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Articles for August 27, 2009

Breaking News
 •  State, HGEA closer to agreement on furloughs
 •  Father seeks answers, leads in daughter's murder Video
 •  New forecast by Council on Revenues would expand budget deficit by $92M
 •  UH regents approve pay cuts for executives
 •  Tree trimming to close lanes in Kaneohe
 •  Pole repairs closing one lane on Ala Moana
 •  Koko Crater stabbing suspect deemed fit for trial
 •  Inouye canceling Honolulu events following Kennedy's death Video
 •  Ignacio dissipates to a remnant low
 •  12-acre brush fire under control on Big Island
 •  ‘Stop Flu at School’ campaign kicks off with free immunization to be offered
 •  Groundbreaking today for South Punaluu Stream bridge-replacement project
 •  Police suspect alcohol, speeding in Waianae Crash that killed man, 58
 •  Driver injured after car flips over in Makiki crash Video
 •  Tropical Depression Hilda weak, moving west
 •  Obama aide to speak before Native Hawaiians
 •  Kaiser Permanente hosting Cancer Survivor Day
 •  Electronics accepted in Kauai recycling event
 •  Police looking for Hilo man last seen fishing
 •  Bill on road safety for Hawaii bicyclists advances
 •  Navy awards Guam $14M wastewater contract
 •  Dixie State athletic director Irvin named UH-Hilo AD
 •  BYUH placed on three years probation
 •  MMA: Couture comes home to Oregon for UFC 102
 •  CFB: Freshman Barkley named USC’s starting QB
 •  Little League: Taiwan to face Mexico in LLWS international final
 •  NFL: Vick tossed short completion on second play
 •  Shaq gets ticket for stopping on Hollywood street
 •  NFL: Vick debut sparks only handful of protesters
 •  NFL: Cowboys’ Williams hurts left shoulder in practice
 •  NFL: 49ers look for improved pass rush
 •  CFB: Sullivan replaces Carpenter at QB for ASU
 •  MLB: Cubs manager Piniella: ’Blame me’
 •  NFL: Favre: Fitting in with Vikings ’work in progress’
 •  MLB: Red Sox activate Wagner, release Penny
 •  Ex-NFL star Simeon Rice signs with new United Football League
 •  MLB: Kinsler homers twice, Texas relievers stop Yanks
 •  NFL: Bills’ WR Owens increases workouts in practice
 •  CFB: Heisman winner Bradford has one trophy left to win
 •  Beach volleyball: Kerri Walsh gets new partner for Chicago
 •  CFB: USC safety Mays stays in school for big senior year
 •  CFB: SEC issues new guidelines on game coverage
 •  NFL: QB Hill back under center for 49ers
 •  Tennis: Federer, Nadal on opposite sides of Open draw
 •  NFL: Creditors back Vick bankruptcy plan
 •  Sailing: 17-year-old Brit is youngest to complete around-the-world solo trip
 •  CBKB: Former Kentucky coach Gillispie charged with DUI
 •  Fantasy Footbal: Updated player rankings
 •  NBA: Hornets bring back Sean Marks
 •  NBA: Nuggets re-sign backup center Johan Petro
 •  MLB: Hudson to start Monday for Braves
 •  Florida Gators force Fort Myers Miracle to alter promotion
 •  NFL: Jets’ teammates believe in Mark Sanchez
 •  NFL: 49ers hurting at quarterback
 •  NFL: Cutler-Olsen QB-TE tandem could become great for Bears
 •  NFL: Dolphins’ receiver corps a muddled picture
 •  MLB: Dodgers and Rockies appear primed for the Great National race
 •  NFL: Adrian Peterson happy to have Brett Favre on board
 •  NFL: QB Kyle Orton braces for Bears’ visit to Mile High
 •  NFL: James and Jones form 2-back attack for Seahawks
 •  MLB: Giants get a winning lift from Molina
 •  Track and field: Bolt says he wants to try long jump
 •  Developer sues UH over Cancer Research Center contract
 •  Hawaiian Telcom creditors to vote on reorganization plan next week
 •  Hawaii average gas price up to $3.29, fourth straight weekly increase
 •  $16M in liens filed against Hoku
 •  Microsoft cutting price of high-end Xbox 360
 •  Honolulu Wine Festival Saturday supports Lupus Hawaii
 •  Hawaiian cultural storytelling featured at Hawaii Writers Conference
 •  American Cancer Society gala scheduled for Oct. 24
 •  ProjectFocus exhibit, “The Resilient Spirit,” debuts at Macy’s Monday
 •  “State of Aloha” to air on PBS Hawaii tonight
 •  Lynda Caris' new bead collection on view Saturday at Macy's
 •  Hawaii must bolster broadband network

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Local News
 •  Plan avoids library closures
 •  Garbage shipment dispute settled
 •  Suspect in killing wants confession tossed
 •  Honolulu police chief says aloha to job, but may go into politics Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaii visitor arrivals up 1.3% — but their spending drops 12.4%
 •  Inouye recalls optimism of Senate colleague Ted Kennedy Video
 •  Retiree Al Chamizo, aka 'Courthouse Al'
 •  Students being asked to step up for better diploma Photo gallery Video
 •  Kennedy will be buried near brothers
 •  Pearl Harbor, Hickam to merge
CITY GOVERNMENT
 •  Property tax measure advances
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Woman found strangled in alley was McKinley grad
 •  Driver killed in car crash near Leihoku Elementary
 •  Publishers group plans print media expo on Sept. 15
 •  Parachutist injured jumping from high up mountainside
 •  1,000-gallon wastewater spill was due to clogged drain
 •  Saint Louis alumni will hold their annual luau on Sunday
 •  7th-graders to hold yard sale to benefit 9-week workshop
 •  Six ocean-related programs to get $6.3M in federal funds
OTHER NEWS
 •  Attorney: Victim was transgender inmate
 •  Groups seeking new hearing on telescope
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Poor guy doesn't have a clue

Sports
 •  Viloria peaking at right time for his title defense Photo gallery
 •  UH's Lefiti snaps to it
 •  Transfers expected to get in the game
UH FOOTBALL
 •  UH's Lefiti snaps to it
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Electricians' unions rally for the cause
 •  Times, Kraft team up to help athletics
 •  'Iolani helps stencil storm drains
 •  Schedules
 •  Games on TV
GOLF
 •  Solheim just what Wie needed
 •  Wie helps ratings game
 •  Kona Country Club to host Hawaii State Senior event
 •  Tiger gives playoffs a big boost
 •  Disappointed, but not discouraged
 •  Pro tour players from Hawaii
GOLF REPORT
 •  Holes in One
SURFING
 •  Disabled surfers rise to challenge in Duke event Video
FOOTBALL
 •  Rookie Sanchez will start for Jets
BASEBALL
 •  Hunter lights fire under Angels, 4-2
 •  Wolf, Dodgers stop Rockies
 •  Defense spurs San Antonio to U.S. final
TENNIS
 •  Querrey wins Open series
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Trying hard not to hit where it hurts

Island Life
 •  All that water and nothing to drink
 •  Colicky babies can frustrate any parent
 •  Sept. 20 race to celebrate Isle culture
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
 •  Dining out needn't destroy your diet
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  As fall arrives, tips to staying fit and trim
PEOPLE
 •  Spielberg to film Crichton's pirate novel Photo gallery
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  As fall arrives, tips to staying fit and trim

Business
 •  Airline seats to Isles forecast to fall 2.1%
 •  Recalled items still out there
 •  FDIC's coffers running low
ECONOMY
 •  Sales of big-ticket items surge
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  A&B's Matson chairman retiring
 •  Trading on Wall Street slows to a crawl
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Chef Mavro makes Gayot's top 40, again
 •  Cash for Clunkers may leave 'painful hangover'
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Recalled items still out there

Opinion
 •  Senator left a legacy for the Islands, too
COMMENTARY
 •  Ho'opili project following rational growth blueprint
 •  Preserving top-quality 'Ewa farm lands crucial
 •  Iraq war protests fade from view
 •  Statehood