MASTER OF THE CLAW: Lynn and Malcolm Shiroma sit among the thousands of stuffed animals Lynn has collected over the years by playing claw games at various establishments across the island. The Shiromas are giving some of the toys to needy children this holiday season.
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Hawaii News
Electric company eyes rate increase
Oahu and Maui customers will face costlier power bills if HECO gets the OK
Taste of Honolulu folds up the table
Easter Seals Hawaii decides to end the event and focus on its core mission
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The Constitution says a rebate is required if revenues set a mark two years in a row
in Features
Crowning glory
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in Sports
Wallace's heart back where it belongs: at practice
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in Business
Flat quarter closes record year for Barnwell
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in Editorial
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