Articles for December 24, 2009

Breaking News
•	Obama and family arrive in Hawaii
•	Senate OKs health care overhaul
•	Shark spotted off Nanakuli Beach Park
•	Man dies after surfing off Kahuku Golf Course
•	United holiday message to Honolulu residents: Be safe
•	Two arrested in Hilo robbery
•	8th time's a charm? Kauai voters to weigh 4-year council terms
•	Kailua Bay security zone in place for Obama vacation
•	Nevada football player arrested in Waikiki
•	Christmas Day means no Honolulu trash pickup
•	Fallen pole replaced, power restored
•	President Obama plans low-key Hawaii vacation
•	Surf movie filming in Hawaii
•	11 libraries to offer special hours Monday
•	Backdoor Shootout to run in January
•	Obama: We are now poised to deliver on real health insurance reform
•	Akaka hails Senate passage of health care reform
•	Inouye ‘pleased’ with health care vote, notes Hawaiçi exemption
•	Kapaa man pleads not guilty of threatening KPD officers
•	SMU dominates Nevada in Hawaii Bowl, 45-10
•	Wie visits kids at Kapiolani, donates to Ronald McDonald House charity
•	Four of golf's major winners will play in Sony Open
•	NBA: Wizards say Arenas had firearms in locker
•	CBKB: Texas A&M guard Roland heading home after surgery
•	NBA: Celtics’ Paul Pierce could miss at least 2 weeks
•	NBA: Blazers C Przybilla out for season after surgery
•	CFB: USC RB McKnight rejoins team, not cleared to play
•	Obit: Sportscaster George Michael dies at 70
•	NFL: Lions place rookie QB Stafford on injured reserve
•	NFL: Titans trying to finish off historic turnaround
•	High school baseball showcase camp on Maui
•	NFL: Redskins Haynesworth, Giants Jacobs fined
•	NFL: Raiders FB Lawton suspended
•	NFL: Panthers place Delhomme on IR with broken finger
•	MLB: Capps agrees to $3.5M, 1-year contract with Nats
•	CFB: Buckeyes' Small, Rose suspended for Rose Bowl
•	Gymnastics: Olympic champ Shawn Johnson returns to gym
•	NFL: Late Browns great's Hall of Fame ring returned
•	NFL: Saints want to lock up No. 1 seed vs. Bucs
•	Olympics: Japan skaters face rich gold bonus
•	NFL: Jets’ Sanchez frustrated by his struggles
•	NFL: Larry Johnson low key about facing Chiefs
•	Figure skating: Asada chases Olympic berth at Japan nationals
•	Skiing: Russian cross-country champ gets 2-year doping ban
•	Prep basketball standings
•	Prep soccer standings
•	CFB: Fiesta Bowl investigator finds no misconduct
•	Obit: Retired British boxing manager Terry Lawless dies
•	NFL: Niners, Lions playing out the string
•	Diamond Head hoops: Last-second shot lifts Charleston past SMU, 72-71
•	Skiing: U.S. Ski Team debuts 'mobile lunch box'
•	NHL calendar: Winter Classic Jan. 1 at Fenway Park
•	NFL calendar: Pro Bowl Jan. 31, Super Bowl Feb. 7, both in Miami
•	NBA calendar: Feb. 12-15 — All-Star weekend, Dallas
•	Baseball calendar: Jan. 6 — Hall of Fame voting announced
•	On this date: 2006 — Colt Brennan sets NCAA single-season record for TD passes at 58
•	Stocks end shortened session at new 2009 highs
•	ML Macadamia amends agreement with Mauna Loa Nut Corp.
•	Last pineapple crop harvested at Maui Land & Pine
•	JCCH offers Kadomatsu demonstration
•	Movie Museum screens vintage ‘Scrooge’
•	NORAD website now tracking Santa’s trip
•	Andrew Kerekes' “Snow Snow for Lucy” released online today
•	Architectural Digest names Mary Philpotts McGrath to Top 100 Designers

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Local News
•	Fireworks permit sales up
•	Threat suspect held for mental exam
•	Missouri gets a 'bounce'
•	Hawaii DOE, teachers union reach a deal
•	It’s always Christmas as Hawaii congregations give back
•	Timing of Obama's family vacation in Hawaii is 'perfect'
•	Obamas leave Bo behind
POLICE
•	Setback for porn suspect
•	Man who made threats now in jail
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Young adults lag in flu vaccinations
•	Worker in critical condition after falling off UH building
•	Woman, 33, suspected of purse-snatching in Waikíkí
•	Snorkeler from Washington state dies in Kealakekua Bay
•	Police warn of e-mail scam originating from London
•	Islands brace for new swell with waves up to 40 feet
•	Homeless-aid projects get $9.7 million in HUD grants
OTHER NEWS
•	Closed for Christmas
•	Most Isle post offices plan to remain open today
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	A wish for Christmas, all dipped in gold
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Family could use holiday boost

Sports
•	Hawaii Bowl tale of two offenses
•	Surfing, golfing perfect for Slater
•	UNLV pounds Hawaii
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Roosevelt's strong start too much for Moanalua
•	Aguirres propel Kalani's girls, 2-1
•	GIFT gives $10,000 more to 'SOS'
•	Prep schedule
GOLF
•	Ho'olaule'a honors best of Hawaii's golf industry
•	Scoring in the 60s not always ends in victory
GOLF REPORT
•	Surfing, golfing perfect for Slater
•	Holes in One
FOOTBALL
•	Childress, Favre say problem is resolved
•	No. 23 Utah rallies past Cal
BASKETBALL
•	Trojans put it all together
•	Lakers keep Gasol for $60M
OTHER SPORTS
•	No. 1 UConn routs No. 2 Stanford
ISLE FILE
•	High school baseball camp set for Wailuku
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	Rebels made 'Bows look bad

Island Life
•	Keeping the peace
•	Big bang rhythm may make you want to stomp
•	Ginger healthy; sweets not so much
HEALTH/FITNESS
•	Health calendar
PEOPLE
•	Sarandon, Robbins announce separation
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
•	Hiraizumi to sing at hoops title game

Business
•	HRPT rent dispute fight will continue
•	Chinese firm gets 60% stake in Hoku
•	Recipients advised to get the most out of gift cards
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	4G Road Runner Mobile launches Jan. 4
•	Pay limits lifted after Citigroup repays $20 billion from bailout

Opinion
•	Hawaiian rights in bill must be negotiated
COMMENTARY
•	Undersea cable could cost millions more
•	Fiscal policies inspiring class warfare
•	Season of giving