judd is living in the dorms and getting used....MORE

Next Iraqi election thrown into doubt

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

BAGHDAD — Iraq was thrown into a fresh political crisis on Wednesday after the vice president ....MORE

Negligence by U.S. engineers caused floods from Katrina, judge rules

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers’ failure ....MORE

Immigrant tuition bill to get new push

Massachusetts lawmakers will likely consider offering undocumented students in-state rates

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

CHELSEA, Mass. — It seemed like a given that Mario Rodas would go to college. The Guatemalan-....MORE

Gates to detail Fort Hood review

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tapped a former senior defense official to....MORE

Forest Service urged to allow firefighting with copters at night

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — The U. S. Forest Service should allow helicopters to fight fires during darkness,....MORE

Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Sen. Robert Byrd became history’s longest-serving member of Congress on Wednesday, earning a....MORE

Blackwater faces fines and inquiry

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The international security company formerly called Blackwater Worldwide is....MORE

Vandals spray graffiti before Gore appearance in Portland

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Vandals sprayed graffiti on the walls and stairs of an Oregon auditorium where....MORE

State’s population growth slows

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Oregon’s people counters say births and migration to the state have slowed,....MORE

Kulongoski requests quick review of energy tax credits

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — Gov. Ted Kulongoski has asked two state agency heads to quickly review whether....MORE

Injured firefighter makes comeback as an entrepreneur

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — Krs Evans is a man who takes matters into his own hands. Case in point: His name....MORE

Pass tax exemption on unemployment benefits

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Democrats in the Oregon Senate were not in a charitable frame of mind earlier this year when they....MORE

Non-discrimination law

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

It has become increasingly evident to me that many people wonder why the Employment Non-....MORE

Liberal health plan

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

If the liberals’ health care plan is so wonderful, why does it exclude Barack Obama, Michelle ....MORE

Improve Wimp Way

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

No doubt, the current configuration to exit/enter Wimp Way isn’t safe. However, widening....MORE

Good ideas from Reps. Stiegler and Whisnant

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Each Oregon House member will apparently be able to introduce one bill in the Legislature’s....MORE

Give it up

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

If Rep. John Boehner doesn’t want universal health care for all U. S. citizens, then he should ....MORE

In My View

Americans should not trust Congress or the president

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

What the heck is going on in our country? What’s going on in Washington? Can anyone really....MORE

Community Datebook

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

ORGANIZATIONS TODAY Bend Area Habitat for Humanity: 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.; 63156 Lancaster St., Bend; ....MORE

Calendar

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Janet: Michael was in denial over addiction

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael’s drug problem,....MORE

Movie Times

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

For Thursday, Nov. 19Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG) ....MORE

‘Fringe’ star celebrates weird science

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Dr. Walter Bishop follows in a long line of mad scientists. An unbalanced genius....MORE

Don’t get too excited, but snow play may be sooner than later

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The trails, they are a-changing. But it’s a slow process, says Deschutes National Forest....MORE

Chiropractor hosting food drive

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Lind Chiropractic Clinic will host a food drive from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday. The clinic is....MORE

COCC selling freshly baked pies

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Central Oregon Community College Culinary Club will sell freshly baked pies for Thanksgiving for....MORE

3 Leg Torso to raise funds for CCSM

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The Portland-based chamber-pop band 3 Leg Torso will perform Saturday at the Tower Theatre.....MORE

Liftoff

Early start for riders at Meadows, Timberline

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

MOUNT HOOD — Thanks to some early snow showers in the High Cascades this November, skiers and ....MORE

Overweight Americans push back in the health care debate

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Marilyn Wann is an author and weight diversity speaker in Northern California who has a message for ....MORE

How to pick an exercise class

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The lengthy menu of group fitness programs at most gyms can be overwhelming. Here is advice from....MORE

Vital stats

Drug withdrawal

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

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A glut of Googling can give you a virtual fever

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

It always starts out innocently enough — for example, with an eye twitch. It’s just a ....MORE

People

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Allison Suran, Kari Szukalski, Zeyla Brandt, Georgia Merrifield, Annette Cyr and Susie....MORE

Hard to miss with hot cereals

Oatmeal in any form is a good source of fiber, if you watch out for added sugar

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Wintertime often conjures up nostalgic memories of a bowl of steaming oatmeal before heading out to ....MORE

‘Hand over hand’

As daughter struggles with Rett syndrome, one Michigan family works to help others

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

DETROIT — What 4-year-old Anna Mary (Annie) MacDonald can’t say with words, she says....MORE

Chewing gum

It may help you lose weight, but it’s not a snap

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Contestants on NBC’s weight-loss competition show “The Biggest Loser” undergo....MORE

Better Choices

Check the fat and sodium content before slurping your noodle soup

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Ramen noodle instant soups can be loaded with fat and sodium. According to the book, “Eat....MORE

Classes

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Acrobatic partner yoga workshop: Led by Brandon Huston; $20, $35 per couple; 1-3 p. m. Saturday;....MORE

Exercise may reduce chemo-related fatigue

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

The question Fatigue is a frequent complaint of people getting chemotherapy for cancer. Might....MORE

Exercise tips

Week eight: Seated Pigeon Pose

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

Suzie Harris, owner of Namaspa Yoga & Massage in Bend, demonstrates a yoga pose that anyone,....MORE

Keep up the pace

A pedometer can be a big step in weight-loss battle

November 19, 2009 4:00 am

What if there was a small, inexpensive device that was proven to boost your fitness, help you lose....MORE

Needle exchange may run short due to higher demand

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Deschutes County's needle exchange program has dispensed so many needles this year that it could....MORE

Pentagon may change policies on dangerous personnel

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In the wake of the Fort Hood tragedy, the Pentagon is exploring a possible....MORE

Police arrest Bend man in stabbing

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

A 25-year-old male was recovering Tuesday after he sustained multiple stab wounds to his face and....MORE

Teachers sprout whiskers for good cause

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The latest fundraiser at Bend High School can be summed up in one word: itchy. Almost every male....MORE

Deschutes rape trial has online following

Thanks to blogs, interest in case has spread far beyond Central Oregon

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Lawyers gave final arguments Tuesday in a Deschutes County criminal case that has stirred....MORE

Coffeehouse gives soldiers support along with caffeine

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

LAKEWOOD, Wash. — For an Army weary from war, they offer tea and sympathy — along....MORE

Guantanamo Bay

When camp is closed, what must be preserved?

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Earlier this month, Jamaican guest workers went through....MORE

Amid concussion fears, football fans now clamoring for players to stay sidelined

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

BERKELEY, Calif. — Messages sent to the University of California athletic office over the....MORE

Golf Week

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

LPGA TOUR LPGA Tour ChampionshipSite: Richmond, Texas. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: The....MORE

Birdies 4 Babies raises more than $23,000

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Bend-based charity MountainStar Family Relief Nursery announced Monday that its Birdies 4 Babies....MORE

Golf Scoreboard

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Local The Bulletin welcomes contributions to its weekly local golf results listings and events....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Summaries Tuesday’s Games ——— GOLDEN STATE (108) Morrow 6-10 2-....MORE

NBa roundup

‘Melo leads Nuggets past Raptors, minus Turkoglu

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

DENVER — ’Melo overcame his migraine and the Toronto Raptors. Carmelo Anthony scored....MORE

NHL Roundup

Capitals’ Ovechkin shines in return

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin gave the Washington Capitals a jolt simply by returning to the....MORE

Scoreboard

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Friday’s Games Football: Class 5A state second round, Madison at....MORE

College basketball Roundup

Top-ranked Kansas wins national title rematch

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

ST. LOUIS — In the rematch, Kansas missed the free throws and Memphis had the final shot. The ....MORE

Football

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

• Fewell picked to replace Jauron as Bills coach: The Buffalo Bills promoted defensive....MORE

Baseball

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

• Royals’ Greinke wins AL Cy Young: The Kansas City Royals Zack Greinke easily beat....MORE

On the Air

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

TODAYBASKETBALL4 p. m. — NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards, ESPN.6:30 p. m.....MORE

prep girls soccer

Outlaws’ run comes to end in 4A tourney

Sisters loses to Catlin Gabel, 4-2, in its first trip to the state semifinals in girls soccer

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

SISTERS — Not half an hour after her team had been eliminated from the state playoffs and....MORE

Blazers F Outlaw to have foot surgery

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw will have surgery to repair a stress fracture in his....MORE

LeBron believes he could star in NFL

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one ....MORE

Glanville resigns as Portland State coach

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Jerry Glanville has resigned as head coach of the Portland State Vikings after three losing seasons.....MORE

Texas A&M recalls bonfire tragedy

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The bonfire collapse at Texas A&M University killed Carolyn....MORE

Astronauts check shuttle for damage

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis’ astronauts scoured their ship Tuesday....MORE

Smart’s captor gets 15-year sentence

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

DENVER — A woman who helped her husband keep kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart enslaved for....MORE

President steers clear of politically sensitive issues during trip

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

BEIJING — Whether by White House design or Chinese insistence, President Barack Obama has....MORE

Obama s visit to china

China is unswayed by Obama on major issues

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

BEIJING — In six hours of meetings, at two dinners and during a stilted 30-minute news....MORE

Karzai faces monumental challenges as he begins his new term

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

KABUL — On the eve of Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s swearing-in for a second term,....MORE

Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom, free 36 hostages

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

MOGADISHU, Somalia — As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Today in history

MGM epic ‘Ben-Hur’ premieres in 1959

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2009. There are 43 days left in the year.....MORE

Oregon Coast recovering from powerful storm

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

SEASIDE — Oregon coastal communities spent Tuesday trying to get things back to normal after ....MORE

Off-highway comment period extended

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

People now have until Dec. 8 to submit comments about the travel management plan for the Deschutes....MORE

U.S. Forest Service closed on holidays

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

U. S. Forest Service offices for the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, including the Redmond....MORE

Seventh Mountain Resort ice rink to open

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The ice rink at Seventh Mountain Resort in Bend is scheduled to open Friday, according to a news....MORE

2 arrested in La Pine marijuana bust

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Police arrested two La Pine residents Tuesday morning on suspicion of drug and weapons violations,....MORE

Doctors urged to downplay workplace injuries, GAO says

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Many doctors face pressure to conceal workplace injuries — even if....MORE

Nearly 15,000 disclose offshore accounts

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The IRS said Tuesday that more that 14,700 Americans had been attracted to an amnesty program in....MORE

Cycling event to give Bend boost during tourism lull

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are among the quietest of the year for the....MORE

Cash for caulkers?

Potential stimulus plan could end up saving money by incentivizing energy efficiency in homes

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The one highly visible success of the stimulus bill has been the Cash for....MORE

White House widens crackdown on fraud

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has formed a new task force to target financial fraud....MORE

Factory production dips; inflation muted

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — A decline in factory production in October signals that consumers and....MORE

Geithner: U.S. must not drop ball on overhaul

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress on Tuesday that efforts to....MORE

3 retailers report solid quarterly earnings

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Deal-craving shoppers helped a trio of prominent U. S. retailers report Tuesday....MORE

Business Calendar

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY “IS YOUR CAREER ON TRACK? — POSITIONING YOURSELF IN AN EVER-CHANGING JOB....MORE

Recalls

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The following recalls have been announced:• RockHard Laboratories is recalling select lot....MORE

News of Record: Bankruptcies

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Bankruptcies Chapter 7 Filed Nov. 10Michael R. and Nicole E. Bolling, 61182 Forest Meadow,....MORE

New La Pine school in need of a name

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The community is invited to help name the new La Pine elementary school, which is slated to open in ....MORE

Fundraiser targets football Civil War

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The Bend High School band is holding a fundraiser that will fuel the fire between Oregon State....MORE

Israeli housing plans draw criticism

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

JERUSALEM — City officials moved forward Tuesday with plans to build 900 homes in a disputed ....MORE

Food summit called wasteful, ineffective

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

ROME — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe used his platform as Tuesday’s opening....MORE

Iraqi Kurds warn of election boycott

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

BAGHDAD — Kurdish officials threatened Tuesday to boycott the upcoming national election in....MORE

Japanese technician kidnapped in Yemen

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

SAN’A, Yemen — A Japanese technician and his Yemeni driver were abducted Sunday by a....MORE

Czechs commemorate fall of communism

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

PRAGUE — Thousands marched through the Czech capital Tuesday in commemoration of a student....MORE

Anti-racism activist killed in Moscow

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

MOSCOW — A young anti-racist campaigner who frequently clashed with Russian nationalists has ....MORE

Russia

Rappers groove with Putin

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

MOSCOW — Putin in da house? Da!He’s tracked Siberian tigers wearing military....MORE

China

U.S. technology firms help earthquake victims rebuild

Silicon Valley has sent hundreds of workers to the quake zone, along with donations of money and technology

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

DUJIANGYAN, China — Louis Choi sees ghosts. They are in the heaps of concrete that once....MORE

Climate change

As the world warms up, jellyfish swarm northward

Warming seas are increasing the creatures’ range and population – at the expense of fishermen, researchers say

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Editors note: This is one of an occasional series of stories leading up to next month’s....MORE

Paying extra for green electricity, and getting ads instead

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The solicitations have been flooding people’s mailboxes lately: pay a bit more on your....MORE

Don’t forget Iraq

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Incredible as it may seem, the House passed the health care bill by a very slim margin. Democrats....MORE

High taxes

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Here we go again. Property taxes up by 8.2 percent this year following a 7.5 percent increase last....MORE

Had insurance

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

I need to take issue with Ms. Reynolds’ letter of Oct. 27 regarding health care. She states....MORE

Not helpful

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

The Nov. 6 and 7 Bulletin editorials regarding the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit were not....MORE

Walden’s vote

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Why did Rep. Greg Walden cave in to intense pressure from insurance industry lobbyists and vote....MORE

China not forgetting tire tariffs

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Double-speak is to Washington, D. C., what quacking is to Drake Park. But every so often, a....MORE

In My View

Here’s what any plan to reform health care should contain

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

In the PBS documentary “Sick Around the World,” it was noted the United States spends ....MORE

Wrong time to dig into Oregon wells

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

When certain legislators and state agencies are in cahoots, it’s like a warning to be on the ....MORE

Top entertainment sellers

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

For the week of Nov. 12Wall Street Journal fiction best-seller“Ford County: Stories” by ....MORE

Flying with snow globes? TSA will likely say ‘no’

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Pity the lowly snow globe with white flakes raining down on a snowman or Santa Claus tucked inside....MORE

Calendar

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY VETERANS RECEPTION: Featuring a performance by the quartet Finnazz; 1-3 p. m.; Redmond Public ....MORE

Movie Times

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

For Wednesday, Nov. 18Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA....MORE

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz off to ‘Chicago’

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is ready to show some razzle-dazzle on Broadway. The pop....MORE

Jay-Z, Smiths sign on for musical ‘Fela!’

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — It’s official: After weeks of speculation, Jay-Z and Will and Jada....MORE

MTV’s Pratts shopping for own reality show

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Reality TV personalities Heidi and Spencer Pratt said Monday they want to....MORE

Judge grants Richie restraining order

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — A judge says a pair of celebrity photographers must stay away from Nicole....MORE

Paparazzo testifies in Parker-Broderick case

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A paparazzo has testified that an Ohio police chief told him he had....MORE

Crawford’s attempted blackmailer surrenders

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

BERLIN — The 26-year-old man charged with trying to extort $100,000 from former supermodel....MORE

A growing TV cover-up: obnoxious pop-up promos

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Somewhere in the universe of TV viewers, there’s got to be a person who....MORE

How to fly after you’ve lost your identification

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like realizing that your wallet or purse is missing. Lost or....MORE

Stress-busting survival tips for holiday travel

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Holiday luggage can be overstuffed with gifts, tension and family expectations. That emotional....MORE

Link by link, chains forge a comeback

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Chains are among the most simple and ancient forms of jewelry. But designers are using them in....MORE

Earn EcoUnit credits with Organic buys

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

If you already shop organic, you probably care about the environment. Now, when you shop at....MORE

Walk the ‘Runway' in Siriano shoes

November 18, 2009 4:00 am

Now you can vamp it up with shoes designed exclusively for Payless ShoeSource by Christian Siriano, ....MORE

GO! Magazine

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

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Shuttle Atlantis lifts off on space station supply mission

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With 100 Internet-savvy NASA fans cheering on the shuttle and....MORE

Senate bill may not require employers to offer health insurance

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Requiring employers to offer most workers health insurance has long been seen....MORE

Obama in China: Will the president be lost in translation?

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

BEIJING — The Chinese government invited “President Aobama” to China. But it was....MORE

Out of the limelight, he’s shaping the health care debate

Douglas Elmendorf may be the most influential official you’ve never heard of

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Most people have never heard of Douglas Elmendorf. But all of official....MORE

Official is welcome in U.S. despite corruption allegations

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Several times every year, Teodoro Nguema Obiang arrives at the doorstep of the U. S. from his home....MORE

Controversy erupts as breast cancer guidelines are revised

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Karen Young-Levi has gone for a mammogram every year since she turned 40, and she would not skip....MORE

Hunger a growing issue in U.S.

Survey finds highest number ever of Americans who lack adequate food

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economic crisis has catapulted the number of Americans who....MORE

U.S. Supreme Court

30 years after the murder, is his appeal too late?

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether it is too late for an Alabama....MORE

Obama as Superman is fine, but Obama as Mao just doesn’t fly

Chinese government cracking down on some memorabilia

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

BEIJING — With President Barack Obama in the Chinese capital Monday on the second day of his....MORE

13 Iraqis killed execution-style near Baghdad

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

BAGHDAD — Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms abducted and killed 13 people whose bodies were....MORE

New media

Volunteer cartographers taking their chance to redraw the digital map

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — They don’t know it, but people who use Google’s online maps....MORE

Scoreboard

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Today’s Games Boys soccer: Class 5A state semifinal, Bend at Mountain ....MORE

Golf commentary

With an overdue win, expectations return for Wie

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

From a hotel suite in Honolulu overlooking the golf course where Michelle Wie first showed her....MORE

NFL

Ravens blank Browns

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

CLEVELAND — For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and....MORE

Oregon Rush teams win OPL Cup, advance in Presidents Cup

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

BEAVERTON — Two Bend-based Oregon Rush soccer teams compiled winning results this past....MORE

Pats’ Belichick stands by decision to try for first down

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the ....MORE

On the Air

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

TELEVISION TODAYBASKETBALL1 a. m. — Men’s college, Northern Colorado at Hawaii.3 a. m.....MORE

Locals can meet former U.S., Cascade Classic champ

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Two-time Cascade Cycling Classic champion Chris Wherry is in Central Oregon this week to visit his....MORE

Montana-Montana State fans set to congregate in Bend

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Central Oregon alumni and friends of Montana and Montana State will gather this Saturday for the....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Summaries Monday’s Games ——— PORTLAND (95) Roy 7-15 2-2 17,....MORE

Local players shine in racquetball tourneys

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Three Central Oregon players took top spots in their respective divisions at recent national and....MORE

College basketball

Kentucky’s Wall hits winning shot

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Wall proved to be worth the wait. The heralded Kentucky freshman scored....MORE

nhl roundup

Lecavalier leads Lightning to 4-1 win over Coyotes

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

GLENDALE, Ariz. — After going eight games with only one goal, Vincent Lecavalier will take a....MORE

Football

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• Goodell fines Titans owner $250K: The NFL has fined Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for....MORE

Horse racing

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• Hall of Fame trainer passes: Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances ....MORE

Eat and run on Thanksgiving in Bend

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The I Like Pie run is set for Thanksgiving morning — Thursday, Nov. 26 — in Bend.....MORE

Cross country

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• UO runners earn regional honors: The Oregon Ducks placed six runners on the all-West....MORE

Community Sports Scoreboard

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Swimming Sectional Swim Meet Sunday, Nov. 1At Mt. Hood Community CollegeGreshamSpecial....MORE

Community Sports Calendar

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Please e-mail sports event information to sports@bendbulletin. com or click on “Submit an....MORE

NBA roundup

Blazers lose late lead, then fall to Hawks in OT

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks feel they can beat anyone right now, even the....MORE

Bend man competes at national event in NHRA drag racing

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

POMONA, Calif. — Bend’s Dave Regnier was eliminated in the first round of the Super....MORE

Bend climbers take top spots in competition

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

REDMOND, Wash. — Bend brothers River and Tristan Helmich, climbers for the InClimb team, took ....MORE

Bears, Cougs set to host playoff games

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Bend High will host Glencoe at 7 p. m. on Friday in a Class 5A second round football playoff game,....MORE

Basketball

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• Kansas still No. 1: Kansas is a runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball ....MORE

Baseball

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• Rookies of the year named: Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National....MORE

Auto racing

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

• Mercedes takes over F1 team: Mercedes-Benz is taking over champion team Brawn GP to....MORE

Today in history

The Suez Canal opens in Egypt in 1869

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2009. There are 44 days left in the year. Today’s....MORE

Police investigate stabbing in Bend

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Bend police were investigating a stabbing Monday night in the parking lot of Stars Cabaret, 197 N. E.....MORE

Pacific Northwest premature birth rates among lowest

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Premature birth rates in the Pacific Northwest are among the lowest in the nation, ....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs, Pets

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Missing man’s body discovered in canyon

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The remains of a 22-year-old Wilsonville man who was reported missing Saturday were found Monday....MORE

Madras girl, 6, dies from crash injuries

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

A 6-year-old Madras girl became the second person to die from injuries stemming from a vehicle....MORE

Golf fundraiser helps family relief nursery

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Central Oregon golfers raised $23,000 for MountainStar Family Relief Nursery through the annual....MORE

County pushes DEQ on nitrates

State promises plan for La Pine area by end of the year

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

A Deschutes County commissioner is pushing Oregon’s environmental agency to decide on a plan....MORE

Bachelor: Injured man waived his right to sue

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

A lawyer for Mt. Bachelor asked a Deschutes County Circuit Court judge Monday to toss out a $21.5....MORE

Bend airport

City seeks $3M grant for heliport facilities

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The city of Bend is hoping to get some help from the state to help expand helicopter use at Bend....MORE

Smart-phone games explore new territory

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

In his imagination, Greg Trefry is building a golf course right in the middle of Manhattan where he ....MORE

Retail sales rise 1.4%

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in ....MORE

Oregon jobless rate stays flat in October

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — The unemployment rate in Oregon did not change last month, suggesting the....MORE

NorthWest Crossing highlighted in book

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Bend’s NorthWest Crossing mixed-use neighborhood was one of 48 worldwide developments....MORE

In unusual move, Bernanke addresses the weak dollar

But he also vows to keep interest rates low for ‘an extended period’

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, warned Monday that high....MORE

GM reports $1.2B loss, says it shows progress

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

DETROIT — General Motors Co. said Monday it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left....MORE

Columbia Bancorp narrows its losses

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The parent company for Columbia River Bank reported Monday a net income loss of $21.9 million, or....MORE

Rates on short-term T-bills unchanged

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were unchanged in Monday’s....MORE

Officials may have bungled AIG bailout

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Officials handling the multibillion-dollar bailout of insurance giant American....MORE

News of Record: Deeds

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Deeds Deschutes County First American Title Insurance Co., trustee to SunTrust Mortgage Inc.,....MORE

Lowe’s profit falls

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Lowe’s Cos. said Monday it is expecting consumers will spend cautiously....MORE

Business Calendar

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY VISIT BEND BOARD MEETING: Free; 9 a. m.; Phoenix Inn Suites Bend, 300 N. W. Franklin Ave.;....MORE

South African is new Greenpeace director

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

JOHANNESBURG — Kumi Naidoo took over as director of Greenpeace on Monday, bringing experience ....MORE

Gadhafi pitches Islam to 200 party guests

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

ROME — The 200 women who answered a modeling agency’s advertisement for tall,....MORE

12 Afghans killed in rocket attack

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

TAGAB VALLEY, Afghanistan — Rockets slammed into a market northeast of Kabul on Monday,....MORE

Youngs Bay to get extra spring chinook smolts

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

ASTORIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to deliver an extra 250,000 spring....MORE

Uninsured patients more likely to die from trauma, study finds

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Patients who lack health insurance are more likely to die from car accidents and other traumatic....MORE

Tractor crashes through chemical depot fence

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

HERMISTON — Police are looking for someone who fled after crashing a large tractor through a ....MORE

Study: Big quake would destroy most bridges

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — The outlook is not good for Oregon bridges in a major earthquake. A study released....MORE

Springfield boy shot in the face is improving

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield police say a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the face by a friend....MORE

Psych exam approved for murder defendant

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

ALBANY — A Linn County judge has granted a defense motion seeking a psychiatric evaluation....MORE

Opponents raise $1.2M to beat tax hikes

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — Opponents of a $733 million tax increase aimed at corporations and wealthy....MORE

Man claims abuse by Mormon youth leader

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — A Mormon youth leader in Oregon has been accused of sexually abusing a boy in the....MORE

Latinos make gains at Oregon universities

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — With stacks of college brochures and her own story as proof, Andrea Arce travels....MORE

Kuwaiti firm accused of defrauding U.S.

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

ATLANTA — The chief food supplier for the U. S. military in Kuwait and Iraq inflated prices....MORE

Kids’ food allergies on the rise, study finds

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The number of children who have food allergies not only is increasing, it encompasses 4 percent of....MORE

Iran progressing on nuclear facility, U.N. says

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

VIENNA — Iranian construction of a previously secret uranium enrichment site is at an....MORE

Illinois town sees hope in detainees

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

THOMSON, Ill. — Some folks in this dying Mississippi River town would rather take their....MORE

Chicago schools chief fatally shoots himself

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Chicago’s school board president apparently shot himself in the head near the ....MORE

Body of missing girl found in N. Carolina

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SANFORD, N. C. — A missing 5-year-old whose mother was accused of offering her for sex was....MORE

A corridor of safety for Pakistani students

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Pakistani students make their way through sandbags to their recently reopened school in Lahore on....MORE

Shoppers may get more out of gift cards if the Fed has its way

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is proposing new rules for the $50 billion gift-card....MORE

Trends in travel

Airlines looking into retail at 35,000 feet

Charging for more than just drinks and headsets may help bottom lines

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Air travelers in the United States are already paying for sandwiches and drinks, pillows and....MORE

kicker

Gourmet geese

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Everyone knows New England boasts of Maine lobster and clam chowder, the deep South of catfish and....MORE

kicker

Trim BAT

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

On Oct. 21, the article “Bend residents may face new taxes” was published in The....MORE

kicker

Taxes are up

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

A little rebuttal to your Oct. 17 editorial, “The president’s giant checkbook.....MORE

In my view

Selfish motives will give new laws unintended consequences

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Watching the machinations of the House of Representatives and Senate for the past year causes an....MORE

Tax-credit tweak a good start, but don’t stop there

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Late last week, the Oregon Department of Energy offered to make a significant component of the....MORE

Calendar

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY ONE NIGHT OF GIVING: Featuring a silent auction, gift show, hors d’oeuvres and a....MORE

Movie Times

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

For Tuesday, Nov. 17Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG)....MORE

Spears’ MySpace, Twitter accounts hacked

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Britney Spears’ Twitter and MySpace accounts have apparently been hacked.....MORE

Janet Jackson blames doc for brother’s death

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Janet Jackson blames Dr. Conrad Murray for her brother Michael’s....MORE

Library of Congress to honor McCartney

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize....MORE

Kings of Leon’s Followill gets hitched

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has a queen. He tied the knot with ....MORE

Palin tells Oprah she prays for Levi Johnston

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Sarah Palin says it’s “a bit heartbreaking” to see the road....MORE

Palin didn’t know Bristol was having sex

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Sarah Palin says she didn’t know her daughter Bristol was sexually active ....MORE

Coming up on CBS News: ‘Where America Stands’

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — CBS News is planning an ambitious turn-of-decade look at America’s....MORE

Have a ‘Merry’ time with Chris Rock tonight

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Reason To Watch: Animated Christmas special starring the characters you know so well. What....MORE

Choice Friday meeting in Redmond

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

A response to the four-day school week, the Redmond-area grass-roots initiative Choice Friday....MORE

Jake’s taking reservations for meal

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Jake’s Diner is currently accepting reservations for its fifth annual Thanksgiving meal for....MORE

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

The Hunger Prevention Coalition is seeking volunteers for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner....MORE

And she's funny, too

Funny girls say it's tough to find a fella who can take a joke

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

We met at a New Year's Eve party. She was blonde, I was nervous. So I slipped in a joke, something....MORE

BendFilm library open to members

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

If you missed some or all of the 2009 BendFilm Festival, organizers are putting out the word that....MORE

Garden

‘Lucky bamboo,’ what are you?

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Don’t be fooled by “lucky bamboo.”It’s not really bamboo at all, but a member of the Dracaena genus ....MORE

Garden ideas from books to the Web

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Wouldn’t you like to have some fresh ideas, month after month, for projects and plants to try in....MORE

Entertain at home in style

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Not everyone is a gifted host. (And frankly, not everyone is a good guest either.) So what better....MORE

Recipe Finder

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Virginia Cox, of Baltimore, was looking for a recipe for making sweet potato candy, sometimes also....MORE

Perfectly pleasing partners: caramel and chocolate

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Everyone wins when these two decadent partners team up for dessert, as they do for these recipes,....MORE

Home

At Home With ... Local Joe's A.J. Cohen

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

In this monthly feature, we visit with well-known Central Oregonians and get a glimpse into their....MORE

Meatloaf: Serving comfort by the slice

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The season has arrived when home cooks break out the heavy-duty pots and pans, ....MORE

Gardener program begins in January

November 17, 2009 4:00 am

Applications are now available for the 2010 Master Gardener program offered by the Oregon State....MORE

Pets calendar

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the loss of a pet;....MORE

SUV crashes into entryway of Spokane County jail

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

SPOKANE, Wash. — A man crashed his mother’s sport utility vehicle through a garage door at the....MORE

Two arrested in La Pine bar fight

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Two men were arrested Saturday evening after a bar fight in La Pine. According to a Deschutes County ....MORE

nightmare on I-205

Suspect arrested in shooting, kidnapping

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

CLACKAMAS — A Beaverton woman escaped with the help of a passer-by after her ex-boyfriend shot at....MORE

Search under way for Wilsonville man

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

A 22-year-old Wilsonville man has been reported missing after his vehicle was found Saturday near....MORE

News of Record: Civil Suits

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Civil Suits Deschutes County Court Civil Log Cases involving less than $50,000 are subject to....MORE

Electrical system cited in La Pine house fire

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

The La Pine and Sunriver fire departments responded to a call around 8 p. m. Saturday for a....MORE

Lane closures, delays likely in Crook County

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

As long as the weather cooperates, several road projects will still be under way in Central Oregon....MORE

Gloomy skies are expected to bring rain, snow to region

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Overcast skies are expected to settle in Central Oregon this week, bringing with them some....MORE

‘Sound of Music’ first staged, in 1959

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Monday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2009. There are 45 days left in the year. Today’s....MORE

Bend

City Council to consider water system upgrade

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

The city of Bend’s proposed $71 million water system upgrade is back on the City Council’s agenda....MORE

Golf Roundup

Wie finally gets first title as a pro

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a....MORE

Tiger wins for first time in Australia

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they ....MORE

NFL Scoreboard

Summaries

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Sunday’s Games ——— Colts 35, Patriots 34 New England 7 17 0 10....MORE

TCU stuck in BCS standings after big win against Utah

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — TCU’s big victory wasn’t enough for the Horned Frogs to make a move up ....MORE

Texas Tech holds off OSU

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LUBBOCK, Texas — David Tairu scored 19 points to lead Texas Tech past Oregon State 64-60 in....MORE

Soccer

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

• FIFA bans Maradona for 2 months: FIFA handed Argentina coach Diego Maradona a two-month....MORE

Scoreboard

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Tuesday’s Games Boys soccer: Class 5A state semifinal, Bend at....MORE

Riesch edges Vonn to win women’s slalom on Saturday

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LEVI, Finland — Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women’s World Cup slalom Saturday, edging....MORE

College Basketball

Oregon wins again, starts season 3-0

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — Tajuan Porter scored a game-high 23 points and Oregon held off Colorado State 68-55....MORE

On the Air

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

TELEVISION TODAYHockey4 p. m. — NHL, New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers, VS. network.....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Summaries Sunday’s Games ——— HOUSTON (101) Battier 1-6 0-0 3, Scola 3-5 0-0 6, Hayes 1-4 0-....MORE

Football

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

• Stanford, Harbaugh near deal: Stanford football coach Jim Harbaugh is close to completing a....MORE

College football

Ducks try to avoid Blount sideshow in the hunt for a Pac-10 title

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — Late into the LeGarrette Blount waiting game, the crowd at Autzen Stadium got impatient.....MORE

NFL Roundup

Colts, Manning, stun Pats, Brady with rally

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Belichick risked everything on one play Sunday night. It cost him a....MORE

NHL Roundup

Carolina gets first win since Oct. 9

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

RALEIGH, N. C. — Jussi Jokinen and Michael Leighton helped Carolina end its winless streak at....MORE

Tennis

Djokovic triumphs in Paris

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

PARIS — Third-seeded Novak Djokovic scrambled to a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) victory over local....MORE

Beavers enter top 25, and are smelling roses

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — The weekend started out well for Oregon State, and then got even better. After....MORE

NBA Roundup

Brooks, Rockets, handle Lakers

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Trevor Ariza got his NBA championship ring and his Houston Rockets got the win.....MORE

World Cup Skiing

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LEVI, Finland — Reinfried Herbst of Austria won the men’s World Cup slalom opener on....MORE

Fort Hood shootings

Options for a legal defense in a deadly rampage

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Defending the man accused of premeditated murder in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at Fort Hood is the ....MORE

Health bill foes solicit funds for economic study

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce and an assortment of national business groups opposed to President....MORE

A lawmaker is testing the waters for new limit on well use

Portland Democrat says individual homeowners shouldn't be able to skirt water rules in dry areas

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — A Portland lawmaker hopes to place new limits on domestic water wells in a special....MORE

Mommy bloggers

A blurred line between blog post, press release

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — On most days, Andrea Deckard can be found in her home office, digging....MORE

NHRA

Schumacher wins 7th Top Fuel title

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

POMONA, Calif. — Tony Schumacher won his sixth straight and seventh overall Top Fuel championship....MORE

Boxing Commentary

Pacquiao shows greatness can come in a small package

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LAS VEGAS —Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped neatly....MORE

Auto racing Scoreboard

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

NASCAR Sprint Cup Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 SundayAt Phoenix International....MORE

NASCAR: Sprint Cup

Johnson wins to cruise into Sprint Cup’s finale

Points leader extends his lead at Phoenix

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at....MORE

Palestinians to appeal to U.N.

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

JERUSALEM — A Palestinian drive to ask the U. N. Security Council to endorse a state unilaterally,....MORE

ROTC is back at Southern Oregon University

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

ASHLAND — After 16 years, ROTC has returned to the Southern Oregon University campus. The....MORE

No. 2 fugitive mob boss nabbed in Sicily

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

ROME — Police captured one of Sicily’s top Mafia fugitives on Sunday, dealing a stiff....MORE

Australia apologizes to kids shipped there

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

CANBERRA, Australia — Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a historic apology today to thousands....MORE

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Portrait of 9/11 ‘jackal’ emerges, awaiting stage

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Not long after he was rousted from bed and seized in a predawn raid in Pakistan....MORE

In Asia, Obama and Medvedev stand shoulder to shoulder on Iran

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

SHANGHAI — Presenting a united front in an effort to restrain Iran’s nuclear energy....MORE

Guantanamo

Illinois Democrats endorse plan to take detainees

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Top Illinois Democrats on Sunday wholeheartedly embraced the idea of bringing....MORE

Austin was strangled, autopsy results show

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

COQUILLE — The Coos County district attorney says autopsy results show that a 31-year-old....MORE

2 killed, 4 injured in crash near Dallas

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

DALLAS — Oregon State Police say a single-car crash on Highway 22 near Dallas killed two....MORE

Eugene library gets $1.1 million bequest

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — A local doctor left the Eugene Public Library $1.1 million when he died in 2004....MORE

In Beaverton, a high school farm grows into a business

Terra Nova students cultivate a successful community-supported agriculture program

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

BEAVERTON — Paul Hudak watches the plow chisel through the sod of the baseball field. Hudak....MORE

Jobless find comfort and support from social networks

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The basement of Gioia Albi’s house smells like mold. It flooded in....MORE

Is there a method behind the cell phone plan madness?

Yes, there is. And though it may baffle many economists, researchers say it makes sense when you factor in customers’ aversion to risk.

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Here’s a consolation prize to the millions who recoil in bafflement from cell phone....MORE

Your Pets

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Frisbee, a 14-month-old yellow Lab who lives with 10-year-old Chase and ....MORE

Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,000 tax bill

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Zsa Zsa Gabor’s lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a....MORE

Movie Times

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

For Monday, Nov. 16Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG)....MORE

Meet Irwin

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

This is Irwin, a 2-year-old flashy and handsome male blue heeler. He is impressive with his charm,....MORE

‘Hello, Ohio!' The Boss goofs at Michigan show

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Want to get away, Boss? Bruce Springsteen bellowed “Hello, Ohio!....MORE

For hearing impaired, dogs help with more than sound

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Ray Dobson and the dog he now calls Goblin both had a problem. The little mixed breed who was....MORE

Crawford extortion case heads overseas

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

BERLIN — German police said Sunday that they had searched a home in connection with an....MORE

Community Calendar

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “My Abandonment” by Peter Rock; bring....MORE

Dobbs says split from CNN was ‘amicable’

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Lou Dobbs says he doesn’t feel like he was pushed out of CNN, the news....MORE

Good dog or smart dog? Research stirring debate

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Life as a Labradoodle may sound free and easy, but if you’re Jet, who lives in New Jersey,....MORE

The next face of the GOP is from small-town South Dakota

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Some days, the Republican Party seems to be going crazy. Its public image is often shaped by people ....MORE

Thanks, Legislature: We’re No. 1 in taxes

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Oregon never captured the crown for having the nation’s highest unemployment rate. But the....MORE

Public option should go

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Despite the public’s open discontent with a public option in the health care debate, it has....MORE

No surprises in ballot campaign finances

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Early reports about who is financing campaigns for and against Ballot Measures 66 and 67 hold no....MORE

Driver courtesy

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Is road courtesy a thing of the past? Are our young people learning bad habits from us older....MORE

Prep Soccer

Sisters girls rally, advance in playoffs

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

SISTERS — Netting their second goal of Saturday afternoon’s Class 4A-3A-2A-1A girls....MORE

College football

OSU thumps UW to keep Pac-10 hopes alive

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — Once again, Oregon State has played its way into the thick of the Rose Bowl race.....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Standings National Basketball Association All Times PST———EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic....MORE

Junior girls hoops tryouts this week

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

The Mountain View Girls Junior Cougars Basketball Team tryouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday,....MORE

James scores three TDs as Ducks handle Devils

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — As LeGarrette Blount awaited his first chance to play since his suspension,....MORE

Bend boys reach semis with 3-1 win

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

After a dominant performance, Bend is headed back to the state semifinals. Ashland playing out of....MORE

Sweden returns 22 skulls to Hawaii

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

With a solemn ceremony in Stockholm’s antiquities museum, Sweden marked the return of 22....MORE

Europe's unity is tested in its search for first president

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PARIS — The European Union has battled long and hard for this moment: the imminent choice of....MORE

Selling lessons online, teachers raise cash — and questions

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Between Craigslist and eBay, the Internet is well established as a marketplace where one....MORE

Oregon's budget crisis

2 very different takes on "fiscal peril’ report

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

SALEM — The release of a report ranking Oregon as one of the states in the most “fiscal ....MORE

China's influence

‘Challenging the way that we live’

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WAUSAU, Wis. — In a cavernous warehouse amid rolling hills and dairy farms, a group of....MORE

Golf Roundup

Wie has shot at first LPGA title

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Michelle Wie moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory,....MORE

Men's College Basketball

UO tops UC Davis for an easy victory

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — Tajuan Porter scored 26 points and set the school record for career three-pointers....MORE

Pac-10 Roundup

Stanford routs USC

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — While Toby Gerhart rampaged through the Southern California defense in an....MORE

Scoreboard

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Scores Saturday’s Games ——— FAR WEST Air Force 45, UNLV 17BYU 24,....MORE

Roundup

Ohio State clinches season's first BCS bid

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The oldest of the Buckeyes sent Ohio State back to the Granddaddy of all....MORE

Local water polo teams fall at state

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

BEAVERTON — The West Albany boys water polo squad got the best of Summit, 16-8, in the third-....MORE

Prep Boys Soccer

Cougs get to state semifinals with win

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

THE DALLES — Mountain View shut out The Dalles-Wahtonka Saturday afternoon, winning a Class....MORE

Tennis

Djokovic and Monfils in final at Paris Masters

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PARIS — Novak Djokovic overpowered Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-3 Saturday to reach the Paris Masters....MORE

Prep Girls Soccer

Bend posts shutout against West Albany in 5A state playoffs

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

ALBANY — MacKenzie Ring came up big when the Lava Bears needed her. Ring, the Intermountain....MORE

NBA Roundup

Blazers beat Bobcats, win their sixth straight game

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — The Portland Trail Blazers have won six straight overall and are 6-0 on the road, ....MORE

Soccer

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

• Slovakia beats U. S. 1-0 in World Cup warmup: In its first warmup match for next year’s World Cup,....MORE

Scoreboard

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Prep sports Boys soccer State playoffs CLASS 6A Quarterfinal RoundToday’s....MORE

On the Air

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

TELEVISION TODAYGOLF10 a. m. — PGA Tour, Children’s Miracle Network Classic, final round, GOLF.1 p.....MORE

NHL Roundup

Canucks end 3-game losing streak with 8-2 win

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

DENVER — Henrik Sedin had his first NHL hat trick and Roberto Luongo stopped 32 shots,....MORE

Boxing

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

• Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title: Manny Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance ....MORE

Basketball

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

• College game at 6 a. m.?: Some teams will do anything to play on national television. Any doubts?....MORE

Auto racing

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

• Edwards’ win staves off Busch title: Carl Edwards has rolled to a dominating win at ....MORE

Obama urges lawmakers to wait on Fort Hood investigation

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

President Barack Obama, on an eight-day trip to Asia, urged Congress to hold off on any....MORE

War in Afghanistan

High costs weigh on troop debate

40,000 deployments, security improvements could add $54 billion to war budget each year

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

While President Barack Obama’s decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan is primarily ....MORE

Madoffs’ belongings go for big money at auction

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — It was about fascination with big money — and the life of a couple at the....MORE

CIA pays hundreds of millions for Pakistani intelligence

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The CIA has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars to Pakistan’s....MORE

Assembling legal team in terror case is a challenge

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

In a military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed kicked his military attorney off ....MORE

News of Record: Reunions, YOUTH NOTES,

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Reunions Bend High School Class of 1960 will hold a reunion Sept. 10 at 5:30 p. m. at Sandra....MORE

Oregon Lottery fueled by addicts?

More than half the video gambling revenue comes from a small percentage of players

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — More than half the Oregon Lottery revenue from video gambling appears to be coming ....MORE

Today in history

Murders later detailed in the book ‘In Cold Blood’ take place in 1959

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Sunday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2009. There are 46 days left in the year. Today’s....MORE

Madras man killed in highway crash

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

A Madras man was killed Saturday morning in a vehicle crash near the Mt. Hood Meadows ski area,....MORE

Gang resurgence seen by police in the Medford area

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

MEDFORD — Gang activity appears to be increasing in Southern Oregon. Medford police Lt. Tim....MORE

Business burns in downtown Bend

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

A commercial building caught fire early Saturday, destroying a downtown Bend business, according to ....MORE

Redmond to consider some new zoning

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Only the Redmond and Sisters city councils plan to meet this week, while all other city and county....MORE

Going to get your Christmas tree from the forest?

Here’s what you should be aware of

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

People can pay up to $80 for a Christmas tree. But some pay just $5 and get to spend a day in the....MORE

Washington Week

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Law-makers took most of last week off, as a result of the Veterans Day holiday.....MORE

The Temple Mount, aka Haram al-Sharif

Unusual partners study divisive Jerusalem site

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

JERUSALEM — At the heart of this contested city, the holy site known to Jews as the Temple....MORE

Staggering 75 percent of young adults might be unfit to serve in the military

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Chalk up another national-security threat — this one looming with each excess pound, failing....MORE

NASA on track for Monday space shuttle launch

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has cleared space shuttle Atlantis for liftoff Monday on a trip....MORE

U.N. food summit

Getting people to feed themselves

Kenya’s harvest could be an example for the world on reversing its food shortage

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

AHERO, Kenya — Joram Abiero remembers it was not too long ago that his neighbors went to bed....MORE

Suspect Medicare claims amount to $47B this year

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims,....MORE

Obama visit has Chinese rethinking race issues

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

SHANGHAI — As a mixed-race girl growing up in this most cosmopolitan of mainland Chinese....MORE

Obama s trip to Asia Analysis

China’s role as lender alters dynamics

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

As President Barack Obama visits China for the first time today, he will, in many ways, be assuming ....MORE

Concerns about cost from top Medicare official

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Overall spending on health care would rise as a result of legislation approved a ....MORE

Weapons facility’s future is considered

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PENDLETON — A top five list has been drawn up for ways to redevelop the Umatilla Chemical....MORE

Man rams cop car on stolen motorbike

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — A man accused of stealing a motorcycle and driving under the influence gave police ....MORE

Drunken-driving death gets man 17 years

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — An Oregon man has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison after pleading guilty....MORE

Prison food scandal

5 facing prison and 1 out of reach in scheme that started with chicken

Food broker sentenced in the scandal says he was wrong, tells his side of the story

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Doug Levene wasn't expecting visitors at his rural Maryland office when a stranger ....MORE

Seattle chefs serve salmon with warning on future of fish

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Seattle diners who order the salmon will get their meal with a message....MORE

Keeping a close eye on a ‘priceless’ symbol of scientific exploration

The Mount Wilson Observatory is where Edwin Hubble discovered that the Milky Way isn’t the only galaxy in the universe; this summer, it was threatened by the biggest wildfire in Los Angeles County history

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Each morning for 19 days, Dave Jurasevich awoke on Mount Wilson to Southern....MORE

Yesterday

100 YEARS AGO

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

For the week ending Nov. 14, 1909 NEW ROAD AND NEW AUTO A fine automobile road, 75 miles in....MORE

Snyder — Hinton

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Lauren Snyder and Chad Hinton were married April 25 at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City. A ....MORE

Sizemore

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Merlin and Alice (Heyl) Sizemore, of Redmond, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a....MORE

Rhoe — Friedman

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Rachelle Rhoe and Cory Friedman were married Oct. 3 at Aspen Lakes Lodge in Sisters. A reception....MORE

Scorsese will receive Cecil B. DeMille award

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

HOLLYWOOD — Director Martin Scorsese is the recipient of the Hollywood Foreign Press....MORE

Primasing

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Clarence and Donna (Holt) Primasing, of Bend, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip ....MORE

Movie Times

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

For Sunday, Nov. 15Regal Pilot Butte 6 2717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG)....MORE

Moke — Akers

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Amanda Moke and Daniel Akers were married Aug. 15 at Deep Woods, near Eugene. A reception followed.....MORE

Lives literally collide on OPB tonight

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

DON’T MISS“Collision” on “Masterpiece Contemporary” 9 tonight, OPBThe ....MORE

Group aims to preserve Hughes’ boyhood home

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

CLEVELAND — A boyhood home of writer Langston Hughes has been purchased after foreclosure by....MORE

Gala of Trees includes dinner and auctions

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

The Assistance League of Bend, a local nonprofit group, will hold its Gala of Trees on Thursday.....MORE

Documentary film nominees announced

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

HOLLYWOOD — “Afghan Star,” “Anvil! The Story of Anvil,” “Diary....MORE

Births

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Delivered at St. Charles Bend Calvin Bates & Natasha Rich-Bates, a boy, Blayden Jay Rich-....MORE

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl is roosting with vultures

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

In November 1991, Nirvana’s “Nevermind” was beginning its climb up the charts.....MORE

Chester — Pacheco

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Staci Chester and James Pacheco III were married Oct. 23 in Las Vegas. A reception followed at the....MORE

Community Calendar

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY WILDFIRE POTTERY SHOWCASE: The Clay Guild of the Cascades hosts an event of continuous....MORE

Dobbs — Hunt

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Tori Dobbs, of Rogers, Ark., and Randall Hunt, of Bend, plan to marry July 10 in Bentonville, Ark.....MORE

Benefit to help student with medical expenses

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

The Terrebonne Depot is accepting reservations for the Cheers for Chad event on Tuesday in....MORE

‘Harmony’ for women, nonprofits

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

What do you get when 90 women sing contemporary and traditional holiday carols in four-part harmony?....MORE

Trucks, trains, trees and the need for cash

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

TAPAJOS NATIONAL FOREST, Brazil —No matter how many times you hear them, there are some....MORE

Too much green can be a mess

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Gov. Ted Kulongoski has worked diligently to create a legacy for himself, and he’s succeeding ....MORE

Same old, same old at Fort Hood

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is accused of murdering 13 people (12 of whom were soldiers) and wounding....MORE

Rush to therapy was not the right reaction

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

We’re all born late. We’re born into history that is well under way. We’re born....MORE

Progress on health care shouldn’t mean a step back for women

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

BOSTON —It was one of those small shocks that come unexpectedly in the wake of a death. Just....MORE

New book features lavish Shakespeare illustrations

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

“Shakespeare: The Illustrated and Updated Edition” by Bill Bryson (Harper Collins, 256....MORE

Forgotten by history

Medieval monarch gets her due

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

“The Lady Queen: TheNotorious Reign of Joanna I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem, and....MORE

It’s time to look to the future, Bend

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

What makes a town livable? According to a recent Gallop survey by the Knight Foundation, featured....MORE

George Carlin’s autobiography is pretty colorful

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

“Last Words” by George Carlin, with Tony Hendra (Free Press, 297 pgs., $26.99)In 1987,....MORE

Fort Hood was an act of terror

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

In the aftermath of the massacre of 12 American soldiers and a civilian at Fort Hood, Texas, many....MORE

Don’t spoil farmers markets

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

This summer, inspectors from the Oregon Department of Agriculture galloped forth to turn their....MORE

Best-sellers

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Ford County: Stories” by John Grisham (Doubleday)2. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan ....MORE

Afghan women need help to sustain fragile gains

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

HERAT, Afghanistan — I came to this city of clean, tree-lined streets, near the Iranian....MORE

Worried about whirring

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Q: I took a friend to the airport recently and he commented that the car might have a bad wheel....MORE

Women set to be majority in unions

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Women are on track to become a majority of unionized workers in the next 10....MORE

The $787 billion stimulus packages green side

With few jobs created, tangible gains still ahead for energy-efficiency effort

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In Baltimore, the 300 block of East 231/2 Street is getting patched up in time....MORE

Gizmos

See all - but use caution - with the AllView Mirror

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

All vehicles provide adequate windshield glass so a driver can see the road ahead. But what about....MORE

News of Record: Deeds

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Deeds Jefferson County Fannie Mae to Terry G. Bickley, Crooked River Ranch No. 7, Lot 27, $160,....MORE

Marriages of convenience

When medical groups join forces with junk food makers, consumers (and the FDA) are left asking, ‘What?!'

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They may seem like odd couples, partners from opposite poles with a....MORE

Index shows small businesses skeptical of recovery

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Small-business owners haven’t seen much improvement in the economy, and more are expected to....MORE

Don’t wait on holiday airfares

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they’re likely to find....MORE

Review

Awfully pretty, but still a workhorse

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

I’d buy it chrome-free. The chrome wheels and gas cap, the chrome rails on the cargo bed and....MORE

Dick Armey is back on the attack

Former Republican lawmaker has opinions on health care, social conservatives and more

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

At sunset on a September evening, Dick Armey, the former House majority leader, strode to a lectern ....MORE

Lone Star State is new retirement hot spot

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

GALVESTON, Texas — After trying out Atlanta, Miami and Southern California, Lilian Junco....MORE

Business is not all doom and gloom

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

It’s sometimes hard to be upbeat about business these days. But a few stories, phone calls....MORE

Interest rate levels on downward trend

November 15, 2009 4:00 am

Mortgage interest rates are at their lowest levels in five weeks and, not surprisingly, more people ....MORE

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