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High-speed catamarans may be based in Hawaii

This is a computer rendering of the joint high-speed vessel built by Austal, builder of the two Hawaii Superferry ships.

The Army said it plans to look at the environmental impact of basing up to three "joint high speed vessels" in Pearl Harbor — speedy craft capable of carrying large loads, similar to the defunct Hawaii Superferry's ships. More »

Hawaii will delay sending out tax refunds to balance budget

Even if Isle residents file their taxes on time, they may not get a refund until the end of August.

Some Hawai'i residents may not see their state income tax refund checks until the end of August even though they file their taxes on time. Video More »

Hawaii DHS restructuring may cut 200 jobs, close 50 offices

HAWAII — More than 200 state workers who process applications for government assistance programs could lose their jobs, their union said, and at least 50 eligibility offices statewide could close under a cost-cutting proposal that advocates are worried will make it harder for the poor to access key social services. More »

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Leslie Kawamoto

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Island Tails

Leslie gives you the straight poop on the latest pet news and trends. 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 »

Kristen Brummel

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Inside Manoa Valley

Kristen Brummel says Manoa is her bubble. She was raised and educated in the valley and ... More »

SUPERFERRY-LIKE MILITARY VESSEL

This is a computer rendering of the joint high-speed vessel built by Austal, builder of the two Hawaii Superferry ships.

This is a computer rendering of the joint high-speed vessel built by Austal, builder of the two Hawaii Superferry ships. More »

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Coast Guard locates crew of disabled fishing vessel

Crewmen from the Hou Chun 11 took to life rafts after their vessel caught fire.

The Coast Guard says that it located the 28-member crew of the disabled fishing vessel Hou Chun 11 early this morning and is providing medical care to injured crewmembers. (12:20 p.m.) More »

Woman in critical condition after single-car crash in Kailua

A single-vehicle crash in Kailua this morning has left a woman in critical condition. (8:34 a.m.) More »

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Nash could use late rally by 'Bows

It might not hurt for men's basketball coach Bob Nash to step across the... More »


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Life is Good

In this PacificNetwork.tv video blog, Edgy showcases her work and that of other Hawai'i- and Pacific-based artists and producers. Get a behind the scenes look at the creative process and enjoy why Life is Good... in Hawai'i. More »

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Furlough bill vote postponed

The state Senate's education committee again postponed a vote on a bill that would eliminate the remaining public school teacher furlough days through use of the state hurricane relief fund and an increase in the general excise tax by 1 percentage point. More »

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Hawai'i School for the Deaf and Blind's Brandon Johnson  broke two league records in the 1-meter dive this season.

Proving 'deaf people can'

Conquering his fears has shown Brandon Johnson anything is possible in the pool. Johnson, a sophomore at the Hawai'i School for the Deaf and Blind, is having a record-breaking year in the pool. He finished the 1-meter dive with 447.90 points at Saturday's O'ahu Interscholastic Association championships, breaking the record of 413.10 set in 1985 by Kaipo Fajardo. More »

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Maui home sales up 48% from 2009

Maui's housing market experienced dramatic swings in sales of single-family homes and condominiums in January compared with the same month a year earlier. There were 46 single-family home sales on the Valley Isle last month, a 48 percent rise over 31 in the same month a year before, according to the Realtors Association of Maui. More »

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From left, dancers Phuong Vo, Ngan Nguyen, Ly Lam, Phuong Thi Vo, Ma Venice Bagolor and Minh Han Pham take a break from rehearsing for last Sunday's Vietnamese New Year Festival at Kapi'olani Park.

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As Phuong Thi Vo danced, her draping costume of pretty pastels wafted with every graceful gesture she made. Vo and other members of Tan Huongsen, a Vietnamese dance club, were in the middle of rehearsing for last Sunday's Vietnamese New Year Festival at Kapi'olani Park. More »

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Bon Jovi is coming to O'ahu to play two shows at the Blaisdell Arena Thursday and next Friday.

Bon Jovi ready to rock

The Bon Jovi buzz in this town has been building for months now. It's been more than 20 years since the iconic gods of pop metal have performed in Honolulu, and next week, the band kicks off a massive worldwide tour with two shows at Blaisdell Arena. More »

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Statewide ban only way to protect public

Hawaii needs to ban fireworks. It's an emotional issue but it's also a simple one. People are getting hurt, and it's within the power of state government to protect them. More »

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Mitchell Ganeku has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.

Kaneohe community fair hosts bone marrow drive for 8-year-old

While most eight-year olds are playing video games or participating in an after school sport, eight-year old Mitchell Ganeku is fighting for his life instead. The Manoa Elementary third grader has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. More »

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