COURTESY MIKE WILLARD / HO'OPONO
Blind isle youth run the rapids
Nine blind youths and five staff (two blind and three sighted) from Ho'opono, a vocational rehabilitation center for the blind, went on a white-water rafting trip through the Grand Canyon last month.
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Sen. Obama sees Windward attractions
[ Video ] The 'very friendly' presidential nominee spent his second day of vacation at a N. Shore barbecue, a visit to Valley of the Temples, and exercising at a health club
Classmates share glow
Obama's Punahou pals give interviews to the media and praise their old friend
Extraordinary voyage
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GOP sues over House race
The lawsuit aims to disqualify Isaac W. Choy for the state House District in Manoa
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Hall-of-Fame twirler Chet Jones has plans to raise the profile of the sport
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Hawaii's Takata ninth in division in Olympic debut
The 'Iolani graduate finished ninth in his Olympic debut in Beijing yesterday, losing in the quarterfinals
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Special: Summer of Dreams
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Oils of Aloha employee is a team player
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Travel writers give good advice to tourism
Rising oil prices and a shaky economy have caused Hawaii's tourism industry to plummet
Revoking protections for ‘io a risky idea
The federal government says the Hawaiian hawk should be removed from the endangered species list
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