Articles for December 7, 2009

Breaking News
•	'Unreal, incredible' scene at Peahi
•	Weather service still expects 30- to 40-foot waves on Oahu's north shore
•	Hearing Thursday on whether Kauai utility affects birds
•	Some Big Island refuse stations to open earlier
•	Washington state woman dies while swimming off Maui
•	Parole board locks up man for good for burning wife
•	Schofield general promoted, gets Kansas assignment
•	Thousands fight traffic on North Shore in hopes to catch monster waves
•	High surf closes 2 Maui beaches
•	High surf closes part of Kaena Point park
•	Pro surfer at Waimea Bay taken to hospital
•	Pearl Harbor vets honored on 68th anniversary of attack
•	Oldest Medal of Honor recipient honored at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
•	Jones Act lawsuit lacks specific claims, federal judge in Hawaii says
•	Northern Marianas governor wins re-election
•	Juvenile humpback whale in waters off Hawaiian Islands freed from rope
•	41st president dedicates gallery at National Museum of the Pacific War
•	Hawaii kids take honors in robotics competition
•	Rescuers call off search for missing kayaker off Wailua
•	Tourist drowns at Kipu Falls, Kauai
•	Motorcyclist in critical accident on H-3 was speeding, police say
•	Extra night-time work closure needed for Kalanianaole Highway
•	Warriors' Estes all-WAC for 3rd year in row; Salas, Soares also on 1st team
•	Fujikawa to play in Sony Open on sponsor's exemption
•	CFB: McCoy, Tebow among 5 Heisman finalists
•	UH punter Dunnachie earns WAC weekly honor
•	Waimea Bay waves not big enough for Eddie Aikau surfing contest
•	CFB: Irish QB Clausen, WR Tate turning pro
•	CFB: Stanford’s Luck injured, out for Sun Bowl
•	NFL: Rams S Atogwe may miss rest of season
•	NBA: Nuggets spoil AI’s return to Philly with 93-83 win
•	NFL: Vikings’ Henderson has surgery on broken leg
•	MLB: Herzog wonders if McGwire has stomach for job
•	CFB: Nebraska lineman stands out in crowded Heisman field
•	MLB: Bruney traded to Nationals by Yankees
•	Rapada traded to Texas from Detroit
•	CFB: Buffalo allows Kansas to interview Gill
•	MLB: Herzog, Harvey elected to baseball Hall of Fame
•	CFB: AP source: Richmond’s London to coach Virginia
•	AP sources: IOC to keep Jones’ gold from Thanou
•	NFL: Reality is beginning to sink in for Niners
•	NBA: Oden tells teammates to keep fighting without him; Blazers down to 9 players
•	On this date: 1985 — Auburn tailback Bo Jackson wins Heisman Trophy
•	Big Island, Kauai home sales climbed in November
•	Honolulu 54th in bang-for-the-buck ranking
•	State's biggest banks adjust FDIC coverage
•	Anderson honored as small business champion again
•	Hawaiian Airlines passenger count rises
•	'Marsha Brady' to sign memoir at Borders
•	NightMarket offers holiday performances
•	PBS releases new Tibet video
•	Aiea High stages Nutcracker excerpts
•	Mei Sum planning a Chinatown move
•	Kawaiahao Plaza hosts holiday sale today
•	Shelby's Sweets to move, change concept
•	Hawaiian Historical Society plans book sale Thursday
•	Makana en route to White House to play for First Family
•	Dysfunctional labor talks will harm public

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Local News
•	Hau'ula stream work set
•	Hammerheads see the big picture
•	RightStar assets auction is Dec. 21
•	Hawaii prepares for 50-foot surf today
•	Heroes at Hawaii's Ewa Field defended against Japan attack
•	Hawaii delegation grapples with Obama's Afghan war strategy
STATE GOVERNMENT
•	Big Isle mayor seeks freeze on executive raises
KAUA'I
•	California man drowns after jumping at Kípu Falls
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Isle robotic students fare well in championship event
•	Senior U.S. education official to speak at forum
•	Motorcyclist was speeding before H-3 crash, police say
•	Accident closes highway near Koko Head rifle range
OTHER NEWS
•	No more winging it on the prayer
•	Highway work will require closing road an extra night
•	Obituaries
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Meal, shoes for child would fulfill parent's wish

Sports
•	Center Estes is Warriors' MVP
•	Alabama, Texas in national title game
•	Hawaii snaps skid with 96-78 victory
UH FOOTBALL
•	Center Estes is Warriors' MVP
GOLF
•	Scott finally wins in native Australia
SURFING
•	Parkinson captures World Cup
FOOTBALL
•	Seahawks benefit from 49ers' errors
•	Cardinals knock off Vikings, 30-17
•	Colts topple Titans, now 12-0
•	Patriots' Brady toughs it out
•	Saints still unbeaten
•	NFL standings
•	Nevada eager to return to Hawaii Bowl
BASKETBALL
•	Ref: Bets didn't influence me
•	Idaho tops No. 25 Portland, 68-48
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	Jones fulfills his half of matchup

Island Life
•	Wild in Waimea
•	Dress up gifts with a little time, effort
•	Geckos adorn hospital's tree
PEOPLE
•	Kennedy Center honors De Niro, others
OTHER LIFESTYLE
•	Share favorite memories of '09
GREEN
•	For the environment

Business
•	Continental boosts service to Hawaii
•	Evaluate communication style and avoid 'gender traps'
WORKPLACE
•	New businesses trim costs with staff who work for free
•	Coming events
•	Trade Winds

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