Articles for December 23, 2008

Breaking News
•	Obama scatters grandmother's ashes
•	Obama, 2 aides met with investigators over Blagojevich corruption case
•	Plan drafted for managing Hawaii marine monument
•	Marines meet Toys for Tots goal
•	Most Hawaii post offices open Christmas Eve
•	$4M in upgrades slated for Aloha Stadium
•	Man critical after Moanalua stabbing
•	Accused Maui killer released on bail
•	Man hospitalized after shooting in Honolulu involving police officer
•	Copper theft ring indicted for missing H-1, H-2 wiring
•	H-1 North-South bypass to be rerouted Dec. 29-30
•	Stocks lower as investors sift through data
•	From high school golf team to Obama confidant
•	French seize 10 tons of counterfeit chocolates
•	Surf: Best bet may be east-facing shores today
•	Weather: Christmas may be a bit wet this year
•	Kalihi police bust two meth-dealing operations
•	Rainbow Warriors top UC Riverside, 56-46
•	Hawaii Bowl: Irish looking to end record 9-game bowl skid
•	CFB: TCU rallies to hand Boise State first loss, 17-16
•	BYUH men ranked No. 12 in Division II basketball poll
•	Rainbow Wahine ranked No. 7 in final volleyball coaches poll
•	Amateurs beat professionals in Burns Cup golf
•	MLB: Detroit Tigers 4th in payroll, Yankees tops
•	MLB: Source says Teixeira agrees to $180M Yankees deal
•	NBA: Rodney Stuckey’s 40 points lead Pistons past Bulls
•	CBKB: Portland State upsets No. 7 Gonzaga, 77-70
•	NBA: Bobcats send Wizards to historic loss, 80-72
•	NBA: Redd leads Bucks to fifth win in six games
•	MLB: Angels don’t plan to pursue Manny Ramirez
•	NBA: Lakers down Hornets, 100-87
•	CFB: Miami (Ohio) hires Notre Dame offensive coordinator
•	UH football: Parking for Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
•	NFL: Playoff Scenarios
•	NFL: This week's games, playoff schedule
•	Prep soccer standings
•	CFB: Postseason bowl glance
•	CBKB: Illinois routs No. 25 Missouri, 75-59
•	CFB: Boise State's Ian Johnson sets WAC rushing touchdown record
•	Lacrosse: Duke appeals ruling in ex-coach's slander lawsuit
•	MLB: Recession-proof Yankees keep on spending millions
•	CBKB: Alabama State women's basketball player killed in wreck
•	NFL: Where's Hochuli? Not at Broncos-Chargers
•	NFL: Broncos sign running back reinforcements
•	CBKB: Virginia Tech's Vassallo charged with shoplifting
•	CBKB: Sun Devils set school 3-point record in 90-55 rout
•	Parker selected AP female athlete of year
•	CFB: Texas WR Shipley granted 6th year of eligibility
•	CFB: New Mexico State has coaching search down to 3 finalists
•	Tennis: Isner, McHale earn USTA’s wild cards for Australia
•	NFL: Obscure rules baffle teams, sometimes the refs
•	Colleges: South Carolina posts 11 NCAA secondary violations
•	NFL: Jets’ Ellis fined $10,000 for tossing snow at fans
•	NFL: Browns place RB Wright on IR
•	CFB: Arizona plans three-year extension for Stoops
•	NFL: Mike Holmgren: Brett Favre’s still got it
•	NFL: Fisher calls Terrible Towel stomp ’unnecessary’
•	CFB: BSU’s Petersen, TCU’s Patterson have long history
•	MLB: Report: Clemens’ ex-trainer sues for defamation
•	Central Pacific Financial reduces board size
•	Hawaiian Telcom bankruptcy proceedings moved to Honolulu
•	Hawaii gets top honors in Travel Weekly poll
•	HECO in deal for automated meter-reading system
•	Countrywide to provide mortgage relief in Hawaii

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Local News
•	Jervis felony charges dropped
•	Carlisle lambastes judge's decision
•	Family of 6 in need of clothing, shoes
•	Lingle’s budget plan taps rainy day fund
•	Bigger cuts to schools feared
•	Hawaii population up slightly
BIG ISLAND
•	Kapiolani Street one-way Christmas Eve and Day
MAUI
•	Maui County, UPW set to sign drug-testing pact
KAUA'I
•	2 Kapa'a residents hurt in 4-car crash near resort
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Alleged drug dealing near school leads to 3 arrests
•	Isle post offices closing early Christmas Eve
•	TheBoat cancels some sailings for today
•	Fewer than 100 jellyfish found as influx tails off
•	Tangi ukulele donated to 'Ewa Elementary School
OTHER NEWS
•	Obama stops at Marine gym
•	Stay safe during holiday festivities
•	Community calendar
•	'Lost' star aids Toys for Tots drive
•	Isles bask in positive press
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Marine in Iraq killed in attack
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	MacMillan works an inspiration
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Family of 6 in need of clothing, shoes

Sports
•	Warriors, Irish in final tune-up
•	Rainbow Wahine fend off Washington State, 65-59
•	Hawaii's toughness will be tested by UC Riverside
UH FOOTBALL
•	Warriors, Irish in final tune-up
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	'Iolani falls short in Classic
•	Spiker pinning state title hopes on new weight class
•	St. Francis holds off St. Andrew's, 44-34
•	This week's events
•	Gamebreakers
FOOTBALL
•	Bears defeat Packers
•	Car accident adds to Burress' troubles
BASKETBALL
•	Rockets torch Nets
•	No. 4 Oklahoma burns Rice to remain unbeaten with
OTHER SPORTS
•	20 swim marks set in state meet
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Blessings in bad times
•	'Lost' DVD set of Season Four won't disappoint
ANDREAS ARVMAN
•	Collecting grown-up points is about responsibility
PEOPLE
•	Jackson seriously ill, author says
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
•	Sedaka classics now in keiki versions
•	Tube Notes
•	TGI Tuesday
WAYNE HARADA
•	Is Holloway's Hawaiian Isles tattoo the real deal?

Business
•	HECO names California utility exec as new CEO
•	Toyota cuts profit forecast, expects first loss in 70 years
•	Hawaiian Telcom bonds no longer rated by S&P
REAL ESTATE
•	Storied Kaiser estate for sale at $80 million
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Asia fails to make up for U.S. slowdown
•	Walgreen expansion cuts profit by 10%
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Qantas trims fuel surcharge by $10
•	Lawmaker wants rest of bailout fund released

Opinion
•	Budget plan will need public-private partnerships
COMMENTARY
•	We must break cycle of domestic violence
•	Obama's team bodes well for better Iraq
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	TGI Tuesday