LEGISLATURE 2006 OPENS: At yesterday's opening of the state Legislature, the Kauai Filipino Centennial Chorale, directed by Helen Sina, sang in the House chamber.
[ More Inside ]

READER POLL
The Big Q

» Cast your vote
ALL STORIES
TOP STORIES
Legislature Opens: Politicians set stage for surplus debate
Lawmakers and the governor will offer competing plans for spending an extra $574 million.
Cement talks stuck on health benefits
Negotiations continue past the midnight strike deadline.
spacer
FEATURES » Original looks from the East
Evolving designs let the whole family greet the Lunar year in style.
SPORTS » UH gangs up on Lions
The Warriors use their depth to blow away Penn State in three.
BUSINESS » Fewer Oahu homes sold last quarter
The drops ends an 8-year run of quarterly increases.
EDITORIAL » Justice system proposals merit legislators' consideration
Prosecutors and police chiefs want the Legislature to change statutes regarding law enforcement.
COLUMNS