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Yesterday, 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 »