Hawaii public schools will keep some of their beef in the freezer while the federal government investigates allegations of animal cruelty and food safety violations by a major supplier of the government's National School Lunch Program.
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Inspectors span state for testing of bridges
After falling years behind in inspections, local governments contract with bridge inspectors to meet federal mandates
High court restricts sale of ceded lands
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state cannot sell or transfer lands formerly owned by the Hawaiian monarchy until native Hawaiian claims are resolved
Climate change: Conferees aim for pact in 2009
Representatives from the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gases worked into the evening yesterday in what were described as intensive and constructive talks
Imperiled birds rally
Wedge-tailed shearwaters have made a comeback at a predator-free refuge on Molokai, the Nature Conservancy reports
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Love lost
Spanish Inquisition provides setting for true story of unrequited love
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Gibson, ’Bows stagger Aggies
The Hawaii basketball team enjoyed its most productive evening of the season and moved within a game of the leaders in the Western Athletic Conference
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Isle hotel room rates rise 7.5%
The state's hotels generated a record-setting $3.1 billion despite fewer guests
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‘No’ should be the final answer to Ka Iwi plans
The Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board has voted against a plan for 181 vacation cabins near the Ka Iwi coast
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