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Articles for January 24, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Lane closures on Farrington to begin Saturday (Posted at 6:05 p.m.)  
 •  Woman injured after jumping from Waipahu overpass (Updated at 6:03 p.m.)  
 •  Free SAT prep seminar Saturday in 'Aina Haina (Posted at 6:01 p.m.)  
 •  Mourners gather for Cyrus Belt's funeral (Updated at 5:24 p.m.)  
 •  Child welfare officials to share records with police (Posted at 3:50 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii man indicted in toddler's freeway death (Updated at 3:23 p.m.)  
 •  'Top Chef' contestant cookin' at Hotel Molokai (Updated at 2:22 p.m.)  
 •  Kaimuki yoga, workout wear shop closing (Updated at 1:01 p.m.)  
 •  Sen. Akaka leads hearing on contractor waste in Iraq (Posted at 12:43 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian Telcom lays off 50-60 managers to cut costs (Updated at 11:35 a.m.)  
 •  Tax rebates to help 116 million U.S. families (Updated at 10:54 a.m.)  
 •  New manager at Maui retirement home suspects arson (Posted at 9:04 a.m.)  
 •  Water main break closes Ala Wai Elementary today (Updated at 8:23 a.m.)  
 •  Inouye: Federal help needed in promoting tourism (Updated at 8:04 a.m.)  
 •  Navy to use Kaneohe air base to test new fighter jets (Updated at 7:09 a.m.)  
 •  Kauai police seek public's help in finding teen runaway (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  Surf on way down, but could bounce back on Monday (Updated at 7:03 a.m.)  
 •  Trade winds, showers likely to last through weekend (Updated at 7:00 a.m.)  
 •  Molokai Public Library to operate on new schedule (Updated at 6:57 a.m.)  
 •  Auditions tonight for UH-Hilo's 'Grease' musical (Updated at 6:54 a.m.)  
 •  Car display set for Feb. 2 at Kapolei Shopping Center (Updated at 6:51 a.m.)  
 •  HECO work to require lane closures in Nanakuli (Updated at 6:49 a.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Boise State pounds UH men's basketball team, 95-80 (Updated at 6:50 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's Wilson, McLachlin shoot 69s in Buick golf (Posted at 5:39 p.m.)  
 •  Cold-shooting Low, Washington State fall to Arizona (Posted at 7:03 p.m.)  
 •  Rainbow Wahine gain transfer from Arkansas (Updated at 4:34 p.m.)  
 •  Fred Funk attempting Hawaii sweep at Turtle Bay (Updated at 4:31 p.m.)  
 •  USA Football youth coaching clinic set for McKinley (Updated at 4:31 p.m.)  
 •  'Gymnastics in Paradise' set for this weekend (Updated at 3:21 p.m.)  
 •  UH softball ranks No. 15 in Top 25 Preseason poll (Updated at 12:14 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: RHP Soriano, Braves agree to $9M, 2-yr. deal (Posted at 3:33 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Court says feds can keep using player info (Posted at 2:33 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Cano, Yankees close to $30M, 4-year contract (Posted at 2:28 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Clemens, congressional staff to meet Feb. 5 (Posted at 8:02 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Canseco sought cash from player in book flap (Posted at 12:30 a.m.)  
 •  Colleges: Lacrosse coach sues Duke for slander, libel (Updated at 12:27 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: USC Trojans have heavy Senior Bowl presence (Posted at 12:37 p.m.)  
 •  Figure skating: Verner wins in men's title at Euros (Posted at 3:35 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: Matteson leads Buick; Woods two shots back (Posted at 2:30 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: Despite a technical glitch, anchor apologizes (Posted at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: After waiting 5 months, Quigley has to withdraw (Posted at 6:46 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Haig, Westwood share Qatar Masters lead (Posted at 6:44 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Woods makes '08 debut at Buick Invitational (Posted at 6:37 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: All-Star Game starters announced (Posted at 3:36 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Media wait in vain for sign of Tom Brady, boot (Posted at 3:31 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Ex-UCLA coach Dorrell joins Dolphins staff (Posted at 2:29 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Arizona DT Darnell Dockett added to Pro Bowl (Posted at 12:51 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Eagles DE Cole late addition to Pro Bowl (Posted at 12:50 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Redskins long snapper chosen for Pro Bowl (Posted at 12:35 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: AFC, NFC Pro Bowl rosters (Posted at 7:57 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills' Schobel replaces Jason Taylor in Pro Bowl (Posted at 6:58 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Playoff scores, schedule (Posted at 6:48 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Patriots coach refuses to talk about Brady injury (Posted at 6:42 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Giants kicker goes from goat to Letterman show (Posted at 12:39 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Cowboys' focus on coaching vacancies (Posted at 12:27 a.m.)  
 •  Olympics: China lashes out at Dalai Lama, other critics (Posted at 7:00 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Seabury boys take MIL D-II soccer title (Updated at 10:01 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA Red boys soccer playoffs schedule (Updated at 9:39 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA White boys soccer playoffs schedule (Posted at 9:26 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA girls basketball standings (Updated at 9:41 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: ILH boys basketball standings (Posted at 9:33 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: ILH girls basketball standings (Posted at 9:30 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA boys basketball standings (Posted at 9:29 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Pennsylvania QB Pryor the LeBron of football (Posted at 1:01 a.m.)  
 •  Skiing: Biathlete Kaisa Varis tests positive for doping (Posted at 8:01 a.m.)  
 •  Sumo: Hakuho, Asashoryu remain tied for lead (Posted at 6:53 a.m.)  
 •  Speed & Quickness clinics resume (Posted at 12:43 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Sharapova, Ivanovic move into Australian final (Posted at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Surfing: Workshops available for adults, children (Posted at 12:41 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Nadal loses to unseeded Tsonga in Australia (Posted at 12:54 a.m.)  
 •  X-Games: Snowboarder Shaun White still riding high (Posted at 3:28 p.m.)  
 •  UH: Football posters available for game attendees (Updated at 6:39 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: UH women hoops, golf, tennis (Posted at 12:37 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: UH volleyball, hoops, golf, tennis (Posted at 12:38 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Papaya output up 18% in November from year ago (Posted at 4:27 p.m.)  
 •  Outrigger to manage Koloa Landing on Kaua'i (Posted at 3:54 p.m.)  
 •  Kaimuki yoga, workout wear shop closing (Updated at 1:01 p.m.)  
 •  General Growth sets earnings release, Webcast (Posted at 12:50 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii stock index rises, led by Hoku Scientific (Posted at 12:40 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian Telcom lays off 50-60 managers to cut costs (Updated at 11:35 a.m.)  
 •  Stocks extend recovery; Dow ends day up 109 points (Updated at 11:13 a.m.)  
 •  New manager at Maui retirement home suspects arson (Posted at 9:04 a.m.)  
 •  Inouye: Federal help needed in promoting tourism (Updated at 8:04 a.m.)  
 •  Ford offers buyout, early-retirement offers to 54,000 (Posted at 7:12 a.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Four new movies opening in Hawaii theaters tomorrow (Posted at 3:05 p.m.)  
 •  Doris Duke Theatre offers 8-day Bollywood film fest (Posted at 2:20 p.m.)  
 •  'Top Chef' contestant cookin' at Hotel Molokai (Updated at 2:22 p.m.)  
 •  James Cotton to bring the Chicago blues to Hawaii (Posted at 2:16 p.m.)  
 •  Curtain rises on 'Mass Appeal' drama this weekend (Posted at 2:05 p.m.)  
 •  Bob Marley concert footage, talk at Doris Duke Feb. 6 (Posted at 1:42 p.m.)  
 •  Kaimuki yoga, workout wear shop closing (Updated at 1:01 p.m.)  
 •  'Lost' TV special recaps Season 3 on eve of premiere (Updated at 12:15 p.m.)  
 •  Mu'umu'u Heaven designs: wearing of the eco-green (Posted at 11:03 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii designers featured in 'Haute Pink' fashion show (Updated at 11:03 a.m.)  
 •  Visiting Shambala teacher to discuss Buddha families (Posted at 8:23 a.m.)  
 •  Japanese seminary chancellor giving Lotus Sutra talk (Posted at 8:17 a.m.)  
 •  'Spiritual Journey' talk rescheduled to Feb. 6 (Posted at 8:06 a.m.)  
 •  Meet the media at AAJA-Hawaii's anniversary event (Updated at 8:11 a.m.)  
 •  Auditions tonight for UH-Hilo's 'Grease' musical (Updated at 6:54 a.m.)  
 •  Car display set for Feb. 2 at Kapolei Shopping Center (Updated at 6:51 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Four new movies opening in Hawaii theaters tomorrow (Posted at 3:05 p.m.)  
 •  Doris Duke Theatre offers 8-day Bollywood film fest (Posted at 2:20 p.m.)  
 •  James Cotton to bring the Chicago blues to Hawaii (Posted at 2:16 p.m.)  
 •  Curtain rises on 'Mass Appeal' drama this weekend (Posted at 2:05 p.m.)  
 •  Bob Marley concert footage, talk at Doris Duke Feb. 6 (Posted at 1:42 p.m.)  
 •  'Lost' TV special recaps Season 3 on eve of premiere (Updated at 12:15 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii designers featured in 'Haute Pink' fashion show (Updated at 11:03 a.m.)  
 •  Funeral arrangements made for actor Heath Ledger (Updated at 9:19 a.m.)  
 •  Meet the media at AAJA-Hawaii's anniversary event (Updated at 8:11 a.m.)  
 •  Auditions tonight for UH-Hilo's 'Grease' musical (Updated at 6:54 a.m.)  
 •  Car display set for Feb. 2 at Kapolei Shopping Center (Updated at 6:51 a.m.)  
BREAKING TRAVEL
 •  'Top Chef' contestant cookin' at Hotel Molokai (Updated at 2:22 p.m.)  

Local News
 •  No local milk as last Oahu dairy closing Photo gallery Video
 •  Turtle Bay proposal called head-scratcher
 •  Senators press city to pick transit mode
 •  Creditor wants Turtle Bay under court control
 •  Honolulu council votes to curb panhandling
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Dem, GOP leaders near agreement on stimulus Photo gallery
STATE GOVERNMENT
 •  Panhandling laws spreading
EDUCATION
 •  Some fault NYC grading of schools
 •  Colleges no piracy hotbed after all
 •  Forum will look at scholarships
 •  Early-education funding sought
 •  Country School partners with community
 •  Hawaii Science Bowl to be held Saturday
POLICE
 •  Feds, police dismantle casino operation
ENVIRONMENT
 •  It's the Year of the Reef Photo gallery
ETHNIC AFFAIRS
 •  Home Lands hoping to make target date Photo gallery Video
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Views sought on Ka Iwi vacation cabin proposal
 •  University eases way in from community college
 •  Mokuola Vista gets OK to convert to rentals
 •  Goodwill fundraiser at Willows set for Tuesday
 •  Free workshop today on college financial aid
 •  Ceremony launches Market Street spiff-up
 •  Altres Staffing donates school audio equipment
OTHER NEWS
 •  Passenger accused of molesting girl on flight
 •  North Shore vacation rentals go to court
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Police investigate assault complaint
BUREAUCRACY BUSTER
 •  Pets can fly straight into Kona
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  Rolovich named UH quarterbacks coach Video
 •  Wie will be back for Fields
 •  Inspired Warriors take down Tritons in four Photo gallery
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Rainbows warm up to task at chilly Boise
UH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Well-traveled Zagrobelna settling nicely in post
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  UH hosting eight from Hawaii this weekend
 •  Roosevelt, 'Aiea in OIA semifinals Photo gallery
 •  Ahead by 12, JV girls forfeit game
 •  Radford wins 4th straight Red West title Photo gallery
 •  Prep schedule
GOLF REPORT
 •  A whole new ball game for Rhoden
 •  Cheerful Funk on roll here
 •  Holes in One
BASKETBALL
 •  No. 1 Memphis holds off Tulsa
ISLE FILE
 •  Lajola bounced from singles play at Waikoloa
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  UH hopes football is hot ticket

Island Life
 •  Living life on the run Photo gallery
 •  We want to know who makes you swoon
 •  Exercise, eat greens to protect eyes
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Live better with these bargains
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  From 'South Pacific' to Big Apple
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Live better with these bargains
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Super Bowl event will offer taste of Isles

Business
 •  $128M being raised in Hawaii venture capital
 •  Target breaking ground for 2 stores
 •  Wyndham Vacation to expand Hawaii time-share operations
SMALL BUSINESS
 •  Workshop on getting SBA loan
CONSUMER
 •  Choose wisely in picking contractor
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  GM, Toyota neck-and-neck in global auto sales
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Oahu Real Estate Transactions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Meg Whitman stepping down as CEO of eBay
 •  Photovoltaic system to be built
 •  Trade Winds
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Choose wisely in picking contractor

Opinion
 •  Ethics ruling demands response from House
 •  Lift G.I. Bill time limit on education benefits
COMMENTARY
 •  American 'success' needs to be redefined
DAVID SHAPIRO
 •  OHA must now begin to sharpen its focus
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Thursday

Photo galleries
 •  Democrats on the campaign trail
 •  Seth's pix
 •  Republicans on the campaign trail
 •  Oahu's last dairy closing
 •  New Hawaiian Home Lands headquarters
 •  Protect our reefs
 •  Fitness for life
 •  Pearl City vs. Radford girls basketball
 •  Hawaii vs. San Diego men's volleyball
 •  Castle vs. Roosevelt boys soccer
 •  Kalani vs. Aiea boys soccer
 •  French fashion