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Trial opens for photographer accused of touching students inappropriately

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A 10-year-old girl testified that she felt "scared and nervous" when a photographer allegedly pressed his groin... More>>

UPDATE: Senate confirms Recktenwald

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The state Senate Judiciary Committee has given its unanimous approval to the nomination of Associate... More>>

Local 5 strikes Hyatt Regency Waikiki

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Hundreds of Waikiki hotel workers staged what they called a short-duration strike against one hotel Thursday, as... More>>

She rescued a goose and can't shake it loose Video included

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Hawaii Kai resident Ruth Limtiaco has a new baby, but it's not what you'd expect... More>>

USC pep rally puts spotlight on "football tourism" Video included

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An estimated 2,000 USC Trojan fans attended a pep rally at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki Wednesday night. More>>

Suspected Discovery Channel hostage taker was from Maui

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A man who has been identified as the hostage taker shot dead by police at the Discovery Channel... More>>

Former sheriff gets one-year jail term for sexually assaulting child Video included

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A former Hawaii deputy sheriff convicted of sexually assaulting a child was taken into custody Wednesday to begin... More>>

Medical examiner determines OCCC inmate died from natural causes

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The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office has determined that an Oahu Community Correctional Center inmate, who... More>>

Man convicted of killing attorney gets life sentence plus 20 years Video included

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The man convicted of murdering a Honolulu attorney last year was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years... More>>

Boys stay in the loop in knitting class Video included

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At Honolulu's Waldorf school, they de-emphasize laptop learning for more hands-on lessons. In Mrs. Altwies' third grade, they're spinning a yarn over knitting class, and boys seem to have a knack for it... More>>

Traffic delays expected for football season opener Video included

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Get ready for gridiron gridlock.  Warrior football fans are excited for Thursday's game against USC, but... More>>

Kauai drafts plan to protect endangered seabirds

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Kauai plans to limit lighting at public facilities as much as possible to protect endangered seabirds... More>>

Hannemann proposes court to aid convicted vets

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mufi Hannemann is proposing to create a specialized court that would... More>>

Plant thought to be extinct found on the Big Island

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A Hawaiian plant species thought to be extinct has been found on the Big Island. The plant was... More>>

Honolulu has one of nation's lowest jobless rates

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Honolulu's 5.8% unadjusted July jobless rate is one of the best in the nation, based on figures newly-issued... More>>

Police searching for armed man who robbed Kunia bank

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Honolulu police are searching for a man who robbed the Bank of Hawaii branch in Kunia. Just before... More>>

Apple is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire. On Wednesday... More>>

Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel Video included

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people... More>>

Toddler killed in driveway accident identified

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The medical examiner's office has released the name of a little girl run over in a driveway Tuesday... More>>

Oahu early voting sites open Friday

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Early voting sites for the Sept. 18 primary election are opening on Oahu starting Friday. The early voting sites... More>>

Parking info for Thursday's football game

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The University of Hawaii WArriors football season opener against USC is set for Thursday. Kickoff is... More>>

Four arrested for drug offenses after SWAT team raid Video included

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An HPD SWAT team broke down the doors of a suspected drug house in Kalihi Tuesday night. The raid... More>>

Inouye: US must help Iraq gain stability

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US Senator Daniel Inouye is saying the United States should do its best to help the people of Iraq and Afghanistan... More>>

Police searching for missing Oahu man

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Honolulu police are asking for the public's help in locating 50-year-old Zaldy Subia. He was last seen... More>>

Champion swimmer who suffered traumatic spinal injury checks out of rehab Video included

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It was a special day for a star athlete who suffered a traumatic spinal injury in a fall this summer. Daren Choi... More>>

Wanted Wednesday: Alan Cordero Video included

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A 30-year-old woman parked her vehicle in the garage of her condo on Hawaii Kai Drive at about 6:30 PM on ... More>>

Obama: US combat in Iraq over, 'time to turn page' Video included

Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said, the nation's... More>>

Terroristic threatening suspect indicted under hate crimes statute

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A man accused of making threatening phone calls to his neighbor has been indicted under Hawaii's hate crimes... More>>

North Shore brushfire 80% contained, looks suspicious Video included

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brushfire which broke out just after noon Tuesday looks suspicious, according to police. Fire crews responded... More>>

Inouye renews rail warning Video included

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U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye used a workshop on Rail Transit to re-state that Federal funding is in jeopardy... More>>

Rail transit workshop focuses on seniors and disabled Video included

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The city held a workshop on rail Tuesday to assure people the transit project's being designed with everyone... More>>

AlohaCare: Healthcare centers draw attention for insurance seekers Video included

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Community health centers have branched out into communities statewide after humble beginnings... More>>

Chief Justice Moon's last day at work Video included

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Chief Justice Ronald Moon is about to start a new chapter in his life after leading the Supreme Court of Hawaii ... More>>

Honolulu Council Chair resigns two years early

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Todd Apo is stepping down to work for Mickey Mouse. Apo will be the director of public affairs Hawaii for... More>>

Man accused of killing father in DUI crash indicted by grand jury

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An Oahu grand jury on Tuesday formally charged a man with the death of his own father in a suspected drunken... More>>

July was a $1 billion month for Hawaii tourism

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The Hawaii Tourism Authority says 9% more visitors came to Hawaii in July than the same month... More>>

Man accused of sexually assaulting elderly patient at Queen's

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A Wahiawa man is in police custody accused of sexually assaulting an elderly female patient at the Queen's Medical... More>>

Police searching for missing Big Island woman

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Big Island police are searching for a 42-year-old Kau woman. Grace Sosa Higgins of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates... More>>

President Obama's address on the end of the combat mission in Iraq

Transcript released by The White House of the August 31st remarks by President Barack Obama regarding the end of combat operations in Iraq. More>>

Abercrombie misspoke in allegation about website Video included

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A spokeswoman for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie is saying he misspoke when... More>>

Aiona campaign schedules 20 community meetings

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HONOLULU (AP) - Lieutenant Governor James "Duke" Aiona is planning 20 campaign meetings in as many communities over the next two months as the primary and general elections approach. Aiona, who is seeking More>>

Opakapaka and other bottomfish fishing returns

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Fishermen will once again be allowed to fish for opakapaka, onaga, and other bottomfish around... More>>

Army: Depleted uranium won't harm Big Island

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The Army says its tests show depleted uranium at Pohakuloa Training Area isn't likely to adversely... More>>

Museum to restore Pearl Harbor control tower

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The Pacific Aviation Museum says it expects to sign a lease for the historic control tower and observation deck on... More>>

Representative Djou to host Thursday job fair

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US Representative Charles Djou is set to host a job fair that will feature representatives from several public... More>>

Japan Airlines submits reorganization plan

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Japan Airlines plans to cut 10 more international routes and return more than 100 planes, but further Hawaii service... More>>

Pacific economic meetings to be held in Honolulu

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US officials and representatives from the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are to meet in... More>>

Backlogs reported in Department of Human Services

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State workers have told legislators that backlogs of welfare, food stamp and medical applications need to... More>>

Confusion over absentee ballots for primary election

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Hundreds of Hawaii military and overseas voters are already receiving their absentee ballots for the primary election... More>>

Hundreds welcome Waipio team home Video included

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Hundreds welcomed back the Waipio Little League all-stars Monday evening. It was a wild crowd... More>>

Democrats quick with the comebacks in gubernatorial debate Video included

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The candidates covered everything from education, the economy and bringing back the Superferry, but... More>>

A showdown breakdown of Hannemann vs. Abercrombie debate Video included

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All jabs aside, how did gubernatorial candidates Mufi Hannemann and Neil Abercrombie do in their bid to win over voters? Hannemann and Abercrombie... More>>

State Showdown: the debate - watch the clips Video included

Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann squared off in a lively debate at the Blaisdell. Watch all the clips here... More>>

Coast Guard rescues stranded mariner on Kauai

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A US Coast Guard helicopter has been used to rescue a stranded mariner from a rocky shoreline... More>>

WAC demands $5M from both Fresno State, Nevada

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The Western Athletic Conference is demanding a $5 million exit fee by October 25 from Fresno State and... More>>

State offering free flu shots to students Video included

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The Hawaii state Department of Health is kicking off its "Protect Hawaii's Keiki: Stop Flu at School"... More>>

Waipio parent shares World Series experience Video included

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Waipio Little League team arrived home Monday to a homecoming of support from friends and family... More>>

Fire officials: cigarette caused Ewa Beach house fire

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Investigators say an unattended cigarette sparked Sunday's house fire that left an Ewa Beach woman in critical... More>>

Aiona responds to email calling him the only 'righteous' candidate

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In the wake of an email sent by the head of the Hawaii Republican Party calling GOP Lt. Governor Aiona... More>>

Alaska police officer from Hawaii one of two killed in shooting

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A shooting in a remote Alaska village claimed the life of a police officer originally from Hawaii. Matt Tokuoka... More>>

Hawaii receives special security designation for APEC summit

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The Homeland Security Department has designated the November 2011 APEC summit in Honolulu as... More>>

Rare whale flown to treatment facility dies

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An extremely rare whale that beached itself on Maui earlier this month has died, according to officials... More>>

Maui man dies in near head-on crash in Kahului

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A 75-year-old Maui man is dead following a near head-on collision Sunday in Kahului. David Dutro of Pukalani died Sunday after More>>

White House considering new tax credit for first-time home buyers

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President Obama's administration may resurrect the tax credit for first-time home buyers. The $8,000 incentive... More>>

House fire leaves Ewa Beach woman in critical condition Video included

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An Ewa Beach woman is in critical condition in the burn unit at Straub Hospital after flames tore through her home... More>>

Wie wins LPGA's CN Canadian Women's Open Video included

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Michelle Wie has won the CN Canadian Women's Open for her second career victory on the LPGA Tour... More>>

Iolana Akau cheers on little brother Kaho'ea Video included

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Supporting his younger brother in Williamsport was Iolana Akau. He's a member of the 2008... More>>

Hawaii's Civil War veterans honored at Punchbowl Video included

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A ceremony Thursday honored Hawaii veterans who fought in a war nearly 150 years ago. A new... More>>

Kauai County tests curbside recycling program

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Kauai officials are beginning a pilot curbside recycling program on parts of island. Workers will pick up recycling... More>>

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