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Governor: Hawaii marriage law denies gays rights
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Tuesday told a federal court that Hawaii law denies federal constitutional rights to same-sex couples who want to marr. more »»
Outage delays Hawaiian flights
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — A partial power outage at the Honolulu airport Tuesday morning delayed dozens of Hawaiian Airlines flights between the islands. more »» 
‘Troublemaker’ seal spared, at Waikiki Aquarium for research
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU — The Hawaiian monk seal, the most endangered marine mammal in the United States, has a long list of threats — fishing nets, sharks and, particularly, human. more »»
Bill ensures private space at workplaces for nursing mothers
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Breast-feeding mothers could find it easier to pump in private. That’s the intent of a bill moving through the state House. more »»
Hawaii looks at banning bear gallbladder imports
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — The United States Humane Society says products containing bear gallbladders and bile are sold in Honolulu’s Chinatown. more »»
Senate backs $500 million construction work package
February 22, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — A $500 million construction package aimed at stimulating job growth has cleared the state Senate. more »» 
Marine hazing trial gets under way at Kaneohe
February 22, 2012 KANEOHE BAY (AP) — A trial began Tuesday in the case of a Hawaii-based Marine accused of punching, kicking and pouring sand in the face of a fellow lance corporal who fell asleep on watch in... more »»
State / In Brief
February 21, 2012 Scuba diver lost at sea for 10 hours rescued off Oahu WAIALUA, Oahu — Coast Guard officials rescued a scuba diver Monday who was lost at sea off Oahu for nearly 10 hours. more »»
Honeymooner dies in crash on Oahu
February 20, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities said a woman from Japan who was on her honeymoon in Hawaii is dead and her husband hospitalized after the couple crashed the motorcycle they were riding. more »»
Tentative deal reached on a key aspect of school reform
February 18, 2012 HONOLULU — The union representing Hawaii’s public school teachers has reached a tentative agreement on a key element of the state’s Race to the Top grant that has recently been put in jeopardy... more »»
2 principals make more money than Matayoshi
February 18, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Two Hawaii school principals earn more than the statewide district’s top superintendent, according to a state Department of Education analysis of salaries. more »» 
Details emerge in fatal police shooting on Kauai
February 18, 2012 Police fired four gunshots during a standoff that killed an unarmed suspect at his Kauai home, neighbors said Friday in questioning officers’ use of deadly force on the man. more »»
Appeal latest in Honolulu church remains dispute
February 17, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaiian cultural specialist who has relatives buried on the grounds of a historic Honolulu church has filed an appeal in another effort to halt further excavation of burials ther. more »»
State / In Brief
February 17, 2012 Navy names destroyers after Hawaii men HONOLULU — The Navy is naming two guided missile destroyers after Hawaii military men awarded the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cros. more »»
State DOE urges parents to fill out survey to improve services
February 17, 2012 The state Department of Education is encouraging parents to complete a survey to help schools set priorities for improving programs and services. more »»
Waikiki casino bill stalls in House panel
February 16, 2012 HONOLULU — A proposed stand-alone casino in Waikiki has stalled in a state House committee. more »»
Panel advances $200M ceded lands settlement
February 15, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Two Senate committees gave preliminary approval to a $200 million real estate deal that would resolve decades of back payments owed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. more »»
Lawmakers eye tea market
February 15, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — University of Hawaii researchers have found that Hawaii-grown tea could become a specialty crop for the state. more »»
HSTA working on contract proposal
February 15, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — The union representing Hawaii’s public school teachers says it is working on a new proposed contract while moving forward with a labor dispute against the state. more »»
Payroll and loans to continue after UH records building fire
February 14, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — University of Hawaii payroll and student loan functions will continue without interruption after a fire destroyed a building that stored records for the entire university system,... more »»
State / In Brief
February 14, 2012 Obama requests $250M for rail project HONOLULU — President Barack Obama has requested $250 million for the Honolulu rail transit project in the coming fiscal year. U.S. Se. more »» Pacific Cancer Foundation February 22, 2012 sponsors support group for cancer patients, survivors 4:00-5:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Pacific Cancer Institute conference room; free. Call 243-2999 or email rnjeff@pacificcancerfoundation.org. more » Community Events
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