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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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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...

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...