Luxury townhomes planned in Hilo

On the Big Island, there's a great divide between the west and east coast real estate markets of Kohala, where median More

Cruise line paying $485,000 to settle discrimination suit

NCL America Inc. has agreed to pay $485,000 to seven Middle Eastern crew members who had been fired More

Macaroni Grill to open in Waikoloa

Local restaurant operator Randy Schoch is expanding the Romano's Macaroni Grill franchise in Hawai'i with a second location More

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Roberts Hawaii, the state's largest privately owned tour and transportation company, has appointed Les Honda as director of guest experiences. Honda will be responsible for creating and identifying venues that will provide guests with memorable experiences. More

State intends to use new vote machines

The state's chief elections officer hopes to use new voting machines in this year's primary and general elections despite a challenge to the state's contract for the machines. More

Renter's insurance can cover damages, injury

With so many college graduates migrating from the dorms this month, one item they may neglect in their move to the real world is renter's insurance. Renter's insurance is an often-ignored option that covers everything from personal property to personal liability. More

United, Hawaiian Air now partners

United is adding Hawaiian Airlines as a codeshare partner, the two carriers announced yesterday. More

Dispute over funding stalls anti-foreclosure plan

Negotiations on a homeowner rescue package that could help half a million strapped borrowers get government-backed mortgages hit a snag yesterday over how to pay for the plan. More

GOP lawmakers abandon Bush in farm bill veto showdown

President Bush will now follow the lead of the late Dwight Eisenhower by vetoing a comprehensive farm bill. More

Industrial output falls 0.7% in April

Industrial output plunged in April as factories making everything from autos to heavy machinery felt the adverse effects of the weak economy. More

Mortgage rates edge down overall

Rates on 30-year mortgages edged down this week to their lowest point in a month, a spot of welcome news to would-be home buyers. More

Yahoo stockholder leads move to revive Microsoft deal

Yahoo Inc. chief executive Jerry Yang spent months fending off Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited takeover bid. Now he may only have a few weeks to persuade the software maker to revive its last offer of $47.5 billion, or risk being fired in a shareholder mutiny led by activist investor Carl Icahn. More

State unemployment rises slightly to 3.3%

Despite the loss of nearly 2,100 jobs when Aloha and ATA airlines abruptly shut down, Hawai'i's unemployment rate rose just slightly to 3.3 percent in April, according to the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. More

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Charity Walk tomorrow on four islands

The 30th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be heading through Waikiki tomorrow to benefit local charities. More

Clear Channel radio settles for less

A lot has changed in the year and a half since radio industry leader Clear Channel Communications Inc. struck a deal More

Software maker Sprout gets $5 million backing

Sprout, a Manoa-based startup attracting attention for its Web software, is getting $5 million in financing led by an East Coast-based venture capital company with a track record of technology investments. More

What to look for to get the best out of GPS

Many of us will be hitting the road for vacation this summer. Whether you're going across town or across the country, GPS units make road trips a breeze. More

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Macy's beats expectations, despite $59M loss

Despite a $59 million loss and a slump in sales in the first quarter, Macy's Inc. yesterday posted results that beat Wall Street expectations because of what analysts said were tight controls on expenses and inventories. More

Delta pilots ratify merger contract

Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of changes to their contract that will give them pay raises, an equity stake and other benefits, but also give management more leeway as part of a proposed combination with Northwest Airlines Corp. More

House passes $290B farm bill by veto-proof majority

By a strong, veto-proof majority, the House passed a $290 billion farm bill that increases both subsidies for farmers and food stamps for the poor, while sprinkling in pet projects that lawmakers can take home to voters this election year. More

Aloha Air Cargo sale completed

The owner of Young Brothers/Hawaiian Tug & Barge has completed its $10.5 million purchase of Aloha Airline's cargo division. More

Safety conference will open Monday

The American Society of Safety Engineers' Hawai'i Chapter will hold its biennial Governor's Pacific Rim Safety and Health Conference from Monday through Wednesday at the Hawai'i Convention Center. More

Mesa to shut down its Air Midwest airline

The parent company of go! airlines said yesterday it will shut down subsidiary carrier Air Midwest, cutting off service to 16 small cities in 10 states because of soaring fuel prices. More

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