A police officer shot and wounded a man behind the wheel of a fleeing car as it dragged another officer down Cooke Street yesterday morning, police Maj. Clayton Kau said. More »

In a sweeping illustration of third-ranked Hawai'i's volleyball dominance in the regular season, the Rainbow Wahine captured all three major awards and all seven starters were honored on the all-Western Athletic Conference teams. More »

Proposed changes to a federal mortgage loan program that now accounts for a substantial number of all new home loans have Hawai'i lenders concerned that many condominiums in the state could become ineligible for such lending. More »

At the back of Palolo Valley, one of Honolulu's most tropical urban neighborhoods, Josh Stanbro and his wife Maxine Burkett are making an environmental statement. From the solar panels on their home to the garden outside — even the way they commute — the couple has decided to do more than just talk about living greener. More »

It's the start of the North Shore's winter surf season, with huge, often monstrous swells luring the brave and the curious to this seven-mile stretch of some of the world's bestsurf breaks. More »

These are painful statistics to consider, particularly around this time of year: One is six Americans — including nearly one child in four — did not have enough to eat last year. More »

Sacred Hearts Academy presented a check for $11,292.22 to the Aloha United Way. The girls earned the money by conducting a school bake sale and casual dress day for faculty and students. Students and teachers paid a fee for the privilege of donning casual attire in lieu of traditional uniforms. More »