Articles for December 30, 2008

Breaking News
•	Activists urge Obama to rethink U.S. role in Mideast
•	Motorcyclist dies from injuries in accident caused by truck
•	Hikers hunker down for the night on Koolaus
•	Premium grade ahi selling for $29.95 a pound
•	Winter weather advisory issued for Big Island summits
•	State agrees to end 'therapeutic lockdowns' at OCCC
•	Rain to increase across Oahu through midday
•	Police investigating fatal crash on Maui
•	Money released for Kakaako Park improvements
•	Lingle pardoned 6 people in 2008
•	Family pleads for help in attack on Maui man
•	Brushfire reported off Makalani Street in Kaneohe
•	Bonuses, elite rep help boost Marine numbers
•	Dick Clark, 79, is still rockin’ New Year’s Eve
•	Israel mulls truce offer on Day 4 of Gaza assault
•	Shoe-throwing Iraqi journalist’s trial postponed
•	GMAC receives $5 billion in bailout funds
•	Wall Street opens higher after GMAC financing
•	Oil dips below $40 over world economic concerns
•	H-1 eastbound flowing again after accident near Pearl City
•	Kauai girl flown to Queen's after hit by truck
•	Man arrested in Kahala-area sex assault case
•	Rescuers search for possible lost hiker in Kahana
•	Suspect in threatening case turns self in
•	Weather: Scattered, isolated showers likely today
•	Surf: West-northwest swell due later today
•	Rainbow Classic: UH sinks Waves
•	Wie won't be in Sony Open, Fujikawa will try to qualify
•	NFL confirms 2010 Pro Bowl will be in Miami
•	Rainbow Classic: Buffalo tops Colorado for championship
•	NFL: Broncos fire coach Shanahan
•	NFL: Jets’ Favre has torn biceps tendon
•	49ers fire offensive coordinator Martz
•	CFB: UCLA’s Walker picked as NMSU head coach
•	Swimming: Auburn coach diagnosed with brain tumor
•	CFB: Scott rallies Maryland past Nevada late
•	NFL: Ben (Ben) headache? Steelers awaiting QB’s return
•	NBA: Jazz Boozer to have arthroscopic surgery on left knee
•	Rainbow Classic: Coppin State holds off George Washington
•	CFB: Auburn’s Marks to enter NFL draft
•	CFB: Rose Bowl might be Sanchez’s final game at USC
•	Rockets re-sign Mutombo
•	NFL: Browns to interview Mangini
•	CFB: Miami QB Robert Marve decides to transfer
•	CFB: College bowl results, schedule
•	CFB: UCLA’s Neuheisel denies USC accusations
•	NFL playoff glance
•	NFL: Buffalo Bills retain coach Jauron
•	Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins Offensive Rookie award
•	CFB: Texas QB McCoy gets rematch with Ohio State
•	NFL: Ex-player Andre Rison arrested
•	NFL: Ex-player accused of rape returns to Mass.
•	CBKB: Vols center bruised spine, elbow in fall to court
•	NFL: Texans fire three defensive coaches
•	CFB: AG's office to review Andre Smith situation
•	CFB: Oregon State coach Riley signs extension through 2015
•	NFL: Marinelli isn’t only one who should’ve gotten pink slip
•	NFL: Voters in Denver poll say Broncos collapse worst in sports history
•	CFB: Miami of Florida fires offensive coordinator
•	NFL: Lions can turn it all around by hiring Parcells and he’d take the job
•	MLB: Dodgers turn outfield attention to Abreu, Dunn
•	CFB: Maryland gets shot at redemption against Nevada
•	NFL announces each team's opponents for 2009
•	Census Bureau hiring in Hawaii for 2010 census
•	Online GE tax filing to get easier starting Jan. 5
•	Kona Joe Coffee creates 'Barack O Blend'
•	Failure to self-police shows need to ban fireworks

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Local News
•	Another round for Obama
•	Feds OK plan to treat inmates
•	FAA: Flying, fireworks are bad mix
•	Honolulu transit tax revenues plummet
•	NFL moving Pro Bowl to Miami for 2010 all-star game
•	Study reports Hawaii injuries from fireworks on the rise
EDUCATION
•	Drug test decision in W.Va. examined
BIG ISLAND
•	2 parks shutting down early on New Year's Eve
•	Beach park closing early to discourage fireworks
•	Chevy dealer rolls over competition
•	Police seek information on body found in bay
MAUI
•	Stolen pickup used in fish market heist
•	Driver of VW van, 64, killed in head-on crash
KAUA'I
•	Church secretary gets 18 months for thefts
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Event Friday honors mayor, city milestone
•	H-1 bypass traffic to return to main freeway
•	Truck flees after causing motorcyclist to crash
OTHER NEWS
•	New stamp to celebrate 50 years of statehood
•	Obama's efforts to connect with military thrill Isle veterans
•	Community calendar
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	Illegal aerials a nightmare

Sports
•	Hawaii Bowl a TV ratings hit
•	UH shuffles lineup, deals Colonials loss
•	No. 6 De La Salle downs Punahou at Merv Lopes
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	No. 6 De La Salle downs Punahou at Merv Lopes
•	Kawashima comes through
•	Gamebreakers
•	Today's events
•	Upcoming events
GOLF
•	'Iolani freshman qualifies for Sony
FOOTBALL
•	Three coaches looking for jobs
•	Tigers outlast Wildcats
•	Rutgers' rally sinks North Carolina St.
•	Utah coach gets 5-year, $6M extension
BASKETBALL
•	Buffalo gets another last-second win
•	Hoyas topple Huskies, 74-63
•	Shaq carries Suns to win
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	UH pulls off nice rebound

Island Life
•	New Year's family-style
•	Pop-culture phenoms of the year that was
•	New reality show gives old teen idols 2nd shot at fame
TREENA SHAPIRO
•	Saying one goodbye too many
PEOPLE
•	Palin welcomes a grandson
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
•	What kids think about schools
•	Tube Notes
•	TGI Tuesday
WAYNE HARADA
•	Waynies sum up the year in show biz

Business
•	More stores, malls expected to shutter
•	Steve & Barry's, like KB Toys, closing down
•	Windward Mall shuts down food court for renovations
OTHER BUSINESS
•	American Savings sells insurance unit
•	'Tough times' ahead for Big Apple tourism industry
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Isles among top sites for hotel deals
•	GMAC to receive $5B in rescue cash

Opinion
•	Preserve the core intent of high-tech tax credits
COMMENTARY
•	Arts programs are worthy of support
•	New battle in Gaza tarnishes Olmert's tenure
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	TGI Tuesday