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Articles for August 7, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Obama to make public appearance at Keehi Lagoon Beach park tomorrow
 •  Halawa burglary suspects released
 •  Man arrested for knife threat in Waipahu
 •  BWS fixing 19-inch spilt in Leeward main
 •  New bus route servicing Lahaina area
 •  Protesters on Kauai halt construction near ancient remains
 •  Manner of H-1 victim's death 'undetermined'
 •  $2M awarded for Native Hawaiian healthcare on Kauai
 •  Suspect to be tried for 1991 theft in Wahiawa
 •  Felon charged with Waipahu shooting
 •  U.S. nuclear sub leaked radiation at Pearl Harbor
 •  Lingle questions DOE over $1.2M spent on Florida teachers' confererence
 •  Akaka pushes for more voter assistance at VA medical sites and homes
 •  UH spokesman takes on added duties
 •  Hearings set for proposed Iolani Palace rules
 •  Man held in Fla. on charge of threatening Obama
 •  Lahaina flood control facing major setback
 •  Woman pleads no contest in huge Maui drug case
 •  Things to do today, tonight on Oahu
 •  Taste of Kapolei set for Oct. 4
 •  High temperature mark tied again on Kauai
 •  Seminar for Hollywood hopefuls slated for Kauai
 •  Surf: East-facing shores could see 4 to 6 feet today
 •  Weather: Breezy trades expected 'til Sunday
 •  Kauai panel to be briefed on Hawaiian Homes issues
 •  Lingle to host women's leadership conference
 •  Police raid suspected Waipahu drug house
 •  NBC Universal surpasses $1 billion in Olympic ads
 •  Parker shoots 6-over-par 76 at PGA Championship
 •  Olympic Games TV channels updated
 •  Clarissa Chun’s return to China a business trip
 •  Stephanie Kono ousted in U.S. Women's Amateur
 •  Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injury
 •  Broncos RB Torain could miss 3 months with elbow injury
 •  Bears first-rounder OT Chris Williams has surgery
 •  Clippers sign point guard Jason Williams
 •  Gators TE Ingram out for season with knee injury
 •  Giants fall to Lions in 1st game since Super Bowl
 •  Browns rookie LB Bell out 4-6 weeks
 •  Favre saga over as QB gets fresh start with Jets
 •  Ex-Warrior Sopoaga making waves at 49er camp
 •  US defeats Japan 1-0 in men’s soccer
 •  Olympic torch takes historic run on Great Wall
 •  Olympic schedule: Friday's sporting events
 •  Ricciardi: Gaston to return as Toronto manager
 •  Panthers waive T Spencer for being overweight
 •  Bucs GM says no offer was made for Favre
 •  For Pack, Jets trade best solution to Favre saga
 •  With Favre in fold, Jets cut ties with Pennington
 •  Phillies get LHP Eyre from Cubs
 •  Coach doubts former Toledo player shaved points
 •  Woman suing NASCAR has spotty background
 •  Rays acquire reliever Bradford from Orioles
 •  Nationals place Dukes on 15-day DL
 •  Dodgers set to activate Penny from DL
 •  Bills sign Jones; set to place Bowen on IR
 •  Court approves NCAA’s settlement with ex-athletes
 •  German fencer to skip opening ceremony in protest
 •  IOC says no positives among first 650 drug tests
 •  Italy outclasses Honduras in Olympic opener 3-0
 •  Dolphins keep dropping the ball
 •  Cowboys’ Leonard Davis brings a lot of drive to position
 •  Federer, Nadal learn matchups for Olympics opener
 •  British boxing star Gavin out of Games with weight problems
 •  Rulon Gardner still towers over Olympic wrestling
 •  Olympic schedule: Saturday's sporting events
 •  Olympic schedule: Sunday's sporting events
 •  Olympic schedule: Monday's sporting events
 •  Olympic schedule: Tuesday's sporting events
 •  Olympic schedule: Wednesday's sporting events
 •  Nevada motivated by shutout in '07 New Mexico Bowl
 •  Ohio U football player a lottery winner
 •  Dahlberg: Broken bones, black eyes and bad intentions
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Friday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Saturday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Sunday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Monday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Tuesday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Wednesday's events
 •  Hawaii average closing costs 20th highest in nation
 •  Kamakura Systems names distributor for India
 •  Hawaii banks exceed expectations in food drive
 •  Grand opening set for Sammy Hagar's Maui restaurant
 •  Stone supplier Bella Pietra opens in Hilo
 •  Hongwanji to host talent show Aug. 17
 •  Movie Review: ‘Tropic Thunder’ shines as brilliant farce
 •  Mitsuo Aoki to attend documentary screening
 •  City must heed audit’s advice on energy costs
 •  Isles welcome Obama, chance for a close look

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Local News
 •  Kamehameha Schools again being sued over admissions bias Video
 •  Percentage of Native Hawaiians shrinking in Hawaii census
 •  Hawaii junior varsity sports still might survive budget cuts
 •  Hit-and-run suspect admits to drinking
 •  Stop Rail Now sues the city Video
 •  Driver in fatal 2006 crash gets 10-year term Photo gallery Video
 •  Police say woman who helped foil alleged attack 'did it right'
 •  State kicks off school flu clinics for a second year
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Drought disaster declaration for Hawaii opens up loans
ELECTION
 •  Pop-culture politicking risky business
 •  Obama vacation may be private
 •  Obama, after months of campaigning, says he's ready for break
EDUCATION
 •  Schools try cameras to thwart food theft
 •  Director: Strict monitoring in Hawaii prevents stealing
 •  Holy Trinity seeking more students
 •  School stadium in works on Maui
 •  $5M donated for Culinary Institute
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Grand opening festivities set for Waimea Valley
 •  Film pro holding one-day workshop on Aug. 16
 •  Get help Saturday in filing for Social Security
 •  City's recycling program to be outlined tonight
 •  Free concert Saturday to honor Mother Marianne
 •  Seminar on tax breaks for historic buildings
 •  Plan for hillside building to be discussed tonight
 •  Agency wants hawk off endangered list
OTHER NEWS
 •  Alaska Natives call for assistance with sky-high fuel costs
 •  Olympic torch nears journey's end
 •  Tourism chief waits as panel discusses fate
 •  Community Calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  1,200 pounds of school supplies collected
 •  Wai'anae urged to curb water use
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  Linebacker drawing national attention
 •  QBs out to beat own defense Photo gallery
 •  'An unbelievable sense of accomplishment'
OLYMPICS
 •  Norway shuts out U.S. women, 2-0
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Linebacker drawing national attention
GOLF REPORT
 •  'An unbelievable sense of accomplishment'
 •  Victory opens doors for Parker
 •  LPGA not giving up on Isle events
 •  Kop will chase ninth Army Invitational title
 •  PGA Tour players from Hawaii
 •  Holes in One
PARKER MCLACHLIN POSTCARDS
 •  'An unbelievable sense of accomplishment'
MARTIAL ARTS
 •  Friends will square off in K-1 tourney
FOOTBALL
 •  Packers deal QB Favre to N.Y. Jets
BASEBALL
 •  Karstens nearly perfect in Pittsburgh victory
ISLE FILE
 •  Kono wins U.S. Amateur opener
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Colt show on track in NFL

Island Life
 •  Get more power
 •  'Tropic Thunder' cast takes military base by storm
 •  Clarke's 'Last Theorem' a historic sci-fi collaboration
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  The fun, fit benefits of child's play
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Zagat seeks critics
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Simple steps help your child get the most out of homework
 •  The fun, fit benefits of child's play
WAYNE HARADA
 •  All Samoa's a stage for 'Kamau' cast

Business
 •  Isles' 10.6% tax burden ranks 5th highest in U.S.
 •  Freddie Mac posts another loss, this time $821 million
 •  Google offers free music in China
REAL ESTATE
 •  Resort home sales down by 31.5%
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Roberts trims 10 employees; president quits
 •  It's U.S. to rescue, Pimco manager says
 •  Experts: Identity theft will flourish despite recent bust
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Oahu Real Estate Transactions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Payroll budgets in Hawaii up 3.8%
 •  Sprint shares fall despite beating 2Q expectations

Opinion
 •  Bus system must work to meet rising demand
 •  At Bishop Museum, progress from the past
COMMENTARY
 •  Cutting school athletic budgets a mistake
 •  Democrats will regret not choosing Clinton
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Thursday