Articles for July 13, 2009

Breaking News
•	Killer of Waikiki Good Samaritan gets 30 years
•	Woman dies after car plunges off Laie Point
•	Lingle vetoes bill to increase affordable-housing requirement
•	Hawaii's latest swine flu fatality was man in his 40s
•	Government workers offer to take 5% pay cut
•	Coast Guard, NOAA, Army divers pull tons of trash off reefs
•	Woman arrested in Kalihi after attack on bus driver
•	Argument leads to threatening arrest in Hawaii Kai
•	Prison time, fine for separate insurance fraud cases
•	Near drowning reported at UH swimming pool
•	Eight colleges in Hawaii participating in Post-9/11 GI Bill program
•	Big Island police seek woman in theft of wallet forgotten at cash register
•	Man arrested for arson at Ala Moana condominium
•	Japan's royal couple wrapping up Canada tour
•	A Prince becomes a home-run king
•	MLB: Sources: Phils to sign Martinez if he passes physical
•	NBA: No. 1 pick Griffin scores 27 in summer league debut
•	MLB: Roy Halladay open to playing for Yankees
•	NBA: Magic match offer from Mavs to retain Gortat
•	MMA: Brock Lesnar a sore winner in UFC bout with Mir
•	MMA: UFC champion Lesnar creates controversy with words, actions after bout
•	MLB: Cubs exploring bankruptcy filing, sources say
•	Lincecum, Halladay to start All-Star game; Victorino gets nod in center field
•	MLB: Nationals fire Acta; Riggleman is interim manager
•	NFL: Jets release veteran TE Franks
•	MLB: Pedro Martinez to take physical for possible Phillies contract
•	Day 10 of the World Series of Poker main event
•	NFL: Bucs sign DT Miller, release QB Griese
•	NFL: Patriots sign CB Darius Butler, second-round pick
•	Youth baseball: Chiba City, Japan locks up berth to LLWS
•	NFL: Ravens’ WR Mason retires
•	NBA: Clippers pursue Allen Iverson
•	NBA: Suns reach agreement on signing Frye
•	NHL: Judge rejects request for Reinsdorf deposition
•	Soccer: Beckham on good terms with Donovan
•	Boxing: Police eye wife in Gatti’s death
•	NBA: Hawks announce deals with Bibby, Pachulia
•	Company seeks return of seized poker winnings
•	NBA: McGrady switching jersey numbers
•	Colleges seek to cut costs in tough economic times
•	NBA: Nuggets acquire Afflalo, Sharpe from Pistons
•	Soccer: Landon Donovan selected MLS All-Star for 9th time
•	Baseball: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs with agent
•	NHL: Jacques Lemaire returns to NJ Devils as coach
•	NBA: Cavaliers sign guard-forward Anthony Parker
•	MLB: Dodgers CEO doesn't judge Manny Ramirez
•	Soccer: Iraq beats Palestine 4-0 in Baghdad
•	NBA: Riley makes sure Wade knows how much team wants him as its cornerstone
•	NFL: Vikings’ offensive coordinator visits Brett Favre’s workout in Mississippi
•	MLB: Giants’ Sandoval still has chance to be on All-Star team
•	Preps: Softball pitcing mound to be moved back
•	On this date: 1943 — AL wins the first night game in All-Star Game history, 5-3
•	KHON owner files for bankruptcy
•	“10 Things I Hate About You” premieres tonight on ABC Family
•	Ag challenge at farm fair this weekend
•	Grand Cafe takes a step back in time
•	Festival celebrates Island diversity
•	Haili's hops across the street
•	Special ticket offer for No Doubt extended
•	HIFF putting 10 English subtitled films from Japan on NGN
•	Japan’s royals renew an enduring friendship

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Local News
•	Orchestra fund push lags
•	Statehood panels will look to future
•	Aiona says he opposes 'cap and trade' system
•	Hawaii school scores expected to rise again
•	Hawaii condotel unit owners feel pinch as tourism continues to fall
•	Bogus credit card led to Hawaii's largest identity theft investigation
•	World's top deaf surfers hit the waves
•	Henry T. Takitani was Maui legislator
•	State cutbacks worry shelters
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Army's failing troubled soldiers
•	Kim dying of cancer, report says
TRANSPORTATION
•	Water main repairs slow Leeward traffic
HEALTH
•	Health legislation likely to miss target
BIG ISLAND
•	Kamehameha high school teachers vote to unionize
KAUA'I
•	$10,000 reward offered for conviction in horse shootings
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Right-hand H-1 Freeway lane will close during week
•	Senate panel OKs $24M for East-West Center
•	Boys & Girls Club opens its own recording studio
•	Air ambulance firm adding two new aircraft to its fleet
•	1 man killed, another injured in pre-dawn 1-vehicle crash
OTHER NEWS
•	Palin staying in national political arena
•	Community calendar
•	George Shor, 86, spurred continental drift theory
•	Support sought for return of 400 acres
•	Obituaries

Sports
•	Kailua crews second to none
•	Her sights were set on gender equity
•	Dodgers win; roll to 56-32 at break
GOLF
•	Ji whiz ... what a way to win Open
•	Stricker stays hot to win by three
BASEBALL
•	Three All-Star subs chosen
OTHER SPORTS
•	Armstrong third; eyes next year
•	Gatti's wife arrested in probe
ISLE FILE
•	Monahan falls in world longboard event
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Bright idea
•	Reality TV a 'crazy' world for Isle dancer
•	Going organic doesn't mean going broke
PEOPLE
•	Jackson ex to attend custody hearing
GREEN
•	Clean and freshen around home
•	For the environment

Business
•	Bailout funds may help small firms
•	Bad job evaluations becoming more costly for workers
AGRICULTURE
•	Island floriculture sees book as boost
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	U.S. gas prices ease; Honolulu tops nation
•	Coming events
•	Trade Winds

Opinion
•	Alternatives crucial to fill library needs
•	Pedestrian safety effort gains ground
COMMENTARY
•	The Health State needs health care reform
•	Arts education teaches the art of expression
•	Pay raises