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Inquiry prompts reporter's dismissal

The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has dismissed entertainment reporter Tim Ryan following an investigation into stories he wrote during the past several years.

The stories contained phrases or sentences that appeared elsewhere before being included, un-attributed, in stories that ran in the Star-Bulletin. The stories did not include inaccurate information or any fabrications.

Ryan, who had been at the Star-Bulletin since 1984, wrote the stories while a member of the features department.

A correction or editor's note has been added online at starbulletin.com to the following Ryan stories:

Aloha Airlines documentary (Dec. 22, 2005)

Chris Botti interview (Nov. 25, 2005)

Toyota test-drive (June 7, 2005)

Matt Haimovitz interview (Dec. 17, 2004)

Paul Sorvino interview (Nov. 5, 2003)

Chris Isaak review (April 30, 2001)

The Star-Bulletin takes very seriously any allegations of journalistic misconduct. We know that the integrity of the newspaper is paramount, and we will do whatever is necessary to uphold it.

Every day, we thank you for the trust you have placed in us, and we sincerely regret any violations of that trust. Please be assured that we will do everything possible to continue to deserve your support.

Frank Bridgewater
Editor