KISS A WINNER: Kian Kurokawa, 11, kissed the Cal Ripken 12 and Under World Series tournament championship trophy yesterday as the team passed through Honolulu Airport on the way home to the Big Island.
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Hawaiian-named storm hits Johnston Isle
Hurricane Ioke forces an Air Force group to take shelter on the atoll south of Hawaii.
Akaka and Case agree on rules for debate
It will mark the first -- and, to date, only -- scheduled debate between U.S. Sen. Dan Akaka and challenger U.S. Rep. Ed Case.
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Raise your glasses
New stemware that "breathes" intrigues experts and novices alike.
in Sports
New coach, same Broncos
Boise State is considered the favorite to win the WAC again.
in Business
Kauai tea time
A proposed 2,021-acre development on Kauai will include a tea plantation.
in Editorial
Flawed class-action lawsuit was a waste of money
The state Supreme Court has rejected claims made in a class-action lawsuit against Hawaii's child-support agency.
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