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Articles for January 21, 2008

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Waimanalo man says he was kidnapped, beaten (Posted at 6:33 p.m.)  
 •  4 lost hikers at Kaena Point guided out by HFD copter (Updated at 6:25 p.m.)  
 •  Kauai pedestrian killed was Kalaheo man, 81 (Updated at 5:17 p.m.)  
 •  Slack-key guitarist Pahinui to teach 2 UH Hilo courses (Updated at 4:36 p.m.)  
 •  Schofield's Stryker brigade suffers first combat death (Updated at 1:06 p.m.)  
 •  Outdoor education touted at Kihei charter school (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  Water reserves on Maui drop; conservation urged (Posted at 12:59 p.m.)  
 •  'Free store' assists former Pacific Beach Hotel workers (Updated at 12:50 p.m.)  
 •  Bridge inspections will affect H-1 Kilauea off-ramp (Updated at 11:58 a.m.)  
 •  Kapolei Parkway reopens following spill (Updated at 9:54 a.m.)  
 •  Great-grandson of slave is MLK parade grand marshal (Updated at 9:19 a.m.)  
 •  Ala Wai walk-a-thon benefits school, charity (Updated at 9:14 a.m.)  
 •  Moderate trade winds hanging around this week (Updated at 7:44 a.m.)  
 •  MLK holiday closings, openings today (Updated at 6:56 a.m.)  
 •  Kauai County closures announced for MLK Day (Updated at 6:49 a.m.)  
 •  Kona fish farm facing expansion opposition (Updated at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Kauai police launch campaign on traffic law (Updated at 6:39 a.m.)  
 •  Surf on the rise along Oahu's north, west shores (Updated at 6:36 a.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Serena Williams loses to Jankovic at Australian Open (Posted at 5:54 p.m.)  
 •  Chris McLachlin 'up and walking' after suffering stroke (Posted at 1:56 p.m.)  
 •  'Where's my ride?' San Diego team relying on TheBus (Updated at 3:58 p.m.)  
 •  Woods says 'lynch' comment 'unfortunate,' matter over (Posted at 3:28 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Tomko, Royals agree to $3M, 1-year contract (Posted at 10:28 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Cards, Molina agree on $15.5M, 4-year deal (Posted at 10:24 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Proctor, Dodgers agree to $1.1M, 1-year deal (Posted at 10:23 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Va. Tech player apologizes for bumping referee (Posted at 10:26 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in women's poll (Posted at 10:21 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Memphis tops AP, USA Today men's polls (Posted at 10:18 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Oregon State fires basketball coach Jay John (Posted at 6:30 a.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Low-led WSU now hits road to Arizona (Posted at 12:48 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: 2 Utah players recovering after being stabbed (Posted at 3:02 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Chow back in LA, but with UCLA (Posted at 11:49 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Mickelson dealing with respiratory issues (Posted at 5:57 p.m.)  
 •  Golf: PGA FedEx Cup points standings (Posted at 6:47 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: PGA Tour schedule, winners (Posted at 6:33 a.m.)  
 •  NBA: Timberwolves end 16-game road skid (Posted at 3:13 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Outlaw's jumper lifts Blazers by Hawks in OT (Posted at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Lakers' Trevor Ariza sidelined with broken foot (Posted at 10:20 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Pro Bowl golf tourney to benefit youth (Posted at 12:40 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills' DE Hargrove suspended for all next season (Posted at 3:33 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Surgery for Chargers QB Rivers; none for L.T. (Posted at 3:17 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Dungy to return as Colts head coach (Posted at 3:05 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Giants' overtime victory a hit on television (Posted at 10:31 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Steelers player's girlfriend charged in standoff (Posted at 12:40 a.m.)  
 •  NHL: Penguins' Crosby goes on injured reserve list (Posted at 10:30 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA White boys soccer playoffs schedule (Updated at 9:24 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA Red boys soccer playoffs schedule (Posted at 9:21 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: ILH boys basketball standings (Updated at 9:21 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA girls basketball standings (Updated at 9:18 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: ILH girls basketball standings (Updated at 9:14 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: OIA boys basketball standings (Posted at 9:12 a.m.)  
 •  Skiing: U.S. women dominate World Cup at Cortina (Posted at 10:33 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Australian Open show court Tuesday schedule (Posted at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Djokovic beats Hewitt in Australian 4th round (Posted at 6:39 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Australian Open Monday results (Posted at 6:35 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Baseball's Grand Slam event tonight at Sheriff (Posted at 12:41 a.m.)  
 •  UH: Women's volleyball banquet Sunday (Posted at 12:43 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Nuggets-Lakers, Australian Open (Posted at 12:35 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Hoops, Australian Open, hockey (Posted at 12:36 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Honolulu firm goes carbon dioxide negative (Posted at 2:35 p.m.)  
 •  'Free store' assists former Pacific Beach Hotel workers (Updated at 12:50 p.m.)  
 •  Global markets fall as fears about U.S. economy loom (Updated at 11:24 a.m.)  
 •  Diamond refunds coming — how big is the question (Updated at 11:31 a.m.)  
 •  Oklahoma Chinese man's designer tattoo shirts a hit (Posted at 8:48 a.m.)  
 •  Kona fish farm facing expansion opposition (Updated at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Outlook: Wall Street will continue to be volatile (Posted at 3:15 a.m.)  
 •  New casual restaurant opens at Sheraton Waikiki (Updated at 6:07 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Striking writers, studios could meet next week (Updated at 6:07 p.m.)  
 •  Na Hoku Lifetime Achievement Awards party March 15 (Posted at 5:05 p.m.)  
 •  Slack-key guitarist Pahinui to teach 2 UH Hilo courses (Updated at 4:36 p.m.)  
 •  Jack Johnson to play on Coachella concert's main stage (Updated at 4:35 p.m.)  
 •  Poets getting versed for HawaiiSlam competition (Updated at 1:10 p.m.)  
 •  Puerto Rico to pose as Hawaii in new movie? (Updated at 10:52 a.m.)  
 •  Aloha Tower hosts Fat Tuesday party on Feb. 5 (Posted at 10:30 a.m.)  
 •  Lohan, Murphy lead nominations for 2007's Razzies (Posted at 10:25 a.m.)  
 •  Maui primed for its February Whale Festival events (Posted at 9:25 a.m.)  
 •  Doris Duke theater launching Friday film program (Posted at 9:15 a.m.)  
 •  Great-grandson of slave is MLK parade grand marshal (Updated at 9:19 a.m.)  
 •  Puerto Rican-style event set for Saturday at Visions (Posted at 9:09 a.m.)  
 •  HPU casting for 'Constant Wife' show (Posted at 8:59 a.m.)  
 •  New casual restaurant opens at Sheraton Waikiki (Updated at 6:07 p.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Striking writers, studios could meet next week (Updated at 6:07 p.m.)  
 •  Na Hoku Lifetime Achievement Awards party March 15 (Posted at 5:05 p.m.)  
 •  Slack-key guitarist Pahinui to teach 2 UH Hilo courses (Updated at 4:36 p.m.)  
 •  Jack Johnson to play on Coachella concert's main stage (Updated at 4:35 p.m.)  
 •  Poets getting versed for HawaiiSlam competition (Updated at 1:10 p.m.)  
 •  Puerto Rico to pose as Hawaii in new movie? (Updated at 10:52 a.m.)  
 •  Aloha Tower hosts Fat Tuesday party on Feb. 5 (Posted at 10:30 a.m.)  
 •  Lohan, Murphy lead nominations for 2007's Razzies (Posted at 10:25 a.m.)  
 •  Maui primed for its February Whale Festival events (Posted at 9:25 a.m.)  
 •  Doris Duke theater launching Friday film program (Posted at 9:15 a.m.)  
 •  Great-grandson of slave is MLK parade grand marshal (Updated at 9:19 a.m.)  
 •  Puerto Rican-style event set for Saturday at Visions (Posted at 9:09 a.m.)  
 •  HPU casting for 'Constant Wife' show (Posted at 8:59 a.m.)  
 •  `Cloverfield' sets January box-office record (Posted at 1:14 a.m.)  
BREAKING TRAVEL
 •  Maui primed for its February Whale Festival events (Posted at 9:25 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Fans cheer on athletes in Hawaii parade Photo gallery Video
 •  Hawaii 'repo men' extra busy these days
 •  Hawaii not immune to racism, experts say
 •  Proposal would preserve ag lands
 •  Grandpa let neighbor take Hawaii child
ELECTION
 •  Focus turns to S.C. Democratic primary
LEGISLATURE
 •  Ted Hong to run for Hawaii state Senate seat
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  New generation faces homelessness
 •  Lawmaker wants to lift time limit on GI benefits
COURTS
 •  Two accused killers' bail set at $1 million each
POLICE BEAT
 •  Army sergeant, 22, ID'd as crash victim
ENVIRONMENT
 •  For the Environment
 •  Hawaii's Kapolei to get at least 1 solar farm
HEALTH
 •  Miscarriage risk doubles with caffeine, study says
 •  Hawaii's abortion rate drops, still 12th in U.S.
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Elderly can have taxes done for free at center
 •  Medical association will unveil lobbying agenda
 •  15 new recruits join Big Island police force
 •  Community group issues call to paint over graffiti
 •  Rock quarry expansion plan to be discussed
 •  Recycling funds will aid elementary school's PTA
 •  Japanese Cultural Society offers grants, scholarship
 •  'Iolani efforts will aid Darfur
 •  Obituaries
WILLIAM COLE
 •  Army focuses on Makua, Strykers, depleted uranium

Sports
 •  Warriors get four commitments
 •  Funk blows past Doyle at Hualalai Photo gallery
 •  Stroke sidelines Chris McLachlin
 •  Low carries Cougars over Oregon
NFL
 •  New England one win from perfection after beating Chargers, 21-12 Photo gallery
 •  Eli's coming, and so is New York after it edges Green Bay, 23-20, in OT Photo gallery
 •  Road to the Super Bowl
 •  Super Bowl a giant undertaking for N.Y.
 •  New England 21, San Diego 12
 •  New York Giants 23, Green Bay 20, OT
 •  Favre in no rush to decide future
 •  NFC Champions
 •  Pats' defense stiffened in red zone
 •  AFC Champions
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Rainbow Warriors hit road with momentum
GOLF
 •  Trahan overtakes Leonard in Hope
SURFING
 •  Perkins, 35, still has what it takes
BASKETBALL
 •  UConn stuns No. 13 Marquette
TENNIS
 •  UH men top Santa Barbara for first win
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Chow joins UCLA coaching staff
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record

Island Life
 •  Girlfriend getaways
 •  Pedal off a few pounds at SpinFest fundraiser
 •  Making a name for this decade
CHRISTINE STROBEL
 •  It isn't tears that win our votes
VIDEO GAMES
 •  'Cars' sequel a beauty, fun
 •  'Battlestar' game not as exciting as the show
THEATER
 •  DHT holds tryouts for musical
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Pizza cutter an all-purpose tool
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Monday
MOMS
 •  Miscarriage risk doubles with caffeine, study says
 •  Hawaii's abortion rate drops, still 12th in U.S.

Business
 •  Hawaii hotel group honors Nancy Pohina
 •  HawTel coupons for phones put on hold
 •  Maine opposes cruise ship rule aimed at helping in Hawaii
TOURISM
 •  Tiny Macau entering new gambling era
 •  Glitzy Macau casinos lure horseracing patrons
 •  Violence in Kenya chases tourists, threatens economy
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Marriott teams with school to test changes
 •  $40 billion boost in tourism coffer helps Sin City keep on growing
 •  Choosing names for drugs is big business
 •  New menu items part of Quiznos face-lift
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to the Big Island
 •  Coming events

Opinion
 •  OHA settlement looks hopeful for both sides
 •  State's diversity holds lesson for the nation
COMMENTARY
 •  America must make room for China in space
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
VIDEO GAMES
 •  'Cars' sequel a beauty, fun
 •  'Battlestar' game not as exciting as the show
THEATER
 •  DHT holds tryouts for musical
 •  TGI Monday

Photo galleries
 •  Parade of Champions
 •  Fred Funk captures MasterCard Championship
 •  Giants beat Packers to reach Super Bowl
 •  Patriots top Chargers to remain undefeated, reach Super Bowl