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Punaluu Village project thwarted

Punaluu Village project thwarted

A controversial commercial development on the famous black-sand beaches of Hawaii island has been stalled by foreclosure.

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Punaluu Village project thwarted

Punaluu Village project thwarted

Updated 4:12 a.m.

Man found guilty in Kapolei restaurant stabbing

Updated 11:43 p.m.

City Council approves $40K Liquor Commission settlement

Updated 11:46 p.m.

West Loch Disaster remembrance planned

Updated 11:48 p.m.

2 felons face federal gun and drug charges

Updated 11:49 p.m.

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Battle-tested Hawaii ready to face UCSB in Big West Tournament

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Debris from Lahaina wildfire to be transported to permanent disposal site

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Pedestrian dies after he is hit twice while crossing Nimitz Highway

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2 hospitalized after crash near the Ala Moana area

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Health

FDA poised to restrict access to COVID vaccines

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FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with new conditions

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FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s detection

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Obituaries

Chaminade coach Merv Lopes led college hoops’ greatest upset

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Retired Navy admiral is convicted on bribery charges

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Steel capsules developed for clearing unexploded ordnance

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Weather

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Flood advisory issued for Hawaii island

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Forecasters predict 1 to 4 hurricanes this season

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