STATE OF THE VISIT: After her State of the State speech yesterday, Gov. Linda Lingle greeted teen golfer Tadd Fujikawa, who attended the address at the state Capitol.
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Hawaii News
Hit-and-run victims were close cousins
Police had noticed a speeding SUV right before the crash
State of the State
Gov. Lingle calls for more high-tech investment, upgrading schools and a $100-per-person tax rebate
City reports rising tide of property tax appeals
Homeowners are facing increases for the third year in a row
in Features
Tale of 2 Chinese female film stars
During the 1920s and 1930s, Chinese characters in many of Hollywood films were portrayed as physically weak and morally corrupt
in Sports
Irwin gets a grip on game
The old dog learns a new trick and may be better than ever
in Business
Bankoh profit exceeds estimates
The bank's net was down for the year but up 13.7% for the quarter
in Editorial
Lawmakers face tough decisions on gov's funding plans
Tax cuts and technology initiatives top Lingle's to-do list for the legislative session
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