EXOTIC SURPRISES » A bearded dragon was among several illegal animals seized in Hilo. Also seized were two emperor scorpions, a 22-inch albino corn snake and a 19-inch green iguana.
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Hawaii News
Voter apathy could break record
A lackluster campaign is blamed for what could be the worst turnout in isle history.
Flesh-eating germs kill Maui landscaper
Ron Lemay had just moved there from the mainland in March.
Invasion of the snowflake coral
Workers try to smother the pest around Kauai.
in Features
Exotic surprises
A box with five illegal animals is anonymously surrendered in Hilo.
in Sports
Warriors staying loose in Utah
Hawaii has the confidence that comes with trotting out the hottest offense in the country.
Rainbows go through the motions
Hawaii will treat its exhibition with Hilo as the real thing.
in Business
Neighbor island home sales are reeling
Median sales prices have fallen significantly on the Garden Isle.
Maui Land posts loss on fewer property sales
The company incurs costs related to its new packing plant.
in Editorial
Council should keep open mind about transit
A City Council committee has endorsed a rail system as the method of mass transit on Oahu.
School board should release Shon firing info
The state school board has hesitated in releasing information about the firing of the charter schools administrator.
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