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Homeless kids not forgotten

Derya Hanusz-Soguk, 6, from Mililani, carries stuffed animals that she later gave to homeless children living at Kaka'ako Park.

HONOLULU — Several public school parents and their kids yesterday distributed meals and books to homeless children in Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, an attempt to bring attention to the estimated 1,700 schoolchildren who likely go without free, school-provided breakfast and lunch on "furlough Fridays." Photo gallery More »

Probe of disability claims sought

The U.S. Social Security Administration yesterday asked an internal watchdog to investigate whether furloughs of state workers in California and Hawai'i have disrupted the processing of disability claims. More »

Officer faces felony drug charge in Vegas

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One of two Honolulu police officers arrested Aug. 15 for allegedly smoking marijuana in a van at a city park in Las Vegas will be facing a felony charge and could face up to four years in prison, according to Nevada law. More »

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KAKA'AKO PARK CHILDREN GIVEN FOOD

Derya Hanusz-Soguk, 6, from Mililani, carries stuffed animals that she later gave to homeless children living at Kaka'ako Park.
Derya Hanusz-Soguk, 6, from Mililani, carries stuffed animals that she later gave to homeless children living at Kaka'ako Park. More »

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Fanny Guerzon, a teacher's aide, prepares the children for their snack at the Early Education Center. The state is looking to cut child care subsidies.

Hawaii may cut back preschool tuition subsidies to families Photo gallery Video

The state is considering drastic cuts in subsidies for preschool care for thousands of children from low- to moderate-income families, which in some cases would result in parents having to quadruple what they pay for care. More »

Two grave markers cemented onto rocks at a tide pool near Sandy Beach have raised the question of whether such memorials are legal.

State may stop ignoring private memorials on Hawaii shorelines

A long-held state policy to ignore grave markers cemented to the rocks along the shoreline of the Wai'anae Coast isn't sitting well in Hawai'i Kai. More »

Hawaii Legislature agrees to session on school furloughs

Moving toward consensus, state House and Senate leaders told Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday that state lawmakers are willing to return in special session and tap the rainy day fund to reduce teacher furloughs. More »

Wie wins, rail loses and June is jonesing

Athletic triumph and academic triage lead the way as we "flASHback" on the week's news that amused and confused: More »

LEGISLATURE

House staff pay to be cut

The state House has ordered 5 percent pay cuts for permanent full-time staff next year and salary reductions for session staff in response to the state's budget deficit. More »

MY COMMUNITIES

Nacino confirmed to Circuit Court

HAWAII — Hawaii news briefs: The state Senate yesterday confirmed District Court Judge Edwin Nacino as a Circuit Court judge on Oahu. A 68-year-old man was charged yesterday in a sexual assault on a 5-year-old Kalihi girl. A man died yesterday in an apparent drowning at the swimming pool at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. More »

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