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Suicide's toll on loved ones discussed
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Participants joined in prayer yesterday before taking part in the first Prevent Suicide walk at Kapi'olani Park. The event was part of a conference to raise awareness of suicide.

Mental health providers, people who have attempted suicide and relatives of people who have taken their own lives gathered yesterday in Waikíkí to talk about how to engage the community in a discussion on suicide prevention and decrease the number of suicides statewide. Photo gallery Video More »

Pacific Whale Foundation offers free 'Be Whale Aware' workshop
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On November 23 and 24, Pacific Whale Foundation will offer a free "Be Whale Aware" commercial and recreational boater workshop. Mariners are invited to attend this two-part program, which will include both a classroom workshop and a field practicum. More »

Schofield soldiers honored
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Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division marched in formation at a redeployment ceremony at Sills Field yesterday, marking their return to Schofield Barracks after a yearlong deployment to Iraq.

About 2,100 Hawai'i soldiers — just back from Iraq — stood in formation yesterday as the 25th Infantry Division unfurled its battle flag from the yearlong deployment. Photo gallery Video More »

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    Hawaiian Blessing Saturday at Expanded, Remodeled Kona Verizon Store
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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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