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Local Government

Live Debate Monday on Constitutional Convention

On November 4, Hawaii voters will make a decision on the need for a Constitutional Convention to... Read more »

HTA Names Interim Leader

Lloyd Unebasami takes over for former CEO Rex Johnson Read more »

Suspect in Terroistic Threats Faces Serious Charges

A terror suspect whose threats against airlines included Hawaii faces serious charges... Read more »

Scam Artists May Exploit Financial Crisis

The government says scam artists are taking advantage of the current financial situation. The federal trade commission says email scams asking for personal information may increase amid... Read more »

Governent May Take Part Ownership in Banks

The Bush Administration is thinking of taking part ownership in certain u-s banks, as an option for dealing with the severe global credit crisis. This is coming from an administration... Read more »

HTA President and CEO Quits

The Hawaii Tourism Authority’s present and CEO, Rex Johnson, resigned Wednesday. Johnson joined the HTA Board during an executive session targeted to decide his future, nearly eight hours later he... Read more »

State Economic Outlook Report Gives Reason for Optimisim

The rocky economy is taking its toll on the state's economic outlook, though a just-released report gives reason for optimism. The state faces a huge budget deficit and has to cut more than 160 million... Read more »

Rex Johnson Resigns

The Hawaii Tourism Authority's board of directors has accepted the resignation of its CEO Read more »

B&B Owners Hope To Come Out Of Shadows

City Council measure would grant new permits for bed and breakfast owners Read more »

General Election Registration

The deadline is fast approaching for anyone who would like to register to vote in November's general election. Voter registration forms must be received by 4:30 on Monday afternoon. ... Read more »

House Passes 700-Billion Dollar Bailout

Some lawmakers who voted "yes" say they still have reservations. Hawaii's two house delegates first voted "no" on... Read more »

Hawaii Medical Center's Transplant Program Safe

Leaders from the state's only hospital certified to do transplants say its highly successful program is not going anywhere. Local residents expressed concerns after Hawaii Medical Center filed for chapter... Read more »

Affordable Housing Project Raises Concerns

40% of units would be set aside for severe mentally ill Read more »

Reaction to The V.P. Debate

The only vice presidential debate in the race for the white house put Senator Joe Biden and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on the same stage for the first time, today. Each candidate scored points, but to... Read more »

Bailout Heads To House…Again

Wall Street rescue shifts back to House after passage in Senate Read more »

Akaka and Inouye Vote in Favor of Bailout Plan

Just days after the U.S. House voted down a financial bailout bill, the U.S. Senate passed a different version. Both of Hawaii's senators voted in favor. Whereas on Monday Hawaii's House delegates... Read more »

Prevedouros Backs Kobayashi For Mayor

Councilwoman will announce new transit plan after consulting UH professor Read more »

Retirees on Retirement Woes

Many retirees living on "fixed incomes" are concerned by the volatile markets and talks of a government bailout are creating even more questions. Retirement is supposed to be the golden years. "I... Read more »

Hawaii's Delegates voted against the Bailout

Both of Hawaii's house delegates voted against the measure, saying the real solution rests in regulatory reform and economic stimulus. ... Read more »

City projects could help stimulate the local economy

Honolulu's Mayor outlined his take on the island economy and says city projects can buffer the tough times. Projects... Read more »

National Government

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U.S. Removes North Korea From Terrorism List
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has signed a document that removes North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, FOX News confirmed Saturday.
Transcript: Democratic Response to Bush
Sen. Joe Biden delivers the Democratic radio response to Bush's radio address
Bush: U.S. to Work With Other Powers to Fight Credit Crisis
The world's wealthiest industrial countries will work together to attack the credit crisis spreading around the globe, President Bush said Saturday.
Transcript: President Bush's Radio Address
Bush delivers his weekly radio address
Bush's Final Days of Presidency Filled with Drama
President Bush is down to his final 100 days in office as of Sunday. Don't expect a quiet fade into the Texas night
Army Investigating Overpayments to U.S. Contractor
Combat Support Associates has earned more than $2 billion working on vehicles, computer maintenance and security at base sites abroad.
Bush: Anxiety Persists, Economy is Resilient
President Bush said Friday that "anxiety can feed anxiety" and that is making the markets panic and causing a massive sell-off despite several actions taken nationally and internationally to restore liquidity to the markets.
U.S. Signs Civilian Nuclear Trade Deal With India
The United States and India have signed an accord that allows American businesses to sell nuclear fuel, technology and reactors to India. The pact reverses three decades of U.S. policy and is a rare foreign affairs victory for President Bush.
Reporter's Notebook: Powell Takes the Stand for Stevens
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell testifies on behalf of Sen. Ted Stevens at the Alaska senator's corruption trial.