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Utilities work to plug into renewable energy 09.07.10
DOE works to keep instructors past 5-year mark 09.07.10
State lauded for support of Guard and Reserve 09.06.10
Absentee voting sites open 09.06.10
In a new role, teachers move to run schools 09.06.10
24 apply to be next schools chief 09.06.10
Candidates debate state of isle education 09.06.10
Reason Foundation: Hawaii's roads among nation's worst 09.02.10
Hydrogen cars to roll into state in November 09.02.10
PUC to decide HECO rates going forward 09.01.10
American Samoa to ban plastic bags 09.01.10
Honolulu Law Would Reduce Construction Waste 08.31.10
Hawaii signs electric car partnership agreement with Nissan 08.31.10
New law fines early disposers of bulky trash 08.31.10
Sea urchins tested as algae removers 08.31.10
Parents urged to sign up for free flu shots for kids 08.31.10
Workers say cuts hurt poor 08.31.10
Home health aids upgraded 08.31.10
Toyota voluntarily recalls Corolla models 08.26.10
Work starts on Honolulu International Airport's bomb detection system 08.26.10
U.S. visa process gets easier 08.26.10
Time short for Lingle's call on rail 08.26.10
$12.8M to help protect lands across Hawaii 08.26.10
More on Big Island get jobs 08.26.10
Garbage contract thrown out 08.25.10
Community college enrollment rises 7 percent 08.25.10
$75 million: Grant will aid in the vetting of teachers 08.25.10
Forever 21 seeks 200 employees for new Waikiki store 08.24.10
Jobless rate unchanged 08.24.10
Clean-energy summit will showcase Hawaii 08.24.10
Spacenet gets funding to build Hawaii broadband service 08.23.10
No tainted eggs in isles found amid scores of calls 08.23.10
Ocean Watch: Researchers seek samples of dying, deadly pufferfish 08.23.10
State cuts 97 polling places 08.23.10
New rebates and tax credit sweeten electric car deals 08.21.10
Jobless rate unchanged 08.21.10
Sea temperature rise prompts coral watch 08.20.10
UH ranks as 159th best in annual U.S. News list 08.18.10
Substitute teachers prevail in back-pay case 08.18.10
State sheriffs hampered by budget, officials say 08.18.10
Hawaii voter registration deadline nears 08.17.10
Beached whale sent to Hilo after rescue on Maui 08.17.10
Hawaii gets health care reform funding 08.16.10
Green means go as high-voltage vehicles hit isles 08.16.10
Persistent drought draining Big Island residents' wallets 08.16.10
Schools stall in test scores 08.12.10
New website gives commuters latest info on traffic 08.11.10
Hawaii credit card debt soars 08.11.10
The cooling wave 08.09.10
Oil's future may be in growths of algae 08.08.10
Team prepares to bid for $75M grant 08.08.10
Time short for state's junior kindergartens 08.08.10
Survey: 76% of Hawaii's beverage containers were recycled last year 08.04.10
More workers face pay cuts, not furloughs 08.04.10
City ending trash contract 08.04.10
Small business loans down 08.02.10
State environmental experts bring knowledge to Gulf 08.02.10
Foreclosures hurt condos 08.02.10
South swell expected to bring 8-foot waves 08.02.10
Students, Fridays return to schools 08.01.10
The Island of EVs 07.30.10
Tunnel funnels millions of gallons of water 07.26.10
University of Hawaii at Hilo's College of Pharmacy on track for accreditation 07.26.10
Foreclosures 07.26.10
Dry conditions leave isle farms parched 07.26.10
Isle job market shows life 07.23.10
Schools to move to online testing 07.23.10
Historic pick 07.23.10
Schools' goals get 'C' grade 07.21.10
Pacific Disaster Center has free iPhone app 07.19.10
Data cast some doubt on Act 221's benefits 07.19.10
Ocean Watch: Stench in whale breath might not come from diet 07.19.10
Rare quake centers off coast of Oahu 07.19.10
Hawaii private schools raise 'bare minimum' tuition 07.19.10
Telework has to be part of long-term transit answer 07.19.10
Local stock experts see tough road ahead 07.19.10
Benefits for jobless vanishing 07.19.10
Hui puts farmers on ag land 07.13.10
Ownership of hybrid vehicles jumps in isles 07.13.10
Hawaii Rx Plus to be discontinued 07.12.10
It's go, no go, again for trash shipments 07.12.10
Data sought on irradiation facility 07.12.10
Symphony declares deadlock over talks 07.12.10
Audit thrashes Sheriff Division 07.12.10
Civil unions veto backlash begins 07.08.10
Public has opportunity to comment on rail report 07.08.10
State pays to sublet its own building 07.08.10
Wells Fargo will close offices on Oahu, Maui 07.08.10
FBI manhunt launched in Oahu for fugitive couple 07.08.10
RECALL: Toyota's worldwide recall includes luxury models 07.07.10
The governor's full civil-unions veto statement 07.06.10
UH computer breach exposes personal data 07.06.10
Cutting Saturday mail service could hurt remote areas most 07.06.10
High costs cut free lunches for needy kids in summer 07.06.10
Fourth of July dazzles 07.06.10
College education grows more crucial 07.06.10
Lingle vetoes civil unions bill 07.06.10
Hawaii hotel occupancy continues to climb 07.02.10
Honolulu's jobless rate drops again as tourism improves 07.01.10
Laws ban shark fins, raise cigarette tax 07.01.10
Sending a loud, clear message 07.01.10
$5.7M in credits at stake for isles 07.01.10
$300K grant will help Hawaii veterans 06.30.10
Volcanic Ash: It's time to focus on finding where the homeless can live 06.30.10
Funding to help relieve shortage of Hawaii doctors 06.30.10
Isles' Asian students lag in proficiency, national study finds 06.30.10
Hearing care program launches in Hawaii 06.29.10
Isle ethanol efforts stall 06.28.10
Speakers: Legislative session reinforced state's reputation as tough place to do business 06.27.10
Diploma distress 06.27.10
County Council, staffers see pay cuts, furloughs 06.27.10
400 school positions face budget ax 06.27.10
Walk through 'cloud,' related applications 06.27.10
Census: Hawaii grew 6.9% in past decade 06.22.10
Kauai County unveils furlough schedule 06.22.10
Personal income on rise 06.22.10
Isle jobs on the rise 06.22.10
Estates sprout on farmland 06.22.10
Civil unions' fate unknown 06.21.10
Lee Cataluna: Thrift-store worker inspires unemployed 06.21.10
Shining Stars 06.21.10
Health plan benefits revised for Pacific island migrants 06.17.10
Barking mad 06.17.10
Isle car insurance prices seventh lowest 06.17.10
Let the sun shine 06.17.10
Alaska Airlines changes baggage fees, guarantees 06.16.10
Gov. Linda Lingle meets with president of Tian Wei Group Co. Ltd. 06.16.10
DUI offenders must have locks on ignition 06.15.10
Mental health centers take on wider mission 06.15.10
Final study for rail line gets feds' OK 06.15.10
Microalgae, massive project 06.13.10
Free health assessments on Big Island 06.12.10
Shelters give home to traveling school 06.12.10
Produce: Fresh costs 06.12.10
Census: Hawaii population changing 06.10.10
Hawaii fares poorly in regulatory climate 06.10.10
50 Smart fortwo cars will soon roll into isles 06.10.10
Food stamp help slow in coming 06.09.10
Hawaiian monk seals receive new legal protection from state 06.09.10
Chaminade's $200,000 grant targets native Hawaiians 06.09.10
Erasing small schools 06.09.10
Hawaii census effort totaling big numbers 06.09.10
Drought deepens with long, hot summer on the horizon 06.09.10
More teachers headed to isle 06.08.10
Feds want buzz on isle bees 06.08.10
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approves contracts for Renewable Energy Group, Sime Darby 06.08.10
Queen's Health Systems, Hawaii Medical Service Association agree to rate plan 06.08.10
Hawaii National Bank debuts Business Fitness Checkup contest 06.07.10
Kauai home, condo sales soar in May, prices aren't following suit 06.07.10
Employment trends upward 06.07.10
HOT Lanes for Honolulu? 06.06.10
Lahaina, Maui parade to celebrate Hawaii's 200 years of unity 06.06.10
Advertiser writes final chapter in 154-year story 06.06.10
Maui County reduces landfill hours due to budget cuts 06.05.10
Gov. Linda Lingle signs beachfront public access bill 06.03.10
Honolulu's unemployment rate drops to 5.2% 06.03.10
See colorful lava show online 06.03.10
Some Hawai'i troops will join exercises in Indonesia 06.03.10
Hawaii hopes improvements at schools will lure $75M in grants 06.03.10
Oahu's Honouliuli Forest Reserve now state-protected 06.03.10
Lingle saves surf bill that lawmakers killed 06.03.10
Dog park on track in Makiki 06.03.10
Honolulu gas prices drop 6.2 cents 06.01.10
Big Isle trek aids special-needs kids 06.01.10
Employment program seeks nonprofits, young workers 06.01.10
Hawaii health plans back 'game-changing' reform 06.01.10
Hawaii floating lantern ceremony inspires awe 06.01.10
Bigger clinic for vets due in fall on Kaua'i 06.01.10
Maui Culture & Arts commission seeks members 06.01.10
Civil Defense to conduct statewide siren warning test today 06.01.10
Hawaii's school furloughs are over 05.26.10
$1.8B in Hawaii projects moving forward to stimulate economy 05.26.10
Hawaii home-care horror tales underscore risk to elderly 05.25.10
Got lei? Donate for Memorial Day 05.25.10
State shines more light on Hawaii solar tax credit 05.24.10
Honolulu Marathon early entry sign-ups for Isle residents June 12-13 05.24.10
Hawaii's Medicaid switch produces mixed results 05.24.10
How to cut baby-food costs 05.24.10
Lifeguards will staff all beaches, despite shortage 05.24.10
Saturday ballot drop-off sites set for Hawaii special election 05.20.10
Hawaii expected to be in path of fewer hurricanes this year 05.20.10
Residents asked to help conserve water for 24 hours 05.18.10
Some Hawaii taxpayers will receive refunds this month 05.18.10
Graduation list of ceremonies 05.14.10
Hawaii recycling plan offers $250 in cash for clunker refrigerators 05.14.10
Wind farm pact approved 05.14.10
Gas Co., GM partners in new Hawaii hydrogen-fuel project 05.12.10
A-Plus fee hike a step closer 05.12.10
Hawaii 10th lowest in negative equity for mortgages, report says 05.10.10
Puna's coqui frogs studied in the wild 05.10.10
Honolulu public workers agree to two furlough Fridays each month 05.10.10
60 Isle students to receive $96,000 in scholarships 05.05.10
Mail carriers will collect food for the hungry on Saturday 05.05.10
Aiona says Hawaii teacher furlough solution near 05.05.10
Wariness greets census workers 05.05.10
Two Hawaii high school seniors recognized as Presidential Scholars 05.03.10
State to unveil plans to test a bike-sharing program 05.03.10
Bad roads cost Hawaii drivers an average $503 a year, report says 05.03.10
Stimulus brings 2,566 more jobs to Hawaii 05.03.10
'Oiwi Film Festival tells stories of native Hawaiians 05.02.10
Honolulu police advise of impaired-driver checkpoints 04.30.10
Traffic alert issued near University of Hawaii tonight for 3 athletic events 04.30.10
Maui seeks re-use of wastewater 04.30.10
Hawaii tax increase on oil, gas goes into effect by veto override 04.30.10
Isles' flu shot rate tops U.S. 04.30.10
Beware of visits by Census Scammers 04.30.10
Telescope on Mauna Kea confirms ice on large asteroid 04.28.10
Legislature OKs taking $67M from hurricane fund for furloughs 04.28.10
E-waste locations to close as contract with county expires 04.28.10
Hawaii to get $1M for traffic-safety programs 04.27.10
Isles rank 46th among states in responding to Census 04.27.10
Vog's new twist is its extended duration 04.27.10
Hawaii governor's furlough plan derided 04.27.10
10 cases of salmonella on Oahu linked to imported frozen raw ahi 04.22.10
Ban near on smoking in cars 04.22.10
Hawaii lawmakers may use hurricane money to end furloughs 04.22.10
Hawaii unlikely to pass bond plan for clean-energy home loans 04.21.10
Big Island council bans smoking in cars if kids are passengers 04.21.10
Honolulu's Rail Plan Debated Amongst Engineers 04.21.10
Honolulu's Rail Plan Debated Amongst Engineers 04.21.10
Girl's dad desperately seeking Fluffy 04.21.10
Aina Haina Library Book Sale is Friday, Saturday 04.21.10
Banks to help collect food and monetary donations for Hawaii Food Bank 04.20.10
Hawaii's A+ cost will probably hit $80 04.20.10
Aid cut proposed for aged, disabled 04.20.10
DROUGHT: Hawaii residents, businesses asked to conserve water during El Nino 04.19.10
Official questions cost of replacement housing in American Samoa 04.19.10
OHA trustees OK $375,000 in grants to 3 organizations 04.19.10
Kaua'i may start charging homeowners to pick up trash 04.19.10
Easy organics: Start a green garden and save money 04.19.10
Senator pushing to get vote on shark fin ban 04.19.10
Aquatic Resources facing 'harsh' cuts 04.19.10
Hawaii curbside recycling drops 15% 04.19.10
Bookmobile needs new vehicle! 04.16.10
Hawaii bill would keep government from seizing firearms in emergency 04.16.10
Doctor shortage? 28 states, including Hawaii, may expand nurses' role 04.14.10
Celebrate books and authors at Saturday festival 04.14.10
Save green, live green for Earth Day 2010 04.14.10
Some census forms a no-show 04.14.10
UH panel to discuss physician-assisted dying 04.14.10
Whale sanctuary hosts public meets 04.12.10
University of Hawaii-West Oahu to sponsor college fair 04.12.10
Hawaii gets $1.7M in federal conservation grants 04.12.10
National park to give Hawaii fire department $15,600 04.12.10
State parks camping and cabin permitting now available online 04.12.10
Hawaii among states with lowest Census response 04.12.10
Little of oil tax hike would pay for clean-energy programs in Hawaii 04.12.10
Drought conditions persist across most major islands 04.09.10
'Brown-water advisory' issued after heavy rains 04.09.10
Capitol sit-in won't budge 04.09.10
'There's something in the air' 04.09.10
Kauai solar farm project stalls 04.09.10
YMCA Healthy Kids Day on April 17 at Bishop Museum 04.09.10
Donate teddy bears for abused children Saturday at Pearlridge 04.09.10
Hawaiian submarine canyons are hotspots of biodiversity and biomass for seafloor animal communities 04.07.10
Stagnant trash riles officials 04.07.10
Panel wrestles with trash disposal cost 04.07.10
U.S. health care may not trump Hawai'i's 04.06.10
Hawaii abuse prevention program in peril 04.06.10
Research helping redraw Hawaii's tsunamis threat maps 04.06.10
Hawaii one of few states with higher birth rate, study shows 04.06.10
April events spotlight childhood obesity problem in Hawai'i 04.06.10
Bringing Maile Back Home 04.05.10
Disease hits Kāne'ohe Bay reefs 04.05.10
Many Hawaii care homes lack liability insurance 04.05.10
Hawaii wants struggling schools to innovate their way to success 04.05.10
At UH, progress earns praise 04.05.10
Isles had dry February 04.05.10
Free H1N1 vaccinations offered on Big Island through April 04.05.10
Community work day April 24 at Waikalua Loko Fishpond 04.05.10
Hawaii environmental law being reshaped in private talks 04.01.10
Hawaii gets money to help Medicare beneficiaries 04.01.10
Alert: Hawaiian Electric warns about phony e-mail 04.01.10
List released of Hawaii school workers needed on restored furlough days 04.01.10
Lawmakers push states to speed taxpayer refunds 03.31.10
Hawaii teachers voting on union deal to end furloughs 03.31.10
Rangers order closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park because of high winds 03.31.10
Ban on tents, shopping carts in parks across Oahu signed into law 03.31.10
EPA awards $499,000 to Honolulu 03.30.10
Maui to push ahead with bus plan despite budget crunch 03.30.10
Big Island police warn of mail scam 03.30.10
Hawaii economic index rises in Feb. for second time in 26 months 03.30.10
Hawaii Senate panel's draft budget taps various funds 03.29.10
228 to lose jobs, 31 offices will be shut as Hawaii DHS modernizes system 03.29.10
Paediatric surgical team in Fiji 03.28.10
Test shows 4th-graders falling further behind 03.25.10
Feds want to hear Hawaii thoughts on aquaculture 03.25.10
Water board rethinks ag rate increases 03.24.10
Big waves, possible heavy showers in Hawaii forecast 03.23.10
Competing plans announced to end Hawaii teacher furlough days 03.23.10
Hawaii shore-access bill gaining support 03.22.10
Locally grown, produced products showcased 03.22.10
Hawaii tax refund delays, salary cuts would continue under governor's plan 03.18.10
Helping Hands Hawaii gets $3.1M for service programs 03.17.10
Census mailings begin today 03.15.10
Hawaii to help fund new workers' health care 03.15.10
New climate report details extreme risk to Isle birds 03.15.10
North Shore lifeguards urge caution with big waves in forecast 03.15.10
Feds add 48 Kauai species to endangered list 03.10.10
Hawaii under a variety of weather advisories 03.10.10
Free eye clinic next week at Kahuku Medical Center 03.09.10
Public lecture on volcanic air pollution set for Monday 03.08.10
Hawaii officials tout online school testing 03.08.10
4.5 quake shakes Big Island, no tsunami generated 03.08.10
EIS reform: The cure may be worse than disease 03.04.10
Onion rings, chips under voluntary recall by Tim's 03.04.10
Isle birds get additional protection 03.04.10
Furlough bills move forward 03.03.10
Two Oscar-nominated films screening at HIFF Spring Festival 03.03.10
IRS says Hawaii residents owed $10M for unclaimed 2006 refunds 03.03.10
Hawaiian Humane Society Hikers Hit the Trail with Paws on a Path 03.02.10
$50,000 available in grants for agriculture businesses 03.02.10
Sirens malfunction yet again 03.02.10
Hawaii under tsunami advisory after earthquake off Chile 02.27.10
Kaua'i drivers face phone ban in May 02.26.10
U.S. House may vote today on Akaka bill 02.23.10
Cash-strapped Hawaii considers legalized gambling 02.22.10
UH issues directive on lungworm contamination 02.22.10
Hilo site to aid whales, dolphins 02.22.10
Hawaii census coaxes wary to respond 02.22.10
Panel of experts discusses reducing dolphin mortality 02.18.10
Need a new appliance? Get ready to jump for cash 02.18.10
Mental health services reined in 02.18.10
Climate change threatens fog and redwoods: study 02.15.10
NOAA reviewing threats to coral 02.11.10
Hawaii senate measure requires at least 190 school days 02.11.10
Hawaii tackles unpaid rents 02.11.10
'Mei Lanfang' exhibit at UH Manoa 02.11.10
'Circus' opens Saturday at Bishop Museum 02.11.10
High-surf warning in effect for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Big Island 02.11.10
Solar thermal advantages cited 02.09.10
Census seeks full count of Hawaii 02.08.10
Legislation banning foie gras advances through committee 02.08.10
Hawaii charges ahead with electric vehicles 02.08.10
New anti-hazard law gives residents hope 02.08.10
Legislation would allow casino operations on Hawaiian Home Lands 02.04.10
Foodbank says need rising in Hawai'i 02.04.10
Stimulus program aids Hawaiian Isles 02.02.10
Science, engineering fair in dire straits 02.01.10
Fewer Hawaiian monk seal pups 02.01.10
Hospitals get $14.4 million to pay for care of uninsured 02.01.10
Isles' energy plans on track, state says 01.28.10
GOP sees opportunity in Islands 01.28.10
Oahu lifeguards urge caution as big waves, surf contest hit North Shore 01.28.10
County turns refuse to reuse 01.26.10
Get cash back for appliance clunkers 01.26.10
Lingle repeats call to dismantle BOE 01.26.10
Lingle calls for tax incentives to boost Hawaii construction, hiring 01.26.10
Hawaii's dry spell predicted to linger through May 01.26.10
Get The Latest Sky Information At Bishop Museum 01.25.10
Pono Pacific gets contract to remove invasive algae 01.25.10
Stretch of H-1 is nation's 2nd-worst 01.25.10
Whale sightings for research, awareness 01.24.10
Military in Hawaii has big plans for solar power at base 01.21.10
RECALL: Toyota recalls 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to fix sticking gas pedals 01.21.10
Legislature: Tough year tests resolve to hit priorities 01.21.10
Strong winds buffet Isles; showers to follow 01.21.10
Bottle fee could cut furloughs 01.20.10
Fish nets snaring false killer whales in Hawaii 01.19.10
Hawaii governor says state won't fund pay raises for UH faculty 01.19.10
Electric vehicle station opens 01.18.10
Bring Rail Down to Street Level, Says Honolulu Gov. 01.17.10
Ocean Garbage Strategic Plan Released 01.15.10
Governor May Hinder Honolulu Light Rail 01.13.10
Hawaii gets $1.9 million in federal funds for broadband database 01.12.10
NOAA Starts Hawaii Marine Debris Plan 01.12.10
Schatz enters crowded race 01.11.10
Another relatively safe year on Hawaii's roads 01.11.10
Missing moon rocks turn up 01.11.10
H1N1 vaccinations will open up to everyone in Hawaii next week 01.06.10
High-surf warning still in effect on north, west shores 01.06.10
Across-the-board cuts in Hawaii budget criticized at hearing 01.06.10
Reminder issued on keeping distance from humpbacks 01.04.10
Buy organic without busting your budget 01.04.10
Landfill proposal blasted 01.04.10
School flu clinics 01.01.10
Hawaii first in nation to require home solar water heaters 01.01.10
Kauai Red Cross holding volunteer training sessions 12.31.09
County mulls law to avoid water misuse 12.29.09
Groups plan to restore He'eia wetlands with fishponds, taro 12.29.09
AAA Hawaii offering free Tipsy Tow service during New Year's holidays 12.29.09
High-surf advisory canceled 12.29.09
Register now for the great whale count 12.28.09
Census shows Island exodus 12.28.09
Kauai County offers Christmas tree recycling options 12.28.09
Volunteers sought for Waimanalo cleanup 12.28.09
Lingle nixes agreement to restore 7 of 10 furlough days this school year 12.28.09
Oahu residents reminded to recycle Christmas trees 12.22.09
High-surf warning in effect for Hawaii's shores 12.22.09
More budget hits on the way for Hawaii 12.22.09
Input sought on Hawaii health program for low-income migrants from Pacific 12.21.09
Toys for Tots Hawaii drive extended; 20,000 toys still needed 12.21.09
Early ag lands identified 12.21.09
Wild weather hits Isles 12.21.09
University of Hawaii stimulus grants' benefits questioned 12.21.09
New species of coral, sponges found near Hawaii 12.16.09
Hawai'i earns middling rank in health disaster readiness 12.16.09
Hawaii governor opposes Akaka bill revisions 12.16.09
More Christmas trees on way 12.16.09
Teachers may get to keep some planning days 12.16.09
Isles to gain $387M in funding 12.14.09
Many Honolulu Marathon runners driven by pleasure and pride 12.14.09
Drought brings declaration of agricultural disaster areas 12.13.09
Hawaii nonprofits reeling from cuts as they slash staff, services 12.09.09
Rail plan's 'green' claim disputed 12.09.09
Hawaii's teacher furlough crisis can be opportunity, federal official says 12.08.09
Young whale freed from entangling rope 12.07.09
Hawaii prepares for 50-foot surf today 12.07.09
Oahu braces for monster surf 12.06.09
HSTA president counters Lingle 12.06.09
Big surf here, bigger on way 12.03.09
Library staffs furloughed, too 12.02.09
Unemployment, by the numbers 11.29.09
Hawaii jobless fund may require tax hike 11.29.09
Hawaii teachers hesitant on plan to reduce furlough days 11.25.09
What's open and closed: Thanksgiving Day 11.25.09
Providers brace for long lines for meals 11.25.09
Money to ease Hawaii school furloughs may shortchange needy 11.20.09
Hawaii's school bus fare will more than double next year 11.20.09
Kaiser donates $50,000 to Maui Food Bank 11.18.09
Hawaii no longer healthiest state in nation; Vermont now No. 1 11.18.09
Hawaii's economic bounceback likely to be slow, state says 11.18.09
Plan may cut Hawaii school furloughs 11.16.09
Isle goods may get Shanghai showroom, Lingle says 11.16.09
State testing wind power at airport 11.16.09
Hawaii state layoffs begin tomorrow but details still unclear 11.12.09
Flood, high surf watches extended 11.12.09
All islands to be under flash flood watch tonight 11.10.09
Veterans day holiday 11.10.09
Maui signs remind beachgoers of fisheries rules 11.10.09
Plans to increase user fees opposed 11.10.09
Tonight is final hearing on proposed higher park fees 11.09.09
Hawaii furlough lawsuits could spur sweeping change 11.09.09
Efforts to save reefs backed 11.09.09
Options for kids affected by furloughs 11.06.09
146,500 H1N1 vaccine doses allocated to Isles 11.06.09
Exemption in House bill shields Isle health care law 11.06.09
95 Hawaii schools given approval to increase instructional time 11.06.09
Hawaii's poor, disabled facing 33% cut in benefit 11.04.09
Primary election date may change 11.03.09
95 Hawaii schools ask for more class days 11.03.09
Property tax bills go before panel 11.03.09
Climate day calls for action 11.01.09
Substitute teachers owed back pay 11.01.09
Overtime at Hawaii 24/7 posts may exceed furlough savings 11.01.09
Haze-clearing winds due today 10.29.09
Layoffs will hit 'thousands' if Hawaii furloughs are blocked 10.29.09
Charities get $50M from eBay founder 10.28.09
Options sought for furloughs 10.28.09
Plastic, plastic everywhere, nor any bite to eat: Pacific albatrosses feast on garbage patch offerings 10.27.09
Drivers continue to ignore phone ban 10.26.09
Panel forges ideas to aid government 10.23.09
Weakened Neki to hit remote Hawaiian islands today 10.23.09
Volunteers to clean miles of coast, then hold surf party 10.23.09
Less rain, greater chance of hurricanes in forecast 10.21.09
Hawaii hospitals say they're ready to cope with swine flu 10.21.09
Hawaii furloughs will close most state offices two Fridays a month 10.21.09
Hawaii schools could restore some class time lost to furloughs 10.21.09
Year-long DUI crackdown is starting 10.20.09
Hawaii state workers ratify furlough deal 10.20.09
Parents weigh furlough options as 1st day approaches 10.19.09
Islands watching high surf, storms 10.19.09
In Hawaii's Health System, Lessons for Lawmakers 10.17.09
Hawaii students' math improves but still below U.S. average 10.15.09
State gets injectable vaccine 10.14.09
Hawaii picks Maui luxury resort as site to test smart-grid technology 10.13.09
Hawaii parents may sue over furloughs 10.13.09
Police warn against aiming laser pointers at aircraft 10.12.09
Islands to get $34 million for agriculture-related projects 10.12.09
Panel considers 6-person jury 10.12.09
Hawaii making it hard to dodge your taxes 10.12.09
Tsunami watch canceled 10.07.09
Isles could have shortest school year in nation, once dust settles 10.07.09
Hawaii state employees face 42 furlough days this year, next 10.07.09
State duties may go to counties 10.07.09
Weather service extends statewide flash-flood watch 10.06.09
Maui beach closed after 10-foot tiger shark spotted 10.06.09
Kaua'i pollution study can't pinpoint source 10.05.09
Report cites Isle schools as leaders in reducing junk-food sales 10.05.09
Flash-flood watch in effect for all islands, weather service says 10.05.09
New Google Gadget Delivers a Daily Dose of Hawaii 10.04.09
Hawaii's threatened animals -- and how you can help 10.01.09
Hawaii lenders start making loans under special SBA program 10.01.09
Disaster relief: Good neighbors reach out in times of crisis 10.01.09
Teams Remove 40 Tons Of Marine Debris 09.30.09
Weather service warns of dangerous brushfire conditions 09.30.09
Hawaii relief team heads to Pago Pago 09.30.09
American Red Cross accepting donations to benefit victims 09.30.09
Hawaiian Telcom warns customers of long-distance calling scam 09.29.09
Tsunami watch lifted for Hawaii 09.29.09
At least 82 dead in tsunami in Samoas 09.29.09
Parents consider paying teachers 09.29.09
Donations aid storm victims 09.29.09
Volunteers needed to help collect water samples Saturday 09.28.09
Teachers' health cost stays same in Hawaii 09.28.09
2 more state judges to retire 09.28.09
Free breast health screenings Tuesday 09.27.09
WIC food aid goes healthier 09.27.09
Plan drafted to protect endangered Laysan duck 09.24.09
70 across state listed as Merit semifinalists 09.24.09
Hawaii child-care providers help fill school furlough gaps 09.24.09
Papahanaumokuakea monument forms marine partnership with Kiribati 09.23.09
Ocean commotion: Ocean Policy Task Force 09.23.09
OHA plan calls for job cuts, turning assets to new Hawaiian government 09.23.09
Nominate Hawaii residents for 'Spirit of Aloha' award until Oct. 2 09.23.09
Hawaii teachers agree to 17 furlough days & a 7.9% loss in pay 09.23.09
Hawaii shelters see rising demand 09.21.09
Import may be killing off Isle birds 09.21.09
Statewide gas price hits $3.26, highest so far this year 09.17.09
State says unemployment trust fund headed for insolvency 09.17.09
Hawaii seat belt use highest in nation at 97.9% 09.17.09
Hawaii Tries Green Tools in Remaking Power Grids 09.15.09
Aquaculture farmers eligible for stimulus funds 09.15.09
HSTA deal goes to Lingle 09.15.09
California Environmental Groups Hope to Save State Parks with DMV Fees 09.15.09
Pumping new blood into the heart of Kaua'i 09.12.09
Maui Parks News Briefs 09.12.09
Hawaiian Airlines pilots authorize strike 09.11.09
Hawaii tax collections down 5% 09.11.09
Bill outlawing shark tours wins final council approval 09.09.09
Landfill decision faces time crunch 09.09.09
Dives reveal new marvels 09.09.09
Homemade cleaners save money 09.09.09
Community college enrollment booms at University of Hawaii 09.09.09
No Hawaii town halls planned in August for health care reform 08.18.09
Hawaii Plans Sobering 50th Anniversary 08.17.09
Airport to let pre-approved travelers bypass security 08.17.09
State's math scores still lag 08.17.09
Hurricane Guillermo weakens, may pass well north of Hawaii 08.16.09
Teen gets $25,000 fellowship 08.16.09
Hawaii government employees balk at switching medications 08.16.09
Honolulu's per-capita cost for rail: $4,000 08.16.09
Community voices its views on Ho'opili 08.12.09
Backpacks being collected for children who need them 08.12.09
Felicia fizzled, but storm allowed Isles to test readiness 08.12.09
Felicia downgraded to tropical depression 08.11.09
Upgrade for 911 system lagging 08.11.09
Hawaii prepares for tropical storm Felicia 08.10.09
Felicia's winds remain at 135 mph 08.06.09
Hawaii state, county workers must fill prescriptions by mail 08.06.09
Federal grants for schools uncertain 08.06.09
Oahu residents are urged to consider basic hurricane preparedness actions 08.05.09
Felicia upgraded to hurricane 08.04.09
Scientists ready to set sail for 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch,' in name of research 08.03.09
U.S., South Korea to hold talks in Hawai'i 08.03.09
Hawaii schools' failure to meet benchmarks troubles officials 08.03.09
Hawaii Issues Large Fines To Protect Coral 08.03.09
Tropical Storm Lana could be a hurricane tomorrow 07.30.09
Students returning to pared down campuses 07.30.09
Hawaii slips to 18th in U.S. in well-being of its children 07.29.09
Hawai'i at risk, experts warn 07.29.09
Honolulu jobless rate nearly 7% in June 07.29.09
Report shows signs of economic stability 07.29.09
Hawaii noncitizens get new insurance plan 07.28.09
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Day 07.28.09
Hawaii ranks 44th for volunteering 07.28.09
Hawai'i receives fed grant for underground tank leaks 07.28.09
Unmarked cars aid police patrols 07.28.09
$11,060 spent per student in Isles 07.28.09
Hawaii sees fewer visitors, lower spending 07.27.09
Hawaii stocks mostly down, Wall St. mixed 07.27.09
From pristine reefs to coral wastelands 07.26.09
Kane'ohe site to add care beds for elderly 07.26.09
States act to plug deficits 07.26.09
Personal Finance Expo expected to draw 16,000 07.24.09
McClain calls for executive pay cuts at UH 07.24.09
Hawaii had 10 mass layoffs last month 07.23.09
Maui Ocean Center unveils new Coral Reefs exhibit 07.23.09
Smart cars selling well in Hawaii 07.23.09
New lecture series focuses on local visionaries 07.22.09
Hawaii homes sought for Energy Makeover TV show 07.22.09
Hawaii will host clean-energy summit 07.22.09
Mental Health Kokua launches new division 07.22.09
Beverage bottle recycling centers closing for a week 07.22.09
Mauna Kea selected for world's largest telescope 07.22.09
Ordnance Reef study to begin 07.22.09
Hawaiian Islands weather details / July 21-22, 2009 07.21.09
Bishop Museum has safety tips on viewing solar eclipse 07.21.09
High Surf Advisory 07.21.09
Honolulu rail project enters new phase 07.21.09
Honolulu airport to receive $1.3 million for runway repairs 07.21.09
55 shelters designated for pets during disasters 07.21.09
Fine for talking drivers 07.14.09
Earthquake rattles Maui, parts of Molokai, Big Island 06.29.09
City buying 20 hybrid buses 06.29.09
Drought alters farm strategies 06.25.09
State stops tracking spread of swine flu 06.25.09
DOH cites Westin Maui, Honolulu wastewater plants 06.25.09
Hawai'i Government Employees Association challenges unilateral layoffs 06.23.09
BOE vote on $226M cut postponed again 06.23.09
Visiting Ilocos Norte governor gets warm reception in Islands 06.23.09
Box Jellyfish Watch 06.22.09
Hawaiian Telcom opposes buyout offer 06.22.09
Honolulu among world's most livable cities 06.22.09
US Airways launches Charlotte-Honolulu flight 06.22.09
Union files grievance over inmate violence at Hawaii State Hospital 06.22.09
Survey: With gas up, July 4 will be a stay-at-home holiday for many 06.22.09
3 tales of dads in Hawaii 06.21.09
Hawaii Unfazed by Missile Threat 06.21.09
Hawaii's jobless rate up to 7.4% in May 06.19.09
Hawaii stocks, Wall Street mixed 06.19.09
Gannett may make more staff cuts at newspapers, salary cuts at television stations 06.19.09
3 Hawaii companies fined for pollution 06.18.09
Personal income grows in Hawaii 06.18.09
Hawaii governor orders state furloughs, department closures 06.18.09
Kauai Marriott to undergo $50M renovation 06.17.09
Report: Honolulu among top 40 economic performers 06.17.09
Hawaii flu cases close to 300 06.17.09
Gas prices hit $3 in Hawaii 06.16.09
Sandwich Isles bids $400M for Hawaiian Telcom 06.16.09
Hawaii gets another black eye for business 06.16.09
Hawaii stocks slip as Dow drops 187 points 06.15.09
Two Hawaii spots make top 10 secluded beaches list 06.15.09
Hawaii hotel room prices down 17% 06.12.09
Hawaii ranks 15th in U.S. for foreclosures, sees nearly 400% spike in May 06.11.09
Hawaii parks saw 10.8% fewer visitors in May 06.11.09
Hawaii gas prices up 7 cents this week 06.11.09
Hawaii's clean-energy jobs outpace total growth 06.11.09
Hawaii Theatre, Indigo reach lease deal 06.10.09
University of Hawaii names Greenwood new president 06.10.09
Hawaiian tops in April for on-time arrivals 06.09.09
Hawaii sells $752.3M in general obligation bonds 06.09.09
Hawaii will compete for ‘green’ jobs training money 06.05.09
Public hearing is next step for new Hawaii building code 06.05.09
Hawaii will explore undersea cable routes 06.04.09
Hawaii plans $616M bond sale 06.04.09
Hawaii H1N1 total surpasses 100 06.03.09
Airline seats to Hawaii down 1.4% through August 06.03.09
Hawaii stocks, Wall Street surge 06.01.09
Hawaii Superferry files Chapter 11 05.31.09
Hawaii to get $7M for airport improvements 05.29.09
People who make Hawaii work: John Dellera 05.29.09
Hawaii gas prices highest in U.S.; above $3 on Maui 05.29.09
Hawaii utilities among top solar producers in U.S. 05.28.09
University of Hawaii lab receives $1M donation 05.28.09
Hawaii visitor arrivals down 1.5% in April, spending drops 12.3% 05.27.09
Walgreens to open 4th Hawaii store this week 05.27.09
DOH reports 14 new H1N1 cases in Hawaii 05.26.09
Hawaii's ag labor down 3% in April 05.26.09
Hawaii stocks, Wall St. up on consumer confidence report 05.26.09
Studies: Hawaii may be losing out on gay travel 05.22.09
Hawaii businesses find a 'tweet' goes a long way 05.22.09
Hawaii self-storage facility operators help late payers avoid auction 05.22.09
Hawaii gas prices up 10 cents this week 05.22.09
Hawaii reported 10 'mass layoffs' in April 05.22.09
Fitch affirms Bank of Hawaii rating 05.20.09
Three more cases of H1N1 confirmed in Hawaii 05.20.09
GMAC: Hawaii 49th in driver knowledge 05.20.09
Two Hawaii spots make Memorial Day list 05.18.09
Kaiser Hawaii reports $300K loss in Q1 05.18.09
People Who Make Hawaii Work: Rob Alston 05.15.09
Hawaii's employment services sector down 9% 05.14.09
Hawaii parks see a 5% jump in visitors in April 05.13.09
Hawaii foreclosures up 217% in April 05.13.09
Hawaii jobless funds mostly go for checks, not training 05.11.09
AT&T to expand coverage in Hawaii 05.11.09
New project activity stalls, Hawaii permits tumble 05.08.09
Hawaii BBB warns of phony swine flu scams 05.08.09
Hawaii schools offer options for prospective MBA students 05.08.09
Bill protects commercial rights of Hawaii personalities 05.08.09
Hawaii gets higher hotel, income taxes 05.07.09
Alaska Airlines boosts Hawaii services 05.06.09
Ban may protect 3 Hawaii fish species 05.06.09
Big Island home sales, prices fall sharply 05.06.09
3 probable cases of swine flu in Hawaii 05.06.09
Hawaii publishers go digital as demand for print falls 05.02.09
People who make Hawaii work: Michael Purpura 05.02.09
Hawaii dental licensing law expanded 05.01.09
Energy stimulus money won't go far in Hawaii 05.01.09
Vintage surf items to be auctioned 04.29.09
Volunteers sought to monitor reefs 04.29.09
Report: Travel costs out of Honolulu drop in 1Q 04.29.09
Report: Honolulu No. 3 among cities with clean air 04.29.09
University of Hawaii to name finalists for president soon 04.29.09
Biotech seed company to plant crops on Kaua'i 04.29.09
E-harassment bill expected to pass this week 04.29.09
Possible swine flu cases in Hawaii awaiting test results 04.29.09
Best and worst industries in 2008 02.09.09
North Hawaii hospital names new CEO 02.09.09
$16.5 million Moloka'i hospital expansion finished 02.09.09
Taxes, fees piling up 02.09.09
Honolulu has 2nd least-affordable housing 02.09.09
Give some love to Manoa trail 02.08.09
Hawai'i couples vying for big win on 'Wheel' 02.07.09
Salvation Army to open shelter for the homeless 02.02.09
UH spring enrollment hits new record 02.02.09
Hawaii lawmakers consider civil unions 02.02.09
Crohn's disease patients sought for clinical study at med school 02.02.09
HGEA contract negotiations at impasse 02.02.09
See Animal Planet star on Maui 02.02.09
Hawaii's public hospital system will undergo restructuring 02.02.09
Sand erosion threatens ramp, parking lot at Kailua Beach 02.01.09
Light rains forecasted for the state 02.01.09
On the lookout for whales 02.01.09
Advertiser deal cuts staff pay 10% 02.01.09
Doing the Great Aloha Run as one big 'ohana 01.31.09
Sopogy technology to be used in California project 01.30.09
PBS Hawaii closes on property purchase 01.30.09
Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down 01.30.09
Bank takes Air Kauai's helicopters, again 01.30.09
Big Island solar project completed 01.29.09
Honolulu may ban texting while driving 01.29.09
Hawaii DOH launches vog site 01.29.09
Two Hawaii retailers closing locations 01.29.09
UH cancer center plan moves forward 01.29.09
Postal Service mulls 5-day a week delivery 01.28.09
Baccarat resort on Maui put on hold 01.28.09
Molokai hospital completes renovation 01.28.09
Hawaii stocks mostly up as Wall Street soars 01.28.09
Qmania to launch in Hawaii 01.28.09
Outrigger workers offered buyouts 01.28.09
Union membership in Hawaii up 4.6% in 2008 01.28.09
Arrivals fell 11% in '08, spending off $1B 01.28.09
Walkers needed for muscular dystrophy fundraiser 01.21.09
National Tropical Botanical Garden earns LEED Gold 01.21.09
Mass lanternfish deaths investigated 01.21.09
Delima visits HPA 01.21.09
In Brief - School Career Fair 01.21.09
Megan Hoke receives state Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year award 01.21.09
More than 1,000 sailors leave Pearl Harbor 01.21.09
Clear Channel cuts 1,850 jobs 01.21.09
AKC lists Honolulu's top dogs 01.21.09
Hawaii stocks rebound, Dow surges 279 01.21.09
Superferry follows procedures to avoid whale 01.21.09
HTA restores money for cultural programs 01.20.09
Citing slowdown, Matson to cut 60 jobs 01.20.09
Thousands Overcome Obstacles to Finish 2008 Hawaii Marathon 12.15.08
Isles should be leader in wave energy 11.18.08
Kona Coffee: New Champs, GMO Ban 11.18.08
King Kalakaua Honored As Hawaiian Arts Patron 11.18.08