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Hawaii plans $240M upgrade of trails, parks, beaches

Diamond Head State Monument would get up to $8.5 million in upgrades and renovations if the plan is approved.

Under a five-year, $240 million plan scheduled to be introduced by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Gov. Linda Lingle, Manoa Falls and dozens of other state trails, parks, harbors and beaches would receive repairs and upgrades. More »

Hawaii's tough budget cuts include infant abuse screening

Hawaii's voluntary enrollment program, known as Healthy Start, has been used as a model nationally to promote child health and help prevent child neglect. More »

Memories of Kailua bludgeoning death still vivid

Janel Tupuola's cousin Diamond Badajos sits with three of Tupuola's children — 3-year-old Truelyn, left, 2-year-old Junior, and 14-year-old Keali'i. Tupuola was killed one year ago today, allegedly bludgeoned to death by her ex-boyfriend.

On the day she was bludgeoned to death a year ago today, Janel Tupuola was supposed to switch cars with a niece in hopes of avoiding a former boyfriend she said had been stalking her. Video More »

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Treena Shapiro

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Family Tree

Treena shares the best and the worst of parenting. More »

David Shapiro

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Volcanic Ash

A totally independent, slightly irreverent and hopelessly idealistic view. That's David. More »

David Shapiro

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Volcanic Ash

A totally independent, slightly irreverent and hopelessly idealistic view. That's David. More »

HITTING THE BEACH

Weather warnings or not, after two weeks of workouts at Iolani School's pool, the Drury University (Mo.) swimming and diving team held its last session of winter training at Ala Moana Beach Park today.

Weather warnings or not, after two weeks of workouts at Iolani School's pool, the Drury University (Mo.) swimming and diving team held its last session of winter training at Ala Moana Beach Park today. More »

JEFF WIDENER | The Honolulu Advertiser

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Doctor treated beating victim not knowing he was her father

Damaso Domingo, 54, died Thursday evening, two days after he was attacked by two unidentified men.

When Dr. Shirley Domingo treated a savagely beaten man Tuesday at The Queen's Medical Center, she did not recognize the victim as her father. (5:17 p.m.) More »

State stands by call to keep workers, students at home

Weather warnings or not, after two weeks of workouts at Iolani School's pool, the Drury University (Mo.) swimming and diving team held its last session of winter training at Ala Moana Beach Park today.

Maj. Gen. Robert Lee, state adjutant general, said he stands by his recommendation yesterday that public schools be closed and state workers stay home today. (3:29 p.m.) More »

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Lee Cataluna

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Only the spooky need apply

Chris Spears, owner of Oahu Ghost Tours, says he's had about 50... More »

 
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Phone-driving ban revisited

The Honolulu City Council again will take up a proposal to ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving. More »

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Moanalua High senior Tadd Fujikawa watches his birdie putt just miss on the 18th hole.

Maruyama tames Waialae

Just when it looked like opening day of the PGA Tour's first full-field event would be a lot like opening day of the PGA Tour season last week, Shigeki Maruyama blew into first place at the Sony Open in Hawai'i with a huge grin yesterday. More »

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No

End of gas cap didn't cause price spike

The state's suspension of a gasoline price cap in hasn't resulted in excessive or inexplicable increases at the pump, according to a report analyzing Hawai'i petroleum pricing data. More »

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Inaugural formal wear

The invitation for the Hawai'i State Society Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., says "black tie or formal ethnic wear." What does this mean? We asked three stylish Honolulu men with varied ethnic backgrounds to show us what it means to them and what they plan to wear in Washington. More »

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Twelve years since her last visit, Gloria Estefan returns to Honolulu Saturday night for one show only at the Blaisdell Arena.

Get on your feet

It's early Thursday afternoon, and Gloria Estefan's time is short. "Ten minutes," her manager says bluntly over the phone, "then I have to cut your interview off. ... Sorry." More »

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Isles should send unfettered Akaka Bill for a vote

Certainly, the omens for passing the bill giving federal recognition to Native Hawaiians look better than they have in more than a decade. That is something to applaud. The Akaka bill, in its essential form, creates a pathway for establishing Hawai'i's indigenous people as a political entity, enabling their reconstitution as a "state within a state" government. More »

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Beautiful Remy and her canine friends at the Hawaii Dog Foundation are looking for forever homes.

Meet and Greet the Hawaii Dog Foundation celebrity canines

To commemorate the opening of the movie Hotel for Dogs, please join the Hawaii Dog Foundation (HDF) on Saturday, January 17 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm for a "Meet and Greet" wih our own celebrities, rescued dogs who are available for adoption. More »

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