Man arrested in skirmish with police

A homeless man shot by police in Kakaako was arrested upon his release from a hospital yesterday on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder.

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Parents against cut in child-care funds

Disabled Maui veteran Robert Glass said a proposal to reduce state child-care subsidies for preschoolers, including his 3-year-old son, is taking away their chance for a bright future.
"As a veteran, I do believe this is what many of us were fighting for," said Glass.


Audit calls for Liu's ouster

Gov. Linda Lingle is standing by Ted Liu, her state business director, as the legislative auditor insists Lingle should consider firing him for "numerous and egregious acts."


The worst-case curve

MAUNA LOA OBSERVATORY » The readings at this 2-mile-high station show a troubling upward curve as the world counts down to crucial climate talks: Global-warming gases are building in the atmosphere at record levels from emissions that match scientists' worst-case scenarios.

The gloves come off at Amazon and Wal-mart

Ali had Frazier. Coke has Pepsi. The Yankees have the Red Sox.

Now Wal-Mart, the mightiest retail giant in history, may have met its own worthy adversary: Amazon.com.


Iran expanding effort to stifle the opposition

DAMASCUS, Syria >> After last summer's disputed presidential election, Iran's government relied largely on brute force - beatings, arrests and show trials - to stifle the country's embattled opposition movement.

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• Teachers union, Lingle begin talks to end Furlough Fridays
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• Matson to raise rates for Hawaii service by average of 3.8%
• Coast Guard and fire department search off North Shore for missing kayaker
• Hawaii visitor arrivals slip 1.7 percent despite gains from U.S. West and Japan
• Mayor backs coastal path opposed by OHA and Sierra Club
• Approaching swell promises huge waves for north and west shores
• Big quake shakes Tonga, generating panic but no tsunami

Hawaii

• Man arrested in skirmish with police
• Hefty fine for leaving out bulky waste too early
• Maui man accused of spying found fit to stand trial
• Insurance deadlines extended for state, city workers

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Salas steps up

To think, Greg Salas might have been using those hands to knock down passes rather than reel them in. Coming out of Chino (Calif.) High School, the scholarship offers coming Salas' way were predicated on his potential as a cornerback, and defense appeared to be in his future when he eventually signed with Hawaii.

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Technology

• Training hard with hard drives
• Further Review: Common-sense applications
• Roster: By The Numbers

Analyzing The Enemies

• The drive to be the best
• Central Arkansas: A team that 'Bears' watching
• Washington State: Cougars look to regain their bite
• Nevada–Las Vegas: Rebels still looking for big payoff
• Louisiana Tech: Dooley has the Bulldogs on the rise
• Fresno State: Bulldogs remain dangerous
• Idaho: Vandals maintain positive outlook
• Boise State: Broncos targeting return to BCS
• Nevada: Wolf Pack's pistol fully loaded
• Utah State: Tough task awaits Andersen in Logan
• New Mexico State: Walker takes over in Las Cruces
• San Jose State: Spartans look to climb in WAC
• Navy: Niumatalolo charts course for Navy
• Wisconsin: Bowl bid not enough for Badgers

NMSU preview

Grounded Aggies

The New Mexico State Aggies need a spark. A win at the University of Hawaii would do the trick. So would a scoring drive for an offense that hasn't gotten into the end zone in 13 quarters. That would certainly be a good place to start.


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Utah State preview

• Warriors getting defensive, must make a stand
• Aggies don't give up
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Boise State preview

• Hawaii is down and Boise is flying high
• No. 6 Boise State has no apparent weaknesses
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Fresno State preview

• Rivalry to remember
• Warriors wary of Dogs’ big plays
• Closing time: Fresno State feels it should be coming to town unbeaten
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Nevada-Las Vegas preview

• Rebels trying to start a run
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Washington State University preview

• Warriors hope road isn't rocky
• Cougars coming up
• University of Hawaii roster
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Central Arkansas preview

• Heading into the 'unknown'
• A higher calling
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• Aloha Stadium Parking / Turnstiles / Gates

Who's Who

• Quarterback: Clear leader at QB
• Running Back: Options on the 'run'
• Receivers: Corps is a year wiser
• Offensive Line: Stability a priority
• Defensive Line: Time to step up
• Linebackers: Experience needed
• Defensive Backs: Starting from scratch
• Special Teams: New coach rebuilding this facet