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Tuesday, February 21, 2012         
Isles hold on to military might

As military communities around the nation fret about defense cuts, U.S. Sen. Daniel Ino­uye said Hawaii expects to receive about 1,000 more Marines from Oki­nawa, have the same number or more ships based at Pearl Harbor and see a slight increase in shipyard work here.

Hilo Hattie asks for better site in Ala Moana

Hilo Hattie, the Hawaii retailer popular for its aloha shirts and souvenirs, is negotiating with the owner of Ala Moana Center to move to another location in the mall before its lease ends at the end of April.

Mrs. America promotes good nutrition

Moms are always checking up on their kids to make sure they're eating right, and now that Mrs. Hawaii Lara Leimana Fonoimoana has stepped up to the Mrs. America title, she wants to make sure the whole nation hears that message.

Ducks take series

The difference between Oregon and Hawaii came down to two innings.

U.S. Sen. Daniel Ino­uye said he will support either Mayor Peter Carlisle or former city Managing Director Kirk Caldwell in the race for Hono­lulu mayor, based on their support for the city's $5.27 billion rail transit project.  Story »

Legislators are supporting bills that would broaden the definition of school instruction beyond "seat time" but would also standardize bell schedules to ensure that the length of the school day is about the same for students statewide. Story »

A symphony orchestra is planning a return to Hono­lulu. Now so is an effort to build a luxury condominium tower named for harmonious composition. Story »

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The state will defend a civil unions law on behalf of the state Department of Health, but Gov. Neil Abercrombie has filed a separate response acknowledging that the law is unconstitutional because it does not allow same-sex couples to marry. Story »


Electricity was restored to Mid-Pacific Institute and other customers about 11 a.m. today after a traffic accident cut power to about 250 customers in Manoa. Story »


Hawaiian Airlines said it hopes to clear a backlog of flight delays — caused by a three-hour airport power outage this morning — by 2 p.m. Story »

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Creating a more rational pay schedule for the mid-level administrators overseeing public schools won't be an easy fix until the underlying system that caused the problem is overhauled as well. Story »

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When Jeff Living-ston went home for the very first time, a Lionel train set was waiting for him — a “welcome” gift for the newborn baby from his proud father. Over the years, Livingston’s parents, relatives and family friends augmented his collection, and as that grew, so did his interest in trains. Story »

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John Seth admits it wasn't the aftereffects of his cardiac arrest that bothered him so much as the sore ribs he had after being revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Story »

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HONG KONG » An unauthorized addition to a luxury house may be sinking the hopes of the man thought to be China's favorite to be Hong Kong's next leader.

ATLANTA » Drive through any state in the Deep South and you will find a monument or a museum dedicated to civil rights.

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