Articles for December 25, 2008

Breaking News
•	Maui men charged in separate tax cases
•	Obama offers holiday greetings to Marines
•	Catamaran stranded off Lanikai
•	Maui runway lights repaired, flights resume
•	Afghanistan troops celebrate with turkey patties, calls home
•	Arrest detailed of mom of Bristol Palin’s boyfriend
•	Police: ’Santa’ gunman kills several, kills self
•	China detains 59 people in Tibet over ’rumors’
•	Troops in Iraq find Christmas in memories
•	Christmas Eve fire displaces Helemano family
•	More showers headed for the Islands
•	Union Church preschool fire now an arson investigation
•	High surf advisory for east shores extended to Friday
•	Chinese stocks fall to 7-week low
•	First official Christmas in Iraq overshadowed by fighting; U.S. soldier killed
•	NBA: Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Trail Blazers, 102-94
•	NBA: Cavaliers storm back to stun Wizards, 93-89
•	Bryant, Gasol help Lakers end Celtics' win streak at 19
•	NFL: Zorn says he won't 'experiment' in Redskins' season finale
•	NFL: Cowboys re-sign RT Colombo through 2012
•	NBA: Howard will try to defend dunk crown
•	Column: Will rout of Hawaii lead to better things for Notre Dame?
•	NFL: Romo back at practice for Cowboys
•	NBA: Mason's 3-pointer gives Spurs 91-90 win over Suns
•	NFL: Satele, Dolphins look for more success on road
•	CFB: Irish awake the echoes at Aloha Stadium
•	NBA: Today, tomorrow's games
•	Prep soccer standings
•	Tennis: Mary Pierce not ready for retirement
•	Column: MVP vote is a toss-up in the NFL this season
•	NFL: Holmgren's farewell comes against Cardinals
•	CFB: Points aplenty at Motor City Bowl
•	NFL: Star power the best, worst thing about '08 Cowboys
•	Famed surgeon Steadman recovering from blood clot
•	CFB: Fifth Miami player suspended for bowl game
•	NBA: Magic dominate Hornets from start, win 88-68
•	NBA: 2009 All-Star Voting List
•	NFL: Lynch, Mitchell return to Bills practice
•	Soccer: Defender Neven Subotic picks to play for Serbia over U.S.
•	NBA: 1 vs. 2 as Beasley's Heat host Rose's Bulls
•	NFL: Titans have chance to lead NFL in scoring defense
•	CFB: New Iowa hire seeks to keep players out of trouble
•	NFL: Report: 49ers to offer Singletary multi-year contract
•	NBA: Beating Celtics at top of Lakers' Christmas list
•	NFL: Sunday's games, playoff dates
•	TV: Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN
•	CFB: College bowl results, schedule
•	CFB: Pat White closes record-setting career at West Virginia
•	NFL: Playoff Scenarios

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Local News
•	Isle troops greet families via video
•	Spirit of giving prevails in tough times
•	Alfred Shaheen, giant of garment industry
•	Debate on rail details not over
•	No Obama guarantee at state ball
•	Blackout halts all air traffic to Maui
STATE GOVERNMENT
•	Federal aid sought for flood damage
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Marine killed in Iraq ambush
EDUCATION
•	Kapolei student has top poster
•	Recession hits private schools, too
•	Luxury tutoring
BIG ISLAND
•	Kenoi plans lobbying effort in Washington
MAUI
•	Market Street closures planned for repaving
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Online license renewals offered to lab workers
•	HEI contributing $100K to museum restoration
•	'Play mornings' hosted Thursdays at library
•	H-2 lane closures near Kipapa through Monday
OTHER NEWS
•	Churches expanding outreach to the needy
•	Obama sends armed forces a message, meets their kids
•	Tell us what statehood has meant to you, Isles
•	Military-style canister near Obama rental is harmless
•	City steps up trash pickups after rains
•	Call her Dr. Kawananakoa, for helping preserve heritage
•	What's open and closed: Christmas Day
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Crash victim airlifted to Oahu by Coast Guard
•	'Missy' DeSica, 26, was courageous, talented
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Spirit of giving prevails in tough times

Sports
•	Season's beating
•	Defense set table for Irish offensive feast
•	Parting shot for eight-team format
UH FOOTBALL
•	Statistics
•	Overall Bowl records
•	2008 Hawaii results
•	2008 Notre Dame results
•	Stars of the game
•	How they scored
•	Hawaii Bowl through the years
•	Defense set table for Irish offensive feast
•	Season's beating
•	Notre Dame's Tate was great in record-setting bowl performance
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Kehano, Iuta the elite of East
•	This week's events
•	Prep notices
GOLF REPORT
•	Ching caps 2008 as Hawaii's best
•	Mauna Kea Golf Course gets a facelift, from tee to green
•	Holes in One
MARTIAL ARTS
•	Rampage transformed for rematch with Silva
FOOTBALL
•	Favre's future is on his shoulders
•	Evidence found in Burress' home
•	Snow angel will cost Pats' Welker $10,000
•	Dolphins to end Jets' strange season, 24-17
•	College football
BASKETBALL
•	Celtics coasting into L.A.
•	Wade gives a house to family in need
BASEBALL
•	It's boom or bust for Yankees
•	Salary cap may be next
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	BCS teams continue to get the best of Warriors

Island Life
•	A Cruel Joke?
•	Don't rely on mistletoe to help treat cancer
HEALTH/FITNESS
•	Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
•	Get a game plan ready if you're serious about losing weight
PEOPLE
•	DJ sues over S.C. plane crash
•	Tube Notes
•	TGI Thursday
WAYNE HARADA
•	From Capitol to 'ohana, Mele Kalikimaka to all

Business
•	Shoppers may find even bigger deals tomorrow
•	New tourism group targeting undersold markets
•	Most retailers see weakest holiday season since 1969
CONSUMER
•	Returns easier if you have receipt
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Friends tried to console fund manager, but losses took toll
•	GMAC given approval to seek bailout funding
•	Hawaii Data Report | Business Registrations
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Isle economic indicators fall again
•	Paper reports leadership change at Toyota soon
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
•	Returns easier if you have receipt

Opinion
•	Giving back: A 'gift' of time can work wonders
COMMENTARY
•	The power of one
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	TGI Thursday