Stories for November 12, 2010

Allegations that officer had sex in patrol car

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- A Snohomish County sheriff's sergeant has been placed on paid administrative leave while the department investigates whether he had sex in his patrol car -- while his two-day radio was on.

Saint Mary's cruises in opener, 86-42

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) -- Clint Steindl scored 20 points to lead Saint Mary's past College of Idaho 86-42 Friday night.

Hawaii defeats Montana State 77-59

HONOLULU (AP) -- Hiram Thompson scored 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field and Hawaii caught fire in the second half to beat Montana State 77-59 Friday night in the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic.

Jury convicts Lebanon, Ore., councilman

ALBANY, Ore. (AP) -- A Linn County Circuit Court jury has convicted Lebanon City Councilman Tim Fox on six charges of sexual abuse, coercion and private indecency.

Outstanding in Amboy

Efforts of faculty, students and parents help win Amboy Middle School honor as a Washington's 'School of Distinction.'

Thunder rally past Blazers

Westbrook, Durant lead the charge for Oklahoma City

Kevin Durant scored the final eight points in a 10-0 run that turned the Thunder’s five-point deficit into a 105-100 lead with 1:29 to play.

UCLA beats CS Northridge 83-50 in season opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lazeric Jones scored 15 points in his Division I debut and UCLA routed Cal State Northridge 83-50 in the teams' season opener Friday night.

Portlanders on honor system for leaf removal

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland officials are now relying on the honor system that residents are keeping leaves out of their streets.

Maine defeats Utah Valley 71-66 in overtime

OREM, Utah (AP) -- Raheem Singleton and Troy Barnies led the way as Maine scored the first 10 points of overtime en route to a 71-66 victory against Utah Valley on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Lander's 22 leads WIllinois over St. Francis 83-47

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) -- Matt Lander had a career-high 22 points to lead four Western Illinois players in double figures Friday as the hot-shooting Leathernecks routed St. Francis, Ill., 83-47 to open their season.

San Diego tops Occidental 83-66 in opener

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Ken Rancifer scored 14 points and Darian Norris and Matt Dorr each had 13 as San Diego beat Occidental 83-66 Friday night in the season opener for both schools.

Moss has 20 points, TCU beats Jackson State 86-62

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Ronnie Moss scored 20 points and TCU beat Jackson State 86-62 Friday, winning the school's fifth-straight season opener.

Massachusetts comes back to beat Rider 77-67

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- Anthony Gurley scored 31 points and Freddie Riley added 28 as Massachusetts overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Rider 77-67 on Friday night in both teams' season opener.

South Alabama routs Spring Hill 81-53

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Martino Brock and Augustine Rubit each scored 16 points and South Alabama breezed past Spring Hill 81-53 on Friday night.

Canisius rallies to beat St. Bonaventure 80-70

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Julius Coles scored 21 points and Gaby Belardo added a career-high 19 as Canisius rallied to defeat St. Bonaventure 80-70 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

FBI offers reward for former Coos Bay bank worker

COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) -- The FBI and Wells Fargo Bank are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for the arrest of a woman accused of stealing money while she was an employee of the Wells Fargo Branch in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Portland State beats Pepperdine 83-81

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Paul Guede connected on a deep 3-pointer with 5 seconds remaining to give Portland State an 83-81 win over Pepperdine in the season opener Friday night.

Middle Tennessee blows out Tennessee Temple 90-46

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- James Washington scored 21 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out four assists and had two steals in Middle Tennessee's season-opening 90-46 win over Tennessee Temple on Friday night.

Bozeman's 17 leads Ark-Little Rock over SMU 57-47

DALLAS (AP) -- Solomon Bozeman scored 17 points to lead three Arkansas-Little Rock players in double figures Friday as the Trojans turned a nine-point halftime deficit into a 57-47 victory over SMU, which scored just 17 points in an ice-cold second half.

Balanced Northern Colorado powers past Tabor 93-52

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) -- Devon Beitzel led five Northern Colorado players in double figures with 17 points Friday night to pace a 93-52 season-opening victory over Tabor.

New Mexico State defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 92-76

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) -- Troy Gillenwater scored 30 points and New Mexico State beat Louisiana-Lafayette 92-76 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

Tom Hughes to lead Portland area's Metro Council

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Tom Hughes will be the next president of the Portland area's Metro Council.

Jereal Scott leads Stephen F Austin in 114-49 rout

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) -- Jereal Scott scored a career-high 27 points and pulled down 10 rebounds and four other players finished with double figures as Stephen F. Austin routed Howard Payne 114-49 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Southeastern Louisiana beats Millsaps 91-45

HAMMOND, La. (AP) -- Trent Hutchin scored 21 points and Southeastern Louisiana used a strong first half in its season opener to beat Millsaps 91-45 on Friday night.

Va. Commonwealth runs past UNC Greensboro 101-86

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Brandon Rozell scored 23 points and four others reached double figures as Virginia Commonwealth defeated UNC Greensboro 101-86 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Pacific rallies to defeat UTEP 66-61

EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Sam Willard had 23 points and 11 rebounds Friday night to lead Pacific to a 66-61 victory over UTEP in the season opener for both schools.

Flowers leads West Virginia pasts Oakland 95-71

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- John Flowers set a career high of 16 points and blocked seven shots to lead West Virginia to a 95-71 victory over Oakland on Friday night.

Utah storms past Grand Canyon 72-48

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Will Clyburn scored 14 points and Jason Washburn added 12 to power Utah over Grand Canyon 72-48 on Friday night.

Tiger makes up no ground in the rain

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Tiger Woods has failed to make up any ground in the Australian Masters with an even-par 71 that left him well behind the leaders on a rainy Saturday.

Franklin, Hill lead UTSA by Huston-Tillotson 82-65

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Stephen Franklin and Jeromie Hill scored 16 points each to lead UTSA to a season-opening 82-65 victory against Huston-Tillotson on Friday night.

Coastal Carolina routs Piedmont 112-52

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Chad Gray scored 22 points to lead eight Coastal Carolina players in double figures in a season-opening 112-52 win over Piedmont College on Friday night.

Austin Peay pulls off 64-62 win over Saint Louis

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tyshwan Edmondson made a pair of free throws with four seconds left to lift Austin Peay to a 64-62 win over Saint Louis on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

IPFW rolls past SIU-Edwardsville 70-55

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- Frank Gaines and Zach Plackemeier scored 16 points each to lead IPFW to a 70-55 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Friday night.

Chicago State staves off Concordia, Ill., 79-75

CHICAGO (AP) -- Victor Scott scored 22 points to help Chicago State hold off Concordia, Ill., 79-75 Friday night.

Bradley beats Texas A&M-Kingsville 66-55

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Walt Lemon Jr. scored 16 points Friday night as Bradley defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville 66-55 in the season opener for both schools.

Kostner leads Skate America after short program

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Three-time European champion Carolina Kostner skated with elegance and ease to lead after the short program at Skate America on Saturday.

Savchenko, Szolkowy lead pairs at Skate America

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Two-time world champions Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy led the field after the pairs short program at Skate America on Friday night.

LaSalle rallies past Columbia 82-71

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ruben Guillandeaux, in his first game after missing most of last season as a medical redshirt, scored a career-high 29 points to lead LaSalle to an 82-71 win over Columbia on Friday night.

Valparaiso beats Indiana-Northwest 111-64

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) -- Brandon Wood scored 20 points and Valparaiso beat Indiana-Northwest 111-64 in the season opener Friday.

Western Kentucky runs over St. Joseph's 98-70

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Sergio Kerush -- the Preseason Player of the Year in the Sun Belt Conference -- scored a game-high 31 points on 11 of 15 shooting to lead Western Kentucky past St. Joseph's 98-70 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Abrams scores 16, East Carolina tops Erskine 74-46

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Jamar Abrams scored 16 points and Erin Straughn 12 as East Carolina led from start to finish in defeating Erskine 74-46 Friday night in the opener for both teams.

Butler helps Marquette roll by Prairie View 97-58

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his game-high 18 points in the first half to lead Marquette to a 97-58 victory over Prairie View on Friday night.

Mercer rallies to rout Oglethore 67-44

MACON, Ga. (AP) -- Justin Cecil scored 14 points and Mercer rallied to beat Oglethorpe, holding the Stormy Petrels to two points in the final 9:59 of a season-opening 67-44 victory on Friday night.

South Carolina easily handles Elon 94-79

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Sam Muldrow scored 20 points and Lakeem Jackson added 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead South Carolina to a 94-79 win over Elon on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Foster, Trasolini lead Santa Clara to 82-77 win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Foster scored 19 points in his first game in nearly a year in helping Santa Clara beat Cal State Bakersfield 82-77 Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

North Dakota beats Waldorf 77-46

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Patrick Mitchell hit all four of his 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead North Dakota over Waldorf 77-46 on Friday.

Lamar sails past Lyon 115-57

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) -- Brandon Davis and Devon Lamb combined for 43 points as Lamar cruised past Lyon 115-57 on Friday night.

Faried leads Morehead State over Asbury 90-49

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- Kenneth Faried scored 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting and Morehead State cruised to a 90-49 season-opening victory over Asbury College on Friday night.

Northwestern beats Northern Illinois 97-78

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) -- John Shurna matched a career-high with 31 points as Northwestern shook off a sluggish early shooting to roll past Northern Illinois 97-78 in a season opener for both teams Friday.

Jockey Albarado rides 900th winner at Churchill.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Jockey Robby Albarado rode his 900th career winner at Churchill Downs, guiding Strike Impact to a front-running win in the sixth race Friday.

Troy blows out Huntingdon 100-59

TROY, Ala. (AP) -- Vernon Taylor scored a game-high 21 points and four others scored in double figures as Troy blew out Huntingdon 100-59 on Friday night in both teams' season opener.

Nash has big night after big day, Suns beat Kings

PHOENIX (AP) -- Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night.

Houston defeats Nicholls State 63-62 in overtime

HOUSTON (AP) -- Maurice McNeil's layup with three seconds remaining in overtime enabled Houston to escape with a 63-62 victory against Nicholls State on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

No. 23 Tennessee gets 82-62 win over Chattanooga

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tobias Harris scored 18 points in his first collegiate game and No. 23 Tennessee cruised to an 82-62 season-opening victory over Chattanooga on Friday night.

Northeastern edges Boston U. 66-64

BOSTON (AP) -- Chaisson Allen, a preseason All-Colonial Athletic Association pick, scored 20 points and Northeastern held on to beat Boston U. 66-64 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Lund takes leave from US Skeleton

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) -- Zach Lund is taking a leave of absence from the U.S. skeleton team but still hopes to try for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Loyola of Chicago tops Eastern Kentucky 73-57

CHICAGO (AP) -- Terrance Hill scored 21 points to lead four Loyola of Chicago players in double figures as the Ramblers defeated Eastern Kentucky 73-57 in the Nick Kladis Classic on Friday night.

Notre Dame handles Georgia Southern 98-61

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Ben Hansbrough scored 16 of his 20 points in a first half dominated by Notre Dame as they Irish routed Georgia Southern 98-61 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Stanton, Kazemi help Rice to 63-51 victory

HOUSTON (AP) -- Trey Stanton scored 17 points and Arsalan Kazemi added 13 points and 14 rebounds as Rice opened its season with a 63-51 victory over St. Thomas, Texas on Friday night.

No. 17 Texas beats MVSU 92-60 in opener

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Ashleigh Fontenette scored 20 points and Kathleen Nash added 19, leading No. 17 Texas to a 92-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State in their season opener Friday night.

No. 2 Michigan State beats Eastern Michigan 96-66

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Kalin Lucas scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half, helping No. 2 Michigan State open the season with a 96-66 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday night.

Akron routs Millikin 89-41

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Zeke Marshall scored 17 points and had four blocked shots to lead Akron to an 89-41 win over Millikin on Friday night.

Warren leads Ole Miss past Arkansas State 68-60

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Chris Warren scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half, helping Mississippi overcome a double-digit deficit and escape an upset bid with a 68-60 win over Arkansas State on Friday night.

Bowers leads No. 15 Missouri to exhibition win

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Laurence Bowers had 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 15 Missouri to a 115-74 victory over Arkansas-Fort Smith on Friday night in the Tigers' final exhibition game.

Love has 30-30 game in Wolves' win over Knicks

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kevin Love grabbed a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scored 31 points, the NBA's first 30-30 game in 28 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to stun the New York Knicks 112-103 on Friday night.

Kennesaw State defeats Georgia Southwestern 82-62

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) -- Markeith Cummings scored 24 points and Kennesaw State pulled away from Georgia Southwestern for an 82-62 win Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Texas Tech defeats Louisiana-Monroe 86-67

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Brad Reese collected 15 points and eight rebounds as Texas Tech beat Louisiana-Monroe 86-67 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Wright leads FIU past Florida Memorial 89-73

MIAMI (AP) -- DeJuan Wright scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Florida International defeated Florida Memorial 89-73 on Friday night to open Isiah Thomas' second season as the Panthers' coach.

Fouch, Drexel hold off Loyola (Md) 75-72

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Chris Fouch scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Drexel withstood a late comeback bid to defeat Loyola (Md) 75-72 in the season opener for both schools Friday night.

Georgia rallies to beat MVSU 72-70

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Jeremy Price scored 20 points, including eight straight late in the game, and Georgia recovered to beat Mississippi Valley State 72-70 on Friday night in the season opener for each team.

Man accused in Gert Boyle robbery arraigned

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Oregonian newspaper says the man accused of robbing Columbia Sportswear Chairwoman Gert Boyle at her home once ran a successful advertising agency.

Long Island defeats Norfolk State 87-64

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jamal Olasewere scored 17 points and three others scored in double figures as Long Island beat Norfolk State 87-64 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Out-of-state car licenses under scrutiny by revived unit

For several reasons, few stops made Friday morning by Washington State Patrol troopers situated around Illahee Elementary School and Shahala Middle School resulted in tickets, but the coordinated sting delivered a clear message: License cheats, beware. The recently revived License Investigation Unit took to the streets in Vancouver’s Cascade Park neighborhood to show media and a local lawmaker how it plans to identify — and ticket — Clark County dwellers with Oregon license plates.

Iowa State beats Northern Arizona 78-64

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Jamie Vanderbeken scored a career-high 23 points as Iowa State beat Northern Arizona 78-64 on Friday night, making Fred Hoiberg a winner in his debut as the Cyclones' coach.

Howard rallies late to beat Bowling Green 54-52

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Alphonso Leary converted a three-point play with 31.4 seconds left and Howard rallied from a six-point second-half deficit for a 54-52 win over Bowling Green on Friday in the debut of new Bison coach Kevin Nickelberry.

Georgia Tech beats Charleston Southern 52-39

ATLANTA (AP) -- Daniel Miller blocked seven shots in his first game and Georgia Tech overcame poor shooting to defeat Charleston Southern 52-39 in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

Duquesne defeats St. Francis (Pa.) 41-17

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sean Patterson threw for five touchdowns and Duquesne defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 41-17 on Saturday.

Nunnally guides UC Santa Barbara past Denver 65-49

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- James Nunnally scored 17 points and Orlando Johnson 16 as UC Santa Barbara defeated Denver 65-49 Friday night in the BTI Invitational.

Grant, Scott lead Miami past Jacksonville 89-77

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Starting guards Malcolm Grant and Durand Scott combined for 43 points to lead Miami past Jacksonville 89-77 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

Mavin's 19 lead Florida Atlantic by UC Davis 70-63

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Dennis Mavin scored 19 points to lead Florida Atlantic to a 70-63 season-opening victory over UC Davis on Friday in the Athletes in Action Classic.

Connecticut runs away from Stony Brook 79-52

STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Kemba Walker scored 18 points and Alex Oriakhi added 11 to go with his 18 rebounds as Connecticut won its season opener 79-52 over Stony Brook and former UConn assistant coach Steve Pikiell.

Berens wins 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Ricky Berens won the men's 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 34.01 seconds and bested fan favorite Ryan Lochte in the 100 butterfly in 46.77 on Friday night in USA Swimming's Minneapolis Grand Prix.

Krei leads No. 22 Iowa past Southern 76-52

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Kelly Krei matched her career high with 20 points and Kachine Alexander added 16 as No. 22 Iowa took control early Friday to beat Southern 76-52 in the Islander Tip-Off Tournament.

Jordan scores 28 as UCF routs West Florida 115-61

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Marcus Jordan scored 16 of his 28 points in the first half and Central Florida routed West Florida 115-61 on Friday night in both teams' season opener.

Wright, Freeman rescue No. 20 Hoyas at ODU, 62-59

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Austin Freeman and Chris Wright each hit two 3-pointers in a late 13-2 run Friday night and No. 20 Georgetown held off Old Dominion for a 62-59 victory.

Saaka leads Furman over North Greenville 72-54

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Amu Saaka had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Furman to a 72-54 win over North Greenville on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Stetson spoils Bzdelik's debut at Wake, 89-79

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Ridge Graham had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Stetson beat Wake Forest 89-79 on Friday night to spoil Jeff Bzdelik's coaching debut with the Demon Deacons.

NC Central routs Johnson & Wales 90-30 in opener

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Landon Clement scored 15 points and C.J. Wilkerson 14 as North Carolina Central opened its season with a 90-30 victory over Johnson & Wales on Friday night.

Miami (Ohio) edges Towson 60-57

MIAMI, Ohio (AP) -- Allen Roberts scored a career-high 20 points and Julian Mavunga registered a double-double as Miami (Ohio) beat Towson 60-57 Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Tennessee-Martin routs MacMurray 70-49

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Reuben Clayton scored 18 points and Ron Spencer grabbed 10 rebounds, including eight offensive, as Tennessee-Martin easily handled MacMurray 70-49 in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

No. 10 Syracuse 68-46 over Northern Iowa

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Rick Jackson and Kris Joseph scored 14 points each, and No. 10 Syracuse recovered from a slow start to beat Northern Iowa 68-46 on Friday night in the season-opener for both teams.

Thomas has 24 in debut to lead OSU, 102-61

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Deshaun Thomas stole the spotlight in his college debut, coming off the bench to score 24 points to lead No. 4 Ohio State to a 102-61 victory over North Carolina A&T on Friday night in the Global Sports Invitational.

No. 9 Florida opens season with 77-60 victory

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Chandler Parsons scored 16 points, Alex Tyus added 13 and No. 9 Florida beat UNC Wilmington 77-60 on Friday night.

Baron leads Virginia over William & Mary 76-52

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Freshman Billy Baron scored 19 points to lead Virginia to a 76-52 victory over William & Mary on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

PF Jeff Green misses 3rd game for Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Starting power forward Jeff Green missed his third straight game for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night due to a sprained left ankle.

Albany newspaper publisher to retire

ALBANY, Ore. (AP) -- Albany Democrat-Herald publisher Martha Wells says she plans to retire at the end of the year.

No. 23 TCU rolls to 96-38 win over Houston Baptist

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Emily Carter scored 26 points, eight in a decisive early run for No. 23 TCU, and the Lady Frogs went on to a 96-38 victory over Houston Baptist in their season opener Friday night.

Force earns bonus point in NHRA finale

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- John Force picked up a critical bonus point in qualifying Friday in the Auto Club NHRA Finals to move back within two rounds of points leader Matt Hagan in Funny Car title chase.

Indiana State hammers Texas-Pan American 69-46

CHICAGO (AP) -- Indiana State placed three players in double figures and shot 50 percent in a season-opening 69-46 rout of Texas-Pan American in the Nick Kladis Classic on Friday night.

Canadian sentenced for running fake online dating

SEATTLE (AP) -- The U.S. attorney's office in Seattle says a Canadian man who ran online dating services -- but provided fake "dates" -- has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for mail fraud.

North Texas cruises in season opener 92-66

DENTON, Texas (AP) -- Tristan Thompson scored 25 points and Dominique Johnson added career-high 21 as North Texas defeated Henderson State 92-66 in its season opener Friday.

Feds give more time for owl recovery plan comments

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- Federal biologists are giving the public another month to say what they think about a new approach to saving the northern spotted owl from extinction.

No. 18 Florida State routs Alabama State 89-39

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Highly touted recruit Natasha Howard scored 20 points in her collegiate debut Friday and Cierra Bravard had 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead 18th-ranked Florida State to an 89-39 victory over Alabama State.

Kent State earns a last-second win over Iona 73-72

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Justin Greene made one of two free-throw attempts with 1 second left to give Kent State a 73-72 victory over Iona on Friday night in both teams' season opener.

Mets fire clubhouse manager amid gambling probe

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Mets have fired a longtime clubhouse manager amid a police investigation into illegal gambling.

Portland rocks Wisconsin-Milwaukee 80-60 in opener

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Jared Stohl scored 15 points, all on 3-pointers, to lead Portland to an 80-60 season-opening victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday at the Athletes in Action Classic.

Elk hunting opener attracted a crowd

Mount St. Helens always a popular hunting spot

Athletics promote Rick Rodriguez to bullpen coach

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics have promoted Rick Rodriguez to be their bullpen coach.

Woodland Walmart hiring

Walmart expects to hire 300 associates

Edwards wins pole at Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Carl Edwards has won the pole at Phoenix International Raceway with a track-record lap.

Armed man killed by police in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- The Spokane County sheriff's office says Spokane police shot and killed a man after he fired a shotgun at a home, then led officers through a busy neighborhood while firing his weapon at them and into the air.

Man shot by police in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Spokane police say one man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in north Spokane.

Police follow tip to 40-pound pot bust

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- Following a tip that a large shipment of marijuana was headed for Salem, police found marijuana wrapped for distribution and arrested a Medford man and a Central Point couple on drug charges.

Rate hike leads 3 to run _ and win _ in small town

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- A water rate hike that came without much public notice spurred three Phoenix residents to mount a three-week write-in campaign for City Council. To everyone's surprise -- including their own -- they won.

Braves add former big league managers to staff

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves have added former managers Lee Elia and Dave Trembley to their baseball operations staff.

WA Board of Education approves new grad rules

SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington state took another step toward tougher high school graduation requirements this week. But since the ideas of the State Board of Education require money and approval from the Legislature, it may be a while until these initiatives affect students.

Troubled cruise shows unpredictability of the sea

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An engine room fire on the Carnival cruise ship Splendor shows just how much can quickly go wrong at sea when electricity is knocked out.

Warriors F Lee to have surgery on injured elbow

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors forward David Lee needs surgery after an infection developed in a cut on his left elbow.

Red Sox obtain Miller from Marlins for Richardson

BOSTON (AP) -- Andrew Miller has been acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Florida Marlins for Dustin Richardson in a trade of left-handed pitchers.

Garden official: fan's vandalism "isolated"

BOSTON (AP) -- A Boston Garden official says a fan's vandalism inside a bathroom was an "isolated incident" and asks people to call police if they have information.

Stevens leads No. 14 St. John's past Marist 64-50

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Da'Shena Stevens put up a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 14 St. John's past Marist 64-50 Friday afternoon in the Commerce Bank Wildcat Classic.

AP source: Baylor's Dunn back to action Nov. 22

WACO, Texas (AP) -- The Associated Press has learned that Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn will remain suspended for the first three games of the regular season and then be eligible to rejoin the 16th-ranked Bears.

Bengals QB Palmer limited in practice

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was limited in practice Friday by a sore passing shoulder, but is expected to start against the Colts.

Study: Medusa head grows faster than other grasses

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- New research suggests that an invasive plant called Medusa head will keep taking over rangelands in the West, vastly reducing the grazing potential for livestock as well as wildlife.

Bears C Kruetz likely to play vs Vikings

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears expect to have center Olin Kreutz available to face the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's game at Soldier Field.

Harvick sitting back waiting to pounce

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick is quite comfortable with his spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship and confident he can sneak up and steal the title.

Lions QB Stafford to see well-known sports doctor

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has an appointment with well-known sports Dr. James Andrews.

NASCAR hosting racing youth from Bahrain, Qatar

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. auto racing organization NASCAR is hosting young people from Bahrain and Qatar as part of a diplomatic program of the U.S. State Department.

Sabres sign goaltender Leggio

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Sabres signed minor league goalie David Leggio to an NHL contract on Friday.

Titans QB Collins gets most of the starter's reps

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Kerry Collins is getting the majority of the starter's reps and the Titans quarterback stayed after practice to throw to new receiver Randy Moss.

Quebrada Shiner wins Aqueduct feature

NEW YORK (AP) -- Quebrada Shiner rolled to a two-length victory over Exclusive Scheme on Friday in the $52,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Aqueduct.

US blanks Sweden 4-0 in women's hockey in Canada

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland (AP) -- The United States has defeated Sweden 4-0 in women's hockey, advancing to the final of the Four Nations Cup behind the strong play of goaltender Jessie Vetter.

Afghan national team making basketball inroads

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) -- Sons of Afghan refugees living in the United States hope to make a major impact for their parents' homeland in one of the most American of sports.

Ochocinco, Bart Scott fined for uniform violations

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Ochocinco and New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott have each been fined $20,000 by the NFL for violating the league's uniform policy.

Plea hearing set in crash that injured C. Davies

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- The driver in a 2009 crash that injured U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies and killed a female passenger is scheduled to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and drunken driving.

Romania wins women's team epee title at worlds

PARIS (AP) -- Romania has won the gold medal in women's team epee, beating Germany in the final at the fencing world championships.

Sox GM wants to keep free agents Beltre, Martinez

BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein says his preference at two key positions is to keep third baseman Adrian Beltre and catcher Victor Martinez.

A's awarded 3B Encarnacion on waivers from Toronto

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics have acquired third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from the Toronto Blue Jays on a waiver claim.

Russia downs US in semis at volleyball worlds

TOKYO (AP) -- Russia defeated the United States in four sets Saturday to reach the final of the women's world volleyball championship.

Jets rookie Wilson ready to return to DB rotation

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Kyle Wilson will be more involved in the New York Jets' defense Sunday, working in the nickel and dime spots in the secondary.

Mexico coach to skip Copa America

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre says he will skip the Copa America and send an assistant instead to handle El Tri in next year's South American championship.

Blues sign Backes to 5-year extention

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension, ending the possibility he could leave as an unrestricted free agent after the season.

MLB sued by brewer over sponsorship deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- Anheuser-Busch is suing Major League Baseball in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship.

$5.1B KingCo budget would cut 28 sheriff's jobs

SEATTLE (AP) -- The King County Council Budget Committee is recommending a $5.1 billion budget for next year that reduces expected spending by $60 million, eliminating more than 300 jobs.

Seattle parking meters to go up to $4 an hour

SEATTLE (AP) -- Parking meter rates in downtown Seattle could go up to $4 an hour under a measure approved Friday by the city council.

Ekman-Larsson sent to San Antonio

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes have sent rookie defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to AHL affiliate San Antonio.

Eagles expecting tough test from Redskins defense

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Don't tell the Philadelphia Eagles they're about to face the second-worst defense in the NFL.

Oklahoma City mayor says no to lingerie football

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has said no to the Lingerie Football League.

S Dakota St mascot gets Jack-rabbit name

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota State didn't have to burrow too far to settle on a nickname for its Jackrabbit mascot.

Lions hot over point spread against Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The oddsmakers say that Penn State won't be within 212 touchdowns of No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday.

Giants WR Steve Smith will miss Cowboys game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Steve Smith, one of the NFL's top possession receivers, will miss the Giants' game against Dallas on Sunday with what coach Tom Coughlin described Friday as a partial tear of the pectoral muscle. Smith suffered the injury during Thursday's practice.

Shani Davis wins 2nd straight speedskating race

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (AP) -- Two-time Olympic speedskating champion Shani Davis has won his second straight World Cup race, edging rival Simon Kuipers of the Netherlands in the 1,500 meters.

Cap flap: Redskins' Portis subs Nats for Phillies

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Clinton Portis has made amends for wearing a Phillies baseball cap to the Washington Redskins locker room during Eagles week.

Busch has talked to Kanaan about NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kyle Busch says he's had discussions with IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan about running some NASCAR races for Busch's team.

Lawsuit filed against WA minimum wage increase

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- A coalition of business groups is suing the state over last month's decision to raise the minimum wage by 12 cents to $8.67 on Jan. 1.

No. 5 LSU looks to bolster BCS standing vs ULM

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Les Miles says it's important that the fifth-ranked Tigers remember how they're viewed by other Louisiana teams.

Portland cops bust bank robbery suspects

Masked bandits used takeover-style technique; wore armor

Portland Police Robbery detectives have made three arrests in connection with the two take-over style bank robberies that occurred on September 18 and October 8, 2010.

Paralyzed Issaquah bear euthanized

SEATTLE (AP) -- The young black bear that was found struggling in an Issaquah back yard has been euthanized.

DB Cole to miss Jets' game at Browns

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets backup defensive back Marquice Cole will miss the team's game at Cleveland because of a strained left hamstring.

Georgetown freshman Ayegba to miss 1st 9 games

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Georgetown freshman center Moses Ayegba has been ruled ineligible for the men's basketball team's first nine games by the NCAA for violating pre-enrollment rules.

Gates Foundation convenes global savings forum

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is getting ready to do some matchmaking on a global scale.

17 percent raise for Tacoma city manager

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- Tacoma City Manager Eric Anderson is taking a 17 percent pay raise that will boost his annual salary to $235,373.

Amazon.com to hire thousands to fill orders

SEATTLE (AP) -- Amazon.com is hiring more than 15,500 people to fill temporary holiday jobs at shipping centers around the country, more than last year.

Utility, counties reach deal on dam removal

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- A utility aiming to demolish a southwest Washington dam has reached a tentative agreement with two Columbia River Gorge counties that had waged a 10-year legal battle against the plan.

Strip club plan in Seattle's University District

SEATTLE (AP) -- The building that once housed the "Giggles" comedy club in Seattle's University District may reopen as "Jiggles" strip club.

Harvin back at Vikes practice, 'doubtful' to play

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and kickoff returner Percy Harvin is doubtful for Sunday's game at Chicago because of lingering migraine headaches.

Harvin back at Vikes practice; will Rice be ready?

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and kickoff returner Percy Harvin has returned to practice.

Couple accused in Ocean Shores burglaries

OCEAN SHORES, Wash. (AP) -- Police think that an Ocean Shores couple caught breaking into a home may be responsible for at least three other recent burglaries in the beach community.

Jaguars' Kampman out for season with knee injury

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jaguars defensive end Aaron Kampman is out for the season after tearing a knee ligament, leaving Jacksonville without its best pass rusher.

Woman arrested after stricken cruise ship docks

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Thousands of passengers were happy to be freed from a broken-down cruise ship that finally reached San Diego this week, but confinement continues for one woman who was taken ashore in handcuffs.

No. 9 Kentucky opens with 82-48 win over Morehead

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Victoria Dunlap and A'Dia Mathies scored 18 points apiece in helping No. 9 Kentucky pull away for an 82-48 win over Morehead State on Friday.

Bills RT Howard doubtful for Lions game

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills starting right tackle Cordaro Howard is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a shoulder injury.

Sanders says he'll likely lose Supreme Court race

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders says he's likely to lose his re-election bid to the state Supreme Court, but isn't ready to concede just yet.

Wiggins leads Sanders in WA Supreme Court race

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Supreme Court challenger Charlie Wiggins continues to hang on to a slim lead in his bid to oust incumbent Justice Richard Sanders.

Harvick signs Hornaday to extension

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick Inc. has signed Ron Hornaday to a multiyear extension to drive in NASCAR's Truck Series.

Browns' Benard not practicing

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns linebacker Marcus Benard sat out practice on Friday, one day after fainting in Cleveland's locker room.

Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams charged with DUI

DENVER (AP) -- Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams has been charged with driving under the influence after being arrested in Denver.

High court rejects plea to block gay military ban

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court is refusing to block enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military while a federal appeals court considers the issue.

Man sought on felony warrants deported from Mexico

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- A Medford man who was sought on several charges of exposing himself to school children has been deported from Mexico and returned to the U.S.

Harvin at Vikes practice, questionable for game

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The only certain thing about the availability of Vikings receiver and kick returner Percy Harvin for Sunday's game at Chicago is that it's uncertain.

Boy finds boomerang he lost in Skagit River

MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) -- Eleven-year-old Brenden Hale was playing with a boomerang along the Skagit River in Mount Vernon last June when it landed in the water and floated away.

Family has gift for recycling

Their crafts will be available at green holiday bazaar

At first, Matthew Dukart didn’t think of what he did as art. His wife and daughters were crafty, but he never had considered himself to be the type. Then, a couple of years ago, he started folding the pages of a sports magazine and weaving them together into a rudimentary purse. He gave it to his wife.

No. 18 Arizona, USC look to rebound from losses

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Humbled in a blowout loss at Stanford, the 18th-ranked Arizona Wildcats are trying to stay relevant in a Pac-10 race that seems to be leaving them behind.

Panthers without top 3 RBs against Bucaneers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Panthers are down to fourth-string running back Mike Goodson for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Panthers to be without top 3 RBs against Bucs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Panthers are down to fourth-string running back Mike Goodson for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Careless smoking blamed for duplex fire

Damage estimated at $160,000

Improperly discarded smoking materials have been listed as the cause of Thursday evening’s duplex fire in Cascade Park. One woman was taken to the hospital after the fire broke out shortly before 9 p.m. at 1811 S.E. 146th Court. Her name was not available.

Tarpley, Osborne added to US roster

CHICAGO (AP) -- Midfielders Lindsay Tarpley, Leslie Osborne and Tina DiMartino have been added to the U.S. roster for the Women's World Cup qualifying playoff against Italy.

Former Puerto Rican AG heads MLB Latin oversight

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Puerto Rican Attorney General Jorge Perez-Diaz will be the interim head of Latin American oversight for Major League Baseball following the departure of Sandy Alderson to become general manager of the New York Mets.

Vonn's slalom ambitions put to test in Finland

LEVI, Finland (AP) -- Defending overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn goes head-to-head with German rival Maria Riesch on Saturday at this season's first slalom race in Finland.

Man fires handgun during domestic dispute

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- A Woodburn man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly fired a handgun in his home during a dispute with his wife.

Berlusconi days numbered with no-confidence motion

ROME (AP) -- Italy's opposition has introduced a no-confidence motion against Premier Silvio Berlusconi in a move that sets the stage for a showdown in parliament that could spell the end of the government.

First Apple computer to be sold at UK auction

LONDON (AP) -- The first Apple computer -- together with a letter signed by Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs to the original owner -- will be sold at a London auction this month.

Iowa knows not to look past Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- If there's one team that's been trouble for Iowa the past few years, Northwestern would certainly qualify.

Rangers say Edu's injury not thought to be major

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- American midfielder Maurice Edu will miss Glasgow Rangers' Scottish Premier League match against Aberdeen on Saturday because of a knee injury but the club does not believe there was major damage.

Red Storm adds Pelle to 2011-12 recruiting class

NEW YORK (AP) -- The news just keeps getting better for first-year St. John's coach Steve Lavin.

Jack Russell trees mountain lion in South Dakota

COLMAN, S.D. (AP) -- A 150-pound mountain lion was no match for a squirrel-chasing terrier on a farm in eastern South Dakota.

EU OKs Dec. 5 meeting with Iran

BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union has agreed to meet with Iran on Dec. 5 to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.

Alaska Airlines adds Portland-Kona flights

SEATTLE (AP) -- Alaska Airlines is launching new seasonal service Friday between Portland and Kona on Hawaii's Big Island.

Oregon exports of food, products rise 25 percent

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon's exports of farm and factory products rose 25 percent in the first nine moths of this year to more than $13 billion, compared to the same period last year.

Springfield postpones Christmas parade to Dec. 11

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) -- In a conflict between a football game and a Christmas parade in Springfield, the parade gave way.

Judge keeps 911 calls secret in student shooting

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- A judge has refused to release 911 calls and other evidence to the parents of a college football player who was shot and killed by New York police.

3 marine reserves recommended along Oregon coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Community advisory groups are recommending three more marine reserves on the Oregon coast at Cape Falcon south of Cannon Beach, Cascade Head near Lincoln City and Cape Perpetua near Yachats.

Spurs, West Ham finalists for 2012 Olympic Stadium

LONDON (AP) -- Premier League clubs Tottenham and West Ham have been selected as the finalists in the bidding to take over London's Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

No pink slip for Homer: 'The Simpsons' is renewed

NEW YORK (AP) -- Raise a can of Duff's beer! Fox network says "The Simpsons" will be back next fall for its 23rd season.

$2B in federal projects for Washington contractors

SEATTLE (AP) -- A new wharf at the Navy's submarine base at Bangor that will cost more than $500 million is one the biggest federal construction projects in the works over the next few years in Washington.

Mead bus driver under investigation resigns

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- A Mead school bus driver who had been disciplined, but not fired, for calling girls "hot" and slapping them on the rear resigned Thursday just before KXLY-TV aired a story about him.

Raymond woman hit pulling dead deer off highway

RAYMOND, Wash. (AP) -- A driver who had stopped to pull a dead deer off Highway 6 in Pacific County was struck by a car that came upon the scene.

Man accused of holding hunters near Oroville

OKANOGAN, Wash. (AP) -- A man accused of holding two grouse hunters at gunpoint near Oroville has been charged in Okanogan County Superior Court with unlawful imprisonment and other charges.

Worker killed in accident at Bridgeport orchard

BRIDGEPORT, Wash. (AP) -- An orchard worker was killed when a tractor rolled on him near Bridgeport.

Walla Walla brothers accused of raping teen girls

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) -- Police have jailed two brothers in their 20s who are accused of sexually assaulting two 14-year-old girls in Walla Walla.

ICC sets January hearing for Pakistan trio

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The International Cricket Council has set a January date for a tribunal to hear the fixing charges against three suspended Pakistan cricketers.

Camas sees good things in Marshall

Junior running back uses his good vision to find the end zone

Zack Marshall and his teammates are preparing for Saturday's first round matchup in the Class 3A state playoffs against Juanita of Kirkland. Kickoff is 6 p.m. at Doc Harris Stadium.

Green stepping up to next level with pro boxing debut

Vancouver boxer fights Saturday at Emerald Queen Casino

At times over the past six years, boxing has been front and center in Virgil Green’s life. And at times, the sport has been on the back burner for the 22-year-old Vancouver resident.

Blame game can be tricky sometimes

Matt Calkins: Commentary

Sports harbors a fondness for finger-pointing as much as any realm.

Junior hockey: Winterhawks don’t lose confidence when they are down

Portland enjoying eastern swing while on win streak

Eight of Portland's 10 victories in the win streak are by two or fewer goals, including Wednesday's come-from-behind overtime win at Regina.

Running Sisterhood

Clark women’s cross country set sights on NWAACC title

Saturday at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, the Clark College Penguins hope to cap a successful season with a team title at the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges cross country championship meet.

No. 1 Oregon visits struggling California

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- Just a year ago when California played Oregon, it was the Golden Bears who had the title hopes while the Ducks were trying to find their way.

Forecast breakfast to feature radio host

County event lands Tess Vigeland of ‘Marketplace Money’

Tess Vigeland, host of the nationally syndicated “Marketplace Money” radio show, will be the keynote speaker at The Columbian’s 2010 Clark County Economic Forecast Breakfast in January. In a break from past years, the Jan. 21 event at the Hilton Vancouver Washington will feature a number of new faces who will join three panel discussions.

Skyview faces familiar challenge in rematch with Auburn

Storm must contain another solid running attack

It is 129 miles from Skyview High School to the Tacoma Dome. So for the second year in a row, that’s the battle cry — 129 — for the Storm.

Talking Points 11/12

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

Port of Woodland approves 2011 budget

The Port of Woodland announced Thursday that its three-member commission has unanimously approved a $990,900 budget for 2011. The port’s commission also voted to keep the port’s property tax proceeds at $216,000 next year, the same level as in 2010. This follows a decision by the Port of Vancouver to not raise taxes.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Finding a balance of music and motocross

For aspiring Ridgefield singer Lexi Kiemele, hearing her music on the radio for the first time was a big step. Kiemele, a 17-year-old senior at Summit View High School, was featured on the Portland country radio station KUPL 98.7 FM earlier this month. KUPL aired an interview with Kiemele and also played two songs she wrote and recorded: “Movin’ On” and “What It Feels Like.”

After great start, Skyview is bounced from state volleyball

Storm knock off No. 1 Richland, then lose twice

The roller-coaster ride that was Skyview’s run at the 4A state volleyball tournament ended with a sickening thud late Thursday night.

Prep roundup: King’s Way, Seton still alive at 1B volleyball

Seton Catholic and King’s Way Christian both won first-round matches Thursday at the Class 1B state volleyball tournament in Yakima, and then both lost quarterfinal matches.

High School Scoreboard 11/12

Thursday's high school scoreboard

City will dip into lodging-tax reserves

Until now, debt on Hilton has been paid by other sources

Sailing in rough economic seas, the city of Vancouver is for the first time dipping into room-tax reserves to cover the debt on the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Until now, the Hilton has been able to meet its $4 million annual bond payments through its operating revenue, a dedicated lodging tax collected by the city and a sales tax credit from the state.

Zip-line operator appears at hearing

Owner appealed county order to stop offering tours

The Washougal man running a zip-line attraction on his property appeared before a Clark County hearing examiner Wednesday to appeal the county’s order to stop operations. About a year ago, Derek Hoyte started Heritage Farms Canopy Tours and installed four zip lines on his 5-acre property at 3618 S.E. 327th Ave. Hoyte never obtained needed county permits to operate the business on the property, which is zoned rural residential. To begin the permitting process and determine whether the activity is allowed, Hoyte needed to obtain a conditional use permit.

Downtown biomass plant OK’d for further study

Early inquiry shows possible gains, no insurmountable cost

Clark County commissioners gave staff members the go-ahead this week to continue studying the feasibility of building a biomass-fueled power plant in downtown Vancouver and stressed that a public-private partnership would be the way to go to reduce the county’s risks. Mark McCauley, the county’s general services manager, told commissioners Wednesday that the county has heard from companies interested in building and operating the plant on county-owned property that the county could lease for $1.

Condit Dam removal clears hurdle

It may be dismantled next fall after PacifiCorp reaches tentative deal

PacifiCorp has reached a tentative settlement with two Columbia River Gorge counties that waged a 10-year legal battle against the utility’s plan to decommission 97-year-old Condit Dam on Washington’s White Salmon River. With that roadblock out of the way, the 125-foot-tall dam could be demolished as soon as the fall of 2011. It would become the highest dam ever dismantled in the United States. Its removal would open the river’s upper reach and a tributary to salmon for the first time since 1913.

Check it out: Library enhancements include more days, more best-sellers

There’s a due date for major improvements in the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District: May 1. That’s when Monday services will be restored at five library branches, while the popular Vancouver Mall outlet will regain 10 hours of operation each week, all lost to budget cuts imposed in February 2009.

In Our View: ‘Land Here, Live Here’

PeaceHealth’s possible move to Vancouver is encouraging for local economy

When large organizations croon about moving their headquarters to Clark County, the lullaby almost makes us forget about the 10,000 vuvuzelas of an economic crisis. Almost. A couple of weeks ago, The Columbian reported and editorially rhapsodized about California-based Fisher Investments considering Camas as a new site for its corporate headquarters and hundreds of highly paid employees. Imagine how many Clark County fingers remain crossed as that story develops.

Death Notices

A daily listing of death notices

Bargains drive homebuilding boom in Camas

Asking price for high-end houses 50% less than in ’07

If new housing starts are a leading indicator of economic recovery, then a spurt of homebuilding in Camas this year could be an early sign that the market is on the mend. Builders credit the highly regarded Camas School District and a rush of planned business expansions in the city for attracting buyers for new homes. However, most said the homebuilding boom has so far been confined to a handful of bargain-priced, high-end subdivisions in the city’s west-side Prune Hill area that have gone through foreclosure or restructured financing.

Camas' Abacast raises $500,000 for expansion, hires CEO

Abacast Inc. has received $500,000 in debt financing from private investors and hired a new chief executive officer, the Camas company announced Thursday.

Our Reader's Views

You won, now get to work Congratulations to all the candidates who won in the recent elections. Although the television ads and phone calls to private residences were at times brutal, it’s now time to drive around the neighborhoods and all other sites and pull up your “vote for me” signs.

Hilton’s debt issues could be bad news for major city events

Annual Wine & Jazz Festival may see less funding

The Hilton Vancouver Washington’s woes could mean trouble for several major city events, including the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival and Independence Day at Fort Vancouver. The city charges a 4 percent tax on room bills — with about half going toward paying debt for the $68 million hotel and convention center and the rest dedicated to city and community events and programs that promote tourism. State law prohibits the lodging tax from being spent on anything besides tourism promotion.

Dining Out: Restaurant's new owners offer a taste of Bosnia

Authentic recipes result in delicious fare that makes diners pine for return trip

Why: The Bosnia Restaurant was established 10 years ago, but recently changed hands. The new owner, Nihad Valjevac, took charge on Oct. 1, keeping basically the same menu with just a couple of changes. He and his wife create the menu items using authentic recipes. Many diners opt for the traditional Cevapi, rolls of ground beef mixed with secret spices.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks on

Few acts have achieved long-lasting, multipronged success group has enjoyed

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra of today is a one-of-a-kind entity on the music scene. The combination progressive rock band and orchestra routinely sells more than a million copies of each of its CDs — despite existing in a time when downloading has made that milestone reachable for only the biggest of music acts. The group is a touring powerhouse, selling more than a million tickets for its annual holiday tour, which plays roughly 120 shows from the beginning of November until the end of December. It’s the only act doing a holiday tour that plays arenas — sometimes playing two shows each day.

Stories for November 12, 2010

Lead stories

Stories

Westbrook, Durant lead the charge for Oklahoma City