Articles for August 18, 2008

Breaking News
•	Fire response closes section of Kuhio Ave.
•	Ewa man accused of robbery, kidnapping
•	Correa defends HPD handling of palace takeover
•	DUI suspect in fatal crash sought on Big Island
•	Big Island pedestrian death ruled accidental
•	New owner could save Falls of Clyde from sinking
•	Brushfire contained on Kauai's North Shore
•	Big Island has 7 new police officers
•	Beat Hawaii's back-to-school jam
•	Transcript, audio clip of 'Iolani Palace confrontation
•	Man convicted for North Shore murder
•	Mitsu-Ken co-owner guilty of sexually assaulting a minor
•	H-1 road rage suspect arrested
•	Laumaka escapee at large
•	Ala Wai harbor parking plan meeting Wednesday
•	Community input sought for Maui budget
•	Some citizen soldiers say goodbye tonight
•	Waipio Little Leaguers win again, play in semis Wednesday
•	Ito named Mid-Pacific athletic director
•	US women beat Japan to reach gold medal soccer match
•	US men's volleyball team sweeps Japan, to play in quarterfinals
•	Phelps’ hometown planning for big welcome-home
•	China's He edges USA's Liukin on uneven bars
•	China men 5-for-5: Chen wins rings
•	Wash., Mexico, Fla. put on HR display at LLWS
•	US sweep of 400 hurdles rallies Olympic track team
•	Bears select Kyle Orton opening day starter
•	Patrtiots Tom Brady may sit out 3rd exhibition with foot injury
•	Softball: U.S. scores 9 in first, routs China
•	US completes romp through pool; Aussies next
•	U.S. women ousted from field hockey medal chase
•	Saladino wins Panama's first Olympic gold medal
•	American Brown Trafton wins women's discus
•	Aramnau wins weightlifting gold, breaks 3 records
•	China beats Germany for table tennis team gold
•	China's He wins gold in trampoline
•	Kipruto extends Kenya's streak to 7 straight gold
•	China beats Germany for table tennis team gold
•	Brazil beats Germany 4-1 to reach Olympic final
•	Terrell Suggs signs $8.47M deal, begins practice
•	It’s official: Nadal passes Federer in rankings
•	QB race at SMU down to 2; returning starter on bench
•	Derby winning filly Genuine Risk dies
•	BEIJING BEAT: Embattled nations savor Olympics
•	Monica Abbott reaches a new level with perfect game
•	First baseman Ishikawa rising in the Giants’ system
•	Marc Bulger’s rough start is cause for concern to Rams
•	49ers’ quarterback competition still ongoing
•	Olympic TV schedule: Monday's events
•	Olympic TV schedule: Tuesday's events
•	Olympic TV schedule: Wednesday's events
•	Olympic TV schedule: Thursday''s events
•	Olympic events schedule: Monday's sports
•	EWC's Morrison elected to a second term as chair of PECC
•	Former Hawaiian Telcom CEO hired by Chicago firm
•	Free show by Agnes Kimura tonight at Kapiçolani Park Bandstand
•	Memorial Mass for late vicar general planned for Aug. 31
•	Taize service slated for Sept. 13 in Kailua
•	Palace and public safety must be preserved

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Local News
•	Hawaii economy sturdy, experts say
•	High hopes and dashed dreams in Kalihi public housing areas
•	Obama's Hawaii visit a boon for slumping tourism industry
•	Palolo Valley tenants seek bigger role
•	Palace is closed indefinitely
•	GOP's election lawsuit opposed
•	Slack-key masters wow the crowds
•	Hawaii Foodbank needs donors
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Marines learn how to spot the bad guys
POLICE BEAT
•	Injured pedestrian dies at Queen's
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Pothole repairs to close lanes on Kamehameha
•	Community meeting to address homelessness
•	Tree-trimming work will close Kahekili lanes
•	Chamber Music Hawaii returns to Paliku Theatre
•	Charter school official to discuss science education
•	Moloka'i coral reef study topic for monthly talk
•	Proposed home raising concern
OTHER NEWS
•	Landau fought for media's rights, 74
•	Community Calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	3 arrested in vehicle robbery, kidnapping case
•	Obituaries
WILLIAM COLE
•	Midway, Wake may be given monument status

Sports
•	Coach 'Rolo' is sweet pickup
•	Hawaii has a blast against Florida, 10-2
•	Lanikai cruises to win in Kahanamoku race
OLYMPICS
•	Jamaica sprints to more gold
•	China's biggest star hurt
•	U.S. men knock off Germany in water polo
•	U.S. moves on to play Italy after tight win
•	Olympics all day
•	Sunday's results
GOLF
•	Hull wins Canadian by one
FOOTBALL
•	Bengals' receiver Johnson hurt in loss to Lions
•	Zorn likes Brennan, but wants him to remain grounded
BASEBALL
•	It feels good to knock off another opponent
•	Dodgers gain share of AL West lead with win
ISLE FILE
•	Hilo falls in softball championship
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Beauty the natural way
•	Eco-friendly offerings at keiki boutique
•	Jonas Brothers trigger pandemonium
MOVIES
•	Risky roles help actors out of slump
HEALTH/FITNESS
•	For the environment
GREEN
•	Help restore Makiki's forest
•	For the environment
•	Tube Notes
•	TGI Monday
MOMS
•	'Purity pledges' help teens abstain from sex

Business
•	Isle bankruptcy filings soar 45 percent in July
•	Panda Express shows no signs of slowing down
•	Cuts in business spending dim optimism
TECHNOLOGY
•	Conference aims to boost Islands' aerospace sector
OTHER BUSINESS
•	British pubs drying up as patrons mind their wallets
•	U.S. consumers left out as global phones play free TV
•	Pilot program allows banks to explore short-term loans
•	Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Total Traffic coming to Honolulu
•	Some airlines drop fares from summer highs
•	Trade Winds

Opinion
•	Innovation, frugality crucial in energy planning
COMMENTARY
•	Burmese losing hope, despite Bush help
•	Notion of Obama-Biden ticket alive and well
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Eco-friendly offerings at keiki boutique
MOVIES
•	Risky roles help actors out of slump
•	TGI Monday