Stories for November 11, 2010

Obama: Asia's growth will benefit US

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) -- President Barack Obama says that while Asia's rapid growth will lead to competition for jobs, countries shouldn't have to prosper at the expense of other nations.

Oregonian: KBR knew of troops' chemical exposure

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Oregonian says documents in an Oregon lawsuit suggest that managers for Kellogg, Brown and Root had medical tests indicating workers at an Iraqi water treatment plant being guarded by National Guard troops had significant exposure to the toxic chemical hexavalent chromium.

Boyle leads Sharks past Islanders.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Dan Boyle scored the tying goal on a second-period power play and added the shootout winner in the San Jose Sharks' 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Kings hold off Stars for 5th straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Justin Williams scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 13:09 to play, Jonathan Quick made 27 saves and the Los Angeles Kings matched the best home start in franchise history with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Long leads South Carolina State to road win

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Malcolm Long threw two touchdown passes, Blake Erickson kicked three field goals and South Carolina State beat Morgan State 32-10 on Thursday night.

Fire guts duplex unit in Cascade Park

One person taken to hospital

Firefighters from Vancouver and Camas on Thursday night battled a blaze that gutted one unit of a duplex townhouse near Southeast McGillivray Boulevard and Blairmont Drive in Cascade Park.

Lolo man faces felony charge in fatal crash

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) -- A 50-year-old Lolo man accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in a drunken-driving crash in Missoula will be charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence.

Police: Man mistook gas for brake in fatal crash

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland police say a 75-year-old man apparently mistook the gas pedal for the brake when his car struck a 22-month-old boy who later died.

Bend police arrest man in wife's disappeance

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- Bend, Oregon, police say they have arrested a man for investigation of murder in the disappearance of his wife.

Todman helps UConn beat Pitt 30-28

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Jordan Todman ran for 222 yards, including 4 on a key fourth-down conversion, and Connecticut beat Pittsburgh 30-28 to bring the Panthers back to the pack in the Big East.

Make sure bra's fit is fit for a queen

It's key to comfort, appearance

Gophers suspend G Devoe Joseph

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota coach Tubby Smith has suspended guard Devoe Joseph indefinitely for a violation of team rules.

Lecavalier out 3 to 4 weeks after breaking hand

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier broke his right hand in Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals and will be sidelined from three to four weeks.

Kesler leads Canucks past Senators 6-2

OTTAWA (AP) -- Daniel Sedin and Alex Burrows each had a goal and an assist, and Henrik Sedin also had two points to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Garden officials looking for vandalizing fan

BOSTON (AP) -- Officials from the new Boston Garden are trying to identify a woman who can be seen on an internet video kicking a hole in a bathroom pillar.

Flames' Brett Sutter arrested after bar fight

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Calgary Flames forward Brett Sutter was briefly jailed on suspicion of assault after getting into a fight outside a Scottsdale bar.

Boeing: significant damage to 787 electric panel

SEATTLE (AP) -- Boeing Co. says an electrical fire that forced a Boeing 787 test plane to make an emergency landing caused "significant" damage to a power panel and spread to a nearby insulation blanket.

Falcons, Ravens play scoreless first quarter

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons played a scoreless first quarter in the matchup of AFC and NFC co-leaders.

Jets organization doing push-ups for penalties

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The entire New York Jets organization is doing push-ups for penalties -- from the players to the owner.

Caracortado wins Hollywood Park feature

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Caracortado defeated Cherokee Heaven by 134 lengths to win his turf debut in Thursday's $55,504 feature at Hollywood Park.

Florida CB Jenkins gets extra year of eligibility

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida coach Urban Meyer says the NCAA has granted Florida cornerback Moses Jenkins a fifth year of eligibility.

Uggla says Marlins broke off contract talks

MIAMI (AP) -- Dan Uggla says he still hopes to reach an agreement on a long-term contract with the Florida Marlins, even though they've broken off negotiations.

Goodell pushes for new stadium in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Atlanta likely will have to build a new stadium if it wants to host another Super Bowl.

Hagan leads Funny Car qualifying in finale

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan took the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in the season-ending Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, earning three bonus points with a blistering 4.139-second pass at 293.86 mph Thursday.

WR Roddy White active for Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White is active for Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens and scheduled to start.

49ers defense still trying to improve

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Expected to lift the San Francisco 49ers into the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the team's inconsistent defense has a new sense of commitment to get it done entering the second half of the season.

Death toll in El Salvador jail fire rises to 19

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) -- Two more inmates have died due to a prison fire near El Salvador's capital, bringing the toll to 19.

Cardinals 'rest' RB Wells, LB Haggans practices

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals "rested" running back Beanie Wells on Thursday, raising questions about whether the running back will be able to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Rolls-Royce explains failure of A380 engine part

LONDON (AP) -- Rolls-Royce Group PLC says the failure of a Qantas A380 engine last week was specific to the Trent 900 series of engines and confined to specific component of the turbine engine that started an oil fire.

Hasselbeck cleared following concussion

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Matt Hasselbeck is back at the helm of the Seattle Seahawks.

Seguin signs endorsement deal with Dunkin' Donuts

BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Bruins rookie Tyler Seguin has an endorsement deal with Dunkin' Donuts.

Derby winner Super Saver to stand at WinStar

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver will stand for $20,000 at WinStar Farm.

Wolves waive G Mo Ager

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Maurice Ager.

Hastings ready for new House role

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- Republican Congressman Doc Hastings doesn't garner much attention outside his sweeping U.S. House district in central Washington. That's likely to change with GOP control of the chamber come January.

College notebook: Multnomah University volleyball team bound for NCCAA nationals

Clark County trio help Lions turn around fortunes

Playing for a national championship this weekend was not exactly on the radar when the Multnomah University volleyball team gathered to prepare for the 2010 season. But after winning four matches in the past two season — just one a year ago — the Portland school reached the National Christian College Athletic Association’s Division II national tournament, today through Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla.

'Nova's Pinkston charged with assault, harassment

VILLANOVA (AP) -- Villanova freshman forward JayVaughn Pinkston has been charged with two counts of simple assault and harassment and will be held out of games until the university's review is completed.

UK center Enes Kanter ruled ineligible by NCAA

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- The NCAA ruled Kentucky freshman center Enes Kanter permanently ineligible to play for the Wildcats, though the school will appeal the decision.

Prep playoff preview: Stevenson vs. Meridian

Preview of Stevenson vs. Meridian high school football playoff game

NASCAR does pre-inspection of 3 Chase contenders

PHOENIX (AP) -- NASCAR has inspected the cars the three championship contenders plan to race in next week's season finale.

Pastrana partners with Waltrip in NASCAR

PHOENIX (AP) -- Travis Pastrana has signed a deal with Michael Waltrip Racing that could put him in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide series as early as next year.

Oregon's Cliff Harris is forgiven for his swagger

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Yes, Oregon cornerback and punt returner Cliff Harris is brash. Just ask him, and he responds with a smile and a cocky "So what?"

Two Dolphins return to practice

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Safety Chris Clemons and tight end Anthony Fasano have returned to practice for the Miami Dolphins.

Taylor eager to return against top run defense

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Oft-injured Fred Taylor hopes to play for the Patriots on Sunday after missing five games with two painful toes.

Jets, Sanchez show success in sped-up offense

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets might consider speeding things up on offense more often.

Families of couple killed by Mass. convict sue

BOSTON (AP) -- The families of two Washington state newlyweds slain by a convicted killer after he was prematurely released from prison in Massachusetts have filed a federal wrongful death suit.

Marshall says Dolphins are playoff-bound

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Brandon Marshall says the Miami Dolphins are going to the playoffs regardless of who plays quarterback.

Union rejects health care proposal from NFL

NEW YORK (AP) -- The players union has rejected a proposal from the NFL on long-term care for former players, saying the supplemental policy will exclude too many of those players.

UNC sends formal letter breaking ties with tutor

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina has formally broken ties from the tutor linked to the ongoing NCAA investigation of its athletic program.

Prep playoff preview: Camas vs. Juanita

Preview of Camas vs. Juanita high school football playoff game

Spurs rookie Anderson out 2 months with fracture

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Spurs rookie James Anderson has a stress fracture in his right foot that is expected to keep him out for two months.

No. 4 Broncos travel north to face rival Idaho

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) -- Never one to shy away from making an honest, off-the-cuff comment, Idaho coach Robb Akey started by saying if anyone wanted to talk about last week's blowout lost, they'd better be prepared to start hitting the "bleep" button.

6 Years later, Roethlisberger still admires Brady

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tom Brady's statistics didn't wow Ben Roethlisberger as much as his winning did.

Manager: Sterger meets with NFL

NEW YORK (AP) -- The woman who allegedly received lewd photos and inappropriate text messages from Brett Favre has met with NFL investigators, her agent says.

Code Talker tells of Navajos’ role in WWII Pacific combat

Clark County observes Veterans Day

Navajo Code Talker David Patterson was the keynote speaker this morning when hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Veterans Day at a historic Vancouver cemetery. The Marine Corps veteran discussed the role he and other Navajo men played during World War II combat in the Pacific. Their tribal language was the basis for a communications system that helped U.S. forces relay orders and information quickly and securely, in a code the Japanese were unable to break.

Washington’s birthday, squared

On this 11-11, our state turns 121

Today, on the 11th day of the 11th month, Washington state turns 121 years old.

Argentina to face Bolivia in opener

LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina will face Bolivia on July 1 at La Plata in the opener of the Copa America, the South American championship.

Prep playoff preview: Skyview vs. Auburn

Preview of Skyview vs. Auburn high school football playoff game

Bad 'Alibi': Idaho burglary suspect found at bar

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) -- Police say it didn't take them long to locate an Idaho man suspected in the robbery of a Cedars Inn -- he was next door at The Alibi bar.

Bearursa wins Aqueduct feature

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bearursa, the 6-5 favorite, held off Rogue's Jewel by a nose Thursday to win the $44,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.

China wins men's team foil at Paris fencing worlds

PARIS (AP) -- China has won the gold medal in men's team, upsetting Italy at the fencing world championships.

Panthers LB Beason fined $10,000, will appeal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason calls his $10,000 fine for a hit to the head of New Orleans receiver Marques Colston unwarranted and plans to appeal.

Groggy bear found in Issaquah had been shot

SEATTLE (AP) -- Now we know what was wrong with a young black bear that appeared to be stuck in a creek in the back yard of a home near Issaquah.

Young bear tranquilized in Issaquah backyard

ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) -- Washington wildlife agents have tranquilized a bear that appeared to be in trouble in a backyard in Issaquah.

Former Yankees pick throws No. 12 OSU into BCS mix

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Tuning into the World Series this year, Brandon Weeden felt like it was another lifetime when he was playing baseball.

Diggins at the point for Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Skylar Diggins welcomes the challenge. Give her the ball at the point and Notre Dame's star sophomore guard will gladly take charge of running the team.

Willis salutes troops with party on USS Intrepid

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Willis, famous for his movie roles, believes the real stars are the military and veterans.

Battling migraine, Harvin misses practice again

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Percy Harvin has missed another practice for the Minnesota Vikings.

MLS draft to be held Jan 13 in Baltimore

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Soccer's annual draft of amateur players will be held Jan. 13 in Baltimore in conjunction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention.

Razor-thin margins could bring gridlock to Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The November elections are forcing Oregon lawmakers to get creative if they want to accomplish anything in the next legislative session.

Blues' T.J. Oshie fractures left ankle

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- T.J. Oshie, one of the St. Louis Blues' top forwards, will be out indefinitely with a fractured left ankle.

Palmer returns to practice with sore shoulder

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer says he's returning to practice on a limited basis, going easy on his sore passing shoulder.

Greipel to defend Tour Down Under title

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) -- Two-time winner Andre Greipel of Germany will defend his title at January's Tour Down Under, the first event of the 2011 Pro Tour.

IMG head says he hasn't bet tennis under new rules

LONDON (AP) -- The head of management company IMG has told tennis' anti-corruption group that he hasn't bet on the sport since current rules barring gambling were enacted nearly two years ago.

Giants WR Steve Smith hurts pectoral in practice

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith was forced to leave practice on Thursday after hurting a pectoral muscle.

Umatilla County DA denies misconduct

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) -- Umatilla County District Attorney Dean Gushwa says he is innocent of any wrongdoing one day after the Oregon Department of Justice charged him with five counts of official misconduct, alleging Gushwa used his office to obtain sexual gratification and then cover it up.

Delhomme back at practice for Browns

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Jake Delhomme's comeback season has been a disaster. But although he's been injured and lost his job to rookie Colt McCoy, the veteran quarterback says he will abide by whatever decision coach Eric Mangini makes about his starter.

Phillies hire Juan Samuel to coach third base

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Juan Samuel to be their third-base coach.

Study: College football coaching ups diversity

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A new study finds major gains in the number of minority head coaches at college football's highest level but less progress in other leadership positions.

Washington's new ferry inaugural run Sunday

SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington state's first new ferry in more than a decade will make its inaugural run Sunday from Whidbey Island to Port Townsend with Gov. Chris Gregoire and a boatload of 300 other officials and invited guests.

Allen, Jean-Gilles miss practice

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Free safety Nate Allen and right guard Max Jean-Gilles won't practice Thursday, and might not play when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Washington on Monday night.

Puyallup council says no to citizen initiatives

PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) -- No one but the city council will be making laws in Puyallup (pew-AL'-up).

100 mph crash in Rochester kills woman

ROCHESTER, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington State Patrol estimates a woman was driving about 100 miles per hour when she crashed into a utility pole in the Thurston County town of Rochester and died.

Players want more say in discipline for hits

NEW YORK (AP) -- Many NFL players believe they should have more of a voice in the handing out of fines and suspensions for illegal hits.

Canadiens deal defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to Colorado

MONTREAL (AP) -- The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Michael Bournival.

Fowler takes clubhouse lead in Round 1 at Disney

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Rickie Fowler is making an early move toward his first PGA Tour victory.

Boeing ends last week with flat 787 orders

NEW YORK (AP) -- Boeing says orders for 787s were flat in the week that ended Tuesday, after gaining 8 from Saudi Arabian Airlines and losing 8 from a leasing company.

Boeing loses 8 orders for 787 last week

NEW YORK (AP) -- Boeing says it lost eight 787 orders in the week that ended Tuesday, the same day that one of the planes made an emergency landing.

Ream, Agudelo, Diskerud selected for US roster

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream and forward Juan Agudelo are among five players who could make their U.S. national team debuts in Wednesday's exhibition at South Africa.

Beltran would consider waiving no-trade

NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Beltran would consider waiving his no-trade clause if the New York Mets approach him with a deal.

Pac-10 in rebuilding mode after losing stars

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The talent drain began two years ago and the Pac-10 is still in recovery mode.

Deportations drop in the Northwest for second year

SEATTLE (AP) -- New federal data shows the number of deportations of illegal immigrants from Washington, Oregon and Alaska dropped by nearly nine percent during the last fiscal year.

Bills game vs. Lions to be blacked out in Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills will be blacked out on local television for the second time this year after failing to sell out Sunday's game against Detroit by the NFL deadline.

Indiana lands basketball standout Cody Zeller

WASHINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana high school basketball standout Cody Zeller says he'll play at Indiana, marking a big recruiting victory for the Hoosiers and coach Tom Crean.

West Alabama coach Wallace announces retirement

LIVINGSTON, Ala. (AP) -- West Alabama coach Bobby Wallace, who led North Alabama to three straight Division II national championships, plans to retire after this season.

Netherlands earns 2014 field hockey World Cups

MONTREAUX, Switzerland (AP) -- The Netherlands was selected over England to host the men's and women's field hockey World Cups in 2014.

Montana decides not to move up to FBS

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- The University of Montana's president says the Grizzlies will stay in the Big Sky Conference and not move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Browns linebacker collapses

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns linebacker Marcus Benard collapsed in the locker room during the media interview period.

Portis: Wears Phillies cap ahead of Eagles game

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis talked about the possibility of playing against the Philadelphia Eagles -- while wearing a Phillies baseball cap.

1 NFL pension, 2 wives equals Pa. court fight

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Pennsylvania woman will get the pension of former NFL running back Tom Sullivan because he didn't divorce her before marrying again.

Ref, 2 players challenge UEFA match-fixing bans

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- UEFA is being challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport by a referee and two players it has suspended in connection with alleged match-fixing.

Beijing to host world cycling tour event

BEIJING (AP) -- China is set to host an event on the world cycling tour for the first time.

Beckenbauer to give up FIFA seat

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Franz Beckenbauer says he is giving up his seat on FIFA's executive committee.

Nets, D-League's Springfield team to join up

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets will take control of the operations of the NBA Development League's Springfield entry starting next season, becoming the second NBA club to enter into a single affiliation partnership.

Officials use Steeler-styled van to serve warrants

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Two constables in western Pennsylvania decided driving around in a car resembling a police cruiser was preventing them from serving warrants. So, they decided to go black and gold.

Madrid-Barca clasico to be played on a Monday

MADRID (AP) -- Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the Spanish league's first "clasico" this season on a Monday night to avoid clashing with Catalan local elections.

India has 2019 Asian Games on its radar

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) -- India may bid to host the 2019 Asian Games.

'Grinding' cancels winter dance at Portland high

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Frustrated teachers who have been unable to stop students from "grinding" on the dance floor have canceled the winter formal at Cleveland High School in Portland.

Amazon no longer selling guide for pedophiles

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon is no longer selling a self-published guide for pedophiles.

Recommendation: Kill more Bonneville Dam sea lions

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An advisory group recommends killing more sea lions that have been dining on salmon at the Columbia River's first dam, known to some as the "Bonneville buffet."

Child star who played Eddie Munster in NJ rehab

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The former child star who played boy werewolf Eddie Munster on TV has entered a drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Hyndman of FC Dallas named MLS coach of year

DALLAS (AP) -- FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman has been picked as the Major League Soccer coach of the year.

Pa. home with foot-deep piles of rats coming down

NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (AP) -- A western Pennsylvania home will be demolished because it is so overrun with rats that they measure about a foot deep in spots.

Coach of banned Jamaican sprinter gets reprimand

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Jamaican track coach Stephen Francis has been reprimanded over the positive drug test that resulted in a six-month ban for champion sprinter Shelly Ann Fraser.

Mortgage rates fall to fresh lows this week

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rates on fixed mortgages dropped to their lowest levels in decades this week after the Federal Reserve unveiled a massive bond-buying program to help spur economic growth.

Gunman invades home of Columbia Sportswear chair

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- West Linn police say an armed man invaded the home of Columbia Sportswear Chairman Gert Boyle.

Bail set at $2 million in Morton homicide

CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) -- The man accused of killing a Morton 16-year-old made his first appearance Wednesday in Lewis County Superior Court in Chehalis.

Officer won't be disciplined over Rice's autograph

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore County police say they won't discipline an officer who got an autograph from Ravens running back Ray Rice after warning him about the tint on his vehicle's windshield.

APNewsBreak: Nigeria links Iran to arms shipment

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Nigerian officials have concluded in internal documents that Iran's government was behind the secret shipment of weapons that were discovered in Africa's most populous nation last month.

F1 Championship up for grabs Sunday

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Four drivers are in contention for the Formula One championship ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Walla Walla students make new friends at lunch

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) -- Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla took part in "Mix It Up at Lunch Day."

Lacey American Legion officer accused of theft

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- A man who was the financial officer for an American Legion post in Lacey has been accused of writing himself $8,000 in checks.

Accidental overdose at Tacoma children's hospital

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A 6-year-old boy who had an emergency appendix operation last weekend at Mary Bridge children's hospital in Tacoma was accidentally given a double dose of medication.

Vancouver firefighter resigns to end sex case

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- A Vancouver firefighter accused of having a sexual relationship with a woman he met on an aid call has resigned.

'Save the bear' campaign for Gig Harbor bear

GIG HARBOR, Wash. (AP) -- A "save the bear" campaign asks the state Fish and Wildlife Department not to kill the bear that attacked a woman at Gig Harbor.

Conn. gunshot victim eats before going to hospital

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Police say a 25-year-old Connecticut man who was shot twice after buying a sandwich at a New Haven deli went home and ate his lunch before going to the hospital.

Wildlife chief says governor is supportive

Gregoire administration called more friendly to natural resources issues than Gary Locke

Goose hunting season opens Saturday

Dusky subspecies still struggling decades after 1964 Alaska earthquake

Federal grants to pay for hunting access to private lands

Washington gets $837,000 to work with landowners, Oregon gets $787,000

Weather Eye: A winter scenario in the extended outlook?

First off before I talk weather, let me say to all of our veterans: Happy Veterans Day! I wish I could promise a nice, sunny day, but alas, another weather front moves our way later today. It will be much weaker than the last one, with most of the energy staying well to our north. The weather the next five days or so will be fairly uneventful before things turn interesting later next week. Maybe. I say maybe because full confidence in long-range models can be risky until more of a consensus among all of them aligns. The picture shows high pressure building off our coast, resulting in a possible cold northerly flow of air with weather systems dropping down the British Columbia coastline with very low snow levels. Hard to believe a week ago we were basking in the low 70s and this week struggling at times to reach 50 degrees.

Fishing report 11/11

Lower Willamette River now closed for sturgeon, but lower Columbia stays open

PeaceHealth wants its HQ here

340 jobs would move to Vancouver from other company sites

The Bellevue-based hospital chain in merger negotiations with Southwest Washington Medical Center plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Vancouver, the nonprofit organization confirmed Wednesday. Including PeaceHealth’s already-stated plans to relocate some of its back-office operations, the company would bring 340 new jobs to Vancouver from other PeaceHealth locations. About 260 jobs would be in operational areas such as information technology and accounting, and up to 80 jobs would be relocated from the executive offices in Bellevue, said Brien Lautman, a spokesman for PeaceHealth.

PeaceHealth wanted new City Hall

Vancouver turned down offer for ex-Columbian site

In searching for a potential location for a new corporate headquarters, Bellevue-based hospital chain PeaceHealth made it clear to Vancouver officials they found their missing link at 415 W. Sixth St. Just one problem — Vancouver had already picked up that piece of property to serve as a new City Hall.

Out & About

Items about a fly-casting clinic, steelhead fishing clinic, boater safety class, Oregon Bass and Panfish Club meeting and Christmas tree permit sales in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Talking Points 11/11

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:

Prairie advances to 3A soccer quarterfinals

The Prairie Falcons made the first girls soccer state playoff game in school history count. Hannah Hainline and Cassie Hoyt scored opportunistic second-half goals on Wednesday, lifting Prairie to a 2-0 win over Meadowdale at Edmunds Stadium.

Share seeks donations for annual holiday meal

Share, Inc., is looking for your help as it prepares to bring Thanksgiving to 300 local families and 900 needy children.

Shoebox gift donations sought from Nov. 15-22

Last year, local folks donated 5,790 gift-filled shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child, billed as “the world’s largest Christmas project.” Organized by Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian organization based in North Carolina, the project saw more than 8 million home-packed gifts reaching children in countries all around the world.

Skills Center to host VIP tour, luncheon

The Clark County Skills Center will open its doors to all interested residents and officials for a VIP tour and luncheon on Nov. 19.

Rock-clearing project to delay Highway 14 traffic

Motorists on state Highway 14 will encounter delays of as much as 20 minutes on Monday, as workers remove loose rock and dirt from a steep slope above the highway near Dog Mountain

Local home sales dive, foreclosures soar

Still, some say housing market is turning around

Clark County’s housing market experienced a double whammy in October, with a dramatic drop in home sales driving down prices and a backlog of distressed properties that entered the market faster than they could be absorbed. The number of homes in some stage of foreclosure countywide surged to 527 in October, an 81.7 percent rise over the same month last year and a 21 percent climb in one month, according to RealtyTrac Inc., which released its monthly foreclosure report today. At the same time, a local housing report tracked just 334 sales of new and pre-owned houses in October, down 43.4 percent when compared with 590 homes sold here in October 2009.

Northwest Pipe to be late with financial filing

Northwest Pipe Co. said Wednesday it will be late in filing its quarterly financial report for the period ended Sept. 30. This is a result of the time and “extraordinary” resources the Vancouver-based maker of steel pipe spent on restating financial reports, the company said.

Death notices

A list of daily death noctices

Sex offender update

Three high-risk sex offenders have moved to a rented house at 20217 N.E. Cedar Creek Road, in the Amboy area, and a fourth has moved to 14705 N.E. 91st. St., north of Padden Parkway near York Elementary School.

Garden calendar

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Our readers' views

Letters to the editor

Terrariums are flourishing again as microworlds become latest decor trend

The glass-encased universes called terrariums are back on the scene from the 1970s.

Two state-bound swimmers sign with Boise State

Several other prep athletes make their college choices

It was a big day for several local athletes signing with NCAA Division I programs, and for a couple of swimmers, it’s all part of one special week. Jessica Bottelberghe of Columbia River and Nikki Cannon of Hudson’s Bay on Wednesday signed national letters of intent to Boise State.

High School Scoreboard 11/11

Wednesday's high school results

Correction: Fort Vancouver Regional Library

Fort Vancouver Regional Library branches closed: All libraries are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Incorrect information was included in a list of holiday closures Wednesday on Page C5.

Fast start sparks Camas soccer to victory

Papermakers reach 3A quarterfinals for second year in a row

Early goals are always welcome, particularly during playoff soccer matches. The quick strike was doubly pleasing for the Camas girls soccer team on Wednesday.

Skyview gets first win at state soccer playoffs

Storm will face Snohomish in 4A quarterfinals

It took 80 minutes of defense, and one timely, clutch goal late in the second half, but the Skyview girls soccer team can proclaim it is the best in the program’s history. And the journey will continue, as well.

Energy Adviser: Maintain heating system, or be left in cold

I think my home is ready for winter weather, but should I do anything about the furnace?

The Garden Life: Fall’s when many plants show true colors

In our fickle autumn season, there are inevitably days of such intense variety that my garden spirits rise up to take notice. To the gardener, and especially the plant collector, this is when the quality of sunshine is as variable as the seasonal foliage color. Many of the plants we simply had to have a year or two ago have come back into strong focus with colorful foliage, fruit or seed production. Now, their unique autumn characteristics stand out from the rest.

Vital statistics

Marriage dissolutions and licenses and court sentencings

County businesses get bleak preview of 2011 Legislature

Conservative group makes presentation in Vancouver

Clark County business leaders got a bleak preview of what they can expect from the 2011 Legislature at a Wednesday lunch panel in Vancouver hosted by the conservative Washington Policy Center. They were warned to expect a hike in the state minimum wage, increases in unemployment and workers’ compensation premiums, and the same attitude toward spending from Democratic leaders in the state House and Senate.

Portugal sponsor quits cycling because of doping

LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Liberty Seguros says doping scandals, including the latest one involving Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, has persuaded it to pull out of professional cycling and cancel plans to sponsor a Portuguese team.

Bill Monroe to be featured in NY Times Square ad

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) -- The late father of bluegrass music will be playing soon in New York's Times Square to promote the Kentucky celebration of the centennial of his birth.

Prahalis suspended for 3 games by NCAA

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Seventh-ranked Ohio State's star junior point guard, Samantha Prahalis, will miss the first three games of the 2010-11 season for a secondary NCAA rules violation.

Russian company buys shares in F1's Virgin Racing

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Virgin Racing says that Russian sports car manufacturer Marussia Motors has bought a "significant" stake in the Formula One team.

Ex-Serbia soccer president surrenders to police

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- A former head of the Serbia Football Association who was sought on embezzlement charges has surrendered to police.

Correction: Pink Diamond story

GENEVA (AP) -- In a story Nov. 10 about a 24.78-carat pink diamond that could fetch a record price at an upcoming action, The Associated Press gave the wrong name for diamond expert Martin Rapaport's company. It is called Diamonds.Net, not Diamond.Net.