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The Honolulu Advertiser
Articles for December 25, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Maui men charged in separate tax cases
 •  Obama offers holiday greetings to Marines
 •  Catamaran stranded off Lanikai
 •  Maui runway lights repaired, flights resume
 •  Afghanistan troops celebrate with turkey patties, calls home
 •  Arrest detailed of mom of Bristol Palin’s boyfriend
 •  Police: ’Santa’ gunman kills several, kills self
 •  China detains 59 people in Tibet over ’rumors’
 •  Troops in Iraq find Christmas in memories
 •  Christmas Eve fire displaces Helemano family
 •  More showers headed for the Islands
 •  Union Church preschool fire now an arson investigation
 •  High surf advisory for east shores extended to Friday
 •  Chinese stocks fall to 7-week low
 •  First official Christmas in Iraq overshadowed by fighting; U.S. soldier killed
 •  NBA: Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Trail Blazers, 102-94
 •  NBA: Cavaliers storm back to stun Wizards, 93-89
 •  Bryant, Gasol help Lakers end Celtics' win streak at 19
 •  NFL: Zorn says he won't 'experiment' in Redskins' season finale
 •  NFL: Cowboys re-sign RT Colombo through 2012
 •  NBA: Howard will try to defend dunk crown
 •  Column: Will rout of Hawaii lead to better things for Notre Dame?
 •  NFL: Romo back at practice for Cowboys
 •  NBA: Mason's 3-pointer gives Spurs 91-90 win over Suns
 •  NFL: Satele, Dolphins look for more success on road
 •  CFB: Irish awake the echoes at Aloha Stadium
 •  NBA: Today, tomorrow's games
 •  Prep soccer standings
 •  Tennis: Mary Pierce not ready for retirement
 •  Column: MVP vote is a toss-up in the NFL this season
 •  NFL: Holmgren's farewell comes against Cardinals
 •  CFB: Points aplenty at Motor City Bowl
 •  NFL: Star power the best, worst thing about '08 Cowboys
 •  Famed surgeon Steadman recovering from blood clot
 •  CFB: Fifth Miami player suspended for bowl game
 •  NBA: Magic dominate Hornets from start, win 88-68
 •  NBA: 2009 All-Star Voting List
 •  NFL: Lynch, Mitchell return to Bills practice
 •  Soccer: Defender Neven Subotic picks to play for Serbia over U.S.
 •  NBA: 1 vs. 2 as Beasley's Heat host Rose's Bulls
 •  NFL: Titans have chance to lead NFL in scoring defense
 •  CFB: New Iowa hire seeks to keep players out of trouble
 •  NFL: Report: 49ers to offer Singletary multi-year contract
 •  NBA: Beating Celtics at top of Lakers' Christmas list
 •  NFL: Sunday's games, playoff dates
 •  TV: Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN
 •  CFB: College bowl results, schedule
 •  CFB: Pat White closes record-setting career at West Virginia
 •  NFL: Playoff Scenarios

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Local News
 •  Isle troops greet families via video Video
 •  Spirit of giving prevails in tough times
 •  Alfred Shaheen, giant of garment industry
 •  Debate on rail details not over
 •  No Obama guarantee at state ball
 •  Blackout halts all air traffic to Maui
STATE GOVERNMENT
 •  Federal aid sought for flood damage
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Marine killed in Iraq ambush
EDUCATION
 •  Kapolei student has top poster
 •  Recession hits private schools, too
 •  Luxury tutoring
BIG ISLAND
 •  Kenoi plans lobbying effort in Washington
MAUI
 •  Market Street closures planned for repaving
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Online license renewals offered to lab workers
 •  HEI contributing $100K to museum restoration
 •  'Play mornings' hosted Thursdays at library
 •  H-2 lane closures near Kipapa through Monday
OTHER NEWS
 •  Churches expanding outreach to the needy
 •  Obama sends armed forces a message, meets their kids Photo gallery Video
 •  Tell us what statehood has meant to you, Isles
 •  Military-style canister near Obama rental is harmless
 •  City steps up trash pickups after rains
 •  Call her Dr. Kawananakoa, for helping preserve heritage
 •  What's open and closed: Christmas Day
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Crash victim airlifted to Oahu by Coast Guard
 •  'Missy' DeSica, 26, was courageous, talented
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Spirit of giving prevails in tough times

Sports
 •  Season's beating Photo gallery Video
 •  Defense set table for Irish offensive feast
 •  Parting shot for eight-team format
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Statistics
 •  Overall Bowl records
 •  2008 Hawaii results
 •  2008 Notre Dame results
 •  Stars of the game
 •  How they scored
 •  Hawaii Bowl through the years
 •  Defense set table for Irish offensive feast
 •  Season's beating Photo gallery Video
 •  Notre Dame's Tate was great in record-setting bowl performance
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Kehano, Iuta the elite of East
 •  This week's events
 •  Prep notices
GOLF REPORT
 •  Ching caps 2008 as Hawaii's best
 •  Mauna Kea Golf Course gets a facelift, from tee to green
 •  Holes in One
MARTIAL ARTS
 •  Rampage transformed for rematch with Silva
FOOTBALL
 •  Favre's future is on his shoulders
 •  Evidence found in Burress' home
 •  Snow angel will cost Pats' Welker $10,000
 •  Dolphins to end Jets' strange season, 24-17
 •  College football
BASKETBALL
 •  Celtics coasting into L.A.
 •  Wade gives a house to family in need
BASEBALL
 •  It's boom or bust for Yankees
 •  Salary cap may be next
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  BCS teams continue to get the best of Warriors

Island Life
 •  A Cruel Joke?
 •  Don't rely on mistletoe to help treat cancer
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Get a game plan ready if you're serious about losing weight
PEOPLE
 •  DJ sues over S.C. plane crash
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
WAYNE HARADA
 •  From Capitol to 'ohana, Mele Kalikimaka to all

Business
 •  Shoppers may find even bigger deals tomorrow
 •  New tourism group targeting undersold markets
 •  Most retailers see weakest holiday season since 1969
CONSUMER
 •  Returns easier if you have receipt
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Friends tried to console fund manager, but losses took toll
 •  GMAC given approval to seek bailout funding
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Business Registrations
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Isle economic indicators fall again
 •  Paper reports leadership change at Toyota soon
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Returns easier if you have receipt

Opinion
 •  Giving back: A 'gift' of time can work wonders
COMMENTARY
 •  The power of one
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Thursday