HAMURA'S A CLASSIC: Teresa Texeira, a patron of Hamura's Saimin Stand for 40 years, samples the special. Hamura's, a Lihue classic, is a 2006 James Beard Foundation honoree.
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State budget plan spreads wealth
Legislators offer an extra boost for school maintenance.
Tracing Oliver Johnson's final hours
Exactly how a man fell into the Ala Wai and contracted a fatal infection remains unclear.
in Features
All hail the king
A design by Kaneohe's Wayne Takazono wins the Star-Bulletin quarter contest.
in Sports
'Bows move into tie for first place
The Hawaii Rainbows made the most of their first five hits to score all of their runs in a 5-2 victory over Sacramento State.
in Travel
Beating the tourist rush
Guizhou: Tourists are sight to see in China where few tread.
in Business
Resurgence at The Row
More than 12 businesses have leased space in Restaurant Row during the last year as the once-struggling complex enjoys a comeback.
in Editorial
Water rate increase painful but necessary
The Board of Water Supply is considering raising rates during the next five years.
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