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Articles for January 17, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Murder charges pending in fatal Kailua beating (Updated at 7:40 p.m.)  
 •  Honolulu police investigate sex filming of minor (Posted at 8:06 p.m.)  
 •  Superferry to resume Maui sailings Friday (Updated at 8:09 p.m.)  
 •  Pedestrian, 81, seriously injured on Kauai (Updated at 8:06 p.m.)  
 •  Waianae man charged with threatening, assaulting woman (Posted at 7:59 p.m.)  
 •  Bank robbery suspect arrested in Ewa Beach (Updated at 7:56 p.m.)  
 •  Big Island man charged with assault rifle threat (Posted at 7:53 p.m.)  
 •  Lingle proposes $102 million in tax relief over 2 years (Updated at 3:52 p.m.)  
 •  Blackmailer in Lingle ex-aide's case released from jail (Posted at 1:54 p.m.)  
 •  Wailuku Water Co. says records missing (Posted at 1:45 p.m.)  
 •  $10,000 available to community non-profits (Posted at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  Maui Community College program in national spotlight (Posted at 12:37 p.m.)  
 •  Molokini closure for ordnance disposal upsets some (Posted at 11:22 a.m.)  
 •  Clean Air Branch imposes fines on 2 Hawaii quarries (Updated at 10:53 a.m.)  
 •  Scholarship event set for Jan. 31 at WCC (Updated at 9:33 a.m.)  
 •  High-surf advisory for Oahu's north, east shores (Updated at 7:27 a.m.)  
 •  Man injured after truck overturns near Camp Mokuleia (Updated at 7:18 a.m.)  
 •  Victim unconscious following assault on Hotel Street (Updated at 7:16 a.m.)  
 •  Nanakuli man taken to hospital after robbery (Updated at 7:14 a.m.)  
 •  Punchbowl Coast Guard memorial to be dedicated Friday (Updated at 7:12 a.m.)  
 •  American Samoa governor evacuated to Tripler (Posted at 7:10 a.m.)  
 •  Henry Tavares named assistant Big Island police chief (Updated at 7:00 a.m.)  
 •  Show on Hawaii climate changes to be rebroadcast (Updated at 6:57 a.m.)  
 •  Hopi Indian cadets to get a taste of Hawaii life, culture (Updated at 6:50 a.m.)  
 •  Most Honolulu city offices to be closed on Monday (Updated at 6:47 a.m.)  
 •  Kauai County offices to be closed on Monday (Updated at 6:42 a.m.)  
 •  Forecast: Light winds, dry conditions for next few days (Posted at 4:38 a.m.)  
 •  State sets townhall meetings on mental health plan (Updated at 12:21 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Kauai, UH-Hilo alum Yates agrees to terms with Braves (Posted at 4:33 p.m.)  
 •  Sunday's Parade of Champions features UH, prep teams (Posted at 12:41 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: FBI opens preliminary inquiry on Tejada (Posted at 9:44 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Selig gets three-year extension (Posted at 8:23 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Walberg resigns as Pepperdine coach (Posted at 12:09 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: QB Mallett transfer to Arkansas from Michigan (Posted at 8:49 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Marbury set for left ankle surgery on Tuesday (Posted at 1:52 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Nuggets await tests after Nene surgery (Updated at 11:07 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Titans hire Heimerdinger as offensive coordinator (Posted at 2:22 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: With Garrett out, Ravens weigh coaching options (Posted at 12:23 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills sign 6-year veteran fullback Barnes (Posted at 12:11 p.m.)  
 •  NFL back to the U.K. for regular-season game in 2008 (Posted at 8:04 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Garrett spurns Ravens, Falcons to stay in Dallas (Posted at 7:26 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Rivers' jawing as hot a topic as his injured knee (Posted at 12:38 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Dad arrested for forcing son to wear Packer top (Posted at 12:31 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA Red boys soccer playoffs schedule (Updated at 10:53 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA White boys soccer playoffs schedule (Updated at 10:52 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: MIL basketball standings (Posted at 8:50 a.m.)  
 •  Running: Armstrong to compete in Boston Marathon (Posted at 7:31 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Safin bounced by Baghdatis in Australia (Updated at 9:18 a.m.)  
 •  UH: New football season ticket deposits being taken (Posted at 1:10 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Rainbow Wahine volleyball banquet Jan. 27 (Posted at 12:59 a.m.)  
 •  UH: WAC champ. teams honored at halftime of game (Posted at 12:52 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Alumni get 2-for-1 tickets to Fresno hoops game (Posted at 12:46 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Grand Slam Celebration Jan. 21 at Sheriff Center (Posted at 12:44 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hoops, Bob Hope golf, tennis (Posted at 12:36 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Boston firm buys Parker Ranch Center (Updated at 4:25 p.m.)  
 •  Dollar falls against yen, euro, British pound (Posted at 3:30 p.m.)  
 •  Kona Blue receives $2.6 million to help expand (Posted at 3:06 p.m.)  
 •  Wailuku Water Co. says records missing (Posted at 1:45 p.m.)  
 •  $10,000 available to community non-profits (Posted at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii index tumbles as markets decline (Posted at 1:16 p.m.)  
 •  Union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios (Posted at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Maui Community College program in national spotlight (Posted at 12:37 p.m.)  
 •  Molokini closure for ordnance disposal upsets some (Posted at 11:22 a.m.)  
 •  Dow ends 300 points down; manufacturing index falls (Updated at 11:15 a.m.)  
 •  Bush, Bernanke back economic-stimulus package (Posted at 11:00 a.m.)  
 •  Clean Air Branch imposes fines on 2 Hawaii quarries (Updated at 10:53 a.m.)  
 •  $1.9B Palazzo casino holds grand opening in Las Vegas (Posted at 9:25 a.m.)  
 •  State sets townhall meetings on mental health plan (Updated at 12:21 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Reggae band Public Property to play Hawaii tour (Posted at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Fundraiser planned at Pipeline Cafe on Wednesday (Posted at 9:47 a.m.)  
 •  Author Deepak Chopra returns to Hawaii for lecture (Updated at 8:18 a.m.)  
 •  Kim to be installed as Korean Christian pastor (Posted at 8:09 a.m.)  
 •  Anointing class series slated for Feb. 8-10 (Posted at 7:50 a.m.)  
 •  Baptist church's series to focus on Colossians (Posted at 7:47 a.m.)  
 •  Show on Hawaii climate changes to be rebroadcast (Updated at 6:57 a.m.)  
 •  Hopi Indian cadets to get a taste of Hawaii life, culture (Updated at 6:50 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios (Posted at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Reggae band Public Property to play Hawaii tour (Posted at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Fundraiser planned at Pipeline Cafe on Wednesday (Posted at 9:47 a.m.)  
 •  Author Deepak Chopra returns to Hawaii for lecture (Updated at 8:18 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Two-year extension of landfill OK'd
 •  Hawaii Legislature opens by airing issues Photo gallery Video
 •  Aloha raises airfare to Big Isle
 •  Woman clubbed to death in street
 •  Hawaii Democrats vote to keep open primary
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Bush's Mideast bid beginning to fray Photo gallery
ELECTION
 •  Caucus battle erupts in Nevada Photo gallery
 •  GOP leaders fear nomination fight Photo gallery
EDUCATION
 •  Kohala High School prides itself on its students, staff
 •  Virtual school future threatened
 •  Teacher absences put a dent in learning
 •  Hawaiian study program grows
 •  $4 million to drop lawsuit
COURTS
 •  Parents of girl born at Tripler sue over injuries
TRANSPORTATION
 •  Rough seas deliver ferry another blow
 •  Mail too damaged for delivery
 •  Bad weather said likely to have led to crash
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  B&B vote delayed again until Jan. 30
 •  Wastewater alternative panel will hold session
 •  Roads to be improved for opening of bypass
 •  Raiatea Helm, symphony play free on Maui tonight
 •  Police action scrutinized in theft suspect's death
 •  Homes evacuated after police spot armed man
 •  General Hospital named in 2007 HomeCare Elite
 •  Fundraisers to help pay for Project Graduation
OTHER NEWS
 •  Need help, but don't know where you are in Hawaii?
 •  Marathon pays to repair Kapi'olani park
BUREAUCRACY BUSTER
 •  Get action on messy properties
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  McMackin era begins Photo gallery Video
 •  Ron Lee values the run in run-and-shoot
 •  Reinebold leaving UH to join Jones at SMU
UH BASEBALL
 •  Coaches pick UH to finish fourth in WAC
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Kalaheo edges Kaimuki, 61-57 Photo gallery
 •  Kahuku rolls to 6-0 in OIA Red East
 •  Mililani surprises Leilehua
 •  Shibata shipping off to Navy
 •  Prep schedule
GOLF REPORT
 •  Centennial celebration in store for Manoa Cup
 •  Fans' support made it special week at Sony
 •  Irwin back to defend title in MasterCard
 •  Kraft invites Kim
 •  Holes in One
BASKETBALL
 •  UHH women remain perfect in conference
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  He's a nurturer by nature

Island Life
 •  Along for the glide
 •  Got a romantic guy in your life? Tell us
 •  Instead of Airborne, try a healthier lifestyle
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Laugh, gesture more to shed some pounds
PEOPLE
 •  Tropical cocktail a toast to Tia
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Shake the sugar rush
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Laugh, gesture more to shed some pounds
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Hollywood stars spotted in Isle waters

Business
 •  Reyn's going global under new owner
 •  Fair draws more job seekers, fewer employers Photo gallery Video
 •  New options aim to ease trade-in, disposal of gadgets
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Get up close and personal with macro photography
CONSUMER
 •  Here's how to handle business complaints
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Business Registrations
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Retail-wholesale gas price gap falls
 •  Coming events
 •  Trade Winds
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  It's easier to conduct city business online

Opinion
 •  UH repairs need both private, public funds
COMMENTARY
 •  Only significant change will solve energy needs
 •  Living costs, energy, safe streets among top issues
 •  Isles must join together in sustainability effort
 •  Instituting preferred growth is good policy

Entertainment/TGIF
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
 •  TGI Thursday

Photo galleries
 •  UH sports recognized
 •  Opening day
 •  Seth's pix
 •  President Bush in Middle East
 •  Republican candidates for president
 •  Democrats on campaign trail
 •  Kalaheo vs. Kaimuki
 •  McMackin introduced as U.H. head football coach
 •  2008 Job Quest Job Fair at Blaisdell