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Japan fails to intercept missile in Hawaii test
A Japanese navy ship on Wednesday failed to shoot down a mid-range ballistic missile target in a test off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced.
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Environmental committee to consider fight against fire ants
Forget about coqui frogs, as there's another invasive species prevalent on the Big Island that is proving to be a far greater threat, some officials believe.
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Winter is coming, head for tropical Oahu
Palm trees, sandy beaches, warm water, nearly perfect weather. You don't need any more reasons to abandon your parka and mittens and take that vacation you've been promising yourself on Hawaii's island of Oahu.
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FCC Launches Web Site About Hawaii's Early DTV Transition
The FCC has launched a Web site site with information about Hawaii's early swith to digital TV.
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Military, OHA to work together
Native Hawaiians are being asked to comment on a U.S. Department of Defense proposal aimed at increasing the military's sensitivity toward cultural practices, sacred sites and natural resources.
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Akaka, Abercrombie get peek at Hawaii stamp
But Hawaii Senator Daniel Akaka and island Congressman Neil Abercrombie were treated to a special preview yesterday in Washington by U.S. Postmaster General John Potter.
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New wave of South Korean tourists reach Hawaii
HONOLULU - The first of many South Korean tourists arrived in Hawaii today under a new program that makes it easier for them to travel to the United States.
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King Kalakaua Honored As Hawaiian Arts Patron
Sunday was a day to honor two beloved figures in Hawaiian culture. There was a parade and concert in honor of King David Kalakaua's birthday and a tribute to hula legend George Naope.
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Hawaii Joins In Gay Marriage Protest
Gay-rights advocates in Hawaii are joining in a nationwide protest of the California vote that defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
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Hawaii switching to digital TV early for the birds
Most of the state will switch to digital TV on Jan. 15, more than a month ahead of the nationwide mandatory conversion Feb.
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Malie Kauai :: Products to Bring Hawaii to Your Home
If you have ever traveled to the Hawaiian Islands, you know that it is a place like no other.
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Hawaii Should Say 'No Thanks' To Abstinence-Only Education Funding, Editorial Says
Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 14 Nov 2008 - 10:00 PST Unlike some states, Hawaii has not found "the backbone to ...
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Betting on Hawaii pays off
In 1975, hotel and gaming pioneer Sam Boyd took a calculated risk and bought the California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, marketing it as the premier travel destination for Hawaii's people.
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Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Navy On Sonar Use
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on the Navy's use of sonar off the coast of California.
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Hawaii quarter debuts downtown
Hawaii's banks are distributing the new Hawaii state quarter, the last coin to be issued under the U.S. Mint's popular 50-state quarter program.
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My Chance Encounter With Obama in Hawaii
It was three days before the New Year in late 2006, and I was eating a burger with the traveler and writer Paul Theroux on Oahu's North Shore.
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Hawaii's quarter marks end of nationwide program
Still reveling in the election of the first Hawaii-born U.S. president, the islands marked the issuance of its state quarter -- the last in the 50-state quarter program.
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Digital-only TV to come early in Hawaii
Intruder rapes an elderly Opelika woman Opelika police are investigating a rape that took place early Sunday morning.
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Inaugural Ball Sold Out
Tickets for President-elect Obama's island-themed inaugural ball are already sold out, more than two months before the event, even though there's no assurance Hawaii's native son will stop by.
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Aloha! U.S. Mint unveils Hawaii state quarter
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle led a delegation to the Denver Mint for the striking of the first of that state's commemorative quarters - and the last in a 10-year series commemorating the 50 states.
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