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As Hawai'i's precious recreation areas become increasingly crowded, a bill to protect shoreline access is gaining momentum in the Legislature.
Supporters say HB 1808 is necessary to stop the illegal acquisition of beachfront shoreline by homeowners. Opponents warn that the measure could set a precedent and lead to greater demands on property owners abutting state lands.
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'Hawaii Five-O' may step into economic gap of 'Lost' departure
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CBS plans to start filming a pilot tomorrow for a remake of "Hawaii Five-0," and with ABC's "Lost" about to conclude its six-year run in the Islands, the local film and TV community is hopeful the scowling detective will save the day.
The state estimates that a typical TV series contributes about $70 million a year to the local economy, so the show, if it's picked up, could help pick up where Read More
The state estimates that a typical TV series contributes about $70 million a year to the local economy, so the show, if it's picked up, could help pick up where Read More
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NFL to play 2011 Pro Bowl in Hawaii on Sunday before Super Bowl XLV
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The Pro Bowl will be back in Hawaii next year, but the NFL announced Tuesday it will play the all-star game before the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year.
"Playing the Pro Bowl before the Super Bowl generated more excitement and interest in the event and also kicked off Super Bowl week in an innovative new way," said NFL senior vice president of events Frank Supovitz in a statement rel Read More
"Playing the Pro Bowl before the Super Bowl generated more excitement and interest in the event and also kicked off Super Bowl week in an innovative new way," said NFL senior vice president of events Frank Supovitz in a statement rel Read More
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Hawaii tourism's signs of recovery reach Neighbor Islands
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The Neighbor Islands, hardest hit by the state's prolonged tourism slump, are finally beginning to see signs of recovery. Visitor arrivals and spending rose statewide in January for the second month in a row, led by gains on the Big Island, Maui and Kaua'i, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority reported yesterday. It was the first time since the downturn began nearly two years ago that visitor spending p
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Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami
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Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuating residents near the coastline on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile.
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Akaka Bill Passes US House
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill, on Tuesday.
The Capitol Hill vote was 245 to 164.
The bill was authored by Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka.
"The passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act is an important milestone for all the people of Hawaii," Akaka said in a written statement. “We have Read More
The Capitol Hill vote was 245 to 164.
The bill was authored by Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka.
"The passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act is an important milestone for all the people of Hawaii," Akaka said in a written statement. “We have Read More
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Video: RNC Meeting in Hawaii | The Daily Show
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John Oliver meets Republicans who traveled to Hawaii to reinforce their message of fiscal responsibility
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Red Rocha, UH's Fabulous Five coach, dies at 86
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Ephraim "Red" Rocha, who coached the University of Hawai'i's "Fabulous Five" men's basketball teams during the program's most successful period in the early 1970s, died today at his home in Corvallis, Ore., after a three-year battle with cancer, the school announced. He was 86.
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