FEAR FOR THE FUTURE » Residents of Varona Village, like Lucerna Tapaoan, are concerned that their homes are jeopardized by development because the land on which their homes sit is owned by the City and County of Honolulu.
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Rising sea levels doom beaches, geologist warns
A scientist cites Ehukai as a site where erosion is taking a toll.
Plantation town fears for future
Varona Village residents worry they will lose homes to developers.
Offbeat measures bend ears of isle lawmakers
One bill touts a tax credit for organ donation.
CDC greets cruise ship
A stomach flu virus seems to be under control aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2.
in Features
The will to survive
Dozens of Hawaii hopefuls think they have what it takes to outwit, outplay, outlast on reality TV.
in Sports
Runaway win for Funk
The PGA Tour regular cruises over the competition at the Turtle Bay Championship.
Rainbows fall short of sweep in season-opening series
Coach Mike Trapasso will take it but hopes UH doesn't end up needing the win down the road.
in Business
A day in Oahu's 'urban forest'
Nathan Takasane says there's never a dull day for those who maintain the city's trees.
in Editorial
Legislature should override rejection of Maui hospital
Gov. Linda Lingle is asking the Legislature to authorize a second acute-care hospital on Maui.
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