Bend Weekly News for Bend Oregon

BEND, Ore. – Citing possible conflict of interest issues, Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan today referred to the Marion County DA’s Office the case involving Redmond Police Lt. Wayne Shortreed, who was cited last Friday on two counts of harassment, officials announced. Redmond Police Detective Lt. Wayne Shortreed Lt. Shortreed was ...

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Local News
Bicyclist struck, injured by vehicle
St. Charles granted funds for breast cancer program
Stranded Mt. Bachelor hiker rescued
Youth fishing event scheduled near Bend

Central Oregon News
Prineville Police plan pedestrian safety sting
Inaugural triathlon to support Madras Aquatic Center youth programs
Two drivers injured in Prineville head-on crash
Four injured in rollover crash of possibly stolen vehicle

Statewide News
Police: Fatigue contributes to fatal crash near Canyonville
State launches marine reserve public proposal process
Report: One-third of mentally ill Oregonians die before 50
Oregon cases linked to multi-state Salmonella outbreak

Nationwide News
Billions sought in U.S. 'pork' projects
Medicare fraud on the rise nationwide
Obama favored over McCain in world poll
Fallen Boy Scouts remembered

Opinion
A celebration of Israel's progress
A rising number of Democratic voters
Appeals court shoots down New York City gun law
Summertime's here and the living isn't easy

Sports & Recreation
Summer steelhead season on Columbia opens June 16
Central Oregon Hotshots, world’s highest scoring basketball team, face Slam
Tetherow golf teacher ties for medalist honors in local qualifying for US Open
Poker Pro's Corner: Play within your bankroll

Editorials
The Farm Bill: Veto it
Studies show immigrants are assimilating
Letting patients know industry-doctor links
End the mandate

Recreation Reports
Central Oregon Fishing Report 06-13-08
Central Oregon Hunting Report 06-13-08
Central Oregon Viewing Report 06-13-08
Central Oregon Fishing Report 03-07-08

Arts & Entertainment
Triple player: Maya Lin makes art, architecture, monuments
Jackie Chan, the clown prince of martial arts
John Cho is in trouble again in 'Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay'
Film Close-Up: Emile Hirsch

Living
Aging Lifestyles: Obesity thins the ranks of women in some regions
Aging Lifestyles: Dollars and sense in changing economic times
Senior Advice: Daughter weighs divorce, parents want to weigh in
Inside People: Experts weigh in on infidelity, lies and inflated egos

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
Sturgeon retention closes March 26 in John Day Reservoir
Concealed handgun licensing classes offered
Deschutes County seeks one volunteer to fill open fair board seat
Oregon celebrates National Agriculture Week 2008

Schools
Redmond School Board meeting recap – June 11
High School Equestrian Teams compete in final meet
Trevor Schongalla named April’s High Desert Hero
Redmond, Madras, Dufur excel in March 28-30 OHSET meet

Movie Reviews
Movie Review: 'Before the Rains'
Movie Review: 'Son of Rambow'
Films in Focus: New and recent releases
Movie Review: '88 Minutes'

Science
Study: How smoking causes lung cancer
Fossils of extinct human species found
Pollution may make birds change their tune
Study: Media misconstrues blues as 'chemical imbalance'

Horoscope
Horoscope Guide: April 7 - April 13
Horoscope Guide: March 31 - April 6
Horoscope Guide: March 24 - March 30
Horoscope Guide: March 17 - March 23

Public Notices
COTV’s Talk of the Town to discuss Bend’s UGB
Sheriff’s coffee meeting in La Pine slated for May 14
Bend City Council to attend NIMS training
FireFree spring clean-up, free landfill disposal dates announced

Scoreboard

COLLEGE BASEBALL

final

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

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

final

MADRAS	94
SUMMIT	92

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

final

ASHLAND	52
BEND	45

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

final

JEFFERSON	60
BEND	38

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 5A

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BEND	55
HILLSBORO	52

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