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Articles for August 8, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Thousands turn out for Obama's Oahu rally
 •  Obama: Edwards' extramarital affair a 'personal matter'
 •  Obama wraps up visit with grandmother
 •  Police seize armed man in Nanakuli
 •  Edwards admits to affair he denied as candidate
 •  Maui County told to prepare for Molokai emergency
 •  Obama running 45 minutes behind schedule
 •  Things to to on Oahu today, tonight
 •  Disability design conference set for Oct. 16
 •  Crowds arriving early for Obama rally
 •  Plan presented to preserve Honolua Bay on Maui
 •  Traffic change planned for Sunday morning in Hilo
 •  Repairs finished on water main near Honokai Hale
 •  White supremacists hope Obama win prompts backlash
 •  Lahaina Villager bus service up and running
 •  Wastewater permits now available online
 •  Surf: East shores continuing to build today
 •  Motorcycle crash reported on Kunia Road
 •  Man arrested for knife threat in Waipahu
 •  Felon charged with Waipahu shooting
 •  Weather: Mostly cloudy with a few showers today
 •  Akaka pushes for more voter assistance at VA medical sites and homes
 •  Hearings set for proposed Iolani Palace rules
 •  After hours of emotional testimony, BOE votes to spare JV sports
 •  Waipio advances to Little League West Regional final
 •  Wilson makes cut, McLachlin misses at PGA Championship
 •  China puts on a stunning display in opening ceremonies Photo gallery
 •  Waiakea alum Whiting tied for third at Futures Tour event
 •  Houston named preseason WAC Player of the Year
 •  Olympic Games TV channels updated
 •  Czech shooter wins Games' first gold
 •  China's Chen wins Olympic weightlifting gold
 •  USC QB Sanchez dislocates knee, carted away
 •  Dolphins sign ex-Jet Chad Pennington
 •  Rays' Longoria out with bruised hand
 •  Ex-Maui resident Frisselle wins second Grand-Am race in row
 •  Rookies get their chances as Redskins host Bills
 •  Pesky WAC looking for third straight BCS berth
 •  Brett Favre touches down in New York
 •  Jaguars sign Kealakehe alum Jesse Mahelona
 •  Beijing couples rush to tie knot on lucky 08-08-08
 •  Beijing residents told to stay home as Games open
 •  Cincinnati to pay $500,000 to former Bengal
 •  Scott Dixon on pole for Meijer Indy 300
 •  Blumenherst advances to US Women's Am semis
 •  Holmes leads the PGA as the only player under par
 •  Wriggle into your high-tech suits, swimming begins
 •  Clemson athlete tests positive for cocaine
 •  Rain cancels Cup qualifying again at Watkins Glen
 •  Giles trade from San Diego to Boston falls through
 •  Cowboys take train to preseason game in San Diego
 •  Eagles, Westbrook agree on terms of new deal
 •  Greek athlete records 'irregular' drug test
 •  NCAA denies Cincinnati QB Mauk's final eligibility appeal
 •  Jets tight end Schable leaves hospital
 •  NASCAR defends firing of former official
 •  Let ceremonies begin: 30,000 fireworks light sky
 •  LPGA's Ginn Tribute in Charleston won't return
 •  French tennis player banned 2 months for betting
 •  1969 U.S. Open champion Orville Moody dies
 •  3 Americans detained in Beijing Tibet protest
 •  Colts WR Harrison cleared to play against Carolina
 •  Security tightens more as Olympics get under way
 •  76ers C Jason Smith tears ACL in left knee
 •  Politics, pageantry blend for Bush at Olympics
 •  Clemens' lawyers ask to keep lawsuit in Texas
 •  On a night of fireworks, Lomong shines brightest
 •  Olympic events schedule: Friday's sports
 •  Chad Johnson's back, working but not talking
 •  QBs center of attention in Niners-Raiders game
 •  Olympic events schedule: Saturday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Sunday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Monday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Tuesday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Wednesday's sports
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Friday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Saturday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Sunday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Monday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Tuesday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Wednesday's events
 •  Grizzlies sign Josh Smith to offer sheet
 •  Tourism officials meet to discuss Hawaii challenges
 •  Fitch revises Tesoro credit outlook to negative
 •  Pacific Island Properties ordered to remove tires from vacant lot
 •  Moody's affirms First Hawaiian's 'B minus' financial rating
 •  Hawaii Medical Center to lay off 80 workers
 •  Hawaiian Air's passenger count up, load factor down
 •  Beach group to get props from mayor today
 •  Chat online with Heather McMackin Monday at HawaiiMoms.com
 •  Dalai Lama documentary screening begins today
 •  'Miss Saigon' cast includes three veterans
 •  ConCon can offer signpost for Isles at crossroads

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Local News
 •  Obama to hold Hawaii rally today at Keehi
 •  BOE votes to spare junior varsity sports
 •  China stakes image on Games Photo gallery
 •  Repairs tie up Mililani roads
 •  Playground turns to rubble Photo gallery
 •  Islands' cleanup budget slashed
 •  Chinatown celebrating 8/8/08, Olympics all day
 •  Plan for hurricane, other disasters
ELECTION
 •  McCain campaign to return $50,000 in donations
 •  Clinton negotiating for higher profile at convention
 •  McCain calls for probe of firm he aided
 •  Florida man charged in threat to kill Obama
CITY GOVERNMENT
 •  Wai'anae Coast asked to limit water 1 more day Video
COURTS
 •  Detroit judge tosses roving mayor into jail Video
MAUI
 •  No-contest plea in tie to drug ring
KAUA'I
 •  Men end protest at Kauai grave site
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Garage sale will involve 32 neighborhood yards
 •  Expert: Flood plan a must for Lahaina
 •  South Korean schools want English instructors
 •  Plant sale will benefit women inmate program
 •  Hawaiian civic clubs are hosting cultural retreat
 •  Workshop tomorrow on growing garden edibles
 •  Roving closures along Kunia Road tomorrow
 •  Open house shows off cabins, elder day care
OTHER NEWS
 •  Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Bus route links Lahaina, beyond
OBITUARIES
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Glimpse of Obama Sr. in photos

Sports
 •  Warriors' running game hit by injuries Photo gallery
 •  Karlsson, Jeev Singh take early lead at PGA
 •  Hawaii fighters focus of K-1 card
OLYMPICS
 •  Hawaii's Chun 'ready for the world'
 •  Morgan Hamm out with injury
 •  'Amazing moments' surely to spice Games
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Defensive end Purcell spurred on by young son
FOOTBALL
 •  Giants fall to Lions in first game since Super Bowl
 •  'Little out of shape' Favre joins Jets
BASEBALL
 •  Mariners win on Ibanez's homer
RECREATION
 •  Rare ocean sweep within reach for all-around Choi
 •  Sallas making run at longboard title
 •  Parker Ranch rodeo set for Aug. 30-31
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Isle youths excel in tennis, other sports at nationals
ISLE FILE
 •  PacWest gains NCAA automatic berths
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  China's might on display

Island Life
 •  They need your help
 •  Move over comic superheroes: Here come McCain and Obama
 •  Jewelry inspired by Reece to dive for
MUSIC
 •  Earth, Wind & Fire to launch new venue
 •  Lloyd falls short with his love lessons
 •  Billboard hits
 •  For Emirc, it's the year to put Hawaii on the map
MOVIES
 •  Wednesdays catching on for new-movie debuts
 •  R-rated comedies help Hollywood rake in dough
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  3's a charm, and wrap, for 'HSM' cast
 •  Effects take the spotlight in 'Primeval'
THEATER
 •  The Actors' Group moves on with 'Clean House'
HOME AND GARDEN
 •  Scent of cigar-box tree says it's flowering
 •  Home and garden calendar
OTHER LIFESTYLE
 •  Kumu Kahua lands $71,250 grant
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  On our radar
 •  Tube Notes
 •  What's Up!
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands
MOMS
 •  Jobs for teens can be great — but good luck finding any

Business
 •  Air travel woes to last, tourism officials told
 •  Kamehameha Investment lauded
 •  Aid events set for Maui Pine laid-off
REAL ESTATE
 •  Mortgage rates end mixed
 •  Maui home, condo prices settling at around $600,000
RETAIL
 •  Need-based spending on the rise
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Business Registrations
 •  Toyota's profit plunges on U.S. sales slide, strong yen
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  New jobless claims highest since March '02
 •  Hawaii closing costs 20th highest

Opinion
 •  City must heed audit's advice on energy costs
 •  Isles welcome Obama, chance for a close look
COMMENTARY
 •  Obama ought to go after McCain proposals
 •  Elections office mission must be protected
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  The Gabby gathering
 •  'Rainbow' boasts a pot of gold at the end Audio
 •  Have it the gourmet way at Burgers on the Edge
NIGHTLIFE
 •  After Hours: Nightspotting
MOVIES
 •  Wednesdays catching on for new-movie debuts
 •  R-rated comedies help Hollywood rake in dough
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  3's a charm, and wrap, for 'HSM' cast
 •  Effects take the spotlight in 'Primeval'
MUSIC
 •  Earth, Wind & Fire to launch new venue
 •  Lloyd falls short with his love lessons
 •  Billboard hits
 •  For Emirc, it's the year to put Hawaii on the map
THEATER
 •  The Actors' Group moves on with 'Clean House'
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Perry and Price celebrate 25 years of 'marriage'
 •  What's Up!
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands