Soap opera star Susan Lucci, looking every bit the queen, was carried onto the beach Thursday for her appearance on "Soap Talk in Paradise."
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Prices ease for isle homeowners
Housing costs dropped between 2000 and 2005, but renters pay top dollar, census data shows
Bridge repairs will disrupt Haleiwa
Haleiwa's landmark Rainbow Bridge will close for 10 days on Oct. 16 to give work crews time to find and repair troublesome leaks on its deck.
in Features
Diva deluxe
A grand entrance for Susan Lucci -- the grand dame of daytime TV
in Sports
Nevada causes concerns for UH
Jones and Satele know the Warriors need to play a lot better to get past the Wolf Pack
in Business
Radisson is pau in Hawaii, for now
The company's last property in the state is switching to Hilton
in Editorial
Schools need more help with money matters
An audit of Kailua High raises concerns about whether public schools are prepared to handle their financial functions.
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