August 26, 2008

LOCAL & STATE

• Afghans want a status of forces agreement
• Alaskans vote for statehood in 1958
• Al-Maliki wants U.S. troops out by 2011
• As Dems take the stage, so does GOP
• ‘Battlestar Galactica’ franchise steams ahead despite ratings
• Calendar
• Chimichurri!
• College students can learn to prevent ID theft
• Correction
• Corrections
• Cows seem to know which way is north, research finds
• Deputy pulls gun on Diddy’s entourage
• Deschutes puts a measure to fund buses on the ballot
• Dial-A-Ride buses getting a new look
• Fourth child on the way for Charlie Sheen
• Gillespie seeks re-election as Prineville city councilor
• Hospice seeks volunteers to aid patients, caregivers
• Imperiled bus service keeps running Bend, La Pine route
• Indian orphanage hit in retaliatory attack
• Irene S. Mattison
• Israel frees 198 Palestinian prisoners
• Just days to go
• Making plans to coordinate a green future
• Many are turning to T-shirts to spiff up downtrodden cities
• Mayoral candidate Norton promises change in Madras
• Meet Lemon and Blue.
• Membranes, medicines and more to come
• Michelle Obama, Kennedy rally Dems to open convention
• News of Record: Deeds
• News of Record: Police Log, Bend Fire Runs and Pets
• Old Mill receipts count toward free pint glass
• Opposition party wins in Zimbabwe’s parliament
• Orvis opens its first Oregon store in Bend
• Ovarian cancer test raises hope along with concerns
• Owners may now rest easy when taking pets on a ride
• Pakistan’s top party quits ruling coalition
• Pet calendar
• 3 power clans take the stage for an uneasy torch-passing
• Public input sought at meeting on proposed room tax increase
• Russian leaders urge recognition of rebels
• Santa Barbara may back offshore drilling
• Slow down when choosing a turtle
• Some cable viewers in Bend losing 6 popular channels
• Steelhead numerous in lower Rogue River
• Sudanese troops strike Darfur refugee camp
• Teen eluding police is arrested in Bend
• The ghost town that wouldn't die
• Tribe eyes tract near Willamette
• Two killed in crash on Highway 58
• Vince Gill gets to pay homage to his heroes
• Wildfire update

BUSINESS

• Automakers making tweaks in efficiency
• Average U.S. income saw growth in 2006
• Backyards with cinematic views gain popularity
• Business Calendar
• College students can learn to prevent ID theft
• Current events drive slump on Wall Street
• Delphi’s financials remain uncertain
• Drilling company buys gas driller in $2B deal
• Find discounts on furniture
• Home Depot promotes its first black executive
• Home sales see uptick in July as prices drop
• How to create and use e-mail templates in Outlook
• Laws, demand help drive improvements in headsets
• Making plans to coordinate a green future
• Membranes, medicines and more to come
• News of Record: Deeds
• Number of mortgage fraud cases soars
• Oregon among states, cities suing the EPA
• Orvis opens its first Oregon store in Bend
• Procter & Gamble ties laundry to fashion
• Shares of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac are up
• Some cable viewers in Bend losing 6 popular channels
• Wildfire Brewing seeking a new name

SPORTS

• Bend Elk named MVP of league
• Bend Metro seeks soccer referees
• Big BMX event will be back in Redmond
• Braden pitches A’s to win over Angels
• China shines in Olympics with lots of gold
• Clinics kick off cyclocross season in the area
• Community Events Calendar
• Community Sports Scoreboard
• Correction
• Deadline for adult coed soccer on Friday
• Details released for OSU baseball scrimmage in Bend this October
• Ducks’ Costa to have surgery, out 8-10 weeks
• Giants contact Strahan about possible return
• Gibbs picks teen to take Stewart’s NASCAR ride
• Gravel could wash up answers on fish habitat
• Guts and lungs
• Juniper facility announces closures
• Late conversion dooms Seahawks
• Local woman, 71, runs half marathon
• Madras triathlon deadline is Saturday
• Map quest
• 5 more minor leaguers suspended for drugs
• Olympic champs earn wins at U.S. Open
• On the Air
• 10 players considered for Hall by Vets Committee
• Runner from Bend is going strong
• Sunnyside Century bike ride coming soon
• Twins bring back Guardado to help bullpen
• Volunteers needed for XTERRA races
• Wanoga trail-work party on Wednesday
• WebCyclery Thrilla Cross Series starting

OBITS

• Dave Freeman wrote ‘100 Things’ adventure guide
• Henri Cartan revived French mathematics
• Joseph Denaro, 84, pioneered the credit industry technology
• Ralph Young sang in famed big band duo

FEATURES

• Backyards with cinematic views gain popularity
• Break out the wok for easy broccoli raab stir-fry
• Chimichurri!
• Dill weed offers fresh pungency
• Easing the moving experience
• Extension cords require safe use
• For vegetarians, a trio of books
• Give bruschetta some depth: Roast parts of it
• Make your party fabulous yet frugal
• Master Food Preservers class
• No fireplace? There are other sources for carbon soot stains on your carpet
• No more scrapes or scuffs
• Recipe Finder
• Screen test: Choose the best for your windows and doors
• Some gardeners preserve the bounty
• The sweet science of this tomato jam
• Wines that love many foods
• Yellow’s on the rise for this year’s decor

OPINION

• Designate Badlands
• No helmet law
• Telling the truth — the Peace Party way
• Vote for Westlund
• Why Lieberman would be a good match for McCain
• Wild horses, wasted money

ROADS & TRAFFIC

• Deschutes puts a measure to fund buses on the ballot
• Dial-A-Ride buses getting a new look
• Public input sought at meeting on proposed room tax increase