The contractor building the state's largest wind energy project on Oahu's North Shore has started heavy construction on the facility that will supply the electricity needs of an estimated 14,500 homes. Story »

Police closed a portion of the H-3 freeway and alerted some residents to prepare for possible evacuation as firefighters battled a large brush fire behind Kalaheo High School. H-3 is closed in both directions from the Mokapu offramp to Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay. Story »
A state investigation of an accident that killed a Hawaii island zip line employee in September has found a tower collapsed because it was anchored in soil that could not withstand the load. Story »
LAS VEGAS >> Mitt Romney's presidential campaign collided with Donald Trump's "birther" rhetoric today as the reality television star hosted a fundraiser for the Republican while claiming again that President Barack Obama is foreign-born. Story »




With summer nearly upon us, county lifeguards are reminding swimmers and other ocean enthusiasts to follow some simple but often ignored nuggets of advice: Don't swim alone. Swim in areas with lifeguards. Consult lifeguards about conditions. Don't panic.
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The afternoon before the Quick Draw, the final event of last year's inaugural Kauai Plein Air Invitational, Oahu artist Susie Anderson and her husband drove to the Kalalau Lookout, a scenic spot they hadn't visited in 30 years. Story »

Rick Fernandez describes himself as a "macho braddah" who would never have tried yoga and Pilates if not for the stroke he suffered about a year and a half ago. Story »
