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Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Shane Victorino to appear at Lahaina Cannery
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Maui's own Shane Victorino will make a public appearance at Lahaina Cannery Mall on Tuesday, November 24, to support the first anniversary of the center's Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) store. More »

HPSLS receives $21,000 from philanthropist and OCA Women's Group
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(L-R) Garrett Toguchi, BOE Chairperson; Blossom Tyau, OCAW ; State Librarian Richard Burns; Kimberly Oliveira, OCAW President; Dr. Lawrence Tseu; BOE officers Dr. Lei Ahu Isa and Carol Mon Lee.

Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, a prominent Honolulu dentist and philanthropist, surprised State Librarian Richard Burns with an early Christmas present at the November 19 Board of Education Meeting. More »

Schofield Lodge donates to Mililani High School Library.
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From left to right: WES J. PIMENTEL, RENALDO LAKHARAM, BRIAN BOROWSKI, JEREMY D. HOLLAWAY, RYAN COOPER, PETER CERVANTES, JOHN E. MARTINEZ, JARED FRIEDMAN-TORRES

Schofield Lodge raised and donated funds to Mililani High School Library to buy several books for the students to enhance their library selection. More »

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  • Manoa Elementary was named a Hawaii Distinguished School for 2009-2010 (November 22, 2009)
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    Dani Mafua's setting has helped Hawai'i hit .322, second-best in the nation.

    UH postseason fortune rests in Mafua's hands
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    Third-ranked Hawai'i streaks into the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament, which starts tomorrow at The Orleans Arena, on a 22-match winning streak. All it can think about is going faster. More »

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    Schofield Lodge donates to Mililani High School Library.
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    Schofield Lodge raised and donated funds to Mililani High School Library to buy several books for the students to enhance their library selection. More »

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    Nicholas Iwamoto's phone displays an X-ray of his broken neck, which was among the severe injuries he suffered in an attack at Koko Crater in February. Iwamoto is recovering from the savage stabbing and 30-foot fall off a crater cliff.

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    The Gas Company wants to increase its use of animal fats to produce synthetic natural gas.

    Gas Co. sets plans to turn fat into fuel
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    Hawai'i's sole producer of synthetic natural gas is turning to the barnyard as it looks to go greener with renewable fuel sources. More »

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    Poster for upcoming amateur boxing event: Japan vs. Hawaii

    Japan Group to Arrive for Amateur Boxing Event
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    Local amateur boxing organization to host a Japan University for an amateur boxing competition on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Waimanalo District Park at 6pm. Admission is $15; with pre-sale tickets for $10. Call Blane Yoshida for more information at (808) 783-5379. More »

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    Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino, fifth from left, is joined by young cancer survivors, as well as Bob Boyle of Makena Beach and Golf Resort, far left, and Erik Johnson of Makena Golf Course, far right.

    Victorino pours his heart into charity golf event
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    Under the blazing sun of south Maui, Chad Gaudin and Shane Victorino exchanged pleasantries before heading out for a round of golf. More »

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    Hawaiian Blessing Saturday at Expanded, Remodeled Kona Verizon Store
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    This Saturday, Verizon Wireless officially opens its second "evolution" communications store in Hawai'i at Kona's Lanihau Center. A traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony and lei untying with Kahu Henry Kahananui begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. More »

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    Kaua'i's Alana Blanchard scored a 7.83 (out of 10) on her final wave to win the Vans Hawaiian Pro.

    Blanchard rips to Hawaiian Pro win
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    The Vans Hawaiian Pro turned into a model victory for Alana Blanchard yesterday. Blanchard, who is from Hanalei, Kaua'i, scored the most significant victory of her young career by winning the Vans Hawaiian Pro women's surfing contest. More »

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