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Articles for January 14, 2009

Breaking News
 •  Federal judge dismisses Hawaii lawsuit over Navy sonar
 •  Proposals unveiled to make Hawaii roads safer include red-light cameras
 •  'Fishing Tales' host Mike Sakamoto dies
 •  Big surf still on the way for north, west shores
 •  City to close beaches, open shelters
 •  Strongest winds expected Friday morning on Kauai, mid-day on Oahu
 •  As surf begins to build, wave watchers head out to North Shore for action
 •  Lingle picks lawyer to succeed Nakasone
 •  Tar balls wash up on Waikiki Beach
 •  UH-West Oahu grounds blessed
 •  Shinseki vows to modernize the VA
 •  Army: Report finds Makua training hasn’t contaminated marine life
 •  Weather: Showers to increase as storm approaches
 •  1 B&B approved on Maui, another one stalls
 •  Maui real estate sales down dramatically in ’08
 •  Lawmakers get stark economic outlook
 •  Big Isle DUI arrests down slightly last year
 •  Surfers urged to be wary of swell's sudden arrival
 •  $1.2M raised to protect Haleakala park
 •  Tadd Fujikawa’s father speaks openly on drug use
 •  Heisman winner Sam Bradford staying at Oklahoma
 •  Top Hawaii amateur getting Sony Open exemption sets example
 •  Sony Open: Tee times for Hawaii golfers
 •  Sony Open: A full field is full of optimism
 •  NFL: Cardinals to continue upset run?
 •  Sony Open: Tee times set
 •  CFB: Cornerback Verner will return to UCLA
 •  Oregon State hoops coach to attend inauguration
 •  Soccer: $132M for Kaka? AC Milan star says no
 •  NFL: Saints LT Brown selected for Pro Bowl
 •  Golf: Harrington, Garcia set to open in Abu Dhabi tournament
 •  NFL: Pittsburgh mayor changes name before Ravens game
 •  CFB: Senator to settle BCS bet by singing 'Rocket Man'
 •  MLB: Anaheim drops legal challenge to name of LA Angels
 •  UH volleyball: Alumni get discount for this week's volleyball
 •  UH hoops: Alumni, faculty, staff receive discount to Saturday’s game
 •  CFB: Safety Mays’ decision to return will help USC’s graduation-ravaged defense
 •  Prep soccer standings
 •  Prep boys basketball standings
 •  Prep girls basketball standings
 •  Top golfer Lorena Ochoa is engaged
 •  MLB: Right-hander Russ Ortiz joins Astros
 •  CBKB: Missouri Valley, Mountain West to start series
 •  CFB: Pitt's McCoy leaves for NFL after 2 seasons
 •  Golf: This week's top tournaments
 •  CFB: Tar Heels' QB Sexton to graduate, look elsewhere
 •  CFB: Ohio State WR Hartline to enter NFL draft
 •  Little League names Waco facility for Bush
 •  Baseball: Johan Santana unsure if he'll pitch in WBC
 •  CBKB: Jodie Meeks sets Kentucky record with 54 points
 •  NFL: No credible terror threats seen for Super Bowl
 •  MLB: Cardinals drop plans to buy Triple-A team
 •  'Baracklyn' Cyclones host Obama bobblehead night
 •  Sumo: Asashoryu remains perfect in New Year tournament
 •  NFL: Giants must make tough decisions in the offseason
 •  CBKB: Stephen Curry is gunning for Pistol Pete’s scoring record
 •  Tennis: Federer, Wawrinka advance at Kooyong exhibition
 •  Running: Gebrselassie aims at marathon record, $1 million bonus
 •  Soccer: Spain No. 1, U.S. No. 22 in latest FIFA rankings
 •  NBA: Nuggets guard misses court date on traffic tickets
 •  Auto racing: Ferrari sees start of 2009 as crucial
 •  NFL: Ex-Patriot David Meggett facing rape charge in SC
 •  Tennis: German Open scrapped from WTA schedule
 •  Litke: Nothing says 'March Madness' like a heaving buffet
 •  Tennis: Djokovic makes no mistake this time in Sydney
 •  Hawaii lags nation in filing tax returns electronically
 •  Hawaii job fair draws thousands amid rising unemployment rate
 •  Ward Centers redevelopment plan approved
 •  State auditor criticizes HTA for lack of strategic plan
 •  Local AMA chapter seeks nominations for Marketer of the Year
 •  Chance of General Growth bankruptcy rises, WSJ reports
 •  Obama cookies celebrate inauguration
 •  First Presbyterian to offer free classes
 •  State fireworks ban offers more effective solution

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Local News
 •  HPD warns of spike in crime Video
 •  Gambling may get another chance
 •  Assault vehicle sinks off Bellows Video
 •  Hawaii electric bills ease — HECO rates down 12% so far
 •  Hawaii hotel occupancy slid down to 63% in November
 •  Hawaii kayakers say Kona fisherman died saving their lives
 •  Islands will participate in children's health study
 •  Final day of old TV Analog broadcasting goes dark tomorrow Video
 •  Surf up to 35 feet expected, with heavy winds to follow
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Obama presses for $350 billion
CITY GOVERNMENT
 •  Mayor wants traffic-ticket revenue; Obama trip cited Video
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Schofield soldier from Texas dies in Iraq
POLICE
 •  Traffic accidents in Kailua and Wahiawa injure 4
BIG ISLAND
 •  Woman found dead in ocean was Hilo resident
 •  Course on ranch history, keeping family archives
MAUI
 •  Gas prices, taxes, harbor on agenda at public meet
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Stuck sailboat towed off shallows, into harbor Video
 •  Volunteers wanted to plant trees at UH-Manoa
 •  Used books, CDs, DVDs at library sale Saturday
 •  Kolekole Pass re-opens for military commuters
OTHER NEWS
 •  'Chicken skin' mission for cadet Photo gallery
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Lanakila beating victim in critical condition
 •  Obituaries
JERRY BURRIS
 •  Legislators will be tested in '09 session

Sports
 •  Hooping with Obama
 •  Mopping up is for Warrior rookies
 •  No. 2 'Iolani boys hang on to top No. 1 Kamehameha Photo gallery
SONY OPEN
 •  Feeling right at home
 •  Return of the champions
 •  Sony Open Winners
 •  Top players in the Sony Open in Hawaii
 •  Information
 •  Purse breakdown
 •  Sony Open in Hawaii
 •  Final 2008 PGA Tour Money List
 •  Sony Open Record Book
 •  Parking, shuttles available
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  No. 2 'Iolani boys hang on to top No. 1 Kamehameha Photo gallery
 •  Pearl City girls top Kapolei in OT
 •  'Iolani baseball coach will retire after season
 •  Punahou girls cling to ILH lead Photo gallery
 •  Mililani boys in control of Red West Photo gallery
 •  Mililani girls remain undefeated Photo gallery
 •  This week's events
GOLF
 •  Pros, juniors show off a bag of tricks
FOOTBALL
 •  49ers hire coaches with ties to Hawaii
BASKETBALL
 •  Magic sink record 23 treys to pound Kings
HOMEGROWN REPORT
 •  Isle players give California school a good name
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Braves reportedly close to signing Lowe
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  No gimme that PGA will stay

Island Life
 •  New '24' season takes on 'moral questions'
TELEVISION
 •  Wednesday's movie capsules
PEOPLE
 •  Lil Kim feels dissed by movie Photo gallery
TASTE
 •  Nobu knows 'ohana
 •  Real lemon dessert recipe calls for ice cream
 •  Culinary calendar
 •  Simple techniques to try Nobu way at home
RAISE A GLASS
 •  Vintage quality in wine can be complicated
RECIPE DOCTOR
 •  Bread pudding like Paula Deen makes, but with way less guilt
QUICK BITES
 •  Preventing health-food boredom
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Wednesday
WANDA A. ADAMS
 •  Celebrating two of Scots' favorite things

Business
 •  Hawaiian fliers up 10.7% in 2008
 •  Citigroup, Morgan Stanley to merge brokerages
 •  Mesa Air narrows fourth-quarter loss
RETAIL
 •  Banana Republic closing in Waikiki
INDUSTRY
 •  Sony may see operating loss for the first time in 14 years
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Markets close mixed amid concerns about earnings
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Yahoo tabs Carol Bartz as new chief executive
 •  W hotel gets new name, management

Opinion
 •  It's the worst of times for a trustee pay hike
 •  Sensible safeguards will keep ferry sailing
COMMENTARY
 •  Sagging economy needs more than stimulus
 •  She saw her pale reflection in the window
DAVID SHAPIRO
 •  Raising lawmakers' pay is plainly immoral
JERRY BURRIS
 •  Legislators will be tested in '09 session
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
TELEVISION
 •  Wednesday's movie capsules
 •  TGI Wednesday