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New seawall? Seattle council balks at ballot item
SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle City Council leaders say they won't consider new Mayor Mike McGinn's proposal to ask voters to approve a $243 million bond issue for a new seawall.
WA eagle rescued from tangled rope
SAMMAMISH, Wash. (AP) -- A bald eagle got a talon tangled in a rope hooked to a dock on Pine Lake in Sammamish, east of Seattle. Neighbors wanted to free the frantic bird but weren't quite sure how.
Blazers appear to have found missing pieces
Portland in good playoff position after 4-1 road trip
It all comes down to consistency for Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard. Pritchard said the Blazers had been “fluid” all year. A slew of injuries and lineup changes had forced Portland to react and adapt on the fly through the NBA All-Star break. But as the final part of the season has arrived, so have the Blazers.
OR murder defendant plans insanity defense
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- An Army veteran charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his neighbor has filed notice that he'll rely on an insanity defense. Jarrod William Pardun also says in that filing that he didn't intend to kill 59-year-old Stephen Thurston last July 18.
Garcia leads Seattle past Portland State 93-80
SEATTLE (AP) -- Charles Garcia finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds for his 11th double-double of the season, and Seattle coasted past Portland State 93-80 on Tuesday night.
Country road upgrade
Hockinson area gets a sidewalk - but will it lose a restaurant because of it?
Lakers beat Pacers 122-99 for third straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run for a 122-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
Devils beat Sharks 4-3 in return from Olympics
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Ilya Kovalchuk scored a power-play goal against Olympic teammate Evgeni Nabokov to cap New Jersey's three-goal second period and the Devils returned from a two-week break by beating the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Excessive force: police dog that bit wrong man
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns says excessive force was used in a case in which a police officer let his dog go after a man who turned out to be a homeowner, not a prowler.
Smeulders leads Portland past Lewis & Clark 72-49
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Robin Smeulders scored 12 points as Portland pulled away down the stretch for a 72-49 victory over Lewis & Clark College in a non-conference game Tuesday night that ended the regular season.
Crosby's gear from Canada's gold medal win missing
TORONTO (AP) -- Some very special pieces of Canadian Olympic hockey equipment are missing.
Wyoming snaps 8-game slide with 58-49 victory
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) -- Djibril Thiam scored 13 points, and Wyoming pulled away from Air Force late to end its eight-game losing streak with a 58-49 victory Tuesday night.
More than 40,000 US teachers surveyed
SEATTLE (AP) -- A new national survey says U.S. teachers are more interested in school reform and student achievement than their paychecks.
Johnson-Odom, Marquette beat Louisville 69-48
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Darius Johnson-Odom scored 22 points and Marquette used an 18-0 run straddling halftime to beat Louisville 69-48 on Tuesday night and improve its NCAA tournament hopes at the expense of another bubble team.
McDonald helps Blues get past Coyotes 5-2
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Andy McDonald scored his team-leading 20th goal and T.J. Oshie added a goal and an assist to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Tennessee Tech edges Austin Peay 68-65 in OVC
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Kevin Murphy had 18 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to give Tennessee Tech a 68-65 win over Austin Peay on Tuesday night in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
Eastern Illinois drops Eastern Kentucky 68-61
CHARLESTON, Ill (AP) -- T.J. Marion scored 15 points and Eastern Illinois ran its winning streak to eight with a 68-61 victory over Eastern Kentucky in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals Tuesday night.
Kings keep winning after break, 5-1 over Stars
DALLAS (AP) -- Alexander Frolov had a goal and two assists, Jonathan Quick stopped 31 shots and the Los Angeles Kings came roaring out of the Olympic break with a 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Diebler, Turner lead No. 6 OSU past Illinois
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Jon Diebler once again lit up Illinois from behind the arc, hitting seven 3-pointers for 21 points, to lead No. 6 Ohio State to a 73-57 victory on Tuesday night that assured the Buckeyes of at least a share of the Big Ten title.
Leafs trade Ponikarovsky for Caputi, Skoula
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Alexei Ponikarovsky to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Luca Caputi and defenseman Martin Skoula.
Thousands attend vigil for missing California teen
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Thousands of people are at a vigil in a San Diego suburb for a 17-year-old girl whose body is believed to have been found five days after she went to a park for a jog.
Plea deal possible in abortion doc's threat case
DENVER (AP) -- A Washington man who asked for a trial on allegations he threatened a Colorado abortion doctor is asking for a hearing to enter a plea.
Southern Miss holds off Tulane 66-57
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Maurice Bolden and Gary Flowers had double-doubles as Southern Mississippi held off Tulane 66-57 on Tuesday night.
No. 18 Gonzaga beats Bakersfield 78-59
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Matt Bouldin scored 15 points and No. 18 Gonzaga closed its regular season Tuesday night with a 78-59 pounding of overmatched Cal State Bakersfield.
Detroit wins at Valparaiso 89-82
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) -- Chase Simon scored 24 points and Eli Holman had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead Detroit past Valparaiso 89-82 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament Tuesday night.
Fedotenko leads Penguins past Sabres 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist and Sidney Crosby -- in his first game since winning the Olympics for Canada -- set up Sergei Gonchar's 200th career goal to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Murray State defeats Tennessee State 84-71
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) -- Ivan Aska scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures in Murray State's 84-71 win over Tennessee State in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on Tuesday night.
Arnott's tiebreaker lifts Predators past Oilers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jason Arnott scored the tiebreaking goal 5:02 into the third period, lifting the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee advances in Horizon, 73-67
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- James Eayrs had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeated Illinois-Chicago 73-67 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament Tuesday night.
Durant, Thunder outlast Kings 113-107
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kevin Durant had 39 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 13 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished a perfect three-game homestand by beating the pesky Sacramento Kings 113-107 on Tuesday night.
Colorado ends 36-game Big 12 road slide, 81-68
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Reserve forward Casey Crawford had career highs with 20 points and six 3-pointers, and Colorado ended its 36-game Big 12 road losing streak with an 81-68 victory over lowly Nebraska on Tuesday night.
Morehead State beats Jacksonville State 87-54
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- Kenneth Faried scored 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to lead Morehead State to an 87-54 rout over Jacksonville State on Tuesday night in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
Clemson defeats Georgia Tech 91-80
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Trevor Booker closed out his home career at Clemson with 21 points to lead the surging Tigers to a 91-80 victory over Georgia Tech on Tuesday night.
Missouri beats Iowa State 69-67 in overtime
AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Zaire Taylor drove the length of the floor and banked in a layup at the buzzer to lead Missouri past Iowa State 69-67 in overtime Tuesday night.
Richards has 4 points in Flyers' win vs. Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Richards had a goal and three assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers used a five-goal third period to win their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Robinson leads Celtics to win over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Nate Robinson scored 14 points in 16 minutes, Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 105-100 on Tuesday night.
Ehrhoff shot gives Canucks 4-3 OT win at Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Vancouver defenseman Christian Ehrhoff scored 1:33 into overtime as the Canucks rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday.
No. 15 Texas A&M downs No. 11 Oklahoma 78-55
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Tanisha Smith scored 19 points, Danielle Adams added 18 and No. 15 Texas A&M cruised to a 78-55 win over 11th-ranked Oklahoma on Tuesday night.
UNC-Asheville beats High Point 84-73 in Big South
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- J.P. Primm scored 23 points and dished out 11 assists in North Carolina-Asheville's 84-73 win over High Point in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference tournament on Tuesday night.
No. 21 Baylor beats Texas Tech 86-68
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Tweety Carter scored 18 points to lead No. 21 Baylor past Texas Tech 86-68 on Tuesday night, the Bears' sixth win in seven games.
Wade, Heat escape to beat Warriors 110-106
MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade had 35 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by digging deep late to beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-106 on Tuesday night.
North Carolina beats Miami 69-62 for 2,000th win
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Deon Thompson scored 14 points in his final home game to help North Carolina hold off Miami 69-62 on Tuesday night and become just the second team in NCAA history with 2,000 victories.
Callahan's 2 goals lead Rangers over Senators
OTTAWA (AP) -- Ryan Callahan had two goals, and the New York Rangers scored three times within 2:02 late in the second period of a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin-Green Bay ousts Youngstown State 81-67
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Bryquis Perine scored 21 points, helping Wisconsin-Green Bay beat Youngstown State 81-67 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament Tuesday night.
Peverley, Hedberg lead Thrashers past Panthers 4-2
ATLANTA (AP) -- Rich Peverley scored and added an assist to reach 100 career points, and Johan Hedberg made 34 saves as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated Florida 4-2 on Tuesday night.
LaRose, Peters lead Hurricanes past Leafs, 5-1
TORONTO (AP) -- Chad LaRose had a goal and two assists, Justin Peters stopped 32 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 Tuesday night in the teams' first game since the break for the Vancouver Olympics.
Cole lifts Cleveland St. past Loyola (Ill.) 80-66
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Norris Cole scored 15 points, dished out 11 assists and had four steals to lead Cleveland State to an 80-66 win over Loyola of Chicago on Tuesday night in the first round of the Horizon League tournament.
South Florida edges DePaul 63-59
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- Dominique Jones scored 20 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:58 left to lead South Florida to a 63-59 victory over DePaul on Tuesday night.
Radford defeats Charleston Southern 64-61 in OT
RADFORD, Va. (AP) -- Art Parakhouski scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Radford past Charleston Southern 64-61 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference tournament on Tuesday night.
Comeau's hat trick lifts Islanders over Chicago
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- Blake Comeau had his first career hat trick and ignited a four-goal, second-period rally to lift the New York Islanders to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.
Canadiens score 4 in 3rd to beat Boston
BOSTON (AP) -- Glen Metropolit tied the game early in the third period, and Maxim Lapierre scored the go-ahead goal for Montreal on Tuesday night as the Canadiens scored four times in the final period to beat the Boston Bruins 4-1.
NFL, union trade latest barbs in labor dispute
NEW YORK (AP) -- In their latest round of bickering, the NFL and its players' association have exchanged prickly statements disputing whether players will have to take pay cuts as part of a new collective bargaining agreement.
No. 9 Villanova holds on to beat Cincinnati 77-73
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Scottie Reynolds scored all of his 17 points in the second half Tuesday night, and No. 9 Villanova let most of its late 16-point lead slip away before holding on for a 77-73 victory over Cincinnati.
Winthrop holds off Liberty 80-72 in Big South
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- Reggie Middleton scored 26 points and Mantoris Robinson had a double-double as Winthrop held off Liberty 80-72 on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference tournament.
Abrams leads East Carolina in rally past UCF 68-66
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Jamar Abrams scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half and East Carolina rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final 13 minutes to defeat Central Florida 68-66 on Tuesday night.
Sharks place Vlasic on injured reserve
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on injured reserve with a lower body injury.
Coastal Carolina moves onto semis; beats VMI 82-73
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Chad Gray and Logan Johnson each scored 21 points to lead Coastal Carolina to an 82-73 win over Virginia Military Institute on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference tournament.
WA House approves changes to SR 520 toll spending
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The state House has approved a plan to expand the way tolls can be spent on the State Route 520 replacement project.
Jenkins' hot hand lifts No. 13 Vandy to 64-60 win
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- John Jenkins scored 18 points, A.J. Ogilvy added 16 and No. 13 Vanderbilt beat Florida 64-60 on Tuesday night, delivering a blow to the Gators' NCAA tournament hopes.
No. 1 Syracuse beats St. John's 85-66
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Fifth-year seniors Andy Rautins and Arinze Onuaku made their final home game at Syracuse one to remember, combining for 35 points and the Orange beat St. John's 85-66 on Tuesday night in their first game in two decades as the No. 1 team in the nation.
No. 24 UTEP beats Marshall, wins CUSA title
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Randy Culpepper scored 32 points to lead No. 24 Texas-El Paso to an 80-76 victory over Marshall on Tuesday night, clinching the Miners' first outright Conference USA championship.
Sims, Harris help Michigan trounce Minnesota 83-55
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- DeShawn Sims scored 23 points Tuesday night to help Michigan top Minnesota 83-55 in its home finale.
DC United's Burch out 4 months, Simms out 4 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) -- D.C. United defender Marc Burch will be sidelined four months following foot surgery, and midfielder Clyde Simms will be out four weeks after a knee operation.
Miller gets louder cheer than Crosby in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal -- cheers louder than those given the Penguins' own Sidney Crosby.
La Salle women's basketball coach not returning
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- La Salle University says women's basketball coach Tom Lochner won't return next season.
Alabama's Green suspended for violating team rules
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama forward JaMychal Green has been suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules.
GOP’s Bunning relents, OKs action on jobless bill
WASHINGTON — A Republican that had been stubbornly blocking a stopgap measure to extend help for the jobless relented on Tuesday under withering assaults from Democrats and dwindling support within his own party. Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky had been single-handedly blocking the $10 billion measure, causing federal furloughs and threatening the unemployment benefits of hundreds of thousands of people. He was seeking to force Democrats to find ways to finance the bill so that it wouldn’t add to the deficit, but his move sparked a political tempest that has subjected Republicans to withering media coverage and cost the party politically.
Celtics' Pierce returns for game against Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce was a late addition to the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons.
Niswender named interim Oregon Lottery director
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has named the deputy director of the Oregon Lottery as its interim director.
Yankees' World Series shares cut by $15,023
NEW YORK (AP) -- Turns out the New York Yankees' World Series shares didn't set a record.
Feds: Sergeant stole from Ore. Air National Guard
Federal investigators say a member of the Oregon Air National Guard stole ATVs, motorcyles and electronics, then used Craigslist.com to resell many of the items.
Capitals look to regain momentum
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- The first-place Washington Capitals have 20 games to iron out the kinks before the playoffs start.
Jaguars re-sign WR Williamson
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed wide receiver Troy Williamson, hoping he can fill the void left by Torry Holt's departure.
Gaborik out for Rangers' return from Olympic break
OTTAWA (AP) -- Marian Gaborik missed the New York Rangers' first game back from the NHL's Olympic break Tuesday night in Ottawa due to an unspecified lower-body injury.
Oregon man gets 11 years in prison for child porn
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Cabanas moved to clinic to continue recovery
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Paraguayan forward Salvador Cabanas has been moved from a hospital to a clinic as he recovers from a Jan. 25 shooting.
Upton, D-backs agree to $51.25M, 6-year deal
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Outfielder Justin Upton and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $51.25 million, six-year contract.
AP source: Arizona closing in on deal with Upton
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Arizona Diamondbacks and young All-Star outfielder Justin Upton are closing in on a six-year contract.
Mackey looks to other mushing circuits in 2011
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Defending Iditarod champion Lance Mackey, who also has won the Yukon Quest four times, plans to bypass both long-distance sled dog races next year and focus on the lower 48 mushing circuit.
Rockies closer Street has shoulder inflammation
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street is experiencing inflammation in his right shoulder, a condition he calls normal for this point in spring training and one he said is improving.
Ducks trade D Boynton to Chicago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Nick Boynton to the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations.
Gang member’s murder convictions upheld
The Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a first-degree murder and attempted murder conviction of a Vancouver gang member. A jury convicted Orlin Antonio Campos-Cerna in the Oct. 11, 2007, shooting of a rival gang member and a passenger in his car. He was sentenced in November 2008 to 55 years in prison.
Governor gears up for tough Klamath water year
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- Gov. Ted Kulongoski is gearing up for a tough water year in the Klamath Basin.
APNewsBreak: WA changes execution method
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington state has changed its method of execution from a three-drug cocktail to a one-drug system.
Prosecutors: Man tried to kill dog with hammer
SEATTLE (AP) -- King County prosecutors have charged a 49-year-old Seattle man with first-degree animal cruelty after he allegedly tried to kill his dog with a hammer.
ICE withdraws Yakima detention building proposal
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has withdrawn its bid for a new immigration detention facility in Yakima.
Wash. gov's budget director takes new job
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire's budget director is taking a new job at the State Investment Board.
Ore. seafood company recalls oysters in 10 states
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) -- OM Seafood Co. is recalling oysters that were harvested from Yaquina Bay on the Oregon coast and distributed to nine other states.
OM Seafood recalls Yaquina Bay, Ore., oysters
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) -- OM Seafood Co. said Tuesday it is recalling oysters harvested last month from Yaquina Bay at Newport on the Oregon coast.
Longtime Medford furniture store closing
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- A longtime fixture in downtown Medford is closing, the victim of the recession.
Carlton City Hall evacuated by bomb scare
CARLTON, Ore. (AP) -- Yamhill County sheriff's Capt. Ken Summers says a Lafayette, Ore., man has been arrested after he allegedly walked into Carlton's City Hall and indicated to employees that he might have a bomb.
Jessica Simpson 'little bit angry' with John Mayer
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jessica Simpson says she's "a little bit angry" with ex-boyfriend John Mayer for an interview he gave to Playboy magazine in which he called the singer "sexual napalm."
Canoeist missing in Columbia River
STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) -- Skamania County authorities say they are continuing a scaled-back search for a canoeist who is missing on the Columbia River near Stevenson.
Brazil beats Ireland 2-0 in London exhibition
LONDON (AP) -- Brazil defeated Ireland 2-0 in a World Cup warmup match on Tuesday night, getting an own-goal by Keith Andrews followed by Robinho's goal in the second half.
Hood Canal bridge closes nights next week to test
SHINE, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington Department of Transportation says the Hood Canal Bridge will close at night next week to perform tests after a hydraulic problem was fixed.
Gavin Floyd pitches 2 innings in practice game
GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) -- Gavin Floyd pitched two scoreless innings for the Chicago White Sox while teammate Daniel Cabrera struggled Tuesday in a practice game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Medical volunteer from Washington dies in Haiti
SEATTLE (AP) -- An emergency room nurse from Renton who was working as a medical volunteer in Haiti has died of a heart attack.
Oklahoma's Warren to undergo season-ending surgery
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma sophomore guard Willie Warren will have season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his injured right ankle.
Mad emu attacks deputies along El Paso freeway
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time.
Coyotes send D David Schlemko back to AHL
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes reassigned rookie defenseman David Schlemko to their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Tuesday.
Instead of wins, Nets offer fans windfall returns
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The struggling New Jersey Nets have come up with another gimmick to sell tickets in a season where they have won only six games.
Robinson agrees to 2-year extension at Oregon St.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson has agreed in principle to a two-year contract extension.
Hochevar agrees to $1.76 million deal with Royals
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Luke Hochevar, the overall No. 1 draft pick of the 2006 amateur draft, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals that will pay him $1.76 million in the major leagues.
Royals sign RHP Hochevar for $1.7 million
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Luke Hochevar, the overall No. 1 draft pick of the 2006 amateur draft, has agreed to a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Flyers G Emery out for season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery needs surgery to repair his right hip and will miss the rest of the season.
Bristol-Myers CEO to retire; CFO to succeed him
NEW YORK (AP) -- Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. says its chief executive will retire in May and be succeeded by the current chief financial officer.
Duke, Maryland meet again with ACC title on line
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- When Maryland's schedule came out, forward Landon Milbourne quickly checked to see when the Terrapins were hosting Duke.
Mayweather-Mosley already getting physical
NEW YORK (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley nearly came to blows during the first stop of a whirlwind publicity tour at the Nokia Theater in Times Square.
Reebok sued over 'Finish Strong' Saints T-shirts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Two athletic clothing makers are having a dispute over the "Finish Strong" mantra adopted by the New Orleans Saints in their championship run last season.
Strieby, Wells help Tigers top Fla Southern 13-1
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Casper Wells hit a three-run homer, Ryan Strieby added a two-run shot Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers opened their exhibition season with a 13-1 victory over Florida Southern.
Tide football team set to visit White House
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- The national champion Alabama football team's visit to the White House is set.
Texas freshman G Flores tears ACL
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas freshman point guard Lauren Flores will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee in practice.
Play Ball! Mets beat Braves in first spring game
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Tommy Hanson threw two scoreless innings for Atlanta, but the New York Mets spoiled the last spring training opener for Braves manager Bobby Cox with a 4-2 victory Tuesday.
Police say man killed in Yakima in rap dispute
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- Police say a man was shot to death in Yakima in a dispute over an informal rap music contest.
Pro Bowl to be played before Super Bowl
HONOLULU (AP) -- The Pro Bowl will be played before the Super Bowl when it returns to Honolulu next year.
Bills sign free agent DT Marlon Favorite
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent defensive tackle Marlon Favorite.
Big changes for Coast Guard in Pacific Northwest
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) -- Big changes are coming to the Coast Guard's organization in the Pacific Northwest.
Top seed Jankovic ousted in 1st round at Monterrey
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic was upset in the first round of the Monterrey Open on Tuesday, losing 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova.
Pavlyuchenkova beats Tatishvli at Monterrey Open
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Third-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia defeated Anna Tatishvli of Georgia 6-1, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Monterrey Open.
Suspect charged in 1972 slaying in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) -- In one of the oldest cold cases in Seattle, King County prosecutors charged a 71-year-old suspect Tuesday with murder in a slaying that took place in 1972.
Wild sign deals with Zidlicky, Stoner
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have signed defensemen Marek Zidlicky and Clayton Stoner to contract extensions.
Butler back after breakthrough year
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- If Billy Butler's breakthrough year had come in New York, Los Angeles or Boston, maybe the barrel-chested first baseman would be one of baseball's most celebrated young hitters.
Services Group of America names new CEO
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Services Group of America Inc. has named its president and chief operating officer as the firm's CEO.
Angry Ky. Sen. Jim Bunning holds up spending bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The angry man of the Senate is at it again.
Islanders send Sutton to Senators for draft pick
OTTAWA (AP) -- The Ottawa Senators have acquired veteran defenseman Andy Sutton from the New York Islanders in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2010 NHL draft.
AP Interview: Arenas shrugs off sentencing nerves
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gilbert Arenas says he'd have "no problem" playing for the Washington Wizards again.
Haas could miss significant time after hip surgery
BERLIN (AP) -- German tennis player Tommy Haas could be facing a long absence from the ATP Tour after undergoing surgery on his right hip.
Nebraska's Hickman says no to chance at NFL
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska center Jacob Hickman had an invitation to be among more than 300 pro prospects showcasing themselves at the NFL combine in Indianapolis the past several days.
Kings forward Nocioni suspended for 2 games
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.
Senate approves jobless aid, road funding
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate has passed stopgap legislation to extend help for the jobless and keep federal highway dollars flowing.
Senate breaks impasse on jobless aid, road funding
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A senator who had been single-handedly holding up stopgap legislation to extend help for the jobless and keep federal highway dollars flowing has finally relented.
Senate GOP leader says budget impasse to end soon
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top Republican in the Senate is predicting that a stopgap measure to extend help for the unemployed and keep federal highway dollars flowing will soon pass.
Whitney just keeps playing
PHOENIX (AP) -- Matt Whitney was a big shot in high school, an All-American third baseman and a can't-miss prospect. These days the former first-round draft pick is with his third big-league organization and remains a prospect, though perhaps it's not such a sure thing.
Earthquakes' Luiz undergoes successful surgery
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The San Jose Earthquakes say that midfielder Andre Luiz underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday.
Man accused of shooting OR car salesman arraigned
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- A man accused of shooting a Medford car salesman during a test drive has been arraigned on attempted aggravated murder and six other charges.
Kubik hired as assistant coach of US soccer team
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Former Czechoslovakia star Lubos Kubik, who played against the United States at the 1990 World Cup, has been hired as an assistant coach of the American national team.
Ellis will likely miss entire Warriors' road trip
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors leading scorer Monta Ellis underwent an MRI exam on his injured back that revealed a strain, and he isn't expected to join the team at all during its five-game road trip.
Thrashers sign D Chris Chelios
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Thrashers have signed 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios.
Capello urges fans to support Terry against Egypt
LONDON (AP) -- Fabio Capello urged fans to support John Terry when he plays against Egypt on Wednesday night despite the England coach's decision drop him as captain.
Northwest at risk of earthquake like one in Chile
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The earthquake in Chile has brought new attention to a dangerous undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon public school enrollment down
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo says Oregon schools report fewer students for this school year.
Last chance for US players to impress Bradley
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- American players hoping to make an impression on U.S. coach Bob Bradley before he picks his World Cup roster have one last chance Wednesday night.
Attempted murder warrant issued in stabbing
Prosecutors have issued a warrant of first-degree attempted murder for a Vancouver man accused of stabbing a man early Monday at a Southeast 84th Court home.
KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower Showdown
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Shortly after his team pulled out a tough win over Missouri, Kansas State coach Frank Martin turned his attention to Wednesday's game against Kansas.
Perry wins GOP nomination for Texas governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Gov. Rick Perry has defeated Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in their tough primary fight to become the Republican Party's nominee for Texas governor.
Hutchison concedes Texas GOP gov. primary to Perry
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has conceded the Republican Texas gubernatorial primary to Gov. Rick Perry.
Ex-Houston mayor wins Democratic gov. nomination
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Former Houston Mayor Bill White has won the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, outpacing six challengers and giving his party its best hope in years to take back the office.
New charges filed in Lakewood police killings
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- The man accused of being the getaway driver in the Lakewood police killings has been charged with aggravated murder, which could carry the death penalty.
Heppner OR man killed in skiing accident
NORTH POWDER, Ore. (AP) -- The Union County sheriff's office says a Heppner man was killed in a skiing accident at the Anthony Lakes ski area.
Most Olympics border delays less than 10 minutes
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) -- During the Winter Olympics at Vancouver, British Columbia, nearly 200,000 vehicles crossed the border from Washington state into Canada.
Authorities searching for Stevenson man missing on Columbia
A two-day old search for a missing Stevenson man has been scaled back, according to a press release from the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. A multi-agency search began Sunday after Jimmie Caldwell, 55, was reported missing.
4 contractor groups to bid on $1B Seattle tunnel
SEATTLE (AP) -- The state Transportation Department has asked the four contractor groups interested in digging a $1 billion tunnel along the Seattle waterfront to submit a draft version of their proposals.
TPC Sawgrass Marriott files for bankruptcy
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, where nearly 300 media gathered last month to report on Tiger Woods' first public appearance since confessing to affairs, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Bergeron back with Bruins but out with hurt groin
BOSTON (AP) -- Patrice Bergeron arrived back in Boston and rejoined his Bruins teammates but did not take part in the pregame skate and will not play Tuesday night against Montreal because of a groin injury.
Ore. jobless rate flat in January, 2009 peak lower
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Oregon jobless rate for January is still stuck at pretty much the same place it has been since last fall at nearly 11 percent, but revised figures show the peak was a little lower than first reported for 2009.
Construction worker killed in Hanford accident
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) -- A backhoe operator was fatally injured in a construction accident at a Bonneville Power Administration substation on the Hanford nuclear reservation.
Eugene, Ore., man sues over stuck elevator
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- A Portland man is suing the operator of Eugene's Hilton hotel and conference center, saying he hurt his back when hotel employees told him to jump to safety from a stuck elevator.
Yanks' Chamberlain has bullpen session pushed back
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has had his bullpen session pushed back by at least one day because of flulike symptoms.
Rangers OF scratched because of bruised shoulder
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was scratched from a Texas Rangers intrasquad game for the second consecutive day Tuesday because of a bruised left shoulder.
Schools could get US dollars for reinvention
SEATTLE (AP) -- The federal government is offering billions of dollars to help the lowest-performing schools across the country. About four dozen schools in Washington state will be invited to apply for turnaround money to help them reinvent themselves.
Wash. sees first monthly job gains since Nov. 2008
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington state saw an increase in jobs in January, the first monthly gain in employment here since November 2008.
Reports: Feds want to talk Mets' Beltran about doc
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Several media outlets are reporting federal investigators want to talk to Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.
17 states to fight dismal college completion rates
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- More than a dozen states have formed an alliance to battle dismal college completion rates and figure out how to get more students to follow through and earn their diplomas.
Daly's disciplinary file filled with misconduct
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- John Daly has been suspended five times and cited 21 times for not giving his best effort on the PGA Tour. Those are among details contained in a 456-page disciplinary file that has become public record through a lawsuit.
Police investigating role of alcohol in crash
Garrick Dahlen's condition has been "upgraded," according to an email from his family.
Original Red Robin restaurant in Seattle closing
SEATTLE (AP) -- The original Red Robin restaurant in Seattle near the University of Washington will close March 21.
Competency question for Olympia shooting suspect
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and then shooting himself in the face was in court in Olympia in a wheelchair and wearing an eye patch.
Iowa jury convicts man in football coach killing
ALLISON, Iowa (AP) -- A jury has convicted an Iowa man of first-degree murder in the shooting of a nationally known high school football coach.
Iowa jury reaches verdict in coach shooting trial
ALLISON, Iowa (AP) -- An Iowa judge says the jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a former football player accused of fatally shooting his high school coach.
Competency hearing in Vancouver sister stabbing
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- A judge will decide whether a Vancouver man accused of stabbing his sister to death was insane.
Bicycle rider struck and killed in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- The driver of a truck that struck and killed a bicycle rider Monday night in Spokane was arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide.
Vancouver looking to sell surplus city property
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- The city of Vancouver is looking at selling unused property to bolster the general fund.
Energy Northwest awarded $57 million by court
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) -- The company that operates the nuclear power plant on the Hanford nuclear reservation has won a $57 million federal court ruling against the Energy Department.
AP Source: Woods back from therapy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get back into a routine that includes golf and fitness, according to a person with knowledge of his schedule.
More than 1,500 at slain teacher memorial
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- More than 1,500 people attended the public memorial service for slain Tacoma teacher Jennifer Paulson on Tuesday at the Life Center Church in Tacoma.
2,000 at Tacoma memorial service for slain teacher
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- About 2,000 people attended the public memorial service for slain Tacoma teacher Jennifer Paulson Tuesday at the Life Center Church in Tacoma.
Tacoma memorial service for slain teacher
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- The public memorial service for slain Tacoma teacher Jennifer Paulson is at noon Tuesday at the Life Center Church in Tacoma.
Riggleman: Minors might be Strasburg's challenge
VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman dropped another strong hint Tuesday that right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the top pick in June's amateur draft, is destined to start the season in the minor leagues.
Berkman bruises knee at spring training
KISSIMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will sit out the Astros' spring training opener Thursday after bruising his left knee.
Driver in doghouse after walking pet while in car
LONDON (AP) -- An English dog-owner has been fined after taking his pet for a stroll while driving next to him in his car.
Iverson will not return to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Allen Iverson will not return to the Philadelphia 76ers this season.
Iraqi police: Suicide blasts in Baqouba kill 29
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A police spokesman in Iraq's volatile Diyala province says three suicide bombings have killed at least 29 and wounded more than 40 people in the city of Baqouba.
Camas-Washougal Fire win Commissioners’ Cup title
Five other local teams fell short over weekend
The Camas-Washougal Fire defeated the Tri-Mountain Avalanche 3-0 on Sunday, winning the boys under-18 age division of the Washington Youth Soccer developmental-level state tournament.
Community scoreboard, March 2
Community scoreboard for March 2
County sets urbanization hearings
Public can comment on plans for land near WSU Vancouver
Clark County has scheduled four public sessions on whether to allow urban building on a square mile southeast of Washington State University Vancouver. The affected area, almost all of it zoned for residential lots of about 6,000 square feet, is bounded to the west by Northeast 50th Avenue, the east by 72nd Avenue, the south by 119th Street and the north by 139th Street.
Bridge key to Quay’s future
Placement decision vital to 50-year-old restaurant
The Quay Restaurant & Bar this month marked its 50th year in business on the Columbia River’s northern shoreline, where it gives diners a view of the Interstate 5 Bridge’s silhouette. As the restaurant celebrates its longevity, it also faces questions about its future.
Food and wine calendar, March 2
A weekly list of food and wine related events.
Washougal expects special audit report this month
The findings of a special audit of the city of Washougal will be released this month.
In Our View: Behind in the ‘Race’
State hopes to grab second-round education funds, but catch-up strategy lacks punch
Gov. Chris Gregoire and the state Senate are trying hard to qualify for the second round of federal education funding in the $4.3 billion “Race to the Top” program. The governor has proposed significant reform measures in response to federal demands, and the Senate on Feb. 11 passed a bill that likely will enhance the state’s eligibility. But two factors continue to conspire against Washingtonians as our elected officials — in these most devastating economic times — try desperately to munch one of the federal-funding carrots dangling before us. First, sitting on the starting blocks is not a good strategy when the starter’s gun sounds. Last year, Washington state officials didn’t even apply for the first round of “Race to the Top” funding because it was so obvious we didn’t have a chance at qualifying. This state’s education system is so entrenched in mediocrity and so change-resistant that our only hope is for second-round Race funding this summer.
State legislators restore alternative education dollars
About-face may spare popular programs in Clark County
State legislators have reversed course, acting to restore funds for alternative learning programs that serve thousands of Washington public school students, including hundreds in Clark County.
Wetland bank approved by state
Vancouver Lake lowlands site will sell credits to port, others
An old cattle pasture in the Vancouver Lake lowlands will become an ecologically rich wetland — and, not coincidentally, a lucrative source of income for the private company transforming the 154-acre property at the Port of Vancouver. State environmental regulators on Monday certified the wetland mitigation bank proposed by Habitat Bank Inc. of Woodinville.
Bakeries, cookbooks, TV feed our cake love
We are a nation up to our eyeballs in buttercream icing, ganache, fondant and the cakes that support them. Layer cakes. Cupcakes. Bundt cakes. It is a passionate love affair. Fantastically decorated sweets fill bakery shelves, TV screens and cookbooks.
Fourth quarter returns Nautilus to profitability
Nautilus Inc. returned to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2009, after restructuring to focus on its consumer business. The quarter ending Dec. 31 marked the company’s first profitable quarter in at least two years, according to regulatory filings.
Death notices, March 2
Byers, David E., 85, Vancouver, died Feb. 26, 2010. Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, 360-892-6060. Crane, Stephen P. “Steve,” 58, Vancouver, died Feb. 22, 2010. Brown’s Funeral Home, 360-835-3692. Guthmiller, Jeffrey L., 59, Vancouver, died Feb. 25, 2010. Layne’s Funeral Home, 360-687-3143. Hobart, Loren T., 61, Plains, Mont., died Feb. 28, 2010. Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 406-826-5653. Hough, Thomas P., 85, Vancouver, died Feb. 26, 2010. Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, 360-892-6060. Knight, Richard B., 70, Woodland, died Feb. 25, 2010. Woodland Funeral Home, 360-225-8441. Knox, Richard A. III, 61, Vancouver, died March 1, 2010. Straub’s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation, 360-834-4563. Schmitendorf, Kenneth J., 59, Battle Ground, died Feb. 26, 2010. Layne’s Funeral Home, 360-687-3143. Shoulders, Thomas L., 78, Vancouver, died Feb. 24, 2010. Heritage Memorial, 503-844-2788. Wolle, Dale, 68, Vancouver, died Feb. 27, 2010. Davies Cremation & Burial Services, 360-693-1036.
Port commissioners move meetings to Tuesdays
The Port of Camas-Washougal’s three-member board of commissioners has changed its twice-monthly meeting schedule to start at 5 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month.
Weather Eye: Northwest warmth is setting records
The Pacific Northwest continues to break records for warmer-than-average weather. Seattle, for instance, at Sea-Tac Airport, has now recorded its warmest combined January-February on record at 46.9 degrees. It is the second-warmest if you factor in the downtown Seattle records, which go back to 1891. The warmest downtown was January-February 1941 at 47 degrees.
Battle Ground seeks applicants for civil service panel
The city of Battle Ground is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its civil service commission.
Citizen disaster training offered in east Clark County
Folks who live in east Clark County can learn to protect themselves, their family and neighbors in a disaster by taking Community Emergency Response Team training.
FYI, March 2
Our daily offering of meetings and events in and around Clark County
Family, businesses will be on TV show tonight
A Vancouver family and two Vancouver businesses will be featured in tonight’s episode of HGTV’s “My First Place.”
Washington View: Businesses should not be penalized for profit
These days, it seems like profit has become a dirty word. To hear some politicians talk, you’d think making money was a bad thing — and that those who do should be taxed and regulated to death. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
Wacom releases new electronic pen, display
Wacom today released its latest electronic pen and display for professional photographers, designers, artists and animators.
Our Readers' Views, March 2
Letters to the Editor
Vital statistics, March 2
Births, marriage licenses
Vancouver may cash in on surplus property
City will look into selling parcels to bolster general fund
It’s almost like a real estate garage sale. The city of Vancouver has about 300 surplus real estate property parcels on its hands, accumulated over several decades and left over from road construction, past purchases and other projects.
EU: 100 million Microsoft users to choose browser
BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union says some 100 million people using Microsoft Corp. software will be asked to choose between rival Web browsers by mid-May under a deal it struck with the company to settle antitrust action.
