Articles for December 19, 2009

Breaking News
•	Flash flood warning for Big Island
•	1 killed, 1 critical, 4 others hurt in car-motorcycle collision in Aiea
•	Punahou captures robotics championship
•	Hawaii tour operators seek changes to Obama flight restrictions
•	More Christmas trees arrive on Oahu
•	Inouye, other senators weather blizzard in D.C.
•	Survey shows endangered Maui parrotbill population doing well
•	Kauai killer tries again for release from State Hospital, is denied
•	Officers shot armed man twice when standoff escalated, Big Island police say
•	Big Island fire still burning, but is contained
•	Missing Kaimuki man sought
•	Expect to dish out lots of green to get your hands on these Christmas trees
•	Pohakuloa Training Area closed to hunting
•	Free Christmas tree recycling on Maui
•	Penn State wins record 3rd straight women's volleyball title
•	Nevada running back Vai Taua academically ineligible for Hawaii Bowl
•	Saints lose for first time, beaten by Dallas 24-17
•	CFB: Fresno State blows 4th-qtr. lead, falls to Wyoming in 2OT in New Mexico Bowl
•	CFB: Report: USC RB’s use of SUV being investigated
•	Boxing: Referee Villers in stable condition after collapse
•	NBA: Spurs beat Pacers to give Popovich 700 career wins
•	NFL: Holmgren not going to Seahawks
•	NBA: Lakers pull away, top Nets as best beats worst
•	MLB: AP source: Red Sox 3B Lowell to have thumb surgery
•	CBKB: Early run carries No. 1 Kansas past Michigan 75-64
•	NFL: Saints' Reggie Bush hurts right leg
•	CFB: Wisconsin-Whitewater tops Mount Union for title
•	CFB: Sioux Falls wins another NAIA title
•	CWBKB: No. 2 Stanford beats No. 2 Tennessee 67-52
•	CBKB: No. 2 Longhorns shred No. 10 Tar Heels’ defense, win 103-90
•	MLB: Reds give 3B Scott Rolen 2-year extension
•	NFL: Funeral Tuesday in New Orleans for Henry
•	NFL: Bundchen reveals name of son with Brady: Benjamin
•	CFB: Notre Dame must explore Big Ten bid because conference now good fit
•	NFL: Snow forces kickoff change for Eagles-49ers
•	NBA: Mavericks lose game in OT and Landry loses his teeth in Nowitzki’s elbow
•	Swimming: Phelps helps Americans dominate at Duel in Pool
•	Obit: Former Notre Dame player Zilly dies at 88
•	Bobsled: Lange leads Germans to 1-2 finish; Holcomb crashes
•	On this date: 1990 — Bo Jackson first athlete chosen for All-Star games in two sports

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Local News
•	Akaka bill changes ‘drastic’
•	Police seek car in Liliha shooting
•	Monk seal apparently slain
•	Hawaiian Air, pilots agree to 5-year deal
•	Hawaii jobless dips to 7%, but real growth not likely till ’11
•	Honolulu Symphony files for bankruptcy, plans to downsize
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Hawaii Medal of Honor given to slain soldier's son
HEALTH
•	Reid confident of health bill passage
OTHER NEWS
•	Politicos, potshots and GOP perplexity
•	ABC's 'Lost' kicking off final season on the beach
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	'Aiea kiosk to offer 250 Christmas trees
•	Obituaries
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Young parents have no means to buy clothes, baby bassinet

Sports
•	No. 3 not so bad for UH Wahine
•	Pair leading state open
•	Mililani girls remain unbeaten
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Mililani girls remain unbeaten
•	Gonzaga downs Moanalua at 'Iolani
•	St. Francis cruises to 51-35 victory
•	Fall all-stars
GOLF
•	Woods voted PGA Tour's top player
FOOTBALL
•	Holmgren likes Browns
•	New attitude in New Orleans
BASKETBALL
•	76ers end Celtics' run at 11
BASEBALL
•	Mariners deal Silva to Cubs for Bradley
OTHER SPORTS
•	Phelps leads U.S. in Duel in Pool
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	Nevada has found way to beat cold

Island Life
•	Give the gift of green
•	Waikïkï pep rally gears up for Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
•	Enjoy free admission at Bishop Museum today
•	Share your thoughts on what made this a memorable year
•	Get into the Christmas spirit at the Academy
•	'Äina Haina library hosts holiday show
•	Actor’s talk focuses on priest turned saint
•	Get festive with boat parade, boat tours
PEOPLE
•	Palin says she meant no slight against McCain
HOME AND GARDEN
•	Home and garden calendar
•	Dragon fruit dressed for Christmas
FAITH
•	Pope reaches out on Web
•	Faith on the field a touchy issue
•	Faith calendar
•	Weekly thoughts
EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH
•	Visitor restores light after dark days
FAITH BRIEFS
•	Homeless service set for Monday

Business
•	Transit tax revenue rises in November
•	Walmart.com keeps on growing
TECHNOLOGY
•	Computers make gift-giving fit your budget
OTHER BUSINESS
•	GM to shutter Saab after sale plan fails
•	Hawaii Data Report | Honolulu Building Permits
•	Retailers counting on surge
•	Outrigger Reef on the Beach names chef
•	Dow stops 3-day slide behind tech stocks

Opinion
•	Traffic cameras