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Articles for July 18, 2008

Breaking News
•	Ex-firefighter charged in Makapu'u brushfire arson
•	Army plans to move 1,300 troops to Hawaii
•	Coast Guard helicopter rescues fishermen off Kauai
•	Army under fire for Schofield pig-shooting exercise
•	Man accused of killing stepfather in Ewa home claims self defense
•	Pali paving called off today, to resume Monday
•	Blessing today for new Young Brothers barge
•	$30M released for Hawaii school renovations
•	Halawa woman found not guilty in mother's death by reason of insanity
•	Group wants leaders at Big Isle hospital to resign
•	Key votes by Hawaii's congressional delegation
•	Honolulu gas prices reach another record
•	17 Maui schools fail to meet federal goals
•	Hawaii Marine gets 5 years for ID theft
•	Maui 'canoe district' schools get new superintendant
•	Things to do on Oahu tonight
•	Going in search of 1,000-pound marlin
•	Deployment sendoff to include record group-hug try
•	Hawaii farmers eligible for disaster relief
•	2 honored for helping restore Kula Forest Reserve
•	$550,000 released for Hanapepe Armory upgrades
•	Aloha Week parade will roll again this year
•	Remains of two Vietnam MIA soldiers identified
•	Crash reported on H-1 east near Aiea off-ramp
•	Surf: South shores 5-7 feet again today
•	Weather: A little bit wetter than normal for July
•	Fire shuts down Hana Hwy. for 30 minutes
•	3 Makaha stabbing suspects arrested
•	Cab driver robbed in Kalihi
•	2 repeaters among 11 Honolulu DUI arrests
•	Maui looking to 'Sucker' punch algae problem
•	U.S. Army, Pacific welcomes deputy commander
•	Maui’s Maalaea harbor to get major upgrades
•	Hawaii DLNR seeking to clarify rules
•	Maui veterans clinic now fully staffed
•	Dad travels to Hawaii, elsewhere 2 years after death
•	Wie shoots 65, stands in second
•	NFL: Pack prez Murphy backs GM, coach in Favre standoff
•	Olympics: U.S. gymnast Worley out with broken leg
•	Golf: Choi takes lead, Norman, Duval turn back clock at British Open
•	NFL: Redskins, WR Thomas agree to 4-year deal
•	Boxing: Dr. says boxer likely to survive brain injury
•	NBA: Mavs reportedly reject Artest-for-Josh Howard deal
•	NFL: Jets sign TE Keller to multiyear deal
•	NBA: Jazz extend Deron Williams’ contract
•	Boxer Edgar Santana, 11 others charged in cocaine ring
•	CBKB: Coach Ernie Kent and Oregon agree to new contract
•	Olympics: Greek boxer fails doping test
•	NFL: Chiefs sign draft pick DaJuan Morgan
•	NHL: Penguins, coach Therrien agree on 3-year contract
•	Hockey: IIHF suspends contracts of 6 players
•	Olympics: Steeplechaser Vroemen fails doping test
•	Tennis: Top-seeded Szavay survives 4 match points
•	Tennis: Gicquel, Darcis reach Dutch Cup semifinals
•	CFB: Ohio extends Solich's contract through 2013
•	Baseball: Nationals put OF Pena on DL, reinstate C Estrada
•	NHL: Sabres sign goaltender Miller to 5-year extension
•	Cycling: Cavendish wins Tour's 13th stage
•	Sumo: Hakuho sole leader, Asashoryu withdraws at Nagoya
•	Olympics: Pistorius fails to make South African team
•	Cycling: Ricco fired by team for testing positive for EPO
•	Olympics: Judge upholds lifetime ban on sprinter Chambers
•	Golf: Newlywed Norman turns back clock at British Open
•	Olympics: Tibetan flags banned at equestrian event
•	Olympics: China to stop flights during opening
•	College football: Ohio extends Solich's contract through 2013
•	Baseball: Former teammates, opponents salute Nomo
•	Tennis: Melzer rallies to beat Schuettler in Austria
•	Golf: Nicklaus wonders if rich players are good players
•	NFL: Westbrook, in contract dispute with Eagles, set to change agents
•	NFL: Favre saga no match for Montana vs. Young in 1993
•	On the air Friday: Cycling, British Open golf, soccer
•	Molokai hit hard as state jobless rate rises to 3.8%
•	Human trafficking conference slated for Sept. 20
•	New anchor named for KHNL's 5 p.m. newscast
•	Eliminating JV? There must be a better way
•	City Charter wrong vehicle for rail initiative

Local News
•	Most public schools in Hawaii fail federal proficency standard
•	More public comment sought on proposed Ward area redevelopment
•	Rotting whale removed from Kahuku but dropped pieces of it slow traffic
•	A triple traffic whammy
•	Attack that killed Isle soldier under investigation
•	James family service Monday
•	More than 25% say they're obese
•	Leashed pets OK at hiking trail
ELECTION
•	Obama raised $52 million in June
CITY GOVERNMENT
•	Rail vote may be on Nov. 4
POLICE
•	Man, 63, arrested after fatal stabbing
ENVIRONMENT
•	Comment period extended on Northwestern Islands plan
KAUA'I
•	On Kauai, Asing takes oath, gets to work
OTHER NEWS
•	Salutes
•	Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Kauai man dies from fight injuries
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	Makeover for Palolo hangout

Sports
•	Some oppose UH parking plan
•	Kane'ohe boys 18 crew hopes to depart as class of 2008
•	UH hoops recruit is 'on my way'
OLYMPICS
•	Team USA's Wambach has surgery on broken leg
•	Hawaii's Ching not on U.S. team
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
•	Kalakaua caps Mainland trip with title
GOLF
•	Wie trails by 4 after opening with 67
•	Wilson two off U.S. Bank lead
•	Mediate shares British Open lead
FOOTBALL
•	Vikings won't comment on Favre issue
BASKETBALL
•	Clippers zero in on versatile Azubuike
BASEBALL
•	Nomo retires with no-hitters in AL, NL
•	Mets rally for 10th straight win, 10-8
RECREATION
•	Sampling from bountiful buffet of diverse treks
•	Tresnak paddles to win in European contest
•	Sports notices
ISLE FILE
•	Irons ties for fifth in South Africa
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	A new turn
•	The play's the (revised) thing in Chinatown
•	Learn value of vintage at collectors show
•	Frank Thrall shares his love of orchids
MUSIC
•	Billboard hits
MOVIES
•	Batman role puts actress in the spotlight, for now
•	Golden oldies save clumsy flick
•	Screening room
•	'Space Chimps' gravitates toward kids
•	'Gonzo' a fond look at Thompson
TELEVISION
•	Colorful reality, comedy shows debut
•	Christina Ricci, 28, covers gamut of acting roles
VIDEO GAMES
•	My view: 'King of Fighters XI'
PEOPLE
•	Shimabukuro will strum in D.C.
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
•	Kennedy Theatre dramas are on tap
HOME AND GARDEN
•	Frank Thrall shares his love of orchids
•	Home and garden calendar
OTHER LIFESTYLE
•	'Lost' and show's star up for Emmys
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
•	All-Collectors show
•	Tube Notes
•	Buzzing about...
•	What's Up!
•	Ongoing events
•	Neighbor Islands
MOMS
•	Resilience is a skill to teach your child
•	Hula for the joy of it, not as a competitive event
•	'Space Chimps' gravitates toward kids
ISLAND SOUNDS
•	Kawai Hewett's latest is one to treasure

Business
•	Office vacancy rate hits 2-year high
•	Five Starbucks in Hawaii scheduled to close down
•	Young Brothers welcoming a second new freight barge
REAL ESTATE
•	Mortgage rates drop across board
•	California expands Countrywide lawsuit
•	Merrill Lynch posts $4.89B loss, will sell off some assets
•	Oahu home prices down 2.9%
TECHNOLOGY
•	Mighty wind power project approved for west Texas
INDUSTRY
•	Spiraling oil prices appear to be over
OTHER BUSINESS
•	$6.7M grant awarded for cancer research
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Alaska Air expands Hawaii service
•	Google's profits below predictions for 2nd quarter
•	Trade winds

Opinion
•	Strengthen efforts to protect Hawaii reefs
•	Spending less on gas has collateral benefits
COMMENTARY
•	Planet Earth's fossil fuel dilemma
•	Public must speak out on Ward master plan
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Gotham City sequel soars
•	The play's the (revised) thing in Chinatown
THE NIGHT STUFF
•	Passion for Love Fest going on 10 years strong
NIGHTLIFE
•	After Hours: Nightspotting

MOVIES
•	Batman role puts actress in the spotlight, for now
•	Golden oldies save clumsy flick
•	Screening room
•	'Space Chimps' gravitates toward kids
•	'Gonzo' a fond look at Thompson
TELEVISION
•	Colorful reality, comedy shows debut
•	Christina Ricci, 28, covers gamut of acting roles
MUSIC
•	Billboard hits
ISLAND SOUNDS
•	Kawai Hewett's latest is one to treasure
VIDEO GAMES
•	My view: 'King of Fighters XI'
DANCE
•	Hula for the joy of it, not as a competitive event
•	Buzzing about...
•	What's Up!
•	Ongoing events
•	Neighbor Islands

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