Stories for November 19, 2010

Ore.'s Jeld-Wen sells 3 resorts

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen has sold three central Oregon resorts it recently placed on the market.

UC Irvine beats cold-shooting Navy 75-60

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Darren Moore had 19 points and 12 rebounds on Friday night to lead UC Irvine to a 75-60 victory over Navy in a subregional game of the 2K Sports Classic Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.

No. 3 Boise State rolls past Fresno State 51-0

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Kellen Moore overcame a shaky first quarter to throw for 333 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 3 Boise State handed Fresno State its first shutout in 12 years with a dominating 51-0 win on Friday night.

Knight helps Kentucky rout Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Brandon Knight scored 21 points to help No. 12 Kentucky rout Portland 79-48 on Friday night in the Wildcats' first trip to Oregon.

Herrera feels like big winner for D.C. office

Transition team prepares for Jan. 5 start

As lotteries go, Jaime Herrera hit the jackpot Friday. Sure, it’s a modest 840 square feet. But “it’s a little bigger than my Olympia office,” the 32-year-old congresswoman-elect said in an interview from Washington, D.C. “And I focused on getting as many chairs as possible.”

Ore. traffic stop yields 23 pounds of marijuana

ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon State Police say a trooper's traffic stop on Interstate 5 south of Roseburg led to the arrest of a Seattle man after the trooper and a drug dog found nearly 23 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle.

Bend, Ore., City Council race narrows to 2 votes

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- The latest tally of ballots outstanding in a tight Bend City Council race has narrowed Scott Ramsay's lead over Chuck Arnold to just two votes -- and a recount is assured.

Thankful Friday

Students at Hayes Freedom High School celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking a feast for their school family.

Remains found in OR forest believed to be Bend man

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- Wasco County authorities say human remains found in a remote area of the Mount Hood National Forest are believed to be those of a Bend, Ore., man reported missing in September.

9 taken to hospital after two unrelated collisions Friday night

With more darkness, rain, maybe snow, drivers urged to be careful

Vancouver firefighters on Friday night were working two nearly back-to-back traffic collisions in different areas, which resulted in a total of nine people being taken to a hospital, one believed injured seriously. In the first crash, at Northeast 94th Avenue and 99th Street, three adults and three children were taken to Southwest Washington Medical Center in four ambulances.

Ore. councilwoman accused of embezzling from boss

MOLALLA, Ore. (AP) -- A Molalla city councilwoman accused of embezzling $350,000 from her employer has been arrested.

Alleged accomplice in shooting in court

A Vancouver teenager made his first appearance this morning on suspicion of being an accomplice in a shooting that paralyzed another teen.

Duquesne reports secondary NCAA rules violation

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duquesne University is self-reporting itself to the NCAA for a possible rules violation in which the school sent basketball shoes to a junior college coach who supplies athletic gear to troops in Afghanistan.

Pirates give up on Duke, LaRoche, Young

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents.

Pohlen leads No. 3 Stanford over Utah 62-53

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Jeanette Pohlen scored 19 points and No. 3 Stanford overcame a poor first half and an injury to Nnemkadi Ogwumike to beat Utah 62-53 on Friday night.

Tulane thumps error-prone Centenary 77-36

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Kris Richard scored 15 points and came up with five steals to help spark Tulane to a 77-36 victory over Centenary on Friday night.

Vancouver couple win $80,000 from scratch ticket

The Columbian Merry Christmas has taken on new meaning for Mike and Judith Stewart of Vancouver, and maybe Happy New Year too.

Prairie soccer falls short in state semifinal

Falcons will play for third place after 2-0 semifinal defeat

Prairie, the third team from the 3A Greater St. Helens League to fall to Bonney Lake this playoff season, will take on Southridge at 10 a.m. Saturday in the match for third place.

West scores season-best 34, Hornets beat Cavs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West scored a season-high 34 points, and the New Orleans Hornets held Cleveland to 35 percent shooting and survived a late flurry to beat the Cavaliers 108-101 Friday night.

North Dakota defeats Sacramento State 64-60

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Jamal Webb, Patrick Mitchell and Aaron Anderson scored 11 points each to lead North Dakota to a 64-60 victory against Sacramento State on Friday night.

Delaware blows out Howard 66-34

NEWARK, Del. (AP) -- Jawan Carter hit 8 of 14 shots from 3-point range and scored a game-high 24 points to lead Delaware past Howard 66-34 on Friday night.

Detroit beats Indiana Tech 93-62 in home opener

DETROIT (AP) -- Eli Holman scored 21 points and Detroit routed Indiana Tech 93-62 Friday night in the Titans home opener.

Suspected gunman caught in Southern Miss shooting

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Authorities say they've arrested the man suspected of shooting three University of Southern Mississippi football players during a fight outside a nightclub.

Former band teacher sentenced for sex with student

A former Heritage High School band director, who pleaded guilty to having sex with a student, was sentenced Friday to nine months in jail.

South Carolina State nips Carver Bible 69-67

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Darnell Porter scored 24 points and South Carolina State held off Carver Bible 69-67 on Friday night.

Georgia State shoots 48 percent, beats Troy 80-70

ATLANTA (AP) -- Javonte Maynor and Dante Curry scored 15 points apiece to lead Georgia State to an 80-70 victory over Troy on Friday night.

Maine on target in 95-44 rout of Maine-Machias

ORONO, Maine. (AP) -- Murphy Burnatowski scored 17 points and Sean McNally and Gerald McLemore had 13 apiece as Maine coasted to a 95-44 victory over Maine-Machias on Friday night.

Spears lifts Charlotte over East Carolina 74-63

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Shamari Spears had 12 of his 15 points in the second half as Charlotte defeated East Carolina 74-63 at the Charleston Classic on Friday night.

Connolly nets winner for Sabres against Kings

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Tim Connolly snapped a third-period tie with a power-play goal to help lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.

USC's Baxter left home after brush with agent

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California freshman tailback Dillon Baxter has been left home from the 20th-ranked Trojans' trip to Oregon State after what coach Lane Kiffin calls inadvertent contact with an agent.

Dartmouth ends road skid, beats Hartford 71-57

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Junior guard Jabari Trotter scored a career-high 24 points to lead Dartmouth to a 71-57 victory over Hartford on Friday night.

Carter's free throw streak ends as TCU tops UTSA

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Emily Carter scored 22 points but had her streak of consecutive free throws made snapped at 60 as No. 23 Texas Christian coasted to 83-59 victory over Texas-San Antonio on Friday night.

Morris Twins lead No. 7 Kansas past North Texas

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Marcus Morris scored 10 points in the first 5 minutes after intermission, igniting a second-half stampede that carried No. 7 Kansas to a 93-60 victory over North Texas on Friday night that tied the team record for consecutive home wins.

High Point beats Gwynedd-Mercy 86-77

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) -- Nick Barbour scored 19 points to lead six players in double-figures as High Point defeated Gwynedd-Mercy 86-77 on Friday night.

Texas Tech beats Stephen F. Austin 70-58

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Robert Lewandowski tied a career high with 20 points and led Texas Tech to a 70-58 win over Stephen F. Austin on Friday night.

No. 14 UNC rolls over Coastal Carolina 93-37

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Italee Lucas scored 15 points to help No. 14 North Carolina beat Coastal Carolina 93-37 on Friday night.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Stewart dies

TORONTO (AP) -- Gaye Stewart, a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup championship teams in 1942 and 1947 has died. He was 87.

Penn State beats Fairfield 64-49

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jeff Brooks had 19 points and combined with Talor Battle to sink seven 3-pointers Friday night to lead Penn State over Fairfield 64-49.

Illinois-Chicago beats Toledo 57-51 in Classic

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Robo Kreps scored 20 points and Paul Carter added 14 as Illinois-Chicago held off Toledo 57-51 on Friday night in the Toledo subregional of the 2K Sports Classic.

Howard guides Montana State past Minot State 92-67

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Bobby Howard scored 24 points, Erik Rush added 19 and Montana State scored the first 12 points of the second half to break open a close game and cruise to a 92-67 victory over Minot State on Friday night in the Bobcats' home opener.

No. 5 Pitt beats Texas to win 2K Sports Classic

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fifth-ranked Pittsburgh finally found a way to beat Texas.

Arenas and Hinrich star in Wiz win over Grizz

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gilbert Arenas scored 24 points, Kirk Hinrich had 22, and the Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies 89-86 on Friday night despite shooting just 38 percent.

St. Bonaventure beats Cornell 56-54

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) -- Demitrius Conger scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Andrew Nicholson had a double-double and St. Bonaventure used a late surge to edge Cornell 56-54 on Friday night.

Robert Morris edges Duquesne 69-63

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) -- Karon Abraham scored 15 points and Robert Morris made 6 of 8 free throws in the final two minutes Friday night to hold off Duquesne 69-63.

Bargnani scores 26, Raptors beat Rockets 106-96

TORONTO (AP) -- Andrea Bargnani scored 26 points, Linas Kleiza had 17 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 106-96 Friday night to win consecutive games for the first time this season.

Georgia Tech routs Niagara 77-51

ATLANTA (AP) -- Brian Oliver scored 15 of his 17 points in the opening half to lead Georgia Tech to a 77-51 rout of outmanned Niagara on Friday night.

Greene leads Kent State past Furman 78-74 in OT

KENT, Ohio. (AP) -- Justin Greene scored 23 points, including six in overtime, as Kent State defeated Furman 78-74 on Friday night after squandering a 13-point second-half lead.

Hett foul shot lifts Monmouth over Lehigh 69-68

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) -- James Hett scored 16 points and hit the winning free throw with 1 second left to give Monmouth a 69-68 victory over Lehigh on Friday night.

Air Force says it sent bid info to competitors

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Air Force says it mistakenly sent Boeing and EADS North America information about each other's aerial refueling tanker bids.

Larch Corrections Center to remain open

State instead opts to close McNeil Island

State Rep. Jim Jacks, D-Vancouver, said Friday that the state will keep Larch Corrections Center open.

South Carolina routs Radford 85-56

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina shook a chilly first 10 minutes to thrash Radford 85-56 on Friday night.

No. 13 Georgetown rallies to beat La Salle 50-46

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sugar Rodgers and Monica McNutt each scored 10 points and No. 13 Georgetown opened the second half with a 15-0 run to rally for a 50-46 win over La Salle on Friday night.

Miami overwhelms North Carolina Central 88-65

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Freshman Rion Brown scored 17 points as Miami took an 88-65 victory over North Carolina Central on Friday night.

Pellum leads Hampton past Fordham 58-48

NEW YORK (AP) -- Darrion Pellum scored 19 points and Hampton beat Fordham 58-48 on Friday night.

Former Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan injured

HONOLULU (AP) -- Former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan and two women were seriously injured in a two-car crash on Hawaii's Big Island.

Campbell defeats Middle Tennessee 97-90

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Eric Griffin led five players in double figures with 20 points and Campbell beat Middle Tennessee 97-90 on Friday in the Global Sports Hoops Showcase.

Cardinals outright Stavinoha to minors

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Outfielder Nick Stavinoha is among four players outrighted by the St. Louis Cardinals in a shakeup of their 40-man roster.

Coco Hart helps No. 20 Red Storm rout Lions 65-41

NEW YORK (AP) -- Coco Hart had 16 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 20 St. John's beat Columbia 65-41 on Friday night in a sloppy game.

No. 18 Georgia tops Chattanooga 79-69

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Jasmine Hassell scored 16 points and No. 18 Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Chattanooga 79-59 on Friday night in Andy Landers' 1,000th game as the Lady Bulldogs' coach.

Seton Hall comes back to beat Alabama 83-78

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) -- Jeremy Hazell led four starters in double-figures with 27 points as Seton Hall beat Alabama 83-78 on Friday night in the first round of the Paradise Jam.

Mariners add 10 players to 40-man roster

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners have added 10 players to their 40-man roster including right-handers Michael Pineda, Tom Wilhelmsen and Josh Lueke.

Montana defeats Montana Tech 78-51

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) -- Brian Qvale and Derek Selvig had 13 points each, and Chase Adams added 11 off the bench as Montana defeated Montana Tech 78-51 on Friday.

Mallinger leads Pebble Beach Invitational

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- John Mallinger, coming off a 133rd-place finish on the money list that cost him fully exempt status on the PGA Tour, shot a 7-under 65 at Pebble Beach on Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the Pebble Beach Invitational.

Western Kentucky stuns Hofstra 62-60 in P.R.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Juan Pattillo had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Steffphon Pettigrew scored 12 points and Western Kentucky beat Hofstra 62-60 Friday night in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Balanced attack helps UTSA turn back Cameron 71-61

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Jeromie Hill, Devin Gibson and Melvin Johnson III scored 14 points each to lead UTSA to a 71-61 victory over Cameron on Friday night.

Woman robs marijuana grower in Woodland, fires shot, police say

She fired into air to show gun was real, police say

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 39-year-old woman Thursday after she allegedly went to the Woodland home of a medical marijuana grower, fired a .38-caliber revolver into the air and took five pot plants back to her home in Kelso. Rebecca Kathleen Hall was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery and jailed, with bail initially set at $75,000, according to a bulletin from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.

NBA TV to show Iverson's game in Turkey on Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBA TV will televise a game featuring Allen Iverson's team in Turkey on Sunday.

Raiders TE Zach Miller expects to play Sunday

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller says he will play Sunday against Pittsburgh despite an injured foot.

Rangers sign RHP Loux, Arizona's first-round pick

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Right-hander Barret Loux, selected by Arizona with the sixth overall pick in the draft, has agreed to a contract with the Texas Rangers.

Raiders players give union option to decertify

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have become the final team to vote to give the NFL Players Association the option of decertifying if there is a lockout next year.

Harrow leads Wolfpack past George Mason

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Freshman Ryan Harrow scored 14 points and North Carolina State's young lineup ran past George Mason and into the Charleston Classic finals with a 78-65 victory Friday night.

Figure in White Sox kickback plot pleads innocent

CHICAGO (AP) -- A former Chicago White Sox scout has pleaded not guilty to charges he took kickbacks from Latin American baseball prospects.

Rhode Island holds off Coll. of Charleston 75-66

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Delroy James scored 20 points and Nikola Malesevic added 17 to help Rhode Island defeat College of Charleston 75-66 in the subregional round of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Friday.

No. 13 Illinois escapes with 3rd-place win

NEW YORK (AP) -- Demetri McCamey, D.J. Richardson and Tyler Griffey all hit three 3-pointers and No. 13 Illinois went outside for the lead and then held on despite poor free throw shooting to beat Maryland 80-76 on Friday in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

WA GOP settles case over 2008 election mailers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The state Republican Party has reached a settlement with Attorney General Rob McKenna over alleged campaign violations from the 2008 governor's race.

Clemson beats Long Beach St. 69-55 in Paradise Jam

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) -- Tanner Smith matched his career high with 17 points and Clemson never trailed in a 69-55 win over Long Beach State on Friday in the Paradise Jam.

Clearwater wins Champions Tour Q-school

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) -- Two-time PGA Tour winner Keith Clearwater won the Champions Tour's national qualifying tournament Friday, closing with an even-par 72 in windy conditions at TPC Eagle Trace for a three-stroke victory over Lee Rinker, Frankie Minoza and Phil Blackmar.

Old Dominion tops St Peter's 59-52 at Paradise Jam

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) -- Ben Finney scored 15 points and Kent Bazemore added 14 to lead Old Dominion over Saint Peter's 59-52 on Friday in the first round of the Paradise Jam.

Nyakundi leads SMU over Portland State 69-53

DALLAS (AP) -- Robert Nyakundi had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead SMU past Portland State 69-53 on Friday in the second game of the SMU Invitational.

Polamalu returns to Steelers practice

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has returned to practice after sitting out two days with an Achilles' tendon injury and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Oakland.

WA citizens surveyed on education reform

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is asking Washington citizens and educators to go online by Thanksgiving to fill out a survey on education reform.

State OKs electricity, gas rate hikes for E. Wash.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington state regulators have approved electric and natural gas rate increases for eastern Washington residents.

Former NHL coach Pat Burns dies at 58

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Former NHL coach Pat Burns, who led the New Jersey Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup title, has died. He was 58.

Bend, Ore. to end parking validation, cites abuse

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- The Bend City Council has decided to end a downtown parking validation program that cancels tickets if drivers can show they had been shopping and spent at least $10.

Rangers sign 3 to deals, add 4 others to roster

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have signed catcher Kevin Cash, outfielder Doug Deeds and infielder Esteban German to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training.

Wizards' Wall and Yi to miss 3rd straight game

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington rookie guard John Wall and center Yi Jianlian will both miss their third straight game.

Warming shelters open for homeless in W Wash

SEATTLE (AP) -- With cold weather and possibly snow due in Western Washington, shelters are being opened where homeless people can stay warm.

OHSU has cancer research strategy after $100M gift

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon Health & Science University says it has formed a cancer care and research plan that includes a recruiting drive and a commercial DNA testing lab.

Mississippi-Boise State in '14 kickoff game

ATLANTA (AP) -- Mississippi will face Boise State in the 2014 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Georgia Dome.

Audit: Oregon Marine Board ignored spending rules

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A state audit of the Oregon Marine Board shows the agency responsible for managing recreational boating has not been very careful about managing its spending.

NASCAR's Kahne having knee surgeries after season

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne will have surgery on both knees after Sunday's Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Marketing agent gets prison in NFL ticket scam

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A marketing agent with ties to the New Orleans Saints has been sentenced to eight months in prison for conspiring to scalp Super Bowl tickets and hawking fake "game-worn" jerseys.

Boise State to face Georgia in 2011 opening game

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Boise State will open next season against Georgia in the Georgia Dome.

Lloyd closing in on first 1,000-yard season

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- It's taken a long time for Brandon Lloyd to show what he's really capable of.

Ore. death row inmates fight, warning shot fired

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- It took a warning shot to stop a fight between a pair of death row inmates at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem.

Davidson beats Nebraska 70-67 in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Brendan McKillop scored 21 points, Jake Cohen had 19 and Davidson beat Nebraska 70-67 Friday in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Lamb out at Furman after 4 years with no playoffs

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Bobby Lamb says he will resign as Furman head coach after the Paladins' season finale.

ODOT plans I-5 ramp closure tonight

Southbound traffic to I-405 will be detoured

Starting at 10 p.m. tonight, Oregon Department of Transportation crews will close the Interstate 5 southbound off-ramp to Interstate 405 (exit 302B) overnight for barrier replacement.

Jaguars could be without DT Alualu against Browns

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu against Cleveland on Sunday.

Win over rival Vols would boost Vandy's season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee still has hopes for a bowl game this season. Vanderbilt's chance for postseason play disappeared two weeks ago.

Preakness champ Lookin At Lucky sold, retired

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) -- Preakness champion Lookin At Lucky is looking at retirement.

Upper East Sider wins Big A feature

NEW YORK (AP) -- Upper East Sider, a 10-1 shot, led all the way Friday to win the $48,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.

Jaguars avoid blackout for 7th straight home game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars sold enough tickets to avoid a blackout, giving the small-market franchise seven consecutive home games on local television.

Whitt likes what rookies Shields can do

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Joe Whitt isn't afraid of making bold statements, and given the Packers cornerbacks coach's track record, perhaps people should take him at his word when he talks about undrafted rookie free agent Sam Shields.

Yankees make Rothschild new pitching coach

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Yankees have hired Larry Rothschild to be their pitching coach.

McLane puts Astros up for sale

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale.

Track body says it has stabilized finances

MONACO (AP) -- Track and field's governing body says it has stabilized its finances and promises strict control in the coming years.

Wright, 20th-ranked Hoyas outlast Wofford, 74-59

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Chris Wright had 18 points and No. 20 Georgetown held off Wofford's second-half rally to reach the Charleston Classic title game with a 74-59 victory over the Terriers on Friday.

Top leaders re-elected to statehouse jobs

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The top leaders in Washington's state House and Senate party caucuses have been re-elected to their posts ahead of the 2011 legislative session.

Top GOP leaders re-elected to statehouse jobs

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The top Republican leaders in Washington's state House and Senate have been re-elected to their posts ahead of the 2011 legislative session.

Johnson outqualifies title rivals Hamlin, Harvick

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson has outpaced championship rivals Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick in qualifying for Sunday's Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Harvard, Yale abuzzzzzed over game's vuvuzela ban

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- The plastic horns that created a drowning buzz during the 2010 soccer World Cup are being banned from this weekend's 127th football game between Harvard and Yale. But some students are still making noise about vuvuzelas.

Indians expect Choo to be exempt from military

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians expect Shin-Soo Choo to be exempted from military service for leading South Korea to Asian Games gold and are hoping to put the outfielder in a Cleveland uniform for as long as possible.

Stewart, Woodley, Grimm fined

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Stewart has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness.

Snohomish lays of 2 police dogs

SNOHOMISH, Wash. (AP) -- Budget cuts are making the Snohomish Police Department howl.

Everett baristas preparing to take on bandit

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- At one Everett espresso stand baristas are armed with a Taser and spray to protect themselves from robbers.

Eagles DE Parker returns to practice

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Defensive end Juqua Parker has returned to practice and is likely to play Sunday night when the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants for first place in the NFC East.

Olympia man accused of illegal gun sales

SEATTLE (AP) -- An Olympia man who reportedly sold the gun used to kill a Seattle police officer has been arrested and accused of illegally selling guns to convicts.

Childress confirms Colorado interest in Bieniemy

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings running back coach Eric Bieniemy is an early candidate for the open head coaching job at Colorado, his alma mater.

Frosh PG Justice has Louisville off to hot start

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville freshman point guard Elisha Justice grew up rooting for Kentucky, just like everybody else in his eastern Kentucky hometown.

Giants OT Andrews may face old teammates

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- After two major operations on his back, Shawn Andrews knows he can't take anything for granted.

FC Dallas' Ferreira voted MVP of MLS

TORONTO (AP) -- David Ferreira of FC Dallas has been voted the Most Valuable Player of Major League Soccer.

For first time in 2 years, Ore. budget in black

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- State economists say the revenue forecast for Oregon is finally showing a modest gain after nearly two years of declines.

Eyman signature lawsuit over, trial set in another

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- One lawsuit challenging the public release of ballot petitions has ended, but a separate federal case is heading to trial next spring.

Yankees release RHP Jonathan Albaladejo

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Yankees have released Jonathan Albaladejo to allow the right-hander to sign with a Japanese club.

West Virginia tops Vanderbilt 74-71 in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Casey Mitchell hit the winning 3-pointer with 3.8 seconds left, finishing with a career-high 31 points to lift West Virginia past Vanderbilt 74-71 Friday and into the Puerto Rico Tip-Off championship.

Randy Moss: Enjoying his time with loose Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Randy Moss says he's enjoying his time with the Tennessee Titans about two weeks into his tenure with his third team this season.

Slain woman's manager: I knew something was wrong

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio Dairy Queen manager says a slain co-worker loved her job and therefore she knew right away that something was wrong when the woman didn't show up for work last week.

Japan's Kato wins 500-meter World Cup speedskating

BERLIN (AP) -- Olympic bronze medalist Joji Kato of Japan has won a 500-meter World Cup speedskating race for his second victory of the season. Kato edged Jan Smeekens of the Netherlands by 0.01 seconds.

Ore. acupuncturist gives up license, to pay state

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon acupuncturist has agreed to surrender his acupuncture license and pay $50,000 to the state consumer protection fund after he was accused of providing naturopathic services without a license.

WA governor asks unions to return to bargaining

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is calling the state's unions back to the bargaining table.

Ore. rangeland scientist at home in sagebrush

BURNS, Ore. (AP) -- Kirk Davies spends most of his time wandering the sagebrush in the high desert of southeastern Oregon.

Body found in Columbia Slough

Person died of natural causes, police say

On November 18, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., Portland Police Detectives assisted the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office in the recovery of a male body found in the Columbia Slough.

Portis to return for Redskins; Torain ruled out

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Clinton Portis is set to return for the Washington Redskins after missing five games with a torn left groin.

Yao to miss at least 2 more weeks

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to miss at least two more weeks due to a bone bruise in his left ankle.

Rockets' Yao to miss at least 2 more weeks

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to miss at least two more weeks because of a bone bruise in his left ankle.

Cotchery ruled out for Jets' game vs. Texans

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery has been ruled out for the New York Jets' game against the Houston Texans with a groin injury.

Big Game has big meaning for No. 7 Stanford

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- The nuances of Stanford's Big Game rivalry against California are still a bit new for Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck.

Holloway leads Coastal past USC Upstate, 71-50

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Desmond Holloway scored 18 points and Coastal Carolina used a second-half run to pull away from USC Upstate 71-50 at the Charleston Classic on Friday.

APNewsBreak: McNeil Island to close

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- The state will close the McNeil Island Corrections Center next April 1 to save money.

Driver dies after hitting parked train at Touchet

TOUCHET, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington State Patrol says a Walla Walla man have had a medical emergency when he drove off Highway 12 and crashed into a parked train near Touchet (TOO'-sheh.

Jurors signal deadlock in Leyritz DUI death case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Jurors are signaling a stalemate in the Florida DUI manslaughter case against former major league baseball player Jim Leyritz.

Banged-up Dolphins reeling

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Time and again the Miami Dolphins have referred to themselves as a running team first. The numbers over the last few games do not support that notion.

Browns' Cribbs still out

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns wide receiver/return specialist Joshua Cribbs has not practiced again, but Cleveland coach Eric Mangini has not yet ruled him out for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

Avs goalie Anderson returns from right knee injury

DENVER (AP) -- Craig Anderson will return to goal for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night against the New York Rangers after missing 10 games with a right knee injury.

Herrera draws for office space

Some offices better than others

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera, R-Camas, and her 92 other new House colleagues drew for office space Friday. As an Associated Press photographer looked on, Herrera came out a winner, reacting with pleasure to her draw.

Time management issues always surface in NFL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Some coaches take an aggressive approach when clinging to a small lead late in the game. Others play it safe.

Dallas looks to bring MLS title to Texas

TORONTO (AP) -- The MLS Cup will be headed to a new home this weekend and FC Dallas says taking the title back to Texas would be huge.

Seattle police may want outside review of kicking

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle Police Chief John Diaz plans to decide in a few days whether to ask an outside agency to investigate an undercover officer who kicked a suspect.

Most 9/11 responders settle suits over WTC dust

NEW YORK (AP) -- More than 10,000 people have joined a legal settlement that will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to ground zero workers exposed to toxic World Trade Center dust.

Defense's turn in Lakewood cop-killing trial

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- The prosecution has rested its case in the Tacoma trial of four people accused of helping Lakewood cop-killer Maurice Clemmons.

NCAA president: Inquiries need to get facts right

WASHINGTON (AP) -- NCAA President Mark Emmert says he wants investigations such as that of Auburn quarterback Cam Newton to be "as efficient and expedited" as possible, but "you've got to get the facts right."

Border Patrol station moving in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) -- The Border Patrol is moving from the Federal Building in Port Angeles to its own building.

Kitsap County planning homeless camp on park land

BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) -- While neighborhood opposition has stalled plans for a homeless camp of small cabins near Bremerton, Kitsap County is developing a policy to help make it happen.

Martinez and Williams vow a fight for the fans

NEW YORK (AP) -- Millions of fans tuned in last week to see Manny Pacquiao take on Antonio Margarito, for one night thrusting boxing back into the spotlight.

Pub Talk gets into elevator speeches

Networking event also provides training for local entrepreneurs

The elevator speech can be the most important way for a startup to catch the attention of investors or customers. But business owners are often stumped by the task of coming up with this quick overview of their business — a pitch that shouldn’t last much longer than an elevator ride, Lynn Elyse Farmer told entrepreneurs attending a recent PubTalk networking event in Vancouver. Farmer advises entrepreneurs to think of the speech more as the start of a conversation, instead of an announcement.

Smith out for 3 weeks for NC State

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State forward Tracy Smith will miss three weeks because of a knee injury.

Forward Smith out for NC State

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State starting forward Tracy Smith will miss the rest of the Wolfpack's games at the Charleston Classic.

Bills DT Williams questionable for Bengals game

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Bills starting defensive tackle Kyle Williams is questionable for Buffalo's game at Cincinnati on Sunday.

New Washington ferry intentionally built to tilt

SEATTLE (AP) -- If you think the new Washington state ferry Chetzemoka (chet-za-moh-kah) is leaning a bit to one side, you're right.

Oregon woman charged after starving dog found

ALBANY, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon woman has been charged with animal neglect after Albany police found a starving dog unable to walk.

SEC suspends Vols coach Bruce Pearl for 8 games

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive has suspended Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl for the Volunteers' first eight conference games as punishment for violating NCAA rules and misleading investigators.

No. 19 Nevada big favorite over New Mexico State

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada seniors Colin Kaepernick and Vai Taua remember the last time the No. 19 Wolf Pack hosted New Mexico State.

Frenchman Benneteau out of Davis Cup final

PARIS (AP) -- Julien Benneteau of France will miss the Davis Cup final because he has not recovered in time from a left wrist injury sustained at the U.S. Open.

Tigers confirm 3-year deal with Benoit

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Joaquin Benoit on a three-year deal.

Md. woman gets 5 years for bridal veil attack

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- A Maryland woman is going to prison for breaking into her neighbor's house wearing nothing but a bridal skirt and veil.

Olympic organizers set aside tickets for athletes

LONDON (AP) -- Olympic organizers are setting aside 70,000 tickets for sale to athletes competing at the 2012 London Games.

FIFA: US gets medium rating for potential WCup

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA says the United States, Belgium-Netherlands and Japan are a "medium" risk in planning for potential World Cups because they did not fully provide guarantees of government support.

Museum planned for movies filmed in Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon screenwriter is planning a museum in Eugene dedicated to movies filmed in the state.

France: NASCAR still looking at Chase changes

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR chairman Brian France says discussions on changes to the championship format are ongoing even though this year's title race is the closest in years.

Northwestern, Illinois make changes for Wrigley

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Northwestern, Illinois and the Big Ten have agreed to run their offenses in only one direction Saturday at Wrigley Field because of concerns that the stadium's outfield wall is too close to the field behind one end zone.

Fla. dance troupe causes scare at Lincoln Tunnel

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) -- A dance troupe from Florida caused a rush-hour terror scare when they ditched their cars in the Lincoln Tunnel and tried to run to a TV appearance in Manhattan while wearing their camouflage costumes.

Federal report: Oregon third-hungriest state

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- A new federal report says Oregon ranks third in the nation for hunger.

Driver in Brady car crash lost license for 60 days

BOSTON (AP) -- The driver accused of running a red light and crashing his minivan into a car driven by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has lost his driver's license for 60 days.

Driver sentenced in Portland drummer's death

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- One of the two drivers who struck and killed Portland drummer Kipp Crawford pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Serbs pledge safety for French Davis Cup team

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- The head of Serbia's tennis federation says French players should not fear for their safety during the Davis Cup finals.

Annett to run Nationwide Series for Rusty Wallace

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Rusty Wallace Racing says Michael Annett will drive a full Nationwide Series schedule next season.

Man's body found in Columbia Slough in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Investigators have determined that a man whose body was found in the Columbia Slough in Portland died of natural causes.

Body found in Columbia Slough

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Multnomah County sheriff's office says a body found in the Columbia Slough near the Portland International Raceway had been in the water a long time.

Train hits truck trailer near Wilsonville

TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) -- When a truck driver's trailer got stuck on railroad tracks near Wilsonville, he called a tow truck instead of 911.

Boy, 15, arrested for McMinnville school vandalism

McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) -- School surveillance video led police to arrest a 15-year-old boy suspected of burglary and vandalism at two McMinnville schools.

Nebraska looks to clinch Big 12 North vs Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- The ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers can clinch their second straight Big 12 North division title with a win against No. 18 Texas A&M this weekend or next week against Colorado.

Wrigley confines too tight for Illini-NW game

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs say they're surprised that Illinois and Northwestern have decided to make drastic changes for Saturday's game at Wrigley Field.

Bucs player Michael Williams charged with DUI

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Michael Williams has been charged with DUI.

Ore. fire chief resigns after marijuana citation

GLADSTONE, Ore. (AP) -- The fire chief in the Portland suburb of Gladstone has resigned following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

Ore. fire chief resigns after marijuana arrest

GLADSTONE, Ore. (AP) -- The fire chief in the Portland suburb of Gladstone has resigned following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

Self-styled superheroes hit Seattle streets

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle police say some self-styled "superheroes" have been patrolling the streets and trying to save people from crime.

Roommate arrested in Puyallup man's death

PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) -- Police have arrested the roommate of a man who was found stabbed to death Thursday on the back deck of their apartment in Puyallup (pew-AL'-up).

Arrest in suspicious Puyallup death

PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) -- Police arrested a person of interest Thursday night in Lakewood in the suspicious death of a man at a Puyallup (pew-AL'-up) apartment building.

Police dog bites Tumwater police officer in groin

TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) -- A Tumwater police officer will miss about six weeks of work while he recovers from being bitten in the groin by a Thurston County sheriff's police dog.

Virginia Tech looks to clinch ACC Coastal title

MIAMI (AP) -- Back in August, Miami coach Randy Shannon predicted the Atlantic Coast Conference race would last until the final week of the season. The Hurricanes have a chance to prove him right.

Shelton prison guard accused of attacking wife

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- A corrections officer from the state prison at Shelton has been accused of trying to rape his wife at gunpoint.

Blatter: Collusion inevitable in World Cup votes

ZURICH (AP) -- Sepp Blatter says collusion between candidates in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests can't be avoided, but the Dec. 2 vote will proceed with "all doubts cast aside" about its integrity.

Walla Walla toy store fights for octopus sign

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) -- The owner of a Walla Walla toy store is still fighting to keep a mural of a purple octopus.

Yakima sheriff's deputy charged with rape

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- A Yakima County sheriff's deputy accused of breaking into a home and forcing a woman to perform a sex act has pleaded not guilty.

Yakima sheriff's deputy accused of rape

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- The lawyer for a Yakima County sheriff's deputy says he's pleading not guilty at Friday's arraignment on rape and burglary charges.

Junior hockey: Winterhawks gain distance on road trip

Portland solidly atop WHL’s Western Conference

While making stops in each of the Western Hockey League's East Division towns, the Winterhawks went 5-1 and put significant distance between themselves and the Western Conference competition.

Taking a (flu) shot at fighting a killer

Nearly all Washington hospitals are getting aggressive about the flu

For Clark County’s two hospitals, fighting influenza includes enlisting their own employees in the campaign. Southwest Washington Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center are among 94 of the state’s 98 hospitals that have adopted a new policy for employees.

High School Scoreboard 11/19

Thursday's high school results

Talking Points 11/19

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

In our view: Lenient on Licenses

Washington state takes a small step toward tougher policy on issuing driver’s licenses

Washington’s policies on obtaining driver’s licenses have been absurdly lenient for many years. Our state is one of just three (plus New Mexico and Utah) that do not require applicants for driver’s licenses to prove they are legal residents of the United States. The Columbian editorial page has repeatedly decried this leniency — as recently as Aug. 18 — and the blame has been directed at the Legislature. Lawmakers continue to drag their feet because their constituents don’t seem too fired up over the matter. This year, for the fifth straight year, a measure that would deny driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants did not make it to the ballot. Too few signatures to qualify. Until the lawmakers, and the people who elect them, muster the will to bring our state alongside 47 others in processing driver’s license applications, we must count smaller regulatory triumphs as they pop up.

Local ‘Potter’ fan reveals tips for seeing movie

Harry Potter will cast his spell on Clark County movie fans this weekend in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” an adaptation of the first half of the series’ final book. One “Potter” fan shared tips for braving the crowds and making the most of the seventh film’s opening weekend.

Columbia River High offers girls' self-defense

Columbia River High School will host a locally produced self-defense program for girls ages 11 to 19 at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Evergreen High hosts all-district concert

Top musicians from Evergreen, Heritage, Mountain View and Union high schools will perform together at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Second Annual All-District Honors Concert in the Evergreen High auditorium.

CREDC names six new board members

Investors of the Columbia River Economic Development Council have approved the addition of six members to the nonprofit’s board of directors.

Battle Ground OKs bonds for Scotton Way work

Road extension will open property for development

The Battle Ground City Council approved a development agreement this week that clears the way for the sale of $5.2 million in bonds. The council approved the Scotton Way development agreement Monday night by a vote of 5-1. Councilman Paul Zandamela was opposed; Councilman Phil Haberthur was absent.

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Lawmakers: Budget action can’t wait

The three Clark County legislators who serve on the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council agreed Thursday that action on the ballooning state deficit can’t wait until the Legislature convenes in January for its 2011 session. State economist Arun Raha predicted that the state will collect $1.2 billion less than expected through June 2013, widening the revenue gap both for the current fiscal year and for the next biennium.

Bay, Fort to host events on college awareness

The GEAR UP program is hosting Imagine U at WSU, a college-awareness event for all students at Hudson’s Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools.

Correction: Employment error

EEmployment error: Gerald Rasmussen, a former Larch Corrections Center inmate, now works as an apprentice steamfitter through Local 290 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. A story on Page 1 Thursday misidentified Rasmussen’s employment status.

Portland International Airport aims to expedite baggage screening

Portland-International-Airport-aims-to-expedite-baggage-screening

Holiday travelers may find it easier to manage their checked bags at Portland International Airport this year thanks to a new baggage screening system.

Lifehouse CD aims for live sound

For years, fans that have known Lifehouse mainly for its pop-oriented radio singles have been caught off guard when they came to see the band play live. “We do have pop, radio-friendly songs, and when people come out to the shows, I think they’re shocked that the band rocks that hard,” drummer Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. said in a recent phone interview.

In other parts of the world, @ isn’t where it’s ‘at’

The squiggly little “at” symbol that makes our e-mail go is more colorful in translation. It’s an elephant’s trunk in Sweden. A monkey in Serbia — and a more, ahem, delicate part of the monkey in Holland. It’s a snail in Korea, a little mouse in Taiwan.

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Bakery exudes small-town charm

Sourdough bread among the highlights at Sadie and Josie’s in La Center

Why: The opening of Sadie and Josie’s Bakery lends a sense of special charm to small-town La Center. One might say, “It’s the cherry on top.” With 1,350 square feet of space, there’s plenty of room to bake a full range of desserts to cater to the pastry lover in all of us. Items include pies, cookies, breads, rolls, buns, coffee cakes, donuts, cheesecakes, layer cakes and cupcakes — all of which come in several varieties.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Exploring supernatural side of N.W.

Greyson Proctor and E. James Omelina of Vancouver’s Infinity Point Studio are delving into the world of paranormal investigations. Proctor, 37, and Omelina, 32, are teaming up with the local Ghost Haunting Observational Scientific Team, or GHOST, to shine a spotlight on paranormal investigations in the Northwest as part of a television series in development.

Steady No. 22 MSU faces explosive No. 13 Arkansas

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi State's six-game winning streak vaulted the team into the national rankings for the first time since 2001. And during those good times, the Bulldogs thrived off a grinding approach that preached consistency on offense and defense -- with few big plays on both sides of the ball.