More than 300 students, volunteers, Air Force members, company employees and other community members planted more than 50 native Hawaiian trees and other plants yesterday at Aloha 'Aina Park at Hickam Air Force Base in recognition of Arbor Day and the inclusion of Hickam in the Tree City USA national program.
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Ferry back in court
The state's job in crafting environmental restrictions will determine whether opposing groups agree to lift the injunction.
Rising fuel costs bump up airfares
Hawaiian Airlines has added $20 to round-trip prices to offset fuel costs and Aloha Airlines is likely to follow.
Racial rant by 'Dog' prompts public forum
Braggs said the forum will also take up other racial remarks made through media and entertainment.
Attorney is new Appeals choice
Private-sector attorney Katherine Grace Leonard has been nominated by Gov. Linda Lingle to fill the vacancy.
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Humble hall, rich lore
There are many memories about good times in the 1940 vintage parish hall on the Kawaiaha'o Church grounds.
St. Francis sisters to mark 125th anniversary
The religious order chose "Women of Vision, Women of Risk" as the theme to mark the anniversary year.
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Sickness doesn't slow Wahine
Playing without flu-stricken coach Dave Shoji, Hawaii clinched its 12th straight WAC regular-season championship last night.
McLachlin makes cut; Fujikawa misses by two shots
Such were the diverse storylines for the two local golfers trying to find their way on the PGA Tour.
State champs crowned
Championships were decided in bowling and cross country while final pairings were set for Division I and II volleyball matchups.
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Historic office condo debuts
The Hawaii Times Building once housed the Nippu Jiji, a Japanese-language newspaper.
MLP outsources sales
Maui Land & Pineapple. Co. is looking for ways to turn around its money-losing pineapple operations.
More local stations in HD
DirecTV added KHON, KITV, KGMB and KHET on Wednesday, according to its statement released yesterday afternoon.
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Hawaii improves as profitable venue for small businesses
Hawaii's ranking for business-friendliness has improved from dead last to ninth from last since 2002.
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