WAIKIKI BEACHES REOPEN: Signs warning of contaminated water were removed yesterday from Waikiki beaches, yet swimmers were few along popular shorelines like the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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State reopens Waikiki beaches
Health officials credit the sun, wind and tides for quickly clearing contaminated waters.
Man dying after fall into polluted Ala Wai harbor
34-year-old mortgage loan officer Oliver Johnson has flesh-eating disease.
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Chef brings healthy philosophy to benefit dinner with Sam Choy.
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Sample training, hoping to stick
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Oahu house prices hit record $650,000
One expert says the monthly statistics are deceptive and the island's housing market has cooled off.
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Small steps help Hawaii save its place in China tourism
Hawaii and China have signed an agreement for cooperation on tourism.
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