BEST BEACH: Fleming Beach Park, a mile-long crescent white-sand beach on Maui's western shore, was named America's best beach. Photo by Stephen Leatherman via Associated Press.
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Hawaii News
Missile defense system makes history
A Pearl Harbor ship intercepts a test missile at the end of the target's flight, a first.
Maui's Fleming Beach on top of national ranking
Three Hawaii beaches made it into the top 10 picks of 'Dr. Beach.'
in Features
Combing for success
The Chinese wooden combs at AmeriComb House range from simple semicircles to intricately carved wedding sets.
in Sports
Wright, Trapasso receive WAC honors
UH has the conference's pitcher and coach of the year, plus three other first-team selections.
in Business
Schuler buys land to build Kapolei homes
The D.R. Horton division buys 1,600 acres and plans up to 15,000 homes for the area.
in Editorial
Federal ban is needed to prevent price-gouging
A federal investigation has concluded that the sharp increase in gasoline prices last year was caused by market factors.
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