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The Honolulu Advertiser - Local News Local News articles for Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Local News
•	Biodiesel firm seeks thousands of acres
•	Carvalho keeping tabs on promises
•	Applications to be in the inaugural parade due Friday
•	Ala Moana Center owner may default on debt, file bankruptcy
•	Obama's sister 'wept tears of joy' over his win, says Hawaii e-mail
•	Hawaii grad seen as possible replacement for Obama in Senate
•	Isle developer Claire Wright, 86
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
•	Obama to tap D.C. lobbyists
•	Nunn, Christopher to lead Defense, State transitions
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Thanking veterans for past, current sacrifices
ENVIRONMENT
•	Big Island may ban modified crops
MAUI
•	Schools can apply for Project Graduation grant
•	On protecting the future of beaches in Hawaii
MY COMMUNITIES
•	YWCA clothing sale aids disadvantaged women
•	Rail route tour will focus on archaeological impact
•	Mini-expo, city hall lights for Diabetes Day
•	Medicare presentation free at library tomorrow
•	Makahiki will showcase traditional arts, games
OTHER NEWS
•	Joy Harjo, Robert Cazimero awarded $50,000 fellowships
•	Kalakaua's opulent belongings on display
•	Walk for homeless launches at Capitol
•	Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Boy, 12, killed in Big Island crash
•	Obituaries
JERRY BURRIS
•	Common good gets short shrift