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Hawaii revises H1N1 vaccine allocations

The state is trying to track who has been vaccinated against the swine flu virus. But health officials say providers have been slow in reporting the information to the state.

In response to mounting criticism about how the short supply of swine flu vaccine is being distributed in Hawai'i, the state will change the way it doles out the vaccine. The state Health Department had been distributing swine flu vaccine based on when providers placed orders. More »

98 acres of Hawaii's North Shore is headed for a sealed-bid sale

The parcel, next to the Turtle Bay Resort, once was the site of Hawai'i's first wireless telegraph station. The owner says it will seek subdivision permits if no sale happens.

Nearly 100 acres of agricultural land next to the Turtle Bay Resort on O'ahu's North Shore are headed for a sealed-bid sale, four years after a Florida-based investment firm bought the oceanfront property for $2 million with plans to subdivide it for potential residential use. More »

Hawaii Christmas tree buyers spurred by tradition, memories

Taviana Neves, 6, of Kaimukí, was out with her parents yesterday, shopping for a Christmas tree at the Don Quijote supermarket on Kaheka Street.

Patricia Mulhern was wondering where the dainty Christmas Trees were at the Nimitz Highway Kmart yesterday morning. There's nothing wrong with 6 to 8 footers, mind you, a tall Douglas or graceful Noble fir, but Mulhern was looking for something small, "because I put it up myself." Photo gallery Video More »

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Jeanne Mariani-Belding

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The Hot Seat

From politicians to newsmakers: you ask the questions. More »

Dave Vinton

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View Tube

Dave announces sports telecasts statewide on OC16. Now find out what he didn't say on TV. More »

David Shapiro

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Volcanic Ash

A totally independent, slightly irreverent and hopelessly idealistic view. That's David. More »

THEY BOUGH TO CHRISTMAS TRADITION

Taviana Neves, 6, of Kaimukí, was out with her parents yesterday, shopping for a Christmas tree at the Don Quijote supermarket on Kaheka Street.

Taviana Neves, 6, of Kaimukí, was out with her parents yesterday, shopping for a Christmas tree at the Don Quijote supermarket on Kaheka Street. More »

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Say aloha to Big Ten football in Hawaii

The weather forecast is for a high of 29 degrees with a 30 percent chance... More »

12-FOLD TAX INCREASE

The fund may run out next year. 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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No. 3 UH seeded No. 12

There are two ways to look at the No. 12 seeding the NCAA Women's Volleyball Committee handed third-ranked Hawai'i yesterday, shipping the 28-2 Rainbow Wahine to Southern California's subregional a second straight year. Both are baffling. More »

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Extra airline seats may boost tourism

In what could provide a much-needed boost to tourism this winter, the state is projecting a modest increase in the amount of airline seats on flights to Hawai'i from December through February. More »

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Daniel Horne, left, and  Mike Bertoli stack some used lumber at the processing area at Re-use Hawai'i, where homeowners and do-it-yourselfers can get deep discounts on building materials.

Hardware with heart Video

The Re-use Hawai'i warehouse in Kaka'ako is easily the most interesting hardware store in the state. From decades-old lumber and old cabinets to glass blocks, windows and 500 louvered doors, everything here is salvaged material. More »

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Gift guide

With Thanksgiving now past (we can't believe how fast the year has gone either), it's time to revel in (or dread) the next annual milestone event — the holiday shopping season. More »

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Medicaid expansion requires collaboration

More than 60 million Americans, including 245,000 in Hawaii, depend on Medicaid for basic health care. But in this recession, demand is rising as resources are falling. More »

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Arsenio Band/Dancers return to Ala Moana Center

Arsenio the Band and his Christmas female Salsa Dancers will be returning to the Ala Moana Center Stage this coming Sunday, December 6, 2009, 3:30PM- 5PM More »

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