ISLAND IMAGES » With her face painted, Shai Hose, 6, paused while watching her candle yesterday afternoon during a vigil at the state Capitol in support of the homeless, as part of Homeless Awareness Week 2006 put on by Partners in Care.
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Del Monte quitting isles in 2 months
» The abrupt announcement is a drastic change from its original plan to leave the state in 2008.
» Union officials call the notice "cruel" and accuse the company of exploiting the workers.
SQUIRT!
A pilot project tries to fortify one of the biggest groups of germ spreaders: kids.
Vegas police nab woman wanted for trial in Hawaii
A hearing is set for Monday on Otsuka's possible extradition.
in Features
Bush to honor Tripler pet therapy volunteer
Eloise Monsarrat hopes an award she is to receive Monday from President Bush will bring attention to her volunteer program.
in Sports
Chili the bull shakes off Shivers
The PBR's first 3 million-dollar man suffers a broken leg in the event at the Blaisdell Arena.
Viloria wants his belt back
The former champ will face the man who handed him his first pro defeat.
Tomey to see stadium as half-full
The return of the SJSU coach is not enough to lure fans -- even with a ranking at stake for UH.
in Business
Matson boosting shipping rates, fees
The increases follow recent cuts in the shipper's fuel surcharge.
in Editorial
State officials should be ready to fund quake repairs
The cost of damage to historic sites and parks and Big Island reservoirs and infrastructure has risen to several million dollars.
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