Articles for August 3, 2009

Breaking News
•	Hawaiian Electric to increase rates for Oahu customers 4.7%, effective today
•	Jogger dies of injuries in July 14 Mililani accident
•	Two swimmers rescued at Spitting Caves
•	Shark warnings taken down on Oahu's North Shore
•	North Korean nuclear talks to begin tomorrow at East-West Center
•	Suspect in Keeaumoku-area slaying appears in court
•	Fast-fading Lana passes Hawaii, but new storm brewing off California
•	South shore surf will diminish in the afternoon, weather service says
•	Junior lifeguard championships to be held Saturday
•	Hawaii schools part of post-9/11 GI bill program
•	Senate denies Obama bid to cut rural-energy grants
•	Hawaii commission gathering names for federal judgeship
•	Guam AG to probe how government used buildup funds
•	Woman pulled from ocean waters in Waikiki
•	Hawaii's Miss Teen wins $1,000
•	WAC reprimands McMackin
•	NFL: Panthers starting DT Maake Kemoeatu tears Achilles' tendon
•	Rainbow Wahine favored to win WAC
•	NFL: Redskins Campbell throws pick; fan yells for 'Colt Brennan'
•	MLB: Dodgers bring back Manny bobbleheads
•	UH's Wichmann named 2008-09 WAC's Stan Bates Award female recipient
•	NFL: Mouton returning kicks as finding new returner among Titans’ few needs
•	NFL: Lynch’s 3-game suspension will stand
•	Nevada Supreme Court considers releasing O.J. Simpson
•	Ex-Giants receiver Burress indicted on weapons charges
•	Boxing: Quebec coroner seeking Gatti documents
•	NFL: Arizona WR Doucet goes down with sprained shoulder
•	NFL: Additions bolster Lions LB corps
•	NFL: DE/LB Robert Ayers agrees to deal with Broncos
•	NFL: Williams ready to replace T.O. as Cowboys’ top WR
•	NFL: Atlanta RB Michael Turner loves linemen’s edge
•	NFL: Dan Rooney missing first Steelers camp since ’30s
•	NFL: Redskins DT Haynesworth’s knee problem not serious
•	NFL: KC Chiefs make changes to beef up anemic pass rush
•	NFL: Rams’ Long feels like a veteran
•	NFL: Tempers flare at heated Jets camp
•	CFB: Florida's Urban Meyer gets raise to $4 million annually
•	NBA: Timberwolves sign center Hollins to offer sheet
•	Boxing: Thousands expected for ex-champ Forrest's funeral
•	NFL: Bengals QB Palmer back to practice
•	NFL: Falcons QB Ryan, TE Gonzalez feed off each other’s intuitions
•	NFL: Broncos fullback shows he’s still a bone-rattler
•	MLB: Freddy Sanchez’s strong debut sparks Giants
•	MLB: Steroid era over — just not the way we imagined
•	NFL: Owen Wilson? Nope, just Redskins’ K Shaun Suisham
•	NFL: Bearded bunch: Jags trying to create camaraderie
•	Autos: Massa leaves hospital in Hungary, on his way home
•	NFL: Bengals’ RB Benson bounces back
•	NFL: Cable’s teaching method wins over Raiders’ assistants
•	NFL: WR Josh Morgan impresses in Niners’ camps
•	On this date: 1949 — The National Basketball Association is formed
•	Hawaii bankruptcies in July up 72%
•	New name, brokerage for two Isle Realtors
•	St. Francis receives grant from Atherton Foundation
•	Pali Momi hospital increasing ER rooms by 20%
•	Number of Hawaii online job ads falls
•	Maui Land & Pineapple reports $54.2M loss
•	Jazz group Audible Oracle anchors Wednesdays at Apartm3nt
•	Soul Saviour Film Festival set for Sept. 23
•	Hawaii has spot in restored ‘Green Hornet’ DVDs
•	Vintage Hawaii travel posters up for auction
•	‘Zits’ creators will let their teen boy age
•	Company lands deal to sell ‘Harry Potter’ decals
•	Another star may emerge from the Ken Burns oeuvre
•	Jazz saxophonist does his Groove thing
•	Joan Rivers has plenty to say on new TV show
•	A telenova star takes career to U.S.
•	City must explain actions in dumping case

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Local News
•	Net enticement hard to assess
•	Officials say film no threat to Kauai
•	Diamond Head work starts next year
•	Honolulu Airport contract probed
•	Hawaii's homeless, rousted from parks, now living in remote areas
•	Hawaii schools' failure to meet benchmarks troubles officials
•	Anglers turn out for last try at catfish
•	Suspect charged in fatal shooting
BIG ISLAND
•	Pot grower, 81, will serve 30 days in jail
MAUI
•	Second phase of boat ramp improvements starts today
KAUA'I
•	Ultralight fliers rescued after crash in Hanapepe
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Brushfire near townhomes apparently was no accident
•	Man accused of forcing woman into prostitution
•	Fire in studio apartment causes $2,000 in damage
OTHER NEWS
•	U.S., South Korea to hold talks in Hawaii
•	Obituaries

Sports
•	Wie makes Solheim Cup
•	Warriors will miss coach, lineman
•	Gentleman's game fits Ishii to a tee
UH FOOTBALL
•	Warriors will miss coach, lineman
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Save our sports
GOLF
•	Tiger's 69th win special
•	Funk wins U.S. Senior Open
FOOTBALL
•	Steelers awaiting payday
•	Harvin agrees to deal; Jackson sits out
BASEBALL
•	Cabrera hits for cycle in 8-5 win
OTHER SPORTS
•	Phelps wins fifth gold
ISLE FILE
•	Islanders capture West World Series
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Plastic plight
•	Green and gay combine in Seattle
•	Trend is red, sculpted with a touch of leopard
PEOPLE
•	Crowe's rep denies report of pub ban
GREEN
•	Gizmo can sense toilet overflow, cut off water
•	For the environment

Business
•	Hoku hopes bonus plan retains execs
•	Loyalty — or lack of it — affects happiness in workplace
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Japan's Big Tobacco challenged in court
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	'Clunkers' program boosts Ford sales
•	Coming events
•	Trade Winds

Opinion
COMMENTARY
•	Keeping cool with a mug of beer
•	To cut medical costs, rein in the legal ones
•	On birth, and the death of conservative movement
•	McMackin, slur

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Trend is red, sculpted with a touch of leopard