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Kona Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A South Kona man who set himself on fire and attempted to do the same to his ex-girlfriend has been charged with attempted murder and six other offenses, according to Big Island police.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:36:53 HST

Neighbors Remember Couple Killed In Murder-Suicide

Neighbors remember the Haleiwa couple killed in a murder-suicide near Waimea Bay.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:18:23 HST

Center To Help Brain Injury Victims In Hawaii

There is no one facility to address brain injuries in the islands. Patients have to go to the mainland for treatment and rehabilitation. But that will change.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:11:24 HST

Supreme Court Holds Court At Farrington High School

Supreme Court heard arguments outside its courtroom Thursday and for the first time, took its proceedings to a high school.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:19:29 HST

Bill To Exempt Bars From Smoking Ban Advances

State health officials worry a bill to exempt bars from anti-smoking regulations will weaken HawaiiÂ’s 6-year-old smoking ban.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:28 HST

Kauai Man, 62, Shot To Death After 3-Hour Standoff

Kauai police said Richard “Dickie” Louis, 62, was fatally shot by police Wednesday night after a three-hour standoff at his home in Omao.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:24:41 HST

Public, Politicians Sound Off On New Political Maps

A new attempt to redraw political boundaries draws opposition at the unveiling of the new election maps.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:48:54 HST

Kalihi Satellite City Hall Plans To Reopen Tuesday

The Kalihi-Kapalama Satellite City Hall at City Square will remain closed Friday due to odors from nearby construction activity. Plans are to reopen on Tuesday.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:29:11 HST

Odor Closes Kalihi Satellite City Hall, Drivers License Office

The Kalihi-Kapalama Satellite City Hall and the Drivers License Office at City Square closed Thursday for the safety of employees and customers because of odors from construction activity in the vicinity of the offices.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:24:56 HST

Two Hotel Protests Held In Waikiki

Employees at two Waikiki hotels held protests to show many have been working months, even years without a labor contract.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:34:53 HST

Norwegian To Pay $526K To Hawaii Cruise Workers

Norwegian Cruise Lines has agreed to pay $526,602 in back wages to 2,059 employees of the Pride of America cruise ship in Hawaii following an investigation by the federal government.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:08:00 HST

Destroyers To Be Named After Hawaii War Heroes

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will name three new guided missile destroyers after three wartime heroes, two of whom have Hawaii ties.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:38:10 HST

Two Dead In Murder-Suicide At North Shore Home

Honolulu police say two people are dead after a shooting at a home near Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore Wednesday that is believed to be a murder-suicide case.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:12:23 HST

Court Asks How Much A Dog's Life Is Worth

How much is your dog worth?

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:51:09 HST

State Proposing New E-Waste Fees

State health officials hope to build on the success of a bottle recycling program and expand it to include electronic devices.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:38:17 HST

Camera Monitors Ocean Activities At Mokulua Islands

A camera on one of the Mokulua Islands, a mile off of Lanikai, is keeping an eye on the increasing ocean activities.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:48:53 HST

Hawaiian Air Earns First-Ever Aviation Carbon Credits

Hawaiian Airlines has earned the first aviation-based carbon credits, having reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 22,000 metric tons over the past six years.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:26:09 HST

UH Fire Jeopardizes School's Financial Documents, Student Loan Records

Firefighters are continuing to respond to a structure fire at the portable offices on the University of Hawaii Manoa lower campus near the south side of the Stan Sheriff Center.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:46:29 HST

New Theater Offers Value; Family Fun

A new movie theater opens in Kailua offering a more affordable movie watching experience.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:07:24 HST

Nanakuli Woman Gets Help Saving Her Home

Instead of building a brand new home, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity worked to save an aging home in Leeward Oahu.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:08:32 HST