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Articles for February 26, 2009

Breaking News
 •  Two crashes claim four lives on Oahu Video
 •  Friends ID motorcyclist killed in Maili crash with school bus
 •  Manager confirms 2 of 3 killed worked at Haleiwa Joe’s
 •  Police release ages of Likelike crash victims
 •  Deaths bring traffic toll to 17 for year
 •  Woman injured by falling branch in Honolulu
 •  Hawaii Army Reservist dies during exercise run
 •  Kamokila Boulevard extension opens
 •  March 6 is deadline to file for storm damage loan
 •  State Civil Defense to test siren warning system March 2-3
 •  Meeting on reef fish concerns set for Lanai
 •  High surf advisories posted for east-facing shores
 •  Hawaii weather: Partly cloudy, breezy today
 •  Girls state basketball scoreboard
 •  Stanford sweeps UH men in volleyball
 •  St-Pierre representatives deny wrongdoing in Penn fight
 •  Kahuku boys defeat Kaimuki; teams play again for OIA hoops title Saturday
 •  MLB: Manny Ramirez rejects Dodgers’ latest offer
 •  UH football to hold scrimmage on Maui
 •  UH uses strong pitching to beat Minnesota, 6-2
 •  UH's Wichmann wins third consecutive WAC pentathlon title
 •  Utah State beats Rainbow Warriors to clinch WAC regular-season title
 •  Furman men's tennis coach closing on ex-UH coach's NCAA record
 •  Girls hoops jamboree Saturday at Manoa
 •  Some high school teams around nation log big miles for games
 •  Report: NBA plans to borrow money to aid teams
 •  NBA: Cavs routed by Rockets; Ben Wallace suffers broken leg, keeps playing
 •  NFL: CB DeAngelo Hall, Redskins agree to 6-yr, $54 million deal
 •  NBA: Bryant’s Lakers beat Shaq’s Suns 132-106
 •  NBA: Ex-Bulls broadcaster, coach Johnny “Red” Kerr dies
 •  MLB: Another setback for Giants pitcher Lowry
 •  MLB: Dodgers-Giants rivalry resumes in Arizona
 •  NFL: Niners working on way to keep QB Smith
 •  Lefty survives another scare at Accenture
 •  MLB: Lincecum, Giants agree to $650,000 contract
 •  MLB: Suzuki signs one-year deal with Athletics
 •  MLB: Rijo, special assistant to GM, fired by Nationals
 •  NFL: Saturday agreeing to 3-year-deal
 •  CFB: Spurrier’s staff to earn about $2 million in 2009
 •  MLB: Colletti unsure if Dodgers are close to Manny deal
 •  CBKB: Capel: Oklahoma star Blake Griffin still recovering
 •  MLB: Yankees, Bank of America end sponsorship talks
 •  Boxing: De La Hoya: ’I am leaning toward retirement’
 •  NFL: SoCal city approves proposal for NFL stadium
 •  NFL: LT still with Bolts as free agency-trading nears
 •  CBKB: Conn. lawmakers want Calhoun reprimanded
 •  Former Bulls player, commentator Van Lier dies
 •  NFL: Southern Cal city approves proposal for stadium
 •  NFL: Cowboys release backup QB Brad Johnson
 •  MLB: A-Rod told to keep cousin from ballpark, source says
 •  MLB: Media urge unsealing of juror data in Bonds trial
 •  MLB: More cheers and boos for A-Rod
 •  MLB: Uehara ready for Orioles debut
 •  CBKB: GM to pass on swanky company suite at Final Four
 •  Tennis: Djokovic to semifinals, Murray pulls out
 •  NFL: Brandon Jacobs says Giants need Burress back
 •  MLB: Yankees lower 600 bleacher tickets price to $5
 •  NBA: Pistons' Rasheed Wallace won't face suspension
 •  NFL: Colts DE Thomas latest veteran to test free agency
 •  NFL: Official says Vick OK'd for home confinement
 •  Michigan bowler notches 300 games as righty, lefty
 •  73-year-old basketball player ruled ineligible
 •  Tennis: Murray sick, withdraws from Dubai tournament
 •  NFL: Steelers' Holmes waives hearing on marijuana bust
 •  NFL: Redskins to pursue Titans all-pro Haynesworth
 •  NFL: Vikings look at QB Rosenfels as free agency looms
 •  NFL: Jets may show interest in Rex Ryan’s former Ravens’ players
 •  NFL: Bills release veterans on eve of free agency
 •  CBKB: Bowling Green and Buffalo set overtime record
 •  Cycling: Zabriskie's car recovered, but stolen items remain missing
 •  CBKB: Search begins for Yow's successor at NC State
 •  Swimming: Torres to compete for first time since Beijing
 •  Track and field: Pistorius home from hospital after surgery
 •  Skiing: Japan wins gold in Nordic combined, US withdraws
 •  NFL: S Gibril Wilson signs with Dolphins
 •  Rutgers hires former football player as new AD
 •  NFL: Agents say Bills to release Dockery, Royal
 •  NFL: Colts make 1-year offers to DT Muir, RB Ball
 •  CFB: Texas DB gives up football after shoulder trouble
 •  NFL: Ex-Giants star Ingram faces new charges in NY
 •  Baseball: Davey Johnson misses A-Rod — because of Madonna
 •  NBA: Celtics guard Pruitt arrested for DUI in Hollywood
 •  Skiing: Vonn falls in training, OK for World Cup
 •  Track and field: IAAF plans extensive doping controls for worlds
 •  Cycling: French body confirms Schumacher doping ban
 •  NFL: Steelers' Holmes scheduled for marijuana hearing
 •  Track and field: IAAF formally strips Jerome Young of more medals
 •  NBA: Marbury’s return may be as Celtics’ risk
 •  Track: Coach doubts Liu Xiang comeback speed
 •  MLB: Travis Ishikawa fights for Giants 1st base job
 •  NFL: A list of the top NFL free agents
 •  Skiing: Finland win women's relay at Nordic worlds
 •  NBA today
 •  MLB: Ozzie Guillen shares his inimitable Ozzie Guillen philosophy on death
 •  This date in sports history
 •  UH volleyball: Faculty, staff get 50 percent off this week's matches
 •  UH volleyball: Students free, ticket prices reduced
 •  UH: Redeem ticket stubs for Big City Diner discount
 •  Panel recommends Mike McCartney to head HTA
 •  Hawaii Superferry offers $39 one-way fare through January
 •  Aina Haina Foodland to convert to upscale brand
 •  Hawaiian Air, flights attendants reach tentative contract deal
 •  Finance Factors to open Manoa branch Monday
 •  Star-Bulletin owner may record loss, according to filing
 •  Merrie Monarch on demand on TVs around the world
 •  Saturday garage sale benefits abandoned and abused pets
 •  ARTafterDark tomorrow focuses on Mughal
 •  Tube Notes: 'ER,' 'American Idol'
 •  Second Journey show added at Blaisdell Arena
 •  ‘Curtains’ rising tonight at Army Community Theatre
 •  Review: If you're a fan, you will love Jonas Brothers' 3-D experience
 •  Election law revision must keep lid on donations

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Local News
 •  Campaign limits still intact
 •  Drivers remain free to text, play video games Video
 •  Survivor points to Motta as gunman
 •  'Hawaiians only' issue not raised at hearing by Supreme Court Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaii tourists down 12.5%, spending drops by $149.7 million
 •  Hawaii Senate favors civil unions but might not override committee
 •  Justices' view of '93 apology may be key Video
 •  Nonprofits staking their claims to stimulus
 •  Tribute to McElrath at ILWU
WILDLIFE
 •  Sociable seal to say so long Photo gallery Video
BIG ISLAND
 •  Wing-flap glitch delays go! landing
MAUI
 •  Gift puts a bounce in Hana's footsteps
 •  3 pedestrians injured, 1 critically, by driver, 85
 •  Nearly $1 million in meth, other drugs, guns seized
KAUA'I
 •  Tourist doing OK after Kalalau air evacuation
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Meals on Wheels gets $10,000 from Wal-Mart
 •  Program lets you hike, learn Hawaiian words
 •  KITV traffic alerts will be based on PS systems
 •  Meet candidates running for Neighborhood Board
 •  Women's foundation seeks grant applicants
OTHER NEWS
 •  Melting worsens in Antarctica Photo gallery
 •  Community calendar
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Loved ones hope mom fights back

Sports
 •  Ex-Raven joins UH staff Video
 •  Farrington moving on Photo gallery
 •  Hawaii shuffles starting lineup
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  No bumps in road, but UH staring at dead end
UH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Rainbow Wahine to bid aloha to seniors
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Ex-Raven joins UH staff Video
UH SPORTS
 •  Student senate opposes UH fee
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Farrington moving on Photo gallery
 •  Kapa'a tops No. 1 Kahuku, 60-56, in win to 'dye' for
 •  Lahainaluna sprints past Roosevelt, 58-44 Photo gallery
 •  Roosevelt hires Silva as football head coach
 •  Kailua gains OIA White final
 •  This week
GOLF
 •  Woods returns with a bang Photo gallery
 •  'Aloha Season' getting smaller
 •  Big Island junior series kicks off
 •  Pro golf tour players from Hawaii
GOLF REPORT
 •  Holes in One
 •  American pair grab share of lead at Moonah Classic
PARKER MCLACHLIN POSTCARDS
 •  Birdie program a hit; now time to sit back
FOOTBALL
 •  Veteran Brooks cut by Bucs
BASKETBALL
 •  No. 2 UConn's Calhoun joins 800-victory club
 •  Harris carries Nets to win
BASEBALL
 •  Korea's WBC team in Hawaii
 •  A-Rod booed, homers in Yankees' exhibition
ISLE FILE
 •  Vitale in title defense
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Fighting a losing battle

Island Life
 •  Stretching for two Video
 •  Simpson 'fat' talk spurs backlash from experts
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
PEOPLE
 •  Crash passenger sues Freeman Photo gallery
PRESCRIPTIONS
 •  Try stretching to relieve leg cramps
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  3 'perfect' foods may help prevent cancer

Business
 •  Mass layoffs affect 998 here in January
 •  Home sales lowest since 1997
 •  Medicare costs differ widely across U.S.
CONSUMER
 •  Monitor phone bills for 'cramming'
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Promising bank news lifts market from early plunge
 •  Hawaii Real Estate Report
 •  Paring down debt should be a priority in these tough times
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Kaimuki dialysis clinic expands
 •  Apple CEO Steve Jobs plans to return in July
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Monitor phone bills for 'cramming'

Opinion
 •  Obama's ambitions a match for our woes
 •  Marshall gave council benefit of experience
COMMENTARY
 •  Stimulus rules require coordinated effort
 •  Nation is ailing, but not from a depression
 •  Economic stimulus