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'Bows should value WAC titles

To find more evidence that Las Vegas is Hawai'i's ninth island look no further than this week's Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament, and Raeceen Woolford and Ryan Tsuji. More

EUTF extends deadline

State and county workers will be given more time to decide on their medical insurance coverage because of confusion about choices being offered during the current open enrollment period. More

Isles No. 1 in U.S. for new card debt

Hawai'i's average credit-card debt per borrower rose to $6,002 in the third quarter — the 10th highest in the nation, according to a new study. Advertiser library photo

Hawai'i credit card holders led the nation in the amount of debt they took on during the third quarter, though they did so without increasing their delinquency rate, according to a new study. More

1st-graders talk turkey

First-graders at Mililani Mauka Elementary School hold their Thanksgiving artwork in class, where they shared their unique takes on the origin and the meaning of the holiday. JEFF WIDENER | The Honolulu Advertiser

What's Thanksgiving all about? According to Honolulu first-graders: enjoying kalua pork, spending the day off playing Nintendo DS games and remembering the pilgrims who first landed in "South America." More

Doctors still hold reins in women's health

The scientists evaluating the risks and benefits of mammography in saving women's lives offered a revised recommendation on the procedure. Women, justifiably, are still reeling. More

Navy's offense a cut above the rest

Mana Silva

When Mana Silva was a junior quarterback at Kamehameha-Hawai'i, the school's athletic director suggested implementing the triple-option offense. More

Kealoha set to be sworn in as chief

Louis M. Kealoha

Louis M. Kealoha will be sworn in as Honolulu's 10th chief of police at 3 p.m. tomorrow, the Police Commission announced yesterday. More

House, Senate differ on taxing health premiums

Teacher Kinzi Blair has what many would consider a

Schoolteacher Kinzi Blair makes only $46,000 a year, but she has what many would consider a "Cadillac" health plan, now targeted for a big tax increase by some health reform proposals. More

It's the perfect time to teach kids etiquette

Teaching children what behavior is expected at the table also lets them know what to do so they don't embarrass themselves. Danese Kenon | Gannett News Service

Along with the joy of holiday gatherings comes a fear of your child doing something egregious at the table: chewing with his mouth open, burping the first half of the alphabet, constructing a volcano with her mashed potatoes. More

Maryland runs past Chaminade on Maui

Chaminade’s Zach Johnson attempts to block a shot by Sean Mosley. Maryland won, 79-51. eugene tanner | Associated Press

Even though the game was played on a neutral court, Maryland definitely felt like the unwelcomed visitor. Sean Mosley scored 19 points and the 21st-ranked Terrapins weathered a slow start and a raucous local crowd to beat Chaminade, 79-51, last night in the first round of the EA Sports Maui... More

Murder suspect claims self-defense

Joel Allen

Accused murderer Joel Allen said he acted in self-defense after the victim in the case struck him, threatened to kill him and demanded $250 from him. More

2.1M drop-side cribs recalled

More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled, the biggest crib recall in U.S history, following reports of four infant suffocations. More

Holiday gift knitting can be quick and easy

The Purl Bee newsletter (<a href=purlbee.com) calls this the 11th Hour Bulky Scarf — quick to knit as a last-minute gift. Purl Bee via Associated Press" />

There's nothing like a handmade gift. And one that is knit will last longer and have fewer calories than one from the oven. The do-it-yourself trend has given a boost to knitting, and many new knitters may be ready this holiday season to apply their skills to the holiday gift list. With the season... More

Hawaii auditor urges removal of DBEDT Director Ted Liu

Ted Liu

The state auditor, citing "numerous and egregious acts," has recommended that Gov. Linda Lingle remove Ted Liu as director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. More

Current Affairs names Steven Boyle Master Designer and Director of Design

Current Affairs, has named Steven Boyle as master designer and director of design. He will be responsible for the design of high impact events through his stylized and artful use of florals, linens, lighting and sound as well a complete array of entertainment. More

UH Mānoa offering Congressional, legislative internships

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is offering its students new internships with Hawai‘i’s Congressional delegation, and is expanding its state legislative internship program starting in the Spring 2010 semester. More

Kahuku Library will Offer Two Events in December

Storyteller Dan Kelin Photo courtesy of UH-Manoa Outreach College-SCEP

Kahuku Public & School Library will offer two "Tuesday Night at the Library" programs for the Holiday Season in December 2009. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. and are recommended for all ages; admission is free: More

Lingle promises thorough review of Honolulu rail project

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle said yesterday that she would not "rubber stamp" the final environmental impact statement on Honolulu's $5.5 billion rail project, promising a thorough review of whether the city adequately explored alternatives and whether the financial plan remains sound given the... More

Shoebox for the Homeless Project in Mililani Schools

Mililani Uka collected 140 shoeboxes for the homeless. L-R: Layne Takayama (CAFG), Sue Quinn (HCAP), Norma Tansey (Mililani Uka PCNC), Amanda Tumanuvao (HCAP) and Katy Perry (HCAP) Courtesy photos

The seven schools in Mililani conducted a service project called Shoeboxes for the Homeless in November 2009. Chinen&Arinaga Financial Group sponsored this project and is donating $1000 to the schools for participating. More

Mayor seeks fine for bulky trash left out early

Bulky trash left out more than a night before the city's scheduled pickup day will result in a fine for the property owner under a bill introduced by Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Gordon Y.K. Pang | The Honolulu Advertiser

Property owners will be fined $500 a day for bulky trash left in front of their homes ahead of the scheduled pickup day, under a bill introduced by Mayor Mufi Hannemann. More

Kahana Valley paraglider found safe on leeward side

A woman who disappeared while paragliding with a group of people in Windward O'ahu was found safe and unhurt on the leeward side of the Ko'olau mountains above Wahiawä yesterday afternoon. More

Judge, lawmaker James Shigemura

Judge James Shigemura

James Y. Shigemura, a retired District Court judge and state legislator, died Nov. 18 in Hilo. He was 92. More

Kaua'i hopes to knock off rust and Hawai'i Prep

Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy quarterback Keanu Yamamoto has thrown for 1,217 yards this season. rebecca breyer  | The Honolulu Advertiser

Hawai'i Prep's victory over Moanalua in last Friday's state football quarterfinals sent Kaua'i scrambling. More

Kamehameha towers above ILH

Kamehameha Schools, with only two seniors on its squad, scored 339 points to win its 10th straight Interscholastic League of Honolulu title. ANDREW SHIMABUKU | The Honolulu Advertis

Kamehameha won its 10th straight Interscholastic League of Honolulu cheerleading championship last night, but for the first time since 2003 the Warriors will have ILH company at next month's state tournament. More

Injury didn't slow Tuimaseve

Harry Tuimaseve helped Farrington win its state tourney opener, 48-16. gavin elliott   | Special to The Honolulu Advertis

A bum left ankle and scrappy Honoka'a defense were not nearly enough to stop Farrington tailback Harry Tuimaseve in last Friday's First Hawaiian Bank/Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Division I state tournament football game. More

Navy gets balanced diet of fun, football

Ken Niumatalolo

The first assignment for the Naval Academy football team when it lands here tomorrow will be to tackle...a plate lunch? More

Prep notices

The Warrick Dunn SAT/ACT Prep program, which pays for the software for high school students to prepare for the SAT/ACT tests, is available for all Hawai'i high school students. More

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