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Hawaii schools scale back extended learning time

Updated: May 18, 2013 12:06am

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

Associated Press

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Department of Education is scaling back a move to provide extra learning time for struggling schools.

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State roundup for May 18

Updated: May 18, 2013 12:06am

Endangered hawks shot on Big Island

Updated: May 17, 2013 12:06am

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Hawaii Legislative Preview: Last week of session

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 12:05am

By OSKAR GARCIA

Associated Press

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s state Legislature has two working days left to pass every law they want this year.

On Thursday, the 2013 session ends.

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State roundup for April 29

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 12:05am

Person of interest in custody in woman’s death

KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — Kauai police say they have taken a woman’s roommate into custody after finding her body at a Kapaa condominium.

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Hawaii leaders grapple with Kauai drownings spike

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 12:05am

Hawaii leaders grapple with Kauai drownings spike

HONOLULU (AP) — During the summer, a shorefront area called Queen’s Bath on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is calm and picturesque. It’s a...

Maui family court judge resigns as complaint filed

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 12:05am

Maui family court judge resigns as complaint filed

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A family court judge on Maui who was unanimously confirmed last year resigned on the same day that a tampering...

Hawaii lawmakers rush to fund deluge of bills

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 12:05am

By ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER

Associated Press

HONOLULU — Committees of negotiators in the Hawaii Legislature have approved funding for several new initiatives, including proposals to...

Committee approves smoking ban bill

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 12:06am

Committee approves smoking ban bill

HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu City Council committee has given preliminary approval to a bill that would ban smoking at all 293 city parks and beaches.

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North Carolina couple’s car goes off embankment

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 12:06am

North Carolina couple’s car goes off embankment

WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — A North Carolina couple survived when their car went off the road and plunged 250 feet down an embankment on the island...

North Carolina couple’s car goes off embankment

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 12:06am

North Carolina couple’s car goes off embankment

WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — A North Carolina couple survived when their car went off the road and plunged 250 feet down an embankment on the island...

Committee approves smoking ban bill

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 12:06am

Committee approves smoking ban bill

HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu City Council committee has given preliminary approval to a bill that would ban smoking at all 293 city parks and beaches.

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DSCC to back Schatz over Hanabusa in Senate race

Updated: Apr 24, 2013 12:06am

By OSKAR GARCIA

Associated Press

HONOLULU — The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee plans to back Hawaii U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in his bid for re-election next year amid a primary...