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Shark takes 'test bite' from swimmer

A shark bit the leg of a man swimming at a West Hawaii beach Tuesday afternoon but released him and swam away, allowing the man to get back to shore.

Okinawa Exit Plan

Three studies are underway on Oahu to find sites to house 2,700 Marines from Okinawa, Japan, but it may take until 2026 to implement what is estimated to be a $2.5 billion move.

Isle teacher programs graded among worst

Hawaii's elementary- and high-school teaching degree programs are among the worst in the country when it comes to preparing new teachers for the classroom, according to a new report that slams many of the nation's teacher colleges.

City unveils smaller, less costly rail station

Community feedback on the size and scope of Hono­lulu's future rail stations has helped save the project some $100 million in design and construction costs, the city's top rail official said Tuesday.

Tesoro believes buyer has long-term viability

Tesoro Corp. officials said Tuesday they are confident the buyer of the company's Kapo­lei oil refinery has the expertise and financial backing to operate the facility successfully over the long term.

TheBuzz: Long-term Kakaako plans already displacing tenants

With rare exception, nothing new can be built in Kakaako without something old going away.

The Weekly Eater: Steakhouse keeps it casual, adds local flair

These days branding is everything, so it's unusual to find a company swapping a big-brand name for an untested one.

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie has approved a pair of bills imposing new regulations on campaign super PACs. Story »

Indictments charge 2 men with variety of sex crimes • Shattered glass in police car leads to accusation of attack • 3 women hurt when car runs off highway  Story »

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When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy.  Story »

 


KAILUA-KONA >> A grand jury has indicted two west Hawaii men in separate cases of sexual crimes involving underage girls. Story »

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rendering courtesy howard hughes corp.This 400-foot condominium tower with 424 units is planned on Ward Avenue just Ewa of the Sports Authority and Ross Dress for Less stores. The site also is on the edge of the city's planned rail line shown in this rendering. A planned condominium tower on Ward Avenue received mostly supportive comments Wednesday despite being nestled up against another residential high-rise — an issue arising as Kakaako increasingly fills up with tall buildings.  Story »

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With Allen, there’s always a Ray of hope
For years, Ray Allen’s routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots. Story »
krystle marcellus / kmarcellus@staradvertiser.comMariel Galdiano says she's more prepared to enjoy the moments this time around at the U.S. Women's Open.
 The payoff is sweet
Mariel Galdiano's reward for all the work she's done is a second trip in three years to the U.S. Women's Open
What Mariel Galdiano noticed most after she played in the 2011 U.S. Women's Open at age 13 was nothing — as in no noise, no spectators, no unseen force squeezing the life out of her the next time she teed it up.  Story »
 





 

 

 

 


 
 


 Kailua food tour offers good eats, camaraderie
Alesia Cloutier heads a company that offers two Oahu walking tours revolving around food. Launched in September, the three-hour Kailua Food Tour is set in the scenic suburb where she was born and raised. Story »
 
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Associated Press
When Max Kelly, the chief security officer for Facebook, left the social media company in 2010, he did not go to Google, Twitter or a similar Silicon Valley company. Instead the man who was responsible for protecting the personal information of Facebook's more than 1 billion users from outside attacks went to work for another giant institution that manages and analyzes large pools of data: the National Security Agency.

You might call North Dakota the antithesis of President Barack Obama’s political base.

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The YMCA across Atkinson Drive from Ala Moana Center made plans last year to sell most of its property for a condominium tower so it can rebuild its 62-year-old facility. Story »

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