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Honolulu Symphony broke, ends season

Honolulu Symphony Executive Director Majken Mechling and Chairman Peter Shaindlin spoke to the media about filing for bankruptcy next week.

Citing mounting debts and lackluster revenues, the Honolulu Symphony said it will file for bankruptcy protection and may lay off half of its musicians. The 109-year-old symphony, which bills itself as the oldest American orchestra west of the Rockies, said it will cancel all of its November and December concerts and made no guarantees that the rest of its 2009-10 season would go on. More »

2 quit Honolulu police chief selection panel when commission expands list of finalists to 6

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Two members of a police chief selection committee tendered resignations to the Honolulu Police Commission after learning that the commission had chosen to name six people as finalists rather than four as the committee had recommended. Photo gallery More »

HMSA to seek an average 9.9% rate hike for Hawaii businesses

Hawaii Medical Service Association, the state's largest health care insurer, is seeking an average 9.9 percent rate hike for its large employer groups that renew policies in January. State Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt said the independent Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate has filed for approval of the rate increase, which affects only a portion of its membership. More »

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Andreas Arvman and his wife, Zenaida "Zee" Serrano, blog about everything from A to Z. More »

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WAIANAE HONORS VETERANS

Lawrence Lopez, 15, (left) and Darrick Timbreza, 14, were among the participants in today's Veterans Day Parade in Wai'anae. They showed off some snappy drill moves at the Wai'anae Mall afterward.

Lawrence Lopez, 15, (left) and Darrick Timbreza, 14, were among the participants in today's Veterans Day Parade in Wai'anae. They showed off some snappy drill moves at the Wai'anae Mall afterward. More »

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House passes health care bill

WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. (7:57 p.m.) More »

Warriors run past Utah State, 49-36

Hawai'i's Leon Wright-Jackson goes in for a touchdown in the second quarter, his second TD of the game.

On homecoming night, the Hawai'i football team brought back the running attack. Running backs Leon Wright-Jackson and Alex Green became the first UH duo to each rush for 100 yards in a game in 14 years as the Warriors ran off to a 49-36 victory over Utah State. (9:29 p.m.) More »

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Warriors can laugh off critics with win

The guffaws can stop here. The brickbats and one-liners, too. Tonight at... More »

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Eat fresh with our roundup of farmers' markets. Also, ordering turkey to go for the big holiday, "The Winter Wonderettes" dazzle at MVT, and "Disney's A Christmas Carol" opens. More »

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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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Makapuu lane closures coming

HAWAII: The state Department of Transportation is planning to do major work on a retaining wall along Kalanianaole Highway near Makapuu, but the construction will mean more than a year of lane closures and major traffic headaches for residents heading in and out of Waimanalo. More »

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Kahuku coach Reggie Torres is mobbed by his players after his team's win at Aloha Stadium

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Hauoli Jamora achieved a lineman's dream by scoring a touchdown, but he'll take the five sacks that helped top-ranked Kahuku rally past No. 3 Leilehua, 24-20, last night at Aloha Stadium to win its second consecutive and 14th O'ahu Interscholastic Association football title since 1970. More »

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Aid extended for Isles' unemployed

Hawaii — Unemployed workers in Hawai'i may now get up to 73 weeks of jobless benefits because of additional federal aid made available under the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. More »

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Maunalua Bay needs tighter restrictions

The death of 17-year-old Keahihoku Lum, who was struck by a boat on Maunalua Bay last month, is a tragic reminder that traffic on the ocean can be as dangerous as that on land. More »

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Wailea Resort has long been known for their award winning culinary talent, delectable restaurants and celebrity chefs and is bringing back their successful Restaurant Week Wailea dining promotion starting Sunday, November 8th thru Saturday, November 14th at 15 participating restaurants. More »

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