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Local underworld figure Ethan "Malu" Motta, convicted of racketeering and murder in the Pali Golf Course shooting case, won't be sentenced Monday because his legal team, including high-powered New York defense attorney Charles Carnesi, has withdrawn from the case. More »
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrives in Honolulu today for an overnight stopover on his way home from Central America. Before leaving tomorrow night, he will meet with Gov. Linda Lingle at a private breakfast, attend a reception in his honor and possibly be confronted by protesters. More »
The Honolulu Police Commission has begun to run advertisements in search of a new police chief. The ads are scheduled to begin running tomorrow in daily Honolulu newspapers, including The Advertiser. The ad will also be posted on the International Association of Chiefs of Police Web site, commission officials said. More »
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Hawai'i's 50th Anniversary of StatehoodThe Advertiser wants your memories of Hawai'i's admission into statehood. We will publish a selection of personal accounts in the newspaper and online. Also read our stories, view our galleries and videos on Statehood.
HONORING 'TRUE AMERICAN HEROES'
Kane'ohe Marines from the Wounded Warriors detachment were guests of honor Thursday in 'Iolani School's Independence Day Parade, which included more than 900 students enrolled in summer classes. More »
KENT NISHIMURA | The Honolulu Advertiser

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Derrick DePledge: The NotebookGet a behind-the-scenes look at government and politics. More »
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Jerry Burris: Akamai PoliticsJerry is blogging on the politics and events of the day. More »
Trisha Kehaulani Watson: He Hawai'i AuDr. Trisha Kehaulani Watson addresses current issues in the Native Hawaiian and environmental communities. More »
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TOP STORIES
Filipino veterans of WWII honored in Hawaii ceremonyYesterday, it was finally time for Salome Calderon, 84, and some 140 of her fellow Filipino veterans of World War II to stand and be recognized for their efforts in helping to assure an allied victory in the Pacific Theater. More »
The unions representing state workers said yesterday they want to meet with Gov. Linda Lingle on how to resolve the state's budget crisis, but the governor does not want to come to the table unless the unions present a formal plan. The administration is willing to sit down with the unions, but not just to "talk story," said Linda Smith, Lingle's chief policy adviser. More »
After a month of closure, Bellows Beach Park reopened yesterday with a visible police presence and new restrictions for day users and campers. Notable changes such as no-parking tow-away zones were apparent at the popular campground that was fully booked, with all 50 camp sites taken and dozens of families enjoying the long holiday weekend. More »
Joe Montana. Warren Moon. Matt Leinart. Leilehua's Andrew Manley. It could happen. After all, the 18-year-old senior quarterback from Wahiawa was deemed promising enough to share the practice field with the two Pro Football Hall of Famers and Heisman Trophy winner during the three-day Super Seven QB Retreat at the Grand Wailea Resort that ends today. More »
North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast today, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day. The launches came two days after North Korea fired four short-range cruise missiles. More »
The Honolulu Fire Department is encouraging Fourth of July celebrants to be mindful of the risks that fireworks pose in the middle of a dry season and in a densely populated city. "The risks are inherent in the product, but because of the environment (in Honolulu) the probability is higher," said Fire Capt. Terry Seelig, the department spokesman. More »
OTHER NEWS
2 Americans killed in Afghan offensiveA blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others today, a U.S. military spokeswoman said. The troops were attacked in eastern Paktika province, but there were no immediate details about the incident, said Lt. Cmdr. Christine Sidenstricker. More »
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'Iolani School salutes troops
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HAWAII BRIEFS
Body of Lihu'e man found at waterfallThe body of a 52-year-old Lihu'e man was discovered at the bottom of 'Opaeka'a Falls yesterday morning. Kaua'i police have not released the man's name. Two visitors hiking in the area around 10:15 a.m. found the victim floating in the pool and called police. Firefighters and the fire department helicopter responded to the call. More »
OBITUARIES
ObituariesCOLUMNISTS
Lee Cataluna
Long-lost class ring searching for ownerHerb Knudsen always tries to locate the owner of the little lost things he finds. He puts notices in the free "lost and... More »
Jerry Burris
New look at Hawaii worker health careHawai'i's health care system was put firmly on the national map in 1974 when the Legislature passed the Pre-Paid Health Care... More »
William Cole
The man behind Kapolei roadFirst, there's the matter of how to properly pronounce "Barrette," as in Fort Barrette Road in Kapolei. Originally, the... More »
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