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Public, Politicians, Sound Off On New Political Maps

A new attempt to redraw political boundaries drew opposition at the unveiling of the new election maps.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:41:46 HST

Two Dead In Murder-Suicide At North Shore Home

Honolulu police say two people are dead after a shooting at a home near Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore Wednesday that is believed to be a murder-suicide case.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:12:23 HST

Fines Imposed On Waimanalo Puppy Farm Owner

A district court judge imposed nearly $700,000 in fines upon a corporation accused of running a puppy mill in Waimanalo

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:34:16 HST

Ocean View Man, 35, Charged In Stabbing

Big Island police have charged 35-year-old Biti Biti Jr. of Ocean View in connection with a stabbing Monday evening at a convenience store at the Ocean View Town Center.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:56:33 HST

Destroyers To Be Named After Hawaii War Heroes

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will name three new guided missile destroyers after three wartime heroes, two of whom have Hawaii ties.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:38:10 HST

Norwegian To Pay $526K To Hawaii Cruise Workers

Norwegian Cruise Lines has agreed to pay $526,602 in back wages to 2,059 employees of the Pride of America cruise ship in Hawaii following an investigation by the federal government.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:08:00 HST

Court Asks How Much A Dog's Life Is Worth

How much is your dog worth?

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:51:09 HST

Kupuna Boogie Down On Lovers' Holiday

An annual Valentine's Day dance attracts hundreds of senior citizens across Oahu.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:10:24 HST

Two Hotel Protests Held In Waikiki

Employees at two Waikiki hotels held protests to show many have been working months, even years without a labor contract.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:34:53 HST

Hanamaulu Man Charged With 200+ Felony Offenses

Pohaku Matsuura, 35, appeared in Circuit Court in Lihue on Tuesday and entered not guilty pleas to 224 counts of charges related to identity theft.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:12:01 HST

Skeletal Remains Found During State Sweep Under H-1 Viaduct

Honolulu police say the skeletal remains of an unidentified person were found by a homeless man during a state sweeping of property underneath the H-1 viaduct Monday morning.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:23:57 HST

Investigators: Malfunctioning Wire System Caused UH Fire

Fire investigators determined Tuesday that a malfunction in the portable building's electric wiring caused a stubborn fire near the Stan Sheriff center Sunday. The complete loss of the Fiscal Management building did not interrupt payroll, student loan and financial aid services according to University officials.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:22:56 HST

State Proposing New E-Waste Fees

State health officials hope to build on the success of a bottle recycling program and expand it to include electronic devices.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:38:17 HST

Camera Monitors Ocean Activities At Mokulua Islands

A camera on one of the Mokulua Islands, a mile off of Lanikai, is keeping an eye on the increasing ocean activities.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:48:53 HST

Hawaiian Air Earns First-Ever Aviation Carbon Credits

Hawaiian Airlines has earned the first aviation-based carbon credits, having reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 22,000 metric tons over the past six years.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:26:09 HST

UH Fire Jeopardizes School's Financial Documents, Student Loan Records

Firefighters are continuing to respond to a structure fire at the portable offices on the University of Hawaii Manoa lower campus near the south side of the Stan Sheriff Center.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:46:29 HST

New Theater Offers Value; Family Fun

A new movie theater opens in Kailua offering a more affordable movie watching experience.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:07:24 HST

Nanakuli Woman Gets Help Saving Her Home

Instead of building a brand new home, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity worked to save an aging home in Leeward Oahu.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:08:32 HST

Prisoners and Pigs Don't Mix

Wild pig attacks on prison inmates have cost taxpayers thousands.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:18:56 HST

Lawmakers Advance $80M Bond Bill For St. Francis

State lawmakers advance an $80 million bond bill aimed at re-opening the defunct Hawaii Medical Centers.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:41:57 HST