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Articles for August 15, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Obama ends Hawaii vacation
 •  Police end 'Iolani Palace occupation
 •  NOAA finds sunken British whaling ship
 •  Kailua fire quickly extinguished
 •  Man robbed at gunpoint in Waikiki
 •  Maui Habitat relocating to new habitat
 •  Lyon Arboretum now offering guided tours
 •  Haleakala warns of wasp infestation
 •  Forgotten bifocals lead to $3 million jackpot; Hawaii vacation planned
 •  ‘Tropic Thunder’ Kauai premiere set for today
 •  Things to do today, tonight on Oahu
 •  PUC grants rate hikes to MPL utilities
 •  Kauai police seek help in finding missing teen
 •  Motorcycle crash reported on H-1 east at Waimalu exit
 •  Moderate earthquake rattles area of the Philippines
 •  Surf: North-facing shores could see 3-5 feet today
 •  Weather: Scattered showers to hang around a while
 •  Clarissa Chun loses bronze medal match in wrestling
 •  Hawai‘i high school non-league football scores
 •  Stanley helps U.S. defeat China in volleyball as coach returns
 •  Hilo beats Iowa, 6-5; faces Curacao in Junior League World Series
 •  Phelps wins 7th gold, with one-last lunge
 •  Kai puts US in semifinal with 2-1 win over Canada
 •  Wie shoots 70 in Canadian Open, 11 strokes behind leader Ochoa
 •  Waipio wins Little League World Series opener, 3-1
 •  Okino wins Hawaii State Women's Match Play
 •  Brian Ching picked for U.S. soccer team's game against Guatemala
 •  Dean Wilson shoots 71, trails leader by 12 in Wyndham tourney
 •  Punahou's Simms finishes 47th in 50 freestyle heats
 •  US women’s volleyball rallies past China
 •  Rausch named No. 1 UH quarterback
 •  Angels lose shortstop Izturis for the season
 •  Phelps dominates Web site interest
 •  US coach back with men’s volleyball after attack
 •  Patriots sign safety John Lynch
 •  Lu wins China's 8th weightlifting gold
 •  Phelps phenomenon goes global
 •  Brazil beats Norway 2-1 to reach Olympic semis
 •  Blake loses to Gonzalez in Olympic tennis
 •  Britain wins men's cycling team sprint gold
 •  France beats Poland for men's epee title
 •  Glavine returns to disabled list with sore elbow
 •  Redskins new receivers give offense instant boost
 •  Friday's Olympic scoreboard
 •  U.S. Olympic officials look to renew sponsors
 •  Hazy days give way to blue skies in Beijing
 •  China's Cao breaks 3 records, wins weightlifting gold medal
 •  US loses top player, game to Cuba in 11 innings
 •  Gymnastic gold medalist Liukin fulfills family legacy
 •  Raiders thrilled with what they have in rookie McFadden
 •  Blazers Roy out 4-8 weeks; Oden 'ready to get out there'
 •  Federer salvages bid for Olympic medal
 •  O’Sullivan gets another chance to nail down 49ers QB job
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Friday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Saturday's events
 •  Olympic TV schedule: Sunday's events
 •  Olympic events schedule: Friday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Saturday's sports
 •  Olympic events schedule: Sunday's sports
 •  Hawaii tropical fruit up in production
 •  Longs to open new store in Upcountry Maui in early 2009
 •  Honolulu-based Nan Inc. wins Pearl Harbor contract
 •  Mainland gas prices falling faster than in Honolulu
 •  Portland cement shipments to Hawaii down in June
 •  A public send-off for our citizen soldiers

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Local News
 •  Obama catches some waves at Sandys on Hawaii vacation Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaii prices up 4.9% this year
 •  Court puts anti-rail petition back on track for Honolulu ballot
 •  Lots of comings and goings Photo gallery
 •  'No option' in fatal shooting
ELECTION
 •  Hawaii veterans salute McCain's commitment to country Photo gallery
 •  Tapes reveal emergency aboard Obama plane in July
STATE GOVERNMENT
 •  Ex-senator in the clear after 5 years of scrutiny
 •  Food-aid program cuts costs, choices
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Boulder startles Niu Valley family Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaiian Civic Club will host cruise on the bay
 •  Marines will practice howitzer salutes today
 •  Council committee will review bus stop study
 •  Brothers Cazimero chair Boys & Girls Club benefit
 •  Preschool storytime at library on Thursdays
 •  Preschooler activities at library will start Sept. 10
 •  More lane closures in interchange area Sunday
OTHER NEWS
 •  Zoo may soon hear pitter-patter of little paws
 •  Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Ma'ili fire's cause undetermined
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  We want it both ways: exotic, yet part of U.S.

Sports
 •  Rausch expected to be No. 1 at QB Photo gallery Video
 •  Former Punahou coach joins UH volleyball staff
 •  Kahuku football focused, fired up
OLYMPICS
 •  Olympics all day
 •  Phelps continues gold rush Photo gallery
 •  Stanley, U.S. men stay unbeaten in volleyball Photo gallery
 •  Liukin captures gold Photo gallery
 •  Thursday's results
GOLF
 •  Wie nine strokes back after 75 in Canada; Ochoa in lead
FOOTBALL
 •  Edwards brilliant in Bills' debut in Toronto
 •  NFL Calendar
 •  Ex-UH coach Jones big deal in Dallas
 •  Veteran safety Lynch will sign with Patriots
BASEBALL
 •  You gotta love all the perks
 •  Twins draft pick Wong likely to play for Rainbows
 •  ChiSox display power
RECREATION
 •  Archery puts everyone on even playing field
 •  Duke's OceanFest kicks off on Sunday
 •  Windward races Sept. 14
 •  Athletes compete at Hershey
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Replay coming soon to pro baseball
ISLE FILE
 •  Okino, Sakamoto advance to today's match-play final
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Newcomerthrust into spotlight

Island Life
 •  Find yourself on 'Lost'
 •  Armani makeup artists at Ala Moana
 •  Gardener finds planting is therapeutic
MUSIC
 •  Mraz, Augustana round out Camp Audio
 •  'From Chaos' exemplifies the best of 311
 •  Slack-key fest features veteran greats, newbies
 •  Love affair with all things Hawaiian is rewarding
 •  Billboard hits
MOVIES
 •  Deaths of film's stars a 'surreal' loss
 •  New releases include 'CJ7' and 'Felon'
 •  James Franco tackled tomes, tokes on 'Express' set
 •  Glorifying gore, not goofiness
 •  Action-filled 'Clone Wars' better than expected
 •  Screening room
RELATIONSHIPS
 •  Breakup revenge as easy as logging on
VIDEO GAMES
 •  My View: 20th 'Madden' game loaded with new features
PEOPLE
 •  Don Ho toasted at birthday party
HOME AND GARDEN
 •  Gardener finds planting is therapeutic
 •  Home and garden calendar
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Cold vs. allergies
 •  Tube Notes
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Neighbor Islands
 •  Ongoing
MOMS
 •  Tech glitch delaying Netflix deliveries
 •  Cold vs. allergies
 •  Slack-key fest features veteran greats, newbies
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  Japan's Kimura a queen on slack-key Audio

Business
 •  Hawaii's jobless rate climbs in July to 3.9%
 •  Moloka'i water rates rising up to 178% starting Sept. 1
 •  Castle Group losses grow by $545,882
REAL ESTATE
 •  30-year mortgages stay flat
 •  U.S. home prices continue falling
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Gannett to lay off 600, cut 1,000 jobs
 •  Profit surge helps Wal-Mart boost year forecast
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Cyanotech reports $271,000 profit
 •  Lead ban in toys signed into law
 •  Trade winds

Opinion
 •  Sonar settlement shows progress, a way forward
COMMENTARY
 •  After Hawaii, three tough tasks ahead
 •  New cable pact should reflect changed needs
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  311 returns for more Hawaii exposure
 •  Armani makeup artists at Ala Moana
 •  Got a hot date? Check out what these venues offer
 •  Beach lu'au on the lagoon is return of a tradition Photo gallery
NIGHTLIFE
 •  After Hours: Nightspotting
 •  Put a little Kochi in your life on clubbing nights
MOVIES
 •  Deaths of film's stars a 'surreal' loss
 •  New releases include 'CJ7' and 'Felon'
 •  James Franco tackled tomes, tokes on 'Express' set
 •  Glorifying gore, not goofiness
 •  Action-filled 'Clone Wars' better than expected
 •  Screening room
MUSIC
 •  Mraz, Augustana round out Camp Audio
 •  'From Chaos' exemplifies the best of 311
 •  Slack-key fest features veteran greats, newbies
 •  Love affair with all things Hawaiian is rewarding
 •  Billboard hits
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  Japan's Kimura a queen on slack-key Audio
VIDEO GAMES
 •  My View: 20th 'Madden' game loaded with new features
DANCE
 •  'Giselle' demands both technical, drama expertise
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 •  See Hoku artists at Hawaii festival
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Neighbor Islands
 •  Ongoing