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Top 25 roundup: No. 8 Alabama downs No. 25 Illinois
(Photo credit: ) Grant Nelson scored 19 of his 23 points in the first half and finished with eight rebounds and four blocked shots to help No. 8 Alabama cruise to a 100-87 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night at Birmingham, Ala. Aden Holloway added 18 points and Labaron Philon recorded 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Crimson Tide (4-1). Latrell Wrightsell Jr. also had 16 points for Alabama,
NHL roundup: Surging Canes pull away from Flyers
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) Sebastian Aho and Jalen Chatfield each registered a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes stayed hot with a 4-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. The Hurricanes scored three times in the first seven minutes of the third period to win for the 12th time in 14 games. Carolina has outscored its opponents 12-2 in winning its past three contests. Ryan Po
Kraken cap strong homestand with shutout of Predators
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) Brandon Montour had a goal and an assist and Joey Daccord made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 3-0 on Wednesday. Daniel Sprong scored his first goal in his second stint with the Kraken, and Yanni Gourde tallied on an empty-netter. Chandler Stephenson had three assists and Jaden Schwartz added two hel
Amid rare speed bump, Panthers to visit lowly Blackhawks
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will try to escape their first mini-slump of the season when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Florida is 1-3-0 in its past four games, including its 6-3 road loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. After two straight losses, the Panthers appeared to have things clicking again with their dominant 5-0 shutout of t
Cardinals look to continue pre-bye-week, high-flying ways at Seahawks
(Photo credit: Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) When a team is going bad, a bye week is a welcome respite. But what about when a team is going good? The Arizona Cardinals (6-4), who have a one-game lead over the three other teams in the NFC West, had last week off in preparation for Sunday's divisional showdown at Seattle (5-5). "When you're in a rhythm, you're playing good football as a

Columbian Newspaper

Daccord gets first shutout of season for Kraken in 3-0 win over Predators
Author: DAIMON EKLUND, Associated Press

SEATTLE — Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots for Seattle’s first shutout of the season as the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Wednesday night.

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High school scoreboard, results from Wednesday, Nov. 20
Author: Columbian staff

High school results from girls bowling on Wednesday:

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No. 3 Gonzaga dominates Long Beach State, 84-41
Author: CAM McCANN Associated Press

SPOKANE — Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each had 15 points as No. 3 Gonzaga routed Long Beach State 84-41 on Wednesday night.

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Clark County Sheriff

Clark County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two People Suspected in More Than Ten Area Bank Robberies

On November 20th, at around 9:30 a.m., the Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home in Battle Ground, WA, in connection with a bank robbery investigation. Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators, along with assistance from the Vancouver Police Department and Portland Police Bureau, arrested two people believed to be involved in more than ten bank robberies in Washington and Oregon. 

Detectives arrested Andrew Bekman (31) and Amira Askew (28) for First-Degree Robbery. Investigators believe Bekman and Askew robbed the Umpqua Bank in Salmon Creek on November 6th and suspect their involvement in other bank robberies in the Vancouver/Portland metro area dating back to June of 2024.

At the scene of the search warrant executed on November 20th, detectives seized clothing matching those worn during multiple robberies, as well as firearms, ballistic vests, and stolen vehicles. Detectives also recovered a note with the words, "This is a robbery. I have a gun. Empty your till."

Background on the Umpqua Bank robbery:

On November 6th, deputies responded to a robbery at the Umpqua Bank in Salmon Creek just before 5 p.m. A teller reported that a male and female wearing masks had just robbed them. The male implied he had a gun, and the suspects left the bank with an unknown amount of cash.

Patrol deputies, detectives, and CCSO's Tactical Detective Unit (TDU) worked together to collect video and other evidence from the scene. CCSO then asked for the community's assistance in identifying the suspects. A tip from a member of the public helped identify both suspects and led TDU to their house in Battle Ground. Following their arrests, Bekman and Askew confessed to the Umpqua Bank robbery, along with several others.   

CCSO would like to thank the public for providing crucial information that led to the apprehension of these suspects. We would also like to thank the Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team, the Vancouver Police Department, and the Portland Police Bureau for their partnership and assistance. 

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