As they watched the Super Bowl at the Yard House in Waikiki, Bryan Gremwalt, left, John Brandt, David Sanchez and Kevin Riley cheered yesterday after the New York Giants scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots. The group is in Hawaii to work at the Pro Bowl.
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Lingle is at best No. 474 in salary
Hundreds at UH make more money than the governor, including the new football coach.
Prison care for mentally ill criticized
The Federal Detention Center has come under criticism for how it handles medication for incoming mentally troubled inmates and the lack of a psychiatrist on the staff.
Rain moves on to soak Kauai
On the Big Island, crews estimate 100 to 150 homes were damaged in floods.
Power failure hits during Super Bowl
About 62 people in East Oahu remained without power at about 9 p.m. yesterday.
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Quiet Time
On Jack Johnson's latest album, you can hear him stretch his music a bit in lyrics, instrumentation and song structure -- and even explore some dark corners.
in Sports
Early platoon system paying dividends now
A three-game winning streak has vaulted the Hawaii basketball team among the contenders in the WAC.
in Business
Working underwater
Zak Dixon knows he has a risky job as a commercial diver, but he takes the view that education, preparation and safety consciousness can go a long way.
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Give good reasons for calling ConCon
Voters will decide in November whether to call for a state Constitutional Convention.
Expand medical pot, but keep low profile
A state facility for patients to grow marijuana for medical purposes has been proposed by a state legislator from Maui.
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