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Charges fly in furlough lawsuits

Attorney General Mark Bennett

Twin lawsuits filed by parents seeking to halt Hawaii's teacher furloughs face a pivotal federal court hearing after settlement negotiations foundered. More »

'Uncle George' fondly recalled

George Louis Lanakilakeikiahialii Naope

An evening of song and dance — in the manner that the hula master would have enjoyed — marked Friday's celebration of life of the man the world knew as "Uncle George." More »

Young entrepreneurs learn financial ropes

David Li of Ala Moana watches his son, Kawika, 3, play with a toy at the Keiki Swap Meet. The event, which is held three times a year, teaches kids about the value of money and how to run businesses.

In his first day as a sales associate, 4-year-old Tylin Kamisato demonstrated solid command of the basic skills of making change and saying thank you, skills that sometimes evade workers 20 years his senior. Photo gallery Video More »

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4-DAY WALK ACROSS OAHU RAISING FUNDS, AWARENESS FOR THE DISABLED

From left, John Cummings III, Yvette Lee and Tofi Mika Jr. walked together near the state Capitol in preparation for their 135-mile journey around the island, which begins this morning and wraps up on Veterans Day.

From left, John Cummings III, Yvette Lee and Tofi Mika Jr. walked together near the state Capitol in preparation for their 135-mile journey around the island, which begins this morning and wraps up on Veterans Day. More »

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Ilona Rodrigues-Kaikana carries a cross during a prayer walk in memory of her slain sister, Iris Rodrigues-Kaikana.

Failures tarnish Hawaii program to rehabilitate offenders

The Hawaii Judiciary's Project HOPE has won national praise for successfully controlling new criminal behavior by probationers, but there have been several tragic failures since the program began. More »

Reviving tradition, one card at a time

Helen Nakano is on a mission. She wants to teach 1,000 children to play hanafuda, the Japanese card game. She wants those kids to then teach adults. Her "hanafuda renaissance" is an antidote to what she's seen too many times. More »

MILITARY AFFAIRS

Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines speak with Iraqi role players at one of Camp Pendleton's existing immersion training sites.

Marines to build urban training site in Islands

The Marine Corps will expand its use of special effects in infantry training next year, with an expansive urban training facility anticipated in Hawaii and high-tech immersion trainers planned in North Carolina and California, Marine officials said. More »

MY COMMUNITIES

Community calendar

MINI AT THE MARKETPLACE, fourth annual Mini Cooper Car Show 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Aloha Tower Marketplace, Boat Days promenade; bring a new unwrapped Toys For Tots toy; sponsored by Hawaii Mini Motoring Club. More »

OTHER NEWS

From left, John Cummings III, Yvette Lee and Tofi Mika Jr. walked together near the state Capitol in preparation for their 135-mile journey around the island, which begins this morning and wraps up on Veterans Day.

Trio on 4-day, 135-mile trek for war veterans

Not so bright but very early this morning, three Honolulu residents will set out from Yokohama Bay on a four-day, 135-mile journey to raise awareness — and money — for returning war veterans. More »

HAWAII BRIEFS

Volunteer Noel Tigley collects a water sample in Waikíkí.

Workshop looks at kalamungay benefits

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden will offer a new workshop on the cultural significance, nutritional value and water-saving characteristics of the "unthirsty" kalamungay tree on Nov. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden. There is a $5 registration fee, and advance registration is required. Call 748-5363 to sign up or for more information. More »

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Lee Cataluna

Lee Cataluna

Reviving tradition, one card at a time

Helen Nakano is on a mission. She wants to teach 1,000 children to play hanafuda, the Japanese card game. She wants those... More »

Jerry Burris

Jerry Burris

Let's find a better answer to furloughs

If one were a cynic, you'd almost think that the folks involved in figuring out how the school system will contribute to our... More »

William Cole

William Cole

USS Texas pays icy visit to Arctic

After a dearth of news since it left its base on the East Coast bound for Pearl Harbor, the submarine USS Texas finally... More »

 
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