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Vigilance urged in wake of blazes

Recent fires in Wai­alua and Ewa that destroyed two homes and threatened many more were found to be either intentionally set or of undetermined cause — cases that fire officials hope remain isolated.

War remains returned to South Korea

The remains of what are believed to be 12 South Korean soldiers who died in the 1950-53 war were turned over in an internationally flavored ceremony to the U.S. ally Tuesday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for repatriation in their home country.

Kalakoa: Films present opportunities for teen critic

Blake Hawes of Kailua refers to himself as an "old-fashioned guy." At the age of 15, his taste in movies isn't what you'd expect from someone so youthful. He enjoys old Stephen Spielberg films and grand adventures like "Indiana Jones."

Seawater service adds a customer

The developers of a project that will use cold ocean water to provide air conditioning for buildings in downtown Honolulu said they've landed their fourth customer for the service as they gear up for groundbreaking in the second half of this year.

Suzuki's handling of Oakland A's pitching staff is instrumental

Through 38 games, Kurt Suzuki is hitting .217 with 14 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics, but to measure the Wailuku native's productivity by his offensive numbers alone does the 28-year-old catcher a disservice.

Six years after she began raising awareness of the danger to seniors caused by traffic signals that don't allow enough time to cross the street, Barbara Kim Stanton enthusiastically spoke of a new law that she hopes will finally bring about the changes she and other community groups have long sought.  Story »

The Honolulu prosecutor's office is reviewing a recently completed internal police investigation into the death of Nana­kuli resident Aaron Torres, who died while three police officers tried to restrain him at his family residence.  Story »

star-advertiser / august 2007Finance Factors joins One Waterfront Towers, Hawaiian Electric Co. and First Hawaiian Bank as customers of Hono­lulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC. Finance Factors will use the service to cool its Bishop Street building. The developers of a project that will use cold ocean water to provide air conditioning for buildings in downtown Honolulu said they've landed their fourth customer for the service as they gear up for groundbreaking in the second half of this year. Story »

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A gunman remained at large this morning after shooting two people in a botched robbery attempt Friday night in Waipahu, police said. Story »


A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck the southeastern end of Hawaii Island near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at about 2:11 a.m. today. Story »

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Many in grieving often find solace in the annual Lantern Ceremony

Last weekend, a group of volunteers dutifully made their way into the workspace near the Shinnyo-en Buddhist temple on South Beretania Street to help prepare prayer lanterns for this year's Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony on Memorial Day. Story »



 Looking up
Kurt Suzuki's handling of Oakland A's pitching staff is instrumental to their success
Through 38 games, Kurt Suzuki is hitting .217 with 14 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics, but to measure the Wailuku native's productivity by his offensive numbers alone does the 28-year-old catcher a disservice. Story »
 
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David Chang, the newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of Hawaii, wants any members of his frustrated minority party to know: Building up a larger presence in the islands' political landscape is a long-term project that needs to begin now, even if the rewards won't be reaped for another election cycle or two. Story »

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ASK Cheryl Vasconcellos what she most enjoys about her job as the executive director of Hana Health, and there's no doubt pruning, planting and harvesting will be on her list. That's because in addition to her administrative, financial, personnel, marketing, public relations and strategic planning responsibilities for East Maui's only medical facility, she loves to work in the fields of Hana Fresh, its 7-acre certified organic farm. Story »

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 Films present opportunities for teen critic
Blake Hawes of Kailua refers to himself as an "old-fashioned guy." At the age of 15, his taste in movies isn't what you'd expect from someone so youthful. He enjoys old Stephen Spielberg films and grand adventures like "Indiana Jones." Story »
 
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ROME >> A mysterious source named Maria. A room furnished with a single chair, where sensitive Vatican documents are turned over to an investigative journalist at regular meetings. The arrest of the pope’s butler.

CLEVELAND >> In Florida, a state trooper pulled Jim Wilson off the highway, but instead of issuing a speeding ticket, asked a favor: Could he have a few Romney for President bumper stickers?

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