A lei-draping ceremony at the Princess Kaiulani statue at the corner of Kaiulani and Kuhio avenues yesterday honored the 132nd birthday of the princess.
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Legislator goes to jail on DUI rap
House Vice Speaker Jon Riki Karamatsu apologized to family, colleagues and constituents after being arrested yesterday for alleged drunken driving
Legislature keeping ferry bill in tow
Senate Democrats yesterday said they have enough votes to go into a special session to pass a law allowing the boat to run
Isle doctors say 'superbug' flourishes in Hawaii
Dr. Alan Tice, a physician and University of Hawaii professor, said Hawaii has twice the national average of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
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Film follows tea fanatic to China
Hoffman, an American tea importer, is the central character in "All in This Tea," part of HIFF
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Bye week giving Hawaii reserves chance to stand out
Second team is getting plenty of reps
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Hoku revenue to hit low end of guidance
The Kapolei-based company said it expects revenue of about $239,000 and a net loss of between $1 million and $1.2 million
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Use developers' fees for purposes of affordable housing
The city auditor reports that fees paid by developers so they can be relieved of affordable housing requirements are being transferred to the city's general fund
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