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Throwing Gov. Linda Lingle's plans to close the state's budget deficit into doubt, a Circuit Court judge ruled yesterday that the governor does not have the authority to unilaterally order furloughs for state workers. Circuit Judge Karl Sakamoto determined that furloughs alter the hours and wages of state workers and are subject to collective bargaining granted by the state Constitution.
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The median sales price of a single-family home on O'ahu fell to $569,000 in June from $625,000 in the same month a year earlier, but the volume of sales rose for the first time in two years, indicating that lower prices were luring more buyers back into the market. More »
Honolulu's new ban on the use of cell phones and other hand-held electronic devices while driving led to just 38 citations on its first day. Police said it appears motorists changed their calling habits or bought hands-free accessories to comply with the new law. More »
BLOGS » Wes Nakama
Prep TalkCome visit Wes' prep sports world and join in the conversation. More »
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Island Real EstateHarvey's goal is to help you better understand the world of real estate. More »
BLOGS » Diane Ako
Small TalkDiane talks about motherhood and looks forward to chatting with you all about it. More »
BUCKET BRIDADE
Aiea resident Rodney Sandoval fills up at a Board of Water Supply "Water Buffalo." Sandoval's home was one of 29 that lost service early this morning when a water main broke. Work to repair the main has shut down one lane of Moanalua Road near Aiea Public Library. More »
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Gov. Linda Lingle and her top cabinet officials will be meeting this afternoon to discuss the state's next step now that a judge has halted her plan to furlough state workers. (2:45 p.m.) More »
WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice-presidential candidate in 2008, said today she is resigning her office as of July 26. (11:16 a.m.) More »
Breaking News / Updates

- Hikers find body of Kauai man at bottom of Opaekaa Falls
- Apologetic Manny Ramirez returns to majors, but won't talk about steroids
- Powerful sedative Diprivan found in Michael Jackson's home
- Japan's royal couple begin two-week tour of Canada, Hawaii
- Slain woman was former Big Island high school rodeo standout
- Internet lottery will be held for tickets to Michael Jackson memorial
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- Hawaii Coffee Association to hold annual trade show on Maui
- Aiea water-main break leaves 29 homes, library without water
- Dean Wilson tied for 22nd at Congressional; McLachlin misses cut
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- Wie shoots 69, three shots back at Corning Classic
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- Parent of go! airlines wins appeal in Delta case
- Bellows Beach Park to be reopened to public today
- Hawaii fishing ban on 'Deep 7' bottomfish goes into effect July 6
- Coast Guard urging Isle boaters to have safe weekend
- U.S. Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
- Colorado casket maker offering biodegradable coffins
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A schedule guaranteed to bring successNow we know why University of Hawai'i men's basketball coach Bob Nash so... More »
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BLOGS » Edgy Lee
Life is GoodIn 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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Hawai'i public health officials are turning their focus to spotting signs that might indicate a mutation and strengthening of the H1N1 virus, following a doubling of swine flu cases here in the past two weeks and Hawai'i's first death in which the virus was deemed a factor. More »
Mackay Yanagisawa used to take great joy in telling people about the two positions he played for the McKinley High football team in the early 1930s. "I played end and I played guard," he would say. "I sat at the end of the bench — and guarded the water bucket." More »
Overstock.com yesterday reinstated its relationship with Hawaii-based affiliate advertisers following Gov. Linda Lingle's decision to veto legislation that would have forced the online retailer to collect taxes on its Hawaii sales. Lingle's veto Wednesday followed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of similar legislation in California. More »
Aima Aluli McManus, 56, of Kailua, is best known as a vocalist and musician. She's the standup bass and 'ukulele player for Hawaiian music group Puamana. Now she's launching a new career: fashion designer. It began when McManus won the Island Style division of the FACE of Nu'uanu contest in 2006. More »
There's more than just cookouts and fireworks going on this Fourth of July. More »
The U.S. Census sent out its American Community survey to select island homes this week. It's an important piece of the census puzzle — and a clear reminder that the big national count, Census 2010, is just around the corner. More »
High school students making a difference in the world. Through the collaborative efforts of co-founders St. John Kim and James Dowsett, seniors at Punahou School, and their team high school students, the inaugural Band Aid Hawaii concert has been organized to spread aloha both in Hawaii and to other countries, and to encourage international concern and awareness. More »

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