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California, Hawaii Governors Veto Online Sales Tax
Good news for small online businesses -- and for affiliates of Amazon and Overstock in those states.
14 hrs ago | The Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaii Superferry can give ships to lenders, court says
Hawaii Superferry Inc. can abandon its ships to lenders owed $158.8 million for their construction, the company's bankruptcy judge ruled.
22 hrs ago | Monterey County Herald
Japan royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won't be going to Pearl Harbor.
Hawaii volcano glow snuffed out by falling rocks
The bright glow at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been snuffed out by a series of large rock falls within its crater.
Three Hawaii State Employee Unions Challenge Furloughs
Linda Lingle from ordering thousands of their members to take three unpaid days off each month.
Aloha! Get a taste of Hawaii in Ketton
A TASTE of Hawaii will be brought to Ketton on Saturday, July 4. Ketton Club in High Street has organised an Hawaiian Hula Party, which will include a barbecue, punch, games and activities.
Hawaii Gov. Lingle vetoes oil tax hike
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle announced that she plans to veto a gas tax increase and an Internet sales tax, which had prompted Amazon.com cut ties with island Web sites.
Thousands rally against Hawaii furlough plan
Thousands of state employees rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon to denounce Gov.
Native Hawaiian community leaders experience Alaska Native culture
On June 17, 2009, The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement organized a five-day cultural leadership exchange in Anchorage, Alaska for three Native Hawaiian community leaders.
Target: Hawaii: Missile Defenses For Oahu, But Cuts For The Rest Of Us.
Missile defenses for Oahu, but cuts for the rest of us. The Pentagon recently announced that it is repositioning ground-to-air radar and missile defenses near Hawaii in case North Korea decides to launch another long-range missile, this time toward the Aloha State.
Exclusive: Hawaii Air Ambulance looks to shed turbulent past
They've made more than 500 flights and saved hundreds of lives. But why is the Hawaii Air Ambulance still trying to shed a turbulent past? It's another flight for Hawaii Air Ambulance lead pilot Dave Heck.
Hawaii court sets July 2 hearing on state's worker furloughs
A showdown in court over Gov. Linda Lingle's planned furlough of thousands of government employees has been set for July 2, the day after the governor's plan is set to take effect.
Wet 'N' Wild Hawaii celebrates 4th with Konishiki Kids
Thousands of children from the Konishiki Kids Foundation, founded by one of the world's most prestigious professional sumo wrestlers from Nanakuli, will celebrate this July 4th with live music, games and fireworks at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii.
Hawaii Red Cross receives grant from McInerny Foundation
The Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross has been awarded a $22,000 grant from McInerny Foundation to replace the roofs for the Red Cross facility located at 55 Ululani Street in Hilo, Hawaii.
State wants Superferry bankruptcy case moved to Hawaii
The liquidation of Hawaii Superferry Inc., a former operator of high-speed ferry service between the islands of Oahu and Maui, should be transferred to Hawaii from Delaware, where the company filed under Chapter 11 on May 30, according to a so-called change-of-venue motion filed Saturday by the state of Hawaii.
Unions Look To Gain Public Support Against Furloughs
A judge on Tuesday set July 2 as the date for a court hearing on a lawsuit by two unions asking for an injunction against the state's plan to furlough workers while unions hope to gain public support.
Bishop Museum cuts admission tomorrow
Bishop Museum is reducing its admission price tomorrow to $5 per adult and $3 for children ages four and under.
Hawaii students lag behind most in U.S., some other nations
Hawai'i's elementary and middle school students not only lag behind their national counterparts but are also outperformed by their peers in many Asian countries and parts of Europe, according to a new international grading index.
Obama reassures Hawaiians over North Korea threat
President Barack Obama has reassured US citizens that the country will be ready in case of an attack on Hawaii by North Korea.
Planned N. Korea Launch Unnerves Hawaii Residents
Comforted by the U.S. military's missile defense systems, Hawaii residents doubt a North Korean missile would light up the clear island sky like fireworks on the Fourth of July.