Six-year-old twins Christopher Ikaika Schutte, left, and David Kawika Schutte were born with neutropenia, a disease marked by the absence of white blood cells. David is alive today thanks to an anonymous donation of umbilical cord blood.
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Hawaii News
Walter Murray Gibson Building 'deplorable'
Rat traps, a muddy basement, a leaky roof, trash cans collecting drips, water-stained carpet and dangling wires plague the city's Walter Murray Gibson Building.
Gunfire kills man in Waianae home
Police are investigating whether a botched robbery led to a shootout inside a Waianae home that killed a 28-year-old man.
in Features
Chewing the scenery
Pooch fetches a role on ‘Lost.’
On the waterfront
Bill and Ann's excellent water adventure.
in Sports
Nevada holds on to beat Hawaii
A crowd of 2,327 saw UH lose for the first time after five straight wins.
Warriors hitting on all cylinders
Hawaii is suddenly on a hot streak after beating the Flyers.
in Travel
Quest for the Big Apple's finest slices
Forget Phoenix and Chicago, New York's brick ovens turn out a pizza-lover's dream.
in Business
Specialist helps condo boards get along
Parliamentarian Steve Glanstein helps make sure that meetings, whether of condo association boards or other groups, follow proper procedures.
in Editorial
Restore oversight of insurance rates
The state's largest health insurer has revealed executive salaries and bonuses.
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