Hiroyuki Sakai, catapulted to international fame via the Japanese-based Fuji-TV show "Iron Chef," will open his first U.S. restaurant at the DFS Galleria in Waikiki. Story »

Mayor Peter Carlisle said today he plans to earmark a $450 million city-backed line of credit for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to demonstrate to federal authorities that the rail project has the resources it needs to successfully complete construction. Story »
The state appeals court affirmed today the murder conviction of Matthew Higa for tossing 23-month-old Cyrus Belt from the Miller Street overpass of the H-1 freeway four years ago. Story »
TAMPA, Fla. >> Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding from the previous week's defeat with a commanding victory and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Despite the one-sided setback, Gingrich vowed to press on. Story »







One of three Kaneohe Bay Marines accused in a highly publicized case of hazing a fellow Marine who then killed himself in Afghanistan reached a plea deal Monday and was sentenced to 30 days' confinement.
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Former wide receiver turned sportscaster Cris Carter termed Sunday’s Pro Bowl “unwatchable,” according to CBSsports.com. Story »
The theme of this year's eighth annual Kauai Wellness expo is "Malama Kou Kino" (Take Care of Your Body). Attendees will learn about fitness, nutrition, organic food and gardening and healing therapies from cultures including Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese and African. Story »

