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New law requires back seat passengers to buckle up 05.20.13
State delays enrollment for low-income health plans, costing taxpayers more money 05.13.13
Unfair welfare: Investigation reveals overpayments and biggest thieves 05.07.13
DOH launches statewide campaign against whooping cough 04.24.13
Survey says more Oahu homeless mentally ill 04.22.13
State suspends TB rules due to test solution shortage 04.11.13
Hawaii officials on the lookout for killer strain of bird flu 04.04.13
Volunteers collect cigarette butts, raise money 03.30.13
City Council approves smoking ban at certain beaches 03.21.13
Windward elementary schools win awards for health and fitness achievements 03.08.13
Hawaii strives to provide equal instructional time at schools 02.25.13
Inspectors to crack down on illegal weekend food vendors 02.18.13
New $104 million cancer facility aims to find cure for Hawaii patients 02.18.13
Islands want UN to see climate as threat 02.16.13
State says no smoking at public housing 02.08.13
Honolulu traffic congestion nearly worst in nation 02.07.13
Fluoridating Hawaii's water 02.02.13
CDC report show positive results for Hawaii tobacco control programs 01.25.13
Fighting flu in Hawaii on all fronts 01.21.13
Gov. Abercrombie outlines new school readiness program 01.09.13
Tough assignment for Hawaii's education leaders 01.09.13
Tobacco Sales to Minors Hit All Time Low 12.12.12
Hawaii is most expensive state for home buyers 11.28.12
Improving literacy in Samoa 11.28.12
Osprey helicopter heading to Hawaii 08.15.12
Patients pack health centers 08.01.11
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