MAN ON A MISSION: Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto, above, yesterday showed off five additional Kahala homes as part of what he calls his Kahala Avenue Mission, which already has three homes.
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As gasoline costs go up across the nation, an expected tax cut could lower them in Hawaii
Big Island rejects federal funds for war on pot
The Green Harvest 'no' vote by the Hawaii County Council is not final
Hawaiian population grows but leaves isles
Ranks of Hawaiians grows on the mainland, shrinks at home
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A City Council member who publicly discloses details of executive sessions could be barred from future closed-door meetings, under a new rule proposed by Chairwoman Barbara Marshall
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Rock and soul at the crater
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Kawamoto readies more charity homes
Genshiro Kawamoto says five more Kahala homes will be ready for families to move in
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Hawaii Medical Service Association's premiums are set to increase in July
Immigration reform needed this year
Senators are working out details on a comprehensive immigration reform package
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