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Local News
•	Isle troops greet families via video
•	Spirit of giving prevails in tough times
•	Alfred Shaheen, giant of garment industry
•	Debate on rail details not over
•	No Obama guarantee at state ball
•	Blackout halts all air traffic to Maui
STATE GOVERNMENT
•	Federal aid sought for flood damage
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Marine killed in Iraq ambush
EDUCATION
•	Kapolei student has top poster
•	Recession hits private schools, too
•	Luxury tutoring
BIG ISLAND
•	Kenoi plans lobbying effort in Washington
MAUI
•	Market Street closures planned for repaving
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Online license renewals offered to lab workers
•	HEI contributing $100K to museum restoration
•	'Play mornings' hosted Thursdays at library
•	H-2 lane closures near Kipapa through Monday
OTHER NEWS
•	Churches expanding outreach to the needy
•	Obama sends armed forces a message, meets their kids
•	Tell us what statehood has meant to you, Isles
•	Military-style canister near Obama rental is harmless
•	City steps up trash pickups after rains
•	Call her Dr. Kawananakoa, for helping preserve heritage
•	What's open and closed: Christmas Day
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Crash victim airlifted to Oahu by Coast Guard
•	'Missy' DeSica, 26, was courageous, talented
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Spirit of giving prevails in tough times