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Articles for August 28, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Washington Place to close during renovations
 •  OHA seeking applicants for taro task force
 •  Judge throws out Hawaii healthcare lawsuit
 •  Proposed telecope project stirs debate on Big Isle
 •  Felony charges filed against teen in home-invasion robbery in Salt Lake
 •  Highlands Intermediate welcomes Waipio champs
 •  Dust cloud clears, workers return at termite company in Pearl City
 •  Border Patrol holding recruiting drive in Hawaii
 •  Robo-calls pretend to be from American Savings Bank
 •  New stamp features Hawaii flag
 •  Superferry offers discounts on local ag products
 •  16 hammerhead shark pups found dead in gill net
 •  Shark sighting closes Kauai’s Kee Beach
 •  Voting machines pass the test on Maui
 •  Maui visitor count drops 22 percent in July
 •  $5,000 reward offered for animal-fighting tips
 •  Rubbish truck reportedly on fire in Nanakuli
 •  A raft made of junk crosses Pacific in 3 months
 •  Surf: 2 feet or less along most shores today
 •  Weather: Isolated showers to last into the weekend
 •  Colt Brennan 13-for-18; Redskin starter 1-4, 1 Int.
 •  UH Warriors name football captains
 •  CFB: Crowded backfield a boon for No. 5 Gators
 •  CFB: Florida's Spikes shows he is growing into leader on defense
 •  Boxing: Oscar confirms Pacquiao bout
 •  MLB: Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews
 •  NFL: Pacman is cleared to play for Cowboys
 •  Triathlete dies after bike crash in Santa Barbara
 •  Golf: LPGA’s English-only policy draws criticism
 •  Tennis: Top-seeded Ivanovic upset by Coin at US Open
 •  Michael Phelps in NYC to boost youth swimming
 •  Tennis: Venus Williams, favorites keep winning at US Open
 •  CFB: For starters, USC picks Mark Sanchez at quarterback
 •  CFB: This week's schedule; kick off today
 •  NFL: 49ers rookie receiver impresses Jerry Rice
 •  MMA: UFC star Jackson pleads not guilty after crashes
 •  NFL: Jaguars activate Harvey, put Wrighster on PUP
 •  NBA: Kings sign first-round pick
 •  CBKB: Oklahoma State women's star suspended for fighting
 •  CFB: Oregon QB out for season with knee injury
 •  NFL: Packers need a backup plan at QB
 •  MLB: Lincecum counts another victory as Giants defeat Rockies
 •  GM named at Hilton Waikoloa on Big Island
 •  FHB Foundation gives $10K grant to Pacific Health Ministry
 •  Halekulani hotel to get new general manager
 •  A&B realigns top management, names new president
 •  Molokai Properties to provide water service beyond Aug. 31
 •  Hawaii's farm workforce down 2% in July
 •  Nonprofit seminar set for Sept. 26
 •  Real estate professionals urged to use online learning tools
 •  Gourmet fundraiser set for state art museum
 •  Musical event: 'Chamber Music 101' Sunday
 •  Volunteers, çAina Haina needs your help
 •  Zoo fundraiser will help kids with cancer
 •  'Science of Mind 101' course to begin Sept. 16
 •  Choral Evensong series slated to begin Sept. 7
 •  Owen Wilson plans to move to Maui
 •  Ticket sales start Sept. 5 for more 'Doodlebops'
 •  'Eddie Would Go' bash features 3 bands

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Local News
 •  Soldier begins prison term
 •  Arrest made in robbery of cab driver
 •  Hawaii schools welcome home their Little League world champs Photo gallery Video
 •  Obama vows clean break from broken politics Photo gallery Video
 •  Obama grabs nearly all of Isles' delegates
 •  Prison sentence of 1 year for taking bribes at Honolulu DMV Video
 •  1947-2008 Katy Kok's Wai'anae focus put litter cleanup on radar
 •  Missing teen was accused of abuse
ELECTION
 •  Full text of Barack Obama's convention address
 •  Shaped by mother’s devotion
 •  Inouye's support for Biden rooted in decades of friendship
 •  Tacoma delegate an Obama classmate
 •  For Obama, and us, it's history in the making
 •  Duckworth stands up for Obama, comrades
HIGHER EDUCATION
 •  Colleges taking steps to help students make it to graduation
EDUCATION
 •  Linking teachers to Hawaii
 •  Military recruitment list 'opt out' form due Sept. 15
 •  Family training course to begin
COURTS
 •  Sex-assault charges dropped against man, 24
 •  Prosecutor: Alleged molester leads 'cult'
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Mayor suspends press secretary for DUI arrest
 •  Kapolei Property gives $190,000 to area schools
 •  Hanauma work closes it to commercial vehicles
 •  Director of nursing named at Kahi Mohala
 •  Drivers killed in crash were from Lihue, Kapa'a
 •  Council passes ban on plastic bags at checkout
OTHER NEWS
 •  Ledward Ka'apana wants his guitar back
 •  Community calendar
 •  Obituaries

Sports
 •  Alexander edges ahead Video
 •  Long Beach State beats UH soccer team in overtime, 4-3 Photo gallery
 •  Saturday's matchup one and only Video
UH WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
 •  No. 1 Nittany Lions open defense of title
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Coaches anticipate wild, wild West race
 •  OIA Red West Capsules
GOLF REPORT
 •  LPGA's policy wants to put English spin on foreign players
 •  Okino in Kapalua qualifying
 •  PGA Tour players from Hawaii
 •  Holes in One
PARKER MCLACHLIN POSTCARDS
 •  Playoffs heating up
FOOTBALL
 •  Easy pickings for powerhouses
 •  Cardinals' starting QB still undecided
BASEBALL
 •  Red Sox frustrate sinking Yankees
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Steeled by Tebow imitator

Island Life
 •  Dancing, naturally
 •  'Traitor' works as a first-rate spy thriller
 •  Movie openings
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
 •  Quinoa — 'mother' of grains
PRESCRIPTIONS
 •  Left untreated, depression can be lethal
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Sultry jazz at Doris Duke
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Meetings, goals: Work skills to take home with you
 •  Students binge drink on 21st birthdays
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Broadway star Vida on hand for benefit

Business
 •  Struggling public hospital system gets $12.7M boost
 •  Orders for durable goods exceed Wall Street forecast
 •  Nationwide flight fiasco all from tiny glitch in Atlanta
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Hook your gadgets up to a wireless network
PERSONAL FINANCE
 •  Bankruptcy filings soar among seniors
CONSUMER
 •  Cutting corners on healthcare a bad idea
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Honolulu Building Permits
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Don Ho's Island Grill up for sale
 •  Lawyers in Vioxx case to get $1.55B
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Cutting corners on healthcare a bad idea

Opinion
 •  Biden's seniority, credentials can fuel Dem ticket
COMMENTARY
 •  High-school English: Can it be more dull?
 •  Europe should defend itself, without NATO
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Thursday