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Hawaii may cut back preschool tuition subsidies to families

Fanny Guerzon, a teacher's aide, prepares the children for their snack at the Early Education Center. The state is looking to cut child care subsidies.

The state is considering drastic cuts in subsidies for preschool care for thousands of children from low- to moderate-income families, which in some cases would result in parents having to quadruple what they pay for care. Photo gallery Video More »

State may stop ignoring private memorials on Hawaii shorelines

Two grave markers cemented onto rocks at a tide pool near Sandy Beach have raised the question of whether such memorials are legal.

A long-held state policy to ignore grave markers cemented to the rocks along the shoreline of the Wai'anae Coast isn't sitting well in Hawai'i Kai. More »

Hawaii Legislature agrees to session on school furloughs

Moving toward consensus, state House and Senate leaders told Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday that state lawmakers are willing to return in special session and tap the rainy day fund to reduce teacher furloughs. More »

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Caryn Kunz

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'Lost' in Hawai'i

Like other Losties throughout the world, Caryn is always waiting for the next episode. More »

Kelli Miura

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Real Life 101

As a recent UH-Manoa graduate, Kelli knows all about dealing with post-college issues. More »

Trisha Kehaulani Watson

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He Hawai'i Au

Dr. Trisha Kehaulani Watson addresses current issues in the Native Hawaiian and environmental communities. More »

FOR SWIMMERS, 4-YEAR WAIT IS OVER

Mayor Mufi Hannemann watched city parks official Toni Robinson take the inaugural jump into the Waipahu District Park swimming pool yesterday. The pool had been closed for more than four years for repairs.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann watched city parks official Toni Robinson take the inaugural jump into the Waipahu District Park swimming pool yesterday. The pool had been closed for more than four years for repairs. More »

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Mauna Kea management plan advances

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents approved two sub-plans for the management of Mauna Kea on Thursday, clearing the way for review by the state land board. (10:31 a.m.) More »

Kauai residents rip county plan for new landfill in Kalaheo

KALAHEO, Kauai — It was no surprise, really, that not a single speaker favored a Kalaheo site for a new county landfill. (7:12 a.m.) More »

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Ferd Lewis

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Spartans should not stop UH's run

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Appropriately, perhaps, in this 100th anniversary of... More »

COASTLINE MEMORIALS

A grave on the Waianae Coast. More »

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Edgy Lee

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Life is Good

In Edgy Lee's video blog, she showcases her work and that of other Hawai'i artists from PacificNetwork.tv and shares thoughts behind the creative process. More »

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Derya Hanusz-Soguk, 6, from Mililani, carries stuffed animals that she later gave to homeless children living at Kaka'ako Park.

Homeless kids not forgotten Photo gallery

HONOLULU — Several public school parents and their kids yesterday distributed meals and books to homeless children in Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, an attempt to bring attention to the estimated 1,700 schoolchildren who likely go without free, school-provided breakfast and lunch on "furlough Fridays." More »

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Mules advance

WAILUKU — It was all or nothing for Kamana Akagi last night. Two weeks after suffering a concussion that put him in the hospital, the Leilehua senior receiver returned to the field — and his normal form — to lead the No. 3 Mules to a 48-12 win over Baldwin before a crowd of about 2,500 at War Memorial Stadium. More »

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Firm buys $7.6M stake in HawTel

A private equity firm that controls some of Hawai'i top hotels will become a shareholder in Hawaiian Telcom Inc. Cerberus Capital Management LP on Tuesday filed papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court saying it acquired more than $7.6 million of Hawaiian Telcom's bank debt from from JPMorgan Chase Bank. More »

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A professor talked about ANITA at a previous open house. Today's starts at 8:30 a.m.

Unlock the universe

If you're curious about the latest in physics and astronomy, head over to the University of Hawai'i-Manoa today for demonstrations and presentations on nanophysics, astrobiology, geo-neutrinos and more from 8:30 to noon. More »

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Louis Kealoha

Police chief to tackle tough job list at HPD

It's an exciting time for newly appointed Police Chief Louis Kealoha, but a stressful one, too. Considering the fiscal crunch that looms for the Honolulu Police Department, as for any city agency, the first marks his administration must make are unlikely to spark celebrations. More »

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King Kekaulike High School

King Kekaulike High receives Continuous Improvement Award for 2009-2010

King Kekaulike High received the Continuous Improvement Award for 2009-2010 from the Department of Education and Frito-Lay of Hawaii, sponsor of the Hawaii Distinguished Schools Program. More »

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