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There were 329 filings in August compared with 345 cases filed in July, according to federal Bankruptcy Court statistics. The number of August filings was the lowest since February, when there were 291 cases filed.

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Bankruptcy filings let up

Hawaii cases in August reach their lowest level in six months, but still remain high

The number of Hawaii residents filing for bankruptcy protection in August eased slightly from July, but cases remained above the 300 mark for the sixth month in a row. Story »

Hydrogen cars to roll into state in November

General Motors said yesterday it will bring 20 hydrogen-powered vehicles to Hawaii later this year as part of a partnership with the Gas Co. to grow the state's green-energy automobile market. Story »

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For Thursday, September 2, 2010

Hawaiian Air debuts 'Hawaii Five-0' • First Hawaiian gets state card pact • Maui health consulting firm sold • Tesoro Hawaii unit shut, filing says • Pest appears in pineapple shipment • And more Story »

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TECH VIEW

Array of options makes digitizing photos a snap

Recently our family visited the home of an elderly uncle who regaled us with hilarious stories accompanied by fading photos of cousins, aunties, school friends and war buddies who have long since died. Story »

THEBUZZ

Waialua Soda Works attracts local investors

Oahu-based Waialua Soda Works, the boutique soda company that produced its first bottle in 2004 and recently won distribution in Whole Foods Markets in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona, has obtained local investor muscle to further push the expansion envelope. Story »