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BEND, Ore. – The driver and passenger of a vehicle rear-ended by an allegedly drunk driver Wednesday morning in a rural area of Bend were injured and taken to the hospital, and the other driver -- a 48-year old Bend man -- escaped injury and was arrested. Jeffrey Joseph Majors – ...

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Local News
Traffic stop leads to 1/2 pound of meth, 3 arrests
Man arrested for knife threat
Sunriver woman cited in alleged DUII crash
Elderly driver seriously injured in pickup vs. semi head-on crash

Central Oregon News
Police: Crooked River Ranch man performs surgeries, impersonates doctor
Three arrested in Madras meth bust
Search for missing swimmer continues
Passenger dies in Highway 26 crash near Madras

Statewide News
First probable swine flu case reported in Oregon
Oregon medical malpractice insurance rates continue decline
House passes DNA statute of limitations bill
OSP Trooper nails group of exotic speed racers

Nationwide News
States, D.C. said not ready for pandemic
NYPD uniforms allegedly made in sweatshop
World's oldest Benedictine monk dies
Souter giving Obama first Scotus pick

Opinion
More than a silly strip search
The opposite of intelligence
Beauty pageants get ugly
Is torture ever moral?

Sports & Recreation
Oregon hunters: deadline to apply for controlled hunts is May 15
Increased bag limit offers Oregon anglers more opportunities
Pacific halibut season opens May 1
Marine fishing regulations adopted for 2009

Editorials
A new cure for banks
Reform bankruptcy law so Americans can keep their homes
Federal 'two-fleet' rule drives up costs of U.S. automakers
The revolving door of hospital re-admissions

Recreation Reports
Central Oregon Fishing Report 4/22/09
Central Oregon Hunting Report 4/22/09
Central Oregon Viewing Report 4/22/09
Central Oregon Fishing Report 4/15/09

Arts & Entertainment
Lynda Hirsch on Soaps: Weekly summary
Kristen Bell pours self into cause of rescuing child soldiers; Things get heady for 'The Tudors' James Frain
Hollywood Exclusive: Ask Stacy
Wayne Brady finds musical improv a draw despite recession; Lachey: new album will be different, 'cause he feels different

Living
Beyond Addiction: The will to change
Senior Advice: Never wait to strengthen family ties
Senior Advice: Supervisors have the power to say yes
Dog Talk with Uncle Matty: Use of trained police dog is use of non-deadly force

Police Blotter
Bend City Police Reports – Week of Feb. 28
Bend City Police Reports - Week of Feb. 21
Bend City Police Reports – Week of Feb. 14
Bend City Police Reports – Week of Feb. 7

Announcements
Children & Families Advocacy Board seeks volunteer members
Living Well with Chronic Conditions classes slated
State Treasurer to match Oregon entrepreneurs with venture capitalists at ‘Big Idea Bash’ on April 29
Sustainable marketing focus of April's AdBite

Schools
COCC offers 'Getting Started' workshop
COCC college fair for career, technical education scheduled
Redmond School Board: Recap of April 22 meeting
Oregon's dropout rate hits all-time low at 3.7%

Movie Reviews
Movie Review: 'Soloist' goes it alone, hits a lot of wrong notes
Movie Review: 'State of Play' old-style journalist builds case one fact at a time
Movie Review: 'The Informers' is bleak and amoral; too bad it's not good
Movie Review: 'Hannah Montana, The Movie' - Miley delivers feel-good message

Science
Discovered after 40 years: Moon dust hazard influenced by Sun's elevation
Unlikely life thriving at Antarctica's Blood Falls
Eureka! Cold fusion reheated
Eureka! Bobbing for the Big Apple

Horoscope
Horoscopes by Holiday: Week of May 3
Horoscopes by Holiday: Week of April 26
Horoscopes by Holiday: Week of April 19
Horoscopes by Holiday: Week of April 12

Public Notices
State Fire Marshal encourages citizens to protect against wildfire
Town hall will address questions about Oregon Medical Insurance Pool coverage
Cascade Lakes Highway road update
Public invited to La Pine Fire District meeting

Scoreboard

COLLEGE BASEBALL

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COCC	11
LINFIELD	6

ALPINE SKIING

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BEND	1st
SUMMIT	3rd

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

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MOUNTAIN VIEW	61
SOUTH ALBANY	49

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

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ROOSEVELT	71
BEND	65

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MADRAS	94
SUMMIT	92

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

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ASHLAND	52
BEND	45

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

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JEFFERSON	60
BEND	38

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

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BEND	55
HILLSBORO	52

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