LAST DAY OF SUMMER VACATION: Classes begin today for about one-fifth of Hawaii's public school students. Ann Marie Abalos, 11, and her brother AJ, 10, spent their last day of summer break fishing with their father, Andy, near Magic Island yesterday afternoon.
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Isle schools get back on track
Many public school students start classes today.
USDA proposal worries Hawaii fruit growers
The proposal would allow the importation of irradiated pineapples and other tropical fruits from Thailand to compete with local produce.
in Features
Turning art into fashion
Shopping addicts will have an opportunity to meet local jewelry designer Ginger13 at the second Women's Closet event at O Lounge.
in Sports
Wie 3 back in France
An eagle on No. 18 gives Hawaii's teen phenom a 69 in the opening round of the Evian Masters.
in Business
Aloha Tower residential project gets OK
The state approval marks the next stepped for an overall $300 million development on the waterfront.
in Editorial
Federal registry should help track sex offenders
President Bush has signed into law a measure establishing a national sex offender registry.
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