Some members of the Los Angeles Lakers -- including Brian Cook, left, Kobe Bryant and Brian Shaw -- were on hand yesterday to help dedicate the new Lakers Reading Room at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii in Moiliili.
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Gas set to fall below $3
Oahu gas prices could go below $3 next week as recent decreases in mainland oil markets get factored into the weekly gasoline price caps set by the state.

NEWS  » Island firms put holiday employees on wish list
Hawaii companies are looking for holiday-season hires on top of the workers they already can't find. Many employers facing a tight labor market are trying new recruitment tactics or have sweetened the pot to lure and keep workers.
SPORTS  » Hawaii QB on the run
While UH's Colt Brennan's penchant for scrambling has him second on the team in rushing yards this season, it also means the offensive line has had to work longer to protect him at times. But the Warrior linemen don't seem to mind.
BUSINESS  » Benefits conference coming to Waikiki
Some 6,400 people will converge on the Hawaii Convention Center Nov. 13-16 for an annual U.S. employee benefits conference.
EDITORIAL  » Second-language program needs funding
The number of public school students lacking English language skills is growing rapidly.
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