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Arizona Memorial will start construction of visitor center soon

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Judge finds Honolulu liable for 297 violations in sewage spills

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Heather McMackin, wife of head coach Greg McMackin, rear, prepares to explain some of the game's finer points.

Football 101 for the better half Photo gallery

For one night at least, the face of Warrior Nation came with a tasteful application of lipstick, some carefully applied eyeliner and perhaps even a little mascara as an estimated 500 women descended on the Stan Sheriff Center for a University of Hawai'i pigskin primer hosted by Heather McMackin, the program's new first lady of football. More »

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Steps are being taken by state law enforcement and the staff at 'Iolani Palace to beef up security at the historic site, even as state and city leaders assured the public yesterday that Honolulu police will respond to calls for help regardless of where they may be. More »

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Rail spur, housing, crime at heart of District 7 contest

Differing opinions on the city's proposed $3.7 billion commuter rail project and concerns about public safety are fueling the debate in the City Council District 7 race, in which two challengers are vying to unseat incumbent Romy M. Cachola. More »

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New rules would protect Maui fish that graze on invasive limu species

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking approval to hold public hearings on new regulations that would protect certain species of limu-grazing fish in waters off North Ka'anapali, where an invasive seaweed is endangering the reef ecosystem. More »

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Apologies for past injustices seen as first step

This year alone, the House has apologized for slavery and Jim Crow laws, and the Senate has taken steps to make amends for the nation's mistreatment of American Indians and Native Alaskans. More »

MY COMMUNITIES

Zippy's a boon for some, rival for others on Maui

WAILUKU, Maui — For Pat Pimentel of Cravings Bakery, the Kahului Zippy's opening has allowed her to hire two more employees since she operates one of the local bakeries providing services to the new eatery. More »

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More green-waste bins distributed Video

The city began delivering green-waste bins yesterday to 24,000 homes in East Honolulu from Kuli'ou'ou to Manoa as the city began the latest phase of its curbside recycling program. More »

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Disaster warning system gets $8M

Gov. Linda Lingle has released $8 million to finance an upgrade of Hawai'i's disaster warning system. The money will be used to upgrade existing civil defense sirens and install new solar-powered sirens throughout the state, focusing on tsunami inundation zones. More »

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 Jerry Burris

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No 'gotcha' politics in this race

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 William Cole

William Cole

Midway, Wake may be given monument status

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