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Articles for January 3, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  McCully bank robbery suspect arrested in Chinatown (Updated at 10:35 p.m.)  
 •  Maili robbery suspect arrested at OCCC (Posted at 10:18 p.m.)  
 •  Girl, 13, alleges sex assault by volleyball coach (Posted at 10:00 p.m.)  
 •  Banks in Kalihi, Waipahu robbed by same man (Updated at 8:14 p.m.)  
 •  Groups clash in McCully, shots fired; no serious injuries (Updated at 7:43 p.m.)  
 •  3 Beretania Street lanes closed tomorrow to Tuesday (Updated at 7:42 p.m.)  
 •  Woman killed in Ewa Beach crash identified (Updated at 6:47 p.m.)  
 •  Kalihi murder suspect caught in Waipahu (Updated at 6:25 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii Kai board calls meeting to consider Ka Iwi cabins (Updated at 6:25 p.m.)  
 •  Waihee resigns from OHA vice-chair post (Posted at 6:03 p.m.)  
 •  Kuliouou water-main break affects 24 homes (Updated at 5:46 p.m.)  
 •  Kaneohe baby in critical condition; police investigating (Updated at 5:14 p.m.)  
 •  Pedestrian, 93, dies after being struck on Pali Highway (Updated at 4:01 p.m.)  
 •  Sailor missing from WWII is identified by Hawaii unit (Posted at 1:12 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii's Most Wanted list released (Updated at 1:03 p.m.)  
 •  Catch excerpts from Hot Seat in Sunday's Focus section (Updated at 12:57 p.m.)  
 •  Russia to participate in naval exercises off Hawaii (Updated at 12:26 p.m.)  
 •  Research gone awry strangles Hawaii reefs (Updated at 11:27 a.m.)  
 •  High court rules on Molokai Properties' water access (Posted at 10:59 a.m.)  
 •  Charges filed in Big Island attempted murder (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  Task force to push early-education programs in Hawaii (Updated at 7:03 a.m.)  
 •  Repair crews at water main break in Kahala (Updated at 7:00 a.m.)  
 •  Winds churning Hawaiian waters (Updated at 6:56 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii boaters warned of small-craft advisories (Updated at 6:53 a.m.)  
 •  Waves of 4 to 6 feet for east-facing shores (Updated at 6:50 a.m.)  
 •  Expect isolated showers, cloudy skies today (Updated at 6:49 a.m.)  
 •  Wal-Mart gives $14,000 for Hawaii Foodbank effort (Updated at 6:45 a.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Utah State edges Hawaii, 86-80, in WAC opener (Updated at 7:06 p.m.)  
 •  Watney grabs lead on opening day at Kapalua (Updated at 6:05 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Clemens says he took B-12, painkiller (Posted at 4:28 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: A's deal Swisher to White Sox (Posted at 9:24 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Jayhawks use defense to beat Virginia Tech (Posted at 7:03 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Louisville adds Roof, English to football staff (Posted at 9:40 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Upcoming college football bowl games (Posted at 7:32 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: West Virginia promotes Bill Stewart to head coach (Posted at 5:46 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Sony Open pre-qualifier Sunday at Makaha Resort (Updated at 11:21 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Pros, amateurs team up in skills event (Posted at 11:46 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Punahou alum McLachlin to sign autographs (Posted at 11:44 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Stricker hopes to stay on roll (Posted at 8:19 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Ex-UH star Carter has key steal in win over Spurs (Posted at 6:42 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Blazers keep rolling with 2 OT win over Bulls (Posted at 6:38 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Cavaliers' James skips practice with sore big toe (Posted at 1:06 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Bulls' model blazed trail for Portland's success (Posted at 1:06 a.m.)  
 •  Pro basketball: USLB suspends operations (Posted at 8:15 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Dolphins fire head coach Cam Cameron (Updated at 6:44 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Raiders Warren Sapp says he's retiring (Posted at 4:36 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Attendance up for fifth straight year (Posted at 1:02 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Lions promote Colletto to offensive coordinator (Posted at 11:50 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Titans lose top receiver to broken ankle (Posted at 11:24 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Cowboys' Williams added to Pro Bowl roster (Posted at 9:34 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Belichick Associated Press Coach of the Year (Posted at 9:07 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills sign six players, five from practice squad (Posted at 7:46 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Playoff glance (Posted at 7:31 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Ex-Saints nose tackle Tony Elliott, 48, dies (Updated at 6:37 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Parcells renews Ricky Williams' contract (Posted at 1:09 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: MIL boys, girls basketball reports (Updated at 9:12 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Davydenko, Murray win at Qatar Open (Posted at 11:25 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Mauresmo loses in Australian hardcourt event (Posted at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Hewitt reaches Australian hardcourt quarters (Posted at 6:39 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Venus Williams wins in Hong Kong tourney (Posted at 6:30 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Nadal sweeps into Chennai Open quarterfinals (Posted at 6:28 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Davenport wins, now 16-1 since comeback (Posted at 12:57 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Serena helps U.S. advance to Hopman Cup final (Posted at 12:51 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hoops, Orange Bowl, UH volleyball (Posted at 12:37 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Mercedes golf, UH volleyball (Posted at 12:39 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Owner of planned Hawaii biodisel plant pulls IPO (Posted at 11:20 a.m.)  
 •  Hoku shares close at record high $14.19 (Posted at 11:20 a.m.)  
 •  High court rules on Molokai Properties' water access (Posted at 10:59 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaiian Air No. 1 in November on-time performance (Updated at 5:57 p.m.)  
 •  Island Air cuts fares up to 17 percent on some routes (Updated at 3:23 p.m.)  
 •  Catch excerpts from Hot Seat in Sunday's Focus section (Updated at 12:57 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii stock index declines despite Hoku's gain (Posted at 12:05 p.m.)  
 •  Dollar falls against yen, most major currencies (Posted at 11:47 a.m.)  
 •  Stocks end mixed after economic reports (Updated at 11:34 a.m.)  
 •  Thornton hired as executive chef at Fairmont Orchid (Posted at 10:50 a.m.)  
 •  Airgas Gaspro parent buys Arizona welding supply firm (Posted at 10:01 a.m.)  
 •  Former Hawaiian Telcom CFO at Jackson Hewitt (Posted at 9:52 a.m.)  
 •  UPC Wind gets approval in Maine for wind farm (Posted at 9:38 a.m.)  
 •  Wal-Mart gives $14,000 for Hawaii Foodbank effort (Updated at 6:45 a.m.)  
 •  New hours set for small business outreach centers (Posted at 12:03 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Hawaii State Library hosts African mbira demo Jan. 14 (Posted at 12:09 p.m.)  
 •  Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii festival is Jan. 13 (Updated at 12:08 p.m.)  
 •  Entertainers bound for Hawaii anime convention (Posted at 11:54 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Hawaii State Library hosts African mbira demo Jan. 14 (Posted at 12:09 p.m.)  
 •  Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii festival is Jan. 13 (Updated at 12:08 p.m.)  
 •  Entertainers bound for Hawaii anime convention (Posted at 11:54 a.m.)  
BREAKING OPINION
 •  Catch excerpts from Hot Seat in Sunday's Focus section (Updated at 12:57 p.m.)  

Local News
 •  Hawaii team home after Sugar Bowl loss Photo gallery Video
 •  Ex-Hawaii man gets $2.5M in racism suit
 •  Hawaii coach considering job options
 •  Vandals blamed in Sugar Bowl TV glitch
 •  Hawaii eruption hits 25th year Photo gallery
ELECTION
 •  Hawaii caucuses seen as chance to recruit
EDUCATION
 •  In India, young university caters to masses
 •  Database may be useless for parents
 •  Hawaii public school students returning to class Jan. 14
 •  Year-end school facts
 •  Math club breeds eagerness in subject
COURTS
 •  Ruling faults council for secrecy
POLICE
 •  Hawaii officer could face jail for 'reckless' gunfire
ETHNIC AFFAIRS
 •  OHA trustee may resign vice chairmanship
BIG ISLAND
 •  Yearlong celebration honors paniolo legacy
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Two town hall meetings with legislators slated
 •  Tip helps find suspect in attempted-murder case
 •  TheBoat trips canceled for today and tomorrow
 •  Homeless man found dead in park stream
 •  Help recycling drive and get $2 gas gift certificate
 •  Farrington Highway lane to be shut for roadwork
 •  Box jellyfish found at Waikiki, Ala Moana
 •  Waimalu rockfall mitigation planned
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Hawaii soldier dies in Iraq
BUREAUCRACY BUSTER
 •  Getting accident debris off road
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  Pro golfer Furyk is at home on Maui
 •  UH will open up at Outrigger
 •  Hawaii getting acclimated
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Kapolei girls hold off Mililani, 1-0 Photo gallery
 •  Kapolei tips Mililani in OIA Red opener
 •  Prep schedules
GOLF REPORT
 •  Funk seeks 'Aloha' slam
 •  Hawaii's Ishii, McClean in Turtle Bay Championship
 •  Holes in one
BASKETBALL
 •  Boise State rolls in WAC opener
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Unbeaten U.S. advances to final of Hopman Cup
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  UH still waiting on next step

Island Life
 •  A mom who stays in great shape
 •  Love is in the air!
 •  Various things can help senile elderly
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
 •  Creativity: Stars talk about what inspired them
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Try this in 2008: Set some goals
TELEVISION
 •  'This Old House' looks at New Orleans
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  A host of new features
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Creativity: Stars talk about what inspired them
 •  Try this in 2008: Set some goals

Business
 •  Oahu home prices might dip a bit in 2008
 •  Wireless tech arriving for TVs
 •  Hoku amends agreements with 2 of its big customers
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Analysts expect iPhone sales to surpass Apple's forecast
 •  Narrow down your job search online
STOCK MARKET
 •  Stocks drop amid manufacturing weakness
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Oil hits record $100 per barrel after coming close for months
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Bankruptcies
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Manufacturing dip may signal bad news ahead
 •  Whole Foods store plan grows
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Register those Christmas presents

Opinion
 •  The 2007 Warriors: A spectacular success
 •  Fireworks law needs help from community
COMMENTARY
 •  CIA stonewalling efforts to examine 9/11
 •  Sen. McCain has earned America's trust
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
 •  Creativity: Stars talk about what inspired them
TELEVISION
 •  'This Old House' looks at New Orleans
 •  TGI Thursday

Photo galleries
 •  UH football fans return from New Orleans
 •  Seth's pix
 •  UH Warriors return
 •  Kilauea eruption turns 25
 •  Scenes from the Superdome
 •  Mililani at Kapolei soccer