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"One BIG thing we've noticed since the last time we were here----Kauai has gone solar!!! Solar panels are everywhere now! I especially like the way they made covered parking with solar panels on the roofs.'

Hannemann is calculating that he could take Washington Place in November with a plurality if the major party candidates split the vote.

Victims of child sexual abuse in Hawaii would have more time to file lawsuits against abusers if lawmakers and the governor approve one of two bills pending in the Legislature.

On Monday night, Bruno Mars wrapped up three big concerts in his home state of Hawaii, and Hawaiian governor Neil Abercrombie honored their local-boy-made-good by proclaiming "Bruno Mars Day" throughout the Aloha state.

Speaking of schools -- 50 years ago TODAY -- former Hawaii Governor John A. Burns signed into law -- the Hawaii Community College Act of 1964.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie told the Democratic Party of Hawaii on Tuesday that he would be willing to yield some of his time at the state convention in May so other candidates for governor could address the delegates.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie declared Monday, April 21, 2014 as Bruno Mars Day, which coincided with the last day of his sold-out, three-night stint in Honolulu.

This rendering shows the consolidated car rental facility planned for Kahului Airport on Maui.

There's a dispute among Democrats tonight... Some people are upset they WON'T be able to speak at the upcoming Hawaii democratic Convention in Waikiki.

April 18, 1994: The Wood Valley Temple near Pahala attracts one of the largest crowds ever concentrated in one area on the Big Island when the 14th Dalai Lama spoke there on April 17. Editor's note: This list of notable stories featured in West Hawaii Today throughout the years is compiled from West Hawaii Today archives.

The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center recently secured $2 million in capital improvement funds from the state of Hawaii to cover the costs of building a new $12.2 million two-story, 22,000-square-foot Emergency Medical Services Building.

Half of all foreign doctors in Britain do not have the necessary skills to work here but can practise because the competency exam is too easy, a major study finds.

A $48.5 million deal has been reached to establish a conservation easement on about 666 acres of land at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore, saving portions of this land from future development forever, Hawaii state officials said Thursday.

House and Senate members are still negotiating on the version of House Bill 1926 they will send to the governor.

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa says her constituents are "frustrated and embarrassed" by Hawaii's failed Obamacare exchange, which cost taxpayers $204 million and signed up only 8,000 people.

In the past the party has allowed top candidates to address convention delegates, but this year, convention organizers gave featured speaking slots to the party's top eight elected officials.

Al Gore on Climate Change: A We Are Going to Win This ThingA Honolulu Civil Beat , by Chad Blair The man who was almost president graced Honolulu with his presence Tuesday and walked us through a "seminar of sustainability."

The Texas Republican included a clip from The Simpsons - where Homer shouts "Boo" at the Internal Revenue Service building during a visit to Washington - in one of several tweets about the annual deadline to file your taxes.

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed documents establishing the relationship in his chambers at the state Capitol on Monday, saying both places are often defined by the joy they give to visiting travelers.

A bill to "reboot" the Hawaii Community Development Authority, the state agency charged with overseeing the redevelopment of Kakaako, seen here in this file photo, has been sent to Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his signature.