Articles for December 11, 2009

Breaking News
•	Abercrombie to resign seat; Case, Djou and Hanabusa to run in special election
•	Official says his office lacks the $2 million needed for special election
•	Hirono says Abercrombie's 'voice will be missed'
•	Charles Djou filing paperwork for special election
•	Republican Party says resignation is move to 'steal election' from Djou
•	Inouye surprised by Abercrombie's move
•	Ed Case running in special election
•	Abercrombie says 'extraordinary times call for extraordinary action'
•	Abercrombie issues statement on resignation
•	Waikiki man charged in Haleiwa crash
•	Coast Guard details cause of fatal copter accident off Honolulu airport
•	Officials identify Utah woman who drowned off Kauai
•	Hawaiian monk seal death reward information raised
•	5 a.m. fireworks show kicking off Honolulu Marathon to be twice as long
•	Man banned from Castle hospital after shooting
•	Hawaii getting $571,000 grant for historic preservation
•	Sakamoto pool in Wailuku still closed for repairs
•	Hawaii study finds higher risk of gestational diabetes for Asian women
•	Minor fire reported at McCully high-rise
•	Environmentalists oppose plan to loosen Hawaii longline swordfish rules
•	Input sought on Hawaii hazards
•	Man critically injured crossing Kailua street
•	Toys for Tots Hawaii concert netted 750 toys, $3,000 in cash donations
•	Save Our Schools Hawaii holding discussion on 'furlough Friday'
•	Haleiwa Christmas parade tonight
•	Waimanalo Christmas parade tomorrow closing part of Kalanianaole
•	BOE to keep meetings in Honolulu for 2010
•	Utah woman dies after swimming off Kauai
•	Victim in fatal Kahuku crash identified
•	Rainbow Wahine, down a player, beat Illinois; play Michigan in regional volleyball final
•	Tiger Woods to take ’indefinite’ leave from golf
•	Honolulu Marathon: Road closures, traffic advisory
•	Penn, Sanchez make weight for tomorrow's UFC fight
•	Pipeline Masters postponed today
•	Stand-up surf fundraising event to be held this weekend
•	MMA: BJ Penn, Sanchez aim to boost UFC in lightweight bout
•	NFL: Ex-Warrior LB Ulbrich retiring after 10 seasons with 49ers
•	NFL: Bears’ Olin Kreutz declines to address clowns’
•	CFB: Brian Kelly arrives for work at Notre Dame
•	CFB: Another rant against the BCS
•	Ex-Warrior Davone Bess of Dolphins becoming one of NFL’s top slot receivers
•	CFB: Illini fire 4 assistants after nine-loss season
•	NFL: Bucs’ Trueblood fined $25K, Titans’ Brown $20K
•	NFL: TE Vernon Davis a record-setter for 49ers
•	MLB: Royals sign catcher Jason Kendall
•	NFL: Patriots mascot arrested in RI sex sting
•	2 competitors killed in powerboat crash in Dubai
•	Reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson delivers baby boy
•	CFB: UNC Charlotte approves football team for 2013
•	NFL: Falcons DT Babineaux charged with drug possession
•	CFB: Brian Kelly move shows NCAA’s double standard in college football
•	MLB: Quiet start doesn’t bother Giants general manager Brian Sabean
•	NFL: 49ers quarterback Alex Smith better but still flawed
•	MLB: Angels could be front-runners for Roy Halladay
•	NFL: Packers’ move for rookie OLB Matthews paying off
•	On this date: 1971 — Los Angeles Lakers set an NBA record with 21 straight wins
•	Central Pacific agrees to FDIC consent order
•	Castle Medical Center recognized with 'Best in Value' award
•	Study says 1 in 6 online shoppers here search for coupons
•	Alexander & Baldwin sells California shopping center
•	Keiki Chorus: 'Christmas is Everywhere'
•	Hawaii Youth Symphony to perform
•	Washington Place opens for holiday event
•	Gift workshop aims to reduce waste
•	Choreographer 'Hollywood' will show off moves
•	'Damien' actor will discuss the saint Dec. 20
•	Hanaiali‘i offers half-price discounts to holiday show
•	‘Bounty Hunter’ cast hosting meet-and-greets at Da Dog House
•	A crucial small-business focus in job plans

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Local News
•	Flu shot urged for pregnant women
•	Poll, TV deals avoid scrutiny
•	Liquor board chief put on leave
•	Hawaii gains 1,412 jobs from stimulus ‹ mostly in government
•	Kailua man charged with trying to kill his wife in hospital
•	Hawaii Legislature cancels its traditional opening-day partying
COURTS
•	New Higa case hearing set
TRANSPORTATION
•	Road relief coming to 'Ewa
HEALTH
•	State delays new child subsidy rules
MAUI
•	Haleakalä telescope funded for $300M
•	Moloka'i deal protects 196 acres
KAUA'I
•	70-year-old snorkeler dies after being pulled from sea
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Victim in burning-car case was Honolulu resident, 47
•	70-year-old snorkeler dies after being pulled from sea
•	Holiday festivities include parade, visits with Santa
•	Kalaniana'ole Highway will close for Christmas parade
•	Death of 4-month-old to be investigated, police say
•	Pedestrian hit by SUV while crossing Kíhäpai Street
OTHER NEWS
•	Ho ho ho, 'Deaf Santa' signs to kids
OBITUARIES
•	Sidney Kaide, 89, of care-home case
•	Obituaries
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Wai'anae family struggling to get by

Sports
•	Kill 'em with kindness
•	Setting a fast pace
•	Manley, Wilson top West
HONOLULU MARATHON
•	2009 Honolulu Marathon road closures
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Manley, Wilson top West
•	Southridge downs Kona
•	Prep schedule
•	Prep notices
•	Games on TV
GOLF
•	Wie two strokes off lead in Dubai
SURFING
•	Pipeline Masters under way
FOOTBALL
•	Browns sack Steelers, 13-6
•	Kelly to coach Irish
•	Pats' Thomas upset getting sent home
•	McCoy wins Maxwell Award
BASKETBALL
•	Celtics tip Wizards for 9th straight win
•	No. 7 Syracuse stays unbeaten
BASEBALL
•	Rule 5 gives Texeira shot at the majors
RECREATION
•	Prince Club hosts free tennis festival
OTHER SPORTS
•	Cycling loses two Olympic events
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Giving is getting for HCC students
•	Photographer launches line of bags, shirts
•	Hawaii K-Drama Fan Club 'Ajummas' deserve thanks
MUSIC
•	Hilson's future looking bright
MOVIES
•	Tale of S. Africa reconciliation stirs heart
•	'Princess' a classic Disney beauty for today
•	Hogwarts snogging, foodie fun out on disc
•	Screening room
•	Winning Taiwanese drama playing at Kahala
PEOPLE
•	'Avatar' debuts with London gala
BOOKS
•	Young people speak out in 2 new books
•	Date book
•	The hot list
•	Ongoing events

Business
•	Kahala Hotel faces class-action claim
•	Isle farmers hurt by drought eligible for aid
•	Costco, Coca-Cola settle dispute over low prices
WORKPLACE
•	Isles' average weekly wage creeps up
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Honolulu selects tourism-fund projects
•	FCC urged to help cell phone users
•	Mortgage relief plan a disappointment
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	U.S. lags on measures to limit bank bonuses

Opinion
•	Time to review all those GET exemptions
COMMENTARY
•	B&B issue has ignited inhospitable response
•	Climate talks missing key point
•	The new socialism
•	Elitist view doesn't justify spot zoning

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Give back
•	Photographer launches line of bags, shirts
•	For many this year, the show couldn't go on
•	Hawaii K-Drama Fan Club 'Ajummas' deserve thanks
•	Many Grammy nominees boast Hawaii ties
MOVIES
•	Tale of S. Africa reconciliation stirs heart
•	'Princess' a classic Disney beauty for today
•	Hogwarts snogging, foodie fun out on disc
•	Screening room
•	Winning Taiwanese drama playing at Kahala
MUSIC
•	Hilson's future looking bright
DINING
•	Well-executed Japanese, and it's affordable
•	Hawaii eats section
DANCE
•	Aspiring ballerinas take spotlight
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
•	Bumatai joins SOS Las Vegas in Wakíkí
•	Date book
•	The hot list
•	Ongoing events