NATIVE CRAFTS IN WAIKIKI: Leis of Niihau shells are offered at Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse, one of five retailers behind the Mana Hawaii store planned for Waikiki.
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China taps isle tourism skills
Dignitaries hope to develop a reciprocal relationship centered on the visitor industry.
Questions arise over new Makapuu wall
A project to reinforce a road draws safety and traffic concerns.
in Features
Happy Camping at Waikiki Shell
Band Camp IV brings to the stage The Fray, Hoobastank, Hot Hot Heat and Rock Kills Kid.
in Sports
Youth not served at Women's British Open
Hawaii teen Michelle Wie struggles, while 46-year-old LPGA veteran Juli Inkster takes the early lead.
in Business
MidWeek topples Sunday Advertiser as king of Oahu readership
But other data show MidWeek did not beat Advertiser.
in Editorial
Plan B decision should precede confirmation
President Bush's nominee for FDA commissioner has been caught in a tangle over approval of a contraceptive drug.
Despite thieves, Scouts uphold vow to help others
Boy Scouts from San Jose show their good will despite having their things stolen.
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