CLASS OF 2007: Kahuku senior Tariana Taulogo led her class in a senior song medley during last night's graduation ceremonies at the Cannon Activities Center. The song was "Proud Mary." There were 291 graduates.
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Hawaii News
Hotel occupancies and revenue decline
Declines forecast a tough year for hotels
Roadside bomb kills decorated isle soldier
When Sgt. Richard V. Correa learned that his tour in Iraq was prolonged, he blogged, "I got extended!!! I ain't ever coming home!!!"
Daughter arrested in woman's death
The 12th homicide in the county this year doubles the total at this time in 2006
Proposal would increase Volcanoes Park fees
Funds are needed for improvements, park officials say
in Features
Taking a stroll along the Beach Walk
Check out the sites and sounds in the tourist district known as Waikiki Beach Walk
in Sports
UH slate still in limbo
Warriors content to play 12 games
in Business
Kewalo Basin public meeting does little to quiet opposition
A group has formed to protest a management change and higher fees
in Editorial
Hurricanes happen; be ready or be at risk
Residents should get prepared, rather than depending on post-storm assistance
Taxing container fees hurts isle consumers
Businesses may impose the state excise tax on beverage deposits and container fees
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