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Hawaii governor orders state flags at half-staff

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:12 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie is ordering state flags to be flown at half-staff alongside the national flag in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Abercrombie mulls bill to help local pharmacies

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:09:40 -0400

HONOLULU - A bill sitting on Gov. Neil Abercrombie's desk could increase competition for Hawaii pharmacies and make it easier for some residents to receive their medications.

Hanabusa endorsed in Hawaii by Emily's List

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:57:40 -0400

HONOLULU - A national group that pushes for women who support abortion rights in Congress is endorsing U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa in Hawaii's U.S. Senate race.

University of Hawaii president says she'll retire

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:52:17 -0400

HONOLULU - University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood will retire in September for personal, health and family reasons, the school said Monday.

Inouye's widow endorses Hanabusa for US Senate

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:40:24 -0400

HONOLULU - The widow of longtime U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye in Hawaii is endorsing U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa as she challenges the man appointed to fill Inouye's shoes after he died.

Hanabusa announces US Senate run in Hawaii

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:48 -0400

HONOLULU - U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate on Thursday, setting up a primary showdown that almost certainly will be the state's marquee race next year.

$739M Honolulu Airport expansion project launches

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:59:06 -0400

HONOLULU - After years of planning, a $739 million project to expand and modernize Honolulu Airport is underway.

Nat'l group praises Hawaii on domestic workers

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:59:25 -0400

HONOLULU - A national organization representing local groups of nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers is praising Hawaii's Legislature for passing a bill to create a domestic workers bill of rights.

Abercrombie formally launches re-election campaign

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:56:12 -0400

HONOLULU - Gov. Neil Abercrombie has formally launched his campaign to win a second term in 2014, saying Hawaii has built momentum coming out of recession and he wants it to continue.

Hawaii lawmakers negotiate minimum wage increase

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:34:39 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii lawmakers are negotiating a minimum wage increase aimed at helping residents grapple with the high cost of living in the islands.