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Isolating Gov. Linda Lingle, county mayors and the leaders of several independently governed state agencies have agreed on a framework for new contracts with public-sector labor unions aimed at addressing the state's budget shortfall. More »
Faced with the most drastic budget cuts ever to the state's public education system, the Board of Education approved a plan yesterday that includes about $117 million in yet-to-be negotiated labor savings — from potential pay cuts to furloughs of teachers and administrators. More »
The Board of Education yesterday heard a proposal from State Librarian Richard Burns to close five public libraries and negotiate furloughs and other salary savings to reduce the Hawai'i State Public Library System's budget by more than $5.7 million. More »
BLOGS » Caryn Kunz
Cruisin' Ko'olauloaWhen Caryn is not at work, you'll catch her cruising at beaches along the east side. More »
EL NINO'S RETURN
Hurricane Iniki battered Kaua'i in 1992, an El Nino year, and was the last hurricane to hit the state. More »
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The union that represents workers at the aging but iconic Ilikai Hotel announced this morning that they were able to reach agreement with the new owners — iStar Financial — on a new contract that will enable the hotel to reopen soon. (10:26 a.m.) More »
Access to Iolani Palace has been closed off as police investigate a suspicious device found on the grounds this morning. (10:39 a.m.) More »
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COLUMN » Lee Cataluna
Quest for camera's owner continuesOne "lost and found" story inevitably brings up another, as last week's... More »
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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Honolulu transit tax collections fell about 5 percent to an estimated $160.9 million in the past 12 months as the local economy weakened. Collections had been expected to rise 11 percent to $188 million but wound up $27.1 million lower than forecast. The shortfall in transit tax collections are minimal when compared with the project's overall cost of $5.4 billion. More »
Move over, Sid Fernandez. You've got company. Meaning that Maui's Shane Victorino won't be coming home to Hawai'i next week. He's headed to St. Louis as an all-star. More »
The state collected $8.4 million from taxpayers during its monthlong amnesty program as the Hawai'i Department of Taxation offered people a chance to come clean without having to pay a penalty. The state said some 870 taxpayers came forward with income owed for prior years under its Tax Fresh Start program. More »
“Pet parents adore their dogs as their child and they truly are a part of your family, so why wouldn't you get them dressed up before you take them out to play and visit their friends?” said Valerie Ragaza-Miao, owner of Valerie Joseph Boutique in Ala Moana Center, which has just started selling canine clothes. More »
Though the news that longtime Mo'ili'ili dive bar Anna Bannana's won't be around this time next year isn't shocking, it still sends a pang of loss through the hearts of Honoluluans who've known and loved her over the years. More »
The state's budgetary crisis is hitting every branch of government, and the Judiciary is no exception. From that standpoint, a suggestion by state Senate President Colleen Hanabusa and Chief Justice Ronald Moon seems logical: Postpone filling the vacant post of chief judge for the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and save some money for the short term. More »
Hawaii's Mother Lions Club, the Lions Club of Honolulu, will present its 32nd Annual "Cavalcade of Stars" on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at McKinley High School Auditorium. This 83 year old club continues its legacy of putting on a free Family Variety show to serve the community. More »
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