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Articles for January 31, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Hawaii Superferry cancels tomorrow's voyages (Updated at 9:32 p.m.)  
 •  Kalihi bank robbery suspect arrested in Kaneohe (Updated at 9:20 p.m.)  
 •  Firefighters declare Makakilo brushfire contained (Updated at 8:23 p.m.)  
 •  Thief breaks into van with Honolulu police inside (Updated at 6:09 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii schools to stop using beef suppliers accused of abuse (Updated at 5:28 p.m.)  
 •  Makiki man indicted in sex assault of girl (Updated at 4:52 p.m.)  
 •  Police report no accidents on major Honolulu roadways (Posted at 3:55 p.m.)  
 •  Brackish well cited as major resource in Maui stream case (Posted at 3:02 p.m.)  
 •  Inouye, Akaka back Senate economic stimulus plan (Posted at 2:27 p.m.)  
 •  Pearl City drowning victim's family pushes for new law (Updated at 2:05 p.m.)  
 •  New day spa, Gialuchi, opens in Kapolei (Updated at 1:41 p.m.)  
 •  Catch excerpts from Hot Seat in Sunday's Focus section (Updated at 1:29 p.m.)  
 •  Waimea school chooses new CEO after yearlong search (Updated at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  Veterans seeking healthcare get hike in mileage pay (Updated at 1:20 p.m.)  
 •  Verizon enhances Nuuanu Valley service (Updated at 1:18 p.m.)  
 •  NFL needs volunteers for veterans' landscaping project (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  Head to Wahiawa to hop on cherry blossom tours (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  Waimea Valley Audubon Center closes temporarily (Posted at 12:58 p.m.)  
 •  Money released for Kuhio Highway drainage work (Updated at 12:55 p.m.)  
 •  New kids storytime begins Monday at state library (Updated at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  AHA to kick off heart health program in Honolulu (Updated at 12:10 p.m.)  
 •  EPA fines 2 companies over Kailua wetlands (Posted at 9:56 a.m.)  
 •  Convicted murderer indicted on Big Isle for '87 killing (Updated at 7:22 a.m.)  
 •  Big Island's fourth traffic fatality was visitor from Japan (Updated at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  Arrest made after 3 girls allege sex assault in Waianae (Updated at 7:16 a.m.)  
 •  Sunset Beach woman caught with stolen shotgun (Updated at 7:13 a.m.)  
 •  Robbery suspect arrested at Honolulu Circuit Court (Updated at 7:11 a.m.)  
 •  Two Kalihi men suspected of purse-snatching (Updated at 7:09 a.m.)  
 •  Oahu forecast is for improving weather by weekend (Updated at 7:06 a.m.)  
 •  High-surf advisory for Oahu's east-facing shores (Updated at 7:03 a.m.)  
 •  HMSA, Filipino Chamber offering 27 scholarships (Updated at 6:52 a.m.)  
 •  Free cybercrime presentation in Pearl City/Aiea (Updated at 6:47 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii public service video contest deadline is March 3 (Posted at 1:06 a.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Gibson leads hot-shooting Hawaii to upset over NMSU (Posted at 9:16 p.m.)  
 •  State high school girls soccer tournament scores (Updated at 9:07 p.m.)  
 •  Colt Brennan bashing begins, but UH QB has skills (Posted at 2:21 p.m.)  
 •  Low goes cold as No. 9 Washington State falls to Cal (Posted at 8:37 p.m.)  
 •  New Mexico State rolls past UH women, 71-53 (Posted at 7:44 p.m.)  
 •  Kaneohe's Wilson shoots 68, three back of lead in FBR (Updated at 3:39 p.m.)  
 •  Lorena Ochoa expected to skip Hawaii tournaments (Posted at 6:53 a.m.)  
 •  NFL needs volunteers for veterans' landscaping project (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: A five-point plan to beat the Patriots (Posted at 3:04 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Tailgate restrictions spur alternate parties (Posted at 3:00 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Brady moves well, throws well in practice (Posted at 2:03 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Want to attend? Get out your credit card (Posted at 12:07 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Combined 18-1, Giants, Patriots rule road (Posted at 6:50 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Patriots' offensive line keep Brady safe (Posted at 6:48 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Aircraft to patrol no-fly zone over stadium (Posted at 12:48 a.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Fans can vote for game's MVP (Posted at 12:46 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Wilkerson, Seattle agree to $3M, 1-year deal (Posted at 2:47 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Agent meets with congressional committee (Posted at 2:39 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Luis Gonzalez, Marlins agree on 1-year deal (Posted at 9:27 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Feliz, Phillies finalize $8.5M, 2-year contract (Updated at 8:41 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Mets looking to seal deal with Santana (Posted at 6:23 a.m.)  
 •  Biathlon: Finland's Varis tests positive for EPO (Posted at 6:33 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Jim O'Brien cleared to return to coaching (Posted at 9:25 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Lamar students approve fee to bring back football (Posted at 2:59 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Miami QB Marve says he's ready for spring ball (Posted at 2:50 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: WAC missing its shot at national acclaim (Posted at 12:33 a.m.)  
 •  Figure skating: U.S. championship TV ratings up (Posted at 3:06 p.m.)  
 •  Figure skating: Weir to skip Four Continents event (Posted at 2:44 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: Warren, Sutherland share FBR Open lead (Posted at 3:31 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: After 4 months, Love set to return to course (Posted at 9:28 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Finland's Wikstrom leads Australian Open (Posted at 6:45 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Woods remains on a roll at Dubai Classic (Posted at 6:21 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Hornets' Paul, West named All-Star reserves (Posted at 2:41 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: LeBron James questionable for Cavs at Seattle (Posted at 8:41 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills' Everett making strides in recovery (Posted at 3:09 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Mariucci will interview for Redskins' coaching job (Posted at 2:57 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Raiders nearing deal to add Lofton to staff (Posted at 12:03 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Tenn. charges dropped against Pacman Jones (Posted at 6:29 a.m.)  
 •  Olympics: Beijing's new Watercube called 'awesome' (Posted at 7:02 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Federer looks forward to tough schedule (Posted at 2:53 p.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Beckham left off England roster, for now (Updated at 7:09 a.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Fair first USA player to join Chelsea Ladies (Posted at 6:35 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Ticket stubs get 50 percent off at Big City Diner (Posted at 12:43 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Speed & Quickness clinics this weekend (Posted at 12:41 a.m.)  
 •  UH: 2-for-1 family ticket deal for Saturday's hoop game (Posted at 12:39 a.m.)  
 •  UH: 'White Out' night vs. New Mexico State today (Posted at 12:36 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: UH hoops, Mavs-Celtics, golf (Posted at 12:31 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Golf, NBA, prep hoops on OC 16 (Posted at 12:32 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Nominations being accepted for Ilima Awards (Posted at 2:31 p.m.)  
 •  New day spa, Gialuchi, opens in Kapolei (Updated at 1:41 p.m.)  
 •  Cyanotech says new marketing strategy paying off (Posted at 1:34 p.m.)  
 •  Verizon enhances Nuuanu Valley service (Updated at 1:18 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Want to attend? Get out your credit card (Posted at 12:07 p.m.)  
 •  Stocks rebound despite vulnerable financial sector (Updated at 12:00 p.m.)  
 •  Moody's raises Hawaiian Telcom rating (Posted at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Tesoro says Hawaii big part of fourth-quarter loss (Posted at 9:57 a.m.)  
 •  EPA fines 2 companies over Kailua wetlands (Posted at 9:56 a.m.)  
 •  Central Pacific fourth-quarter profit tumbles (Posted at 9:43 a.m.)  
 •  Hoku, Sanyo increase polysilicon contract to $530M (Posted at 8:15 a.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Art duo Los Jaichackers on KTUH at 8 tonight (Posted at 3:56 p.m.)  
 •  New day spa, Gialuchi, opens in Kapolei (Updated at 1:41 p.m.)  
 •  Cool Kailua Nights has fashion presence Saturday (Posted at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  Tomas del Amo's photos at Chinatown Courtyard Feb. 1 (Posted at 1:29 p.m.)  
 •  Tony-winning Lea Salonga to give 4 concerts in Hawaii (Posted at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Chinese New Year party at Market City on Feb. 9 (Posted at 1:20 p.m.)  
 •  NFL needs volunteers for veterans' landscaping project (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  Head to Wahiawa to hop on cherry blossom tours (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  New kids storytime begins Monday at state library (Updated at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian Grammys video live online Feb. 10 (Updated at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Feist, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley on for Grammy show (Posted at 11:37 a.m.)  
 •  AHA to kick off heart health program in Honolulu (Updated at 12:10 p.m.)  
 •  TV preview: 'Lost' returns tonight (Posted at 11:32 a.m.)  
 •  Planet Hollywood hosting 'Lost' premiere event (Posted at 9:38 a.m.)  
 •  Big Isle to host founder of Jewish Renewal Movement (Posted at 8:40 a.m.)  
 •  Youth to present 'Believe' program Saturday in Kalihi (Posted at 8:30 a.m.)  
 •  Kakaako eatery lists Fat Tuesday menu (Posted at 8:22 a.m.)  
 •  Group to discuss 'spiritual geography' Sunday (Posted at 8:19 a.m.)  
 •  HMSA, Filipino Chamber offering 27 scholarships (Updated at 6:52 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii public service video contest deadline is March 3 (Posted at 1:06 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Art duo Los Jaichackers on KTUH at 8 tonight (Posted at 3:56 p.m.)  
 •  Super Bowl: Tailgate restrictions spur alternate parties (Posted at 3:00 p.m.)  
 •  Cool Kailua Nights has fashion presence Saturday (Posted at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  Tomas del Amo's photos at Chinatown Courtyard Feb. 1 (Posted at 1:29 p.m.)  
 •  Tony-winning Lea Salonga to give 4 concerts in Hawaii (Posted at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Chinese New Year party at Market City on Feb. 9 (Posted at 1:20 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian Grammys video live online Feb. 10 (Updated at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Feist, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley on for Grammy show (Posted at 11:37 a.m.)  
 •  AHA to kick off heart health program in Honolulu (Updated at 12:10 p.m.)  
 •  TV preview: 'Lost' returns tonight (Posted at 11:32 a.m.)  
 •  Planet Hollywood hosting 'Lost' premiere event (Posted at 9:38 a.m.)  
 •  Youth to present 'Believe' program Saturday in Kalihi (Posted at 8:30 a.m.)  
 •  Britney Spears taken from home in ambulance (Posted at 12:52 a.m.)  
BREAKING OPINION
 •  Catch excerpts from Hot Seat in Sunday's Focus section (Updated at 1:29 p.m.)  

Local News
 •  Warrior spirit lives
 •  Taxes for Honolulu transit at $148M so far
 •  Trying to prevent further killings
 •  World's top polluters meet at UH to discuss cleaning up act Photo gallery Video
 •  Panel votes to keep Oahu ban on B&Bs
EDUCATION
 •  Seeking college aid worth the effort
 •  Putting laughs into classroom
 •  Kualapu'u hails conversion to charter
 •  Gap at community colleges
 •  Astronaut/teacher visits Oahu Photo gallery
 •  60,000 students in Isles received flu shot
COURTS
 •  New sentencing law passes key test
BIG ISLAND
 •  Convicted killer indicted in unsolved 1987 Big Isle slaying
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  New neighborhood board formed
 •  Shearwaters flock to new Moloka'i colony
 •  Shriners gives $27,000 to transport ill children
 •  Radford High recycling will take all kinds of junk
 •  Man gets 10-year term for fatal DUI car wreck
 •  Library sets up several activities in February
 •  Get tax-filing assistance from state, IRS on Feb. 9
 •  Comments sought on massive sewer project
 •  $120,000 released for study of airport noise
OTHER NEWS
 •  Hawaiian jet lands OK with engine out
 •  Slain toddler laid to rest Photo gallery Video
 •  'Dog' cannot be extradited, Mexican judicial panel rules
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Stalking suspect pleads not guilty
BUREAUCRACY BUSTER
 •  Flavored tobacco ban elusive
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  P.J. Owsley filling big shoes for Warriors
 •  Sorenstam will play in SBS Open
 •  UH posts job opening for athletic director
 •  Manning makes giant strides Photo gallery
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Mililani KOs King Kekaulike, 3-0 Photo gallery
 •  Top-ranked Kalaheo routs Castle to stay undefeated
 •  No. 9 Saint Louis routs MPI, 48-28
 •  Christian Liberty squeaks past Kaimuki, 2-1 Photo gallery
 •  Prep schedule
GOLF REPORT
 •  Discontent with PGA cut policy runs deep
 •  Japan pro, 16, back in Pearl Open
 •  PGA Tour players from Hawaii
 •  Holes in One
PARKER MCLACHLIN POSTCARDS
 •  A note of thanks after dad's stroke
SURFING
 •  Isle surfers advance at Banzai Pipeline
ISLE FILE
 •  UH's Robinson on national softball list
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Simply put, do what he didn't do

Island Life
 •  'Lost' returns
 •  So you think you know what not to do at the gym?
 •  Natural medicines can help counter erectile disorder
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Healthy options for game day
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Get up-to-date info, 'meet' other parents online
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Valentine books for kids
 •  Pregnancy films reflect a shift
WAYNE HARADA
 •  'Colt the Warrior' plays homage in song Audio

Business
 •  Fed cuts rate again, but no 'happy days'
 •  New luxury condo going up in Waikiki
 •  Golden Dragon ending era at Hilton Hawaiian Village
AGRICULTURE
 •  Fee help for organic certification available
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Friends you used to know may be out there online
 •  Isles to get 200 GM electric cars
TAXES
 •  Aid to Isle families rises to $142.8M
CONSUMER
 •  City hot line provides advice on aging and care of elderly
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu
 •  Proponents of second Maui hospital press case
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Mattel pressured to end use of lead in toy production
 •  Hog inventory falls again, to 15,000
 •  Trade Winds
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  City hot line provides advice on aging and care of elderly

Opinion
 •  Leaders should enable publicly funded races
 •  Congratulations to 2008 Living Treasures
COMMENTARY
 •  Both parties doing their best to lose in '08
 •  $20M homeless shelter a good investment
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
 •  TGI Thursday

Photo galleries
 •  David's pix
 •  Climate Change Talks
 •  Blue Line Project
 •  Protesters demand action on climate change
 •  Cyrus Belt Funeral
 •  Astronaut/teacher visits Stevenson
 •  The New England Patriots and New York Giants meet press, practice
 •  HHSAA State Girls Soccer Division II Tournament
 •  HHSAA State Girls Soccer Division I Tournament