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Articles for February 27, 2009

Breaking News
 •  Whale-watcher injured when boat collides with whale
 •  Suspect held in stabbing death of woman at Ewa Town Center
 •  Kamehameha Schools trustees agree to 10% pay cut
 •  Weather service issues high-wind advisory for Oahu
 •  Likelike crash victims were drunk
 •  What recession? Hundreds flock to Costco opening in Kapolei
 •  Bellows Beach to be closed because of expected high winds
 •  Lanikai house fire doused ... with a bit of luck
 •  Youths rally at state Capitol for Kick Butts Day
 •  Buffett opens Waikiki restaurant with concert
 •  Hawaii weather: Cool and gusty for a while
 •  Former swimming champion Fujiko Matsui remembered for humble nature
 •  Grand indicts man in fraud case
 •  Moped rider struck, injured
 •  Big Island mayor draws up budget with no tax hike
 •  Gale warning in effect for Alenuihaha Channel
 •  Hilo judge sentences Mexican national to 10 years on drug charge
 •  Proposed West Maui hospital clears hurdle
 •  Brushfire reported on Hakimo Road in Nanakuli
 •  High surf advisory continuing for all east shores
 •  Kamokila Boulevard extension opens
 •  Konawaena tops Punahou in 2 OTs for state girls Division I title
 •  Girls state basketball scoreboard
 •  Molokai captures Division II girls state basketball championship
 •  State girls basketball all-tournament teams
 •  Kemoeatu rejects Jets, stays with Steelers for $20M deal, $4M bonus
 •  Idaho holds off Rainbow Wahine, 63-60
 •  Hernandez's ninth-inning single helps UH beat Washington, 3-2
 •  Shane Victorino added to US roster in World Baseball Classic
 •  Running: Straub/Kapi‘olani Women’s 10K event Sunday
 •  Haynesworth gets 7-year, $100M deal from Redskins, record $41M guaranteed
 •  This is not Manny being Manny, but Manny being stupid
 •  NBA: Chandler’s tip-in gives Hornets win after blowing 17-point lead in 4 min.
 •  College: Another female coach sues Fresno St. for bias
 •  NFL: Bills sign QB Fitzpatrick
 •  NBA: Pistons’ Wallace fined $25K for throwing towel
 •  NBA: Celtics beat Pacers 104-99 in Marbury debut
 •  NBA: With Obama in front row, Chicago loses to Washington
 •  MLB: Big Unit makes spring debut for Giants
 •  NFL: Broncos fill RB needs, sign Buckhalter, close with Arrington, Rickert
 •  NFL: Reports: Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen married
 •  NFL: Vikings, TE Kleinsasser agree to three-year contract
 •  MLB: Giants closely monitor Ramirez situation
 •  NFL: Warner turns free agent but still talking to Cards
 •  NFL: 49ers welcome back three former players
 •  NFL: Bears sign lineman Frank Omiyale
 •  NFL: Saints re-sign top tackler LB Jonathan Vilma
 •  NFL: Bengals re-sign S Chris Crocker and HB DeDe Dorsey
 •  NFL: Jaguars receiver Williams arrested in Houston
 •  NFL: Ravens agree to 4-year, $28M deal with Foxworth
 •  NFL: Jets sign LB Bart Scott to 6-year deal
 •  MLB: Uehara dazzling in ’joyful’ debut with Orioles
 •  NFL: Patriots sign RB Fred Taylor
 •  CBKB: Blake Griffin cleared to play for Oklahoma
 •  NBA: MRI on back negative, Iverson returning to Detroit
 •  College: NCAA committee rejects New Mexico appeal; 5 scholarships docked
 •  CBKB: John Wooden, 98, recovering from pneumonia
 •  MLB: Schmidt concentrates on mechanics, not medicals
 •  MLB: Mets' Santana scratched again because of sore elbow
 •  MLB: Diamondbacks' Webb scratched with sore forearm
 •  NFL: Titans bring back QB Kerry Collins
 •  NFL: Pacman's next football team will be on reality TV
 •  MLB: A-Rod still waiting for meeting with baseball officials
 •  NFL: Judge wants Vick to appear in state court
 •  NBA: Celtics suspend Pruitt 2 games after DUI
 •  MLB: Feds to decide on appeal of Bonds evidence ruling
 •  NBA: Marbury signs with Boston Celtics
 •  NFL: Colts let LB Keiaho become free agent
 •  MLB: P Adam Eaton released by Phillies, who owe him $9 million
 •  Family wants another probe into Mississippi prep football star's death
 •  South Carolina prep basketball player pulls man from burning truck
 •  MLB: Bonds' personal trainer insists he won't testify
 •  CFB: Oregon State QB Moevao to have shoulder surgery
 •  NFL: Ravens agree to 4-year, $28M deal with Foxworthy
 •  Olympics: Otters and lizards and snakes! London to feature wildlife in park
 •  MLB: Astros' Tejada reconsiders, will play in WBC
 •  NFL: Browns trade Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay
 •  NFL: Vikings acquire QB Rosenfels from Texans
 •  Olympics: Softball says no to joint 2016 bid with baseball
 •  Former Cowboys QB Carter arrested on DWI charge
 •  NFL: Longtime Falcons LB Brooking becomes free agent
 •  105 years later, Australia claims Olympic medals
 •  Autos: Busch brothers top qualifying at home track
 •  NFL: Meester, Starks staying in Jacksonville
 •  NFL: Titans agree to terms with nickel back Fuller
 •  Girls hoops jamboree Saturday at Manoa
 •  Ex-Titan Haynesworth gets 7-year, $100M deal from Redskins
 •  Skiing: Suter wins World Cup downhill; Vonn 3rd
 •  MLB: Sore groin takes Indians' Sizemore out of WBC
 •  NFL: Former Cowboys QB Carter arrested on DWI charge
 •  Tennis: Djokovic to play Ferrer in Dubai final
 •  NBA: Marbury clears waivers, deal with Celtics near
 •  NFL: Chiefs’ Pro Bowl player Waters offended by new coach and new GM
 •  This date in sports history
 •  UH volleyball: Faculty, staff get 50 percent off Saturday's match
 •  UH volleyball: Students free, ticket prices reduced
 •  UH: Redeem ticket stubs for Big City Diner discount
 •  Quiksilver to open store on Kauai's South Shore this summer
 •  State predicts economy will weaken more than previously thought
 •  Statewide average gas price up 3 cents to $2.45
 •  Maui woman files suit against alleged scammer Stanford
 •  Half of remaining 'Idol' finalists were worship leaders
 •  Teen weightloss camp taking registration
 •  Rosie O'Donnell pushed 'America' to TV
 •  WCC to make 'Much Ado About Nothing'
 •  Tube Notes Weekend Edition
 •  Journey's Maui concert moved to March 23

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Local News
 •  Flu season's been mild, so far
 •  Hokule'a ready for Palmyra
 •  Pflueger lawyers challenge dam case
 •  2 crashes kill 4 in Hawaii Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer Video
 •  Former state senator nominated to head Hawaii Tourism Authority
 •  Honolulu parcel in running for federal heritage designation
 •  Hansen’s patient was civic leader, 78
 •  Wai'anae resident killed after losing control of his motorcycle Photo gallery Video
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Obama lays out $3.6 trillion budget plan
WEATHER
 •  Tsunami warning upgrades sluggish
MAUI
 •  Hunt is on for man who robbed S. King St. bank
 •  Center's 50-meter pool to be closed for 5 weeks
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Elderly woman injured by falling tree branch
 •  Police looking for man who assaulted minor girl
 •  Army seeks public input on valley's cultural sites
 •  Reserve soldier, 46, dies after collapsing on track
 •  3 lanes of H-1 viaduct closed this weekend
OTHER NEWS
 •  Community calendar
 •  Researcher to lead AIDS office Photo gallery
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Real crisis ignored at Capitol

Sports
 •  Nomura scores 18 points to help Buffanblu turn back Lahainaluna, 42-37 Photo gallery
 •  Stanford sweeps Hawaii in volleyball
 •  Utah State routs UH to clinch WAC title
UH BASEBALL
 •  Spangler's relief pitching lifts Hawaii over Minnesota, 6-2
UH SPORTS
 •  Wichmann wins WAC pentathlon
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Nomura scores 18 points to help Buffanblu turn back Lahainaluna, 42-37 Photo gallery
 •  Galdeira nets 18 points as Wildcats hold off Farrington, 51-43 Photo gallery
 •  Adolpho has big game in 45-37 win over Kapa'a
 •  Prep schedule
 •  Kamehameha-Hawaii, Moloka'i in Division II final
 •  Kahuku beats Kaimuki; teams play again for title
GOLF
 •  Tiger is no match for Clark
BASKETBALL
 •  Fresno State stops Nevada, 68-66
 •  Girls jamboree tomorrow
 •  Cleveland falls to Houston, 93-74; loses Wallace to injury
BASEBALL
 •  A-Rod reportedly told to keep his cousin away
RECREATION
 •  Reynolds finishes second at nationals
 •  North Shore's Novak picks up big exposure from 'Sports Illustrated'
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Kenseth seeking historic victory
 •  Top-seeded Djokovic wins in Dubai; Murray pulls out
ISLE FILE
 •  UH football going to Maui
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record

Island Life
 •  Royal treatment
 •  Treasures await at CLOTH's theme night
 •  Los Angeles gets K-dramas now, too
MUSIC
 •  Billboard hits
 •  At 27, Schuyler Fisk is trying out a second career
 •  Giddy Franz may be reason to dance till you drop
MOVIES
 •  A classic children's tale comes to life
 •  A vampire tale drenched in more dread than blood
 •  3-D ready to take over theaters
 •  Mililani Stadium gets dolby 3-D
 •  It's not too late to catch Oscar winners, nominees
 •  Screening room
 •  Jonas Brothers stay grounded: 'We're in it together'
PEOPLE
 •  Journey adds 2nd Oahu show Photo gallery
 •  What's Up!
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands

Business
 •  Isles' new Medicaid plan off to bad start
 •  Hawaiian Air pact for flight attendants
 •  Boyd Gaming posts loss of $220.8 million
RETAIL
 •  Oahu to get 1st Foodland Farms Video
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Finance Factors to open Manoa branch
 •  Foreclosure prevention program about to begin

Opinion
 •  Election law revision must keep lid on donations
COMMENTARY
 •  HB 444: Fulfilling the promise of equality
 •  Courts no place to rework mortgages
 •  Obama lays groundwork for European-style welfare state
 •  Stop sign run over 6 times, but DOT clueless

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  2 music greats, 1 weekend
 •  What a show! Wayne says thanks to all
 •  Passionate 'Carmen' ends Hawaii Opera season
MOVIES
 •  A classic children's tale comes to life
 •  A vampire tale drenched in more dread than blood
 •  3-D ready to take over theaters
 •  Mililani Stadium gets dolby 3-D
 •  It's not too late to catch Oscar winners, nominees
 •  Screening room
 •  Jonas Brothers stay grounded: 'We're in it together'
MUSIC
 •  Billboard hits
 •  At 27, Schuyler Fisk is trying out a second career
 •  Giddy Franz may be reason to dance till you drop
DINING
 •  Z Pizza a welcome addition to Isles' 'pie culture'
 •  Got scoops on good Irish eats?
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Now open: Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber
 •  What's Up!
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands