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Articles for January 29, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  More wet, windy weather overnight through tomorrow (Posted at 10:01 p.m.)  
 •  Minnesota fugitive arrested in Kalihi (Posted at 9:40 p.m.)  
 •  Big Island man charged with sexual assault on minor (Updated at 9:30 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's senior Sen. Inouye engaged to marry (Updated at 7:26 p.m.)  
 •  H-1 lanes in West Oahu reopened (Updated at 7:26 p.m.)  
 •  Spider silk 'genius' researcher speaking at Iolani (Updated at 5:53 p.m.)  
 •  Moiliili man convicted of online sex crime (Posted at 5:47 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii foreclosures rise, but rank low nationally (Posted at 4:37 p.m.)  
 •  City releases bids for mass transit vehicle (Updated at 4:38 p.m.)  
 •  Superferry cancels tomorrow's Maui trip (Updated at 4:24 p.m.)  
 •  Molokini bomb disposal postponed (Updated at 4:23 p.m.)  
 •  Ron Mizutani leaves VP position at Hawaiian Telcom (Posted at 3:40 p.m.)  
 •  Maui County extends beach hours (Updated at 2:39 p.m.)  
 •  Visitor arrivals fell 1.2% in '07, but spending rose 0.9% (Updated at 2:39 p.m.)  
 •  Kulia Grill expanding service hours to 6 p.m. (Posted at 2:18 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's highest peaks blanketed by snow (Updated at 2:18 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's congressional delegation votes for stimulus plan (Updated at 1:55 p.m.)  
 •  Maui man found guilty in beach-obstruction case (Posted at 1:50 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii part of $12.5M AIG insurance settlement (Updated at 1:24 p.m.)  
 •  Aloha Air to fly cargo to Molokai, Lanai, West Maui (Updated at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Seattle's Best Coffee to open Kapahulu cafe Feb. 15 (Posted at 12:46 p.m.)  
 •  Maui county traffic impact fees stalled again (Posted at 12:22 p.m.)  
 •  Olelo to air Dennis Kucinich's fall forums in Hawaii (Updated at 12:14 p.m.)  
 •  Judge rejects request for Awana blackmail e-mails (Posted at 12:02 p.m.)  
 •  'Unstable' Hawaii weather in forecast for next few days (Updated at 11:33 a.m.)  
 •  Suicide-prevention workshops planned across Hawaii (Posted at 11:30 a.m.)  
 •  EPA cites Bali Hai Villas at Kauai construction site (Posted at 11:26 a.m.)  
 •  Friends of the Library of Hawaii to hold fundraiser sale (Posted at 10:25 a.m.)  
 •  Meetings set to discuss Maui nature reserve (Updated at 8:24 a.m.)  
 •  Winter weather advisory for Big Island summits (Updated at 8:03 a.m.)  
 •  Hilo man missing since December sought on Big Island (Updated at 7:16 a.m.)  
 •  Cyclone kills 6 on Fiji's main island, cuts power (Updated at 7:11 a.m.)  
 •  Rough seas cancel Hawaii Superferry voyages again (Updated at 7:08 a.m.)  
 •  HIgh-surf advisory remains for north, east shores (Updated at 7:04 a.m.)  
 •  Gusting winds, showers in today's Hawaii forecast (Updated at 6:51 a.m.)  
 •  UH taking part in teach-in on global warming solutions (Updated at 6:46 a.m.)  
 •  First of February Hawaii blood drives is Saturday (Updated at 6:40 a.m.)  
 •  Oahu schools get nearly $3.5M for improvement work (Updated at 6:36 a.m.)  
 •  Kansas governor to endorse Obama (Posted at 6:35 a.m.)  
 •  Interim dean of natural sciences named at UH (Updated at 6:32 a.m.)  
 •  Meet the media at AAJA-Hawaii's anniversary event (Updated at 9:19 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Kauai defeats Seabury Hall for girls state soccer berth (Updated at 9:17 p.m.)  
 •  Mets, Twins reach tentative deal for ace hurler Santana (Updated at 2:53 p.m.)  
 •  San Diego LT McNeill added to AFC Pro Bowl team (Posted at 3:50 p.m.)  
 •  LB Ellis gives Cowboys record 13 Pro Bowlers (Updated at 1:30 p.m.)  
 •  Tickets on sale for Feb. 10 Pro Bowl in Hawaii (Updated at 12:34 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Welcome to the Freak Show (Media Day) (Updated at 4:08 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Still outspoken, Burress predicts N.Y. win (Posted at 3:51 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Bet pits Manhattan, New England chowder (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: What happened to those Patriot routs? (Posted at 11:08 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Notes and quotes from Phoenix (Posted at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Pats' Harrison rebounds after suspension (Posted at 7:17 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: No specific security threat, authorities say (Posted at 7:15 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Giants DE Strahan thankful he came back (Posted at 7:11 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Pettitte, congress committee meet Monday (Posted at 12:56 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Hall of Fame game to end after this year (Posted at 6:59 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Oregon AD apologizes for fan behavior vs. UCLA (Posted at 4:11 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Nevada fans frustrated over ticket availability (Posted at 12:43 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Missouri suspends 4 players after brawl (Posted at 12:30 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Rodriguez files $1.5M letter of credit in dispute (Posted at 7:34 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: PGA Tour to revisit new cut policy (Updated at 12:53 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: Drug policy gives players a wake-up call (Posted at 10:59 a.m.)  
 •  Horse racing: Barbaro to be buried at Churchill Downs (Updated at 11:40 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Grizzlies suspend Swift for detrimental conduct (Posted at 1:32 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Report says Nets' Jason Kidd wants to be traded (Posted at 11:03 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Chris Webber returns to Golden State (Posted at 11:00 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Tulsa police arrest ex-player Alonzo Spellman (Posted at 1:00 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Indianapolis plans bid for 2012 Super Bowl (Posted at 12:58 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Campo rejoins Cowboys as secondary coach (Posted at 12:54 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills sign tight end Teyo Johnson (Posted at 11:41 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Arbitrator says T.O. must pay Eagles part of bonus (Posted at 11:04 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Browns, Crennel finalize contract extension (Posted at 7:32 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Playoff results, schedule (Posted at 6:55 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Pro Bowl golf event to benefit youth education (Posted at 1:08 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Elam makes trip to visit U.S. troops in Iraq (Posted at 1:00 a.m.)  
 •  NHL: Ex-player Karalahti faces drug charge in Finland (Posted at 7:03 a.m.)  
 •  Olympics: Wariner splits with coach over contract (Posted at 11:06 a.m.)  
 •  Olympics: South Korea tops Japan in handball qualifier (Posted at 7:09 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Trapasso keynote speaker at Mid-Pacific gala (Posted at 1:03 a.m.)  
 •  WNBA: Players officially ratify new 6-year labor deal (Posted at 3:39 p.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Beckham to build pro sports complex in Brazil (Posted at 12:41 p.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Beckham declares himself fit for England team (Posted at 11:01 a.m.)  
 •  Soccer: U.S. teen signs contract with Germany team (Posted at 7:00 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Roddick, Blake, Bryans on U.S. Davis Cup team (Posted at 10:56 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Koubek to lead Austria vs. U.S. in Davis Cup (Posted at 7:07 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Saturday's hoop game vs. LaTech is 'Family Night' (Posted at 1:06 a.m.)  
 •  UH: 'White Out' night Thursday vs. New Mexico State (Posted at 1:05 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Baseball season tickets on sale (Posted at 1:04 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Ticket stubs get 50 percent off at Big City Diner (Posted at 1:01 a.m.)  
 •  Youth sports: BMX gives kids excellent way to compete (Posted at 11:09 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hoops, hockey (Posted at 12:55 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: College hoops, Blazers-Cavs (Posted at 12:56 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  ResortQuest to assist Ilikai with certain services (Updated at 4:38 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii foreclosures rise, but rank low nationally (Posted at 4:37 p.m.)  
 •  Ron Mizutani leaves VP position at Hawaiian Telcom (Posted at 3:40 p.m.)  
 •  Visitor arrivals fell 1.2% in '07, but spending rose 0.9% (Updated at 2:39 p.m.)  
 •  Kulia Grill expanding service hours to 6 p.m. (Posted at 2:18 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii part of $12.5M AIG insurance settlement (Updated at 1:24 p.m.)  
 •  Aloha Air to fly cargo to Molokai, Lanai, West Maui (Updated at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Seattle's Best Coffee to open Kapahulu cafe Feb. 15 (Posted at 12:46 p.m.)  
 •  Carnival says proposed rule may sink profitability (Posted at 12:45 p.m.)  
 •  Countrywide lost $442 million in fourth quarter (Posted at 12:36 p.m.)  
 •  Maui county traffic impact fees stalled again (Posted at 12:22 p.m.)  
 •  Stocks finish higher as key Fed meeting under way (Updated at 11:44 a.m.)  
 •  Vegas' Monte Carlo still closed as fire damage assessed (Posted at 11:37 a.m.)  
 •  EPA cites Bali Hai Villas at Kauai construction site (Posted at 11:26 a.m.)  
 •  Rough seas cancel Hawaii Superferry voyages again (Updated at 7:08 a.m.)  
 •  EBay lowering listing fees to boost item sales (Updated at 6:44 a.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Meet the media at AAJA-Hawaii's anniversary event (Updated at 9:19 p.m.)  
 •  Playreading 'Waiting for a King' tonight at Kumu Kahua (Updated at 4:27 p.m.)  
 •  Writers Guild, studios make progress on Internet issue (Updated at 4:27 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's Makana to headline San Francisco concerts (Updated at 4:24 p.m.)  
 •  Ron Mizutani leaves VP position at Hawaiian Telcom (Posted at 3:40 p.m.)  
 •  Palolo Chinese Home to hold benefit garage sale (Posted at 2:58 p.m.)  
 •  MacArthur Fellow Cheryl Hayashi at Iolani Feb. 5 (Updated at 2:36 p.m.)  
 •  Free Hawaii Youth Symphony concert tonight (Updated at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  Olelo to air Dennis Kucinich's fall forums in Hawaii (Updated at 12:14 p.m.)  
 •  Suicide-prevention workshops planned across Hawaii (Posted at 11:30 a.m.)  
 •  Jorge Garcia: 'Libby' returns to Hawaii-filmed 'Lost' (Posted at 11:29 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian master artists featured at Bishop Museum (Posted at 11:21 a.m.)  
 •  Friends of the Library of Hawaii to hold fundraiser sale (Posted at 10:25 a.m.)  
 •  'Loving Relationship' workshop set for Feb. 9 (Posted at 9:19 a.m.)  
 •  'Homeless Companion' variety show benefit for Feb. 16 (Posted at 9:16 a.m.)  
 •  Study group to discuss homosexuality & the Bible (Posted at 9:14 a.m.)  
 •  First of February Hawaii blood drives is Saturday (Updated at 6:40 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Meet the media at AAJA-Hawaii's anniversary event (Updated at 9:19 p.m.)  
 •  Playreading 'Waiting for a King' tonight at Kumu Kahua (Updated at 4:27 p.m.)  
 •  Writers Guild, studios make progress on Internet issue (Updated at 4:27 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's Makana to headline San Francisco concerts (Updated at 4:24 p.m.)  
 •  Free Hawaii Youth Symphony concert tonight (Updated at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  Jorge Garcia: 'Libby' returns to Hawaii-filmed 'Lost' (Posted at 11:29 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian master artists featured at Bishop Museum (Posted at 11:21 a.m.)  
 •  Friends of the Library of Hawaii to hold fundraiser sale (Posted at 10:25 a.m.)  
 •  'Homeless Companion' variety show benefit for Feb. 16 (Posted at 9:16 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Isles top fast-food spender in nation
 •  Mom wasn't likely to lose custody of Cyrus
 •  Bills in Legislature aim to protect Ka Iwi Coast
 •  Bush takes small steps in his final State of the Union
 •  Hawaii's congressional delegates react to Bush's State of Union
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  FBI director to make rare stop in Hawaii
CITY GOVERNMENT
 •  Ala Wai lanes will reopen Photo gallery
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Stryker brigade, Makua key, Mixon says
COURTS
 •  Attorney casts doubt on Higa's mental fitness
ENVIRONMENT
 •  Isles may serve as energy example
 •  For the environment
TRANSPORTATION
 •  H-1 lanes will close at night
BIG ISLAND
 •  Two die from injuries in separate car crashes
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Work begun on building for transition of inmates
 •  Wai'anae Health gets $2.4M Weinberg grant
 •  Some Kane'ohe-bound Likelike lanes to close
 •  Public library hosting Keiki Storytime program
 •  Neighborhood security watch training tonight
 •  Maui Memorial starting free heart-care program
 •  Children's librarian to lead preschool storytime
OTHER NEWS
 •  100-mile race run half a world away
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Three drivers hurt in four-car accident
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Kapolei ready for big leagues

Sports
 •  Malloe joins UH Warriors staff
 •  Low on Wooden Midseason Top 30 list
 •  Brady hits field for practice
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Holyfield is a rare 'gem' for MPI
 •  'Aiea boys are still perfect in OIA White
 •  Maryknoll remains unbeaten
 •  GIRLS STATE SOCCER
 •  Today's events
 •  Needed
 •  Girls basketball
 •  Boys basketball
 •  Last week's Gamebreakers
BASKETBALL
 •  Chaminade closing on hoops title
 •  Lady Vols end Duke's home-court run
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Notices
ISLE FILE
 •  UH's Smith honored in WAC basketball
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  It's time to adjust his attitude

Island Life
 •  Fragrances inspired by the scent of Hawaii
 •  Ready, set, 'Iron' cuisine! Fans reinvent dinner party
 •  Madonna and Indy return in 2008
PARENTING
 •  Be specific with behavioral goals
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  'Hawaii's Latino Idol' begins
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Tuesday
MOMS
 •  Ready, set, 'Iron' cuisine! Fans reinvent dinner party
 •  How to bring the 2008 election home to your kids
 •  Be specific with behavioral goals
 •  Women urged to switch to greener choices
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Castle's Bright, Jones reunite in Seattle

Business
 •  Hawaii's union rolls slip a bit again
 •  Sam's Club roof soaks up solar power
 •  ResortQuest to manage Ilikai
REAL ESTATE
 •  Storage space market slows
BANKING
 •  Bank of Hawaii's 4th-quarter net income down 20 percent
RETAIL
 •  Sears ousts CEO even as it tries restructuring
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  She's an 'overachiever' who tries to do it all Audio
 •  Verizon unbloodied by economy
 •  Starbucks searches for its mojo a year after memo
 •  Snap in McDonald's streak sends investors selling
 •  Sales of new homes fell by record amount; more problems lie ahead
 •  Ousted CEO gets big payoff
 •  Harrah's Entertainment goes private after $17.1 billion acquisition
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Maui
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Hawaiian, Aloha, go! offer $29 fare
 •  American Express reports 10 percent decline in profit
 •  Coming events

Opinion
 •  A change can improve the state of the union
 •  Senators' transit plan deadlines a bad idea
COMMENTARY
 •  All Hawaii has stake in Maui healthcare crisis
 •  America's prestige, respect now in tatters
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Tuesday

Photo galleries
 •  Beijing Olympics Swimming Venue
 •  Ala Wai Boulevard Sinkhole
 •  Seth's pix