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Governor, DOH Express Opposing Views On Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Governor Neil Abercrombie and State Department of Health (DOH) Director Loretta Fuddy filed different answers to a complaint againt the State's ban on same-sex marriage, according to a press release issued by the Attorney General's office Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:22:50 HST

Construction Workers Trapped Under Dirt Pile, One Dead

According to Honolulu Police, a construction worker died and two others suffered minor injuries after a dirt wall they were working on collapsed on them Tuesday morning.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:17:02 HST

Convicted Pimp Sentenced To 40-Years In Prison

A Hawaii man found guilty of human trafficking over a year ago in a trial held in his absentia was finally sentenced Tuesday..

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:31:30 HST

HNL Power Outage Causes Inter-Island Flight Delays

Power is back online at the Honolulu International Airport after a power outage knocked out electricity to the inter-island terminal, affecting all morning flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines according to DOT officials.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:23:12 HST

Waipahu Soldier Earns Purple Heart, Inspires Local Students

A 25-year-old army specialist is awarded a Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan. He visited a kindergarten class to explain the importance of his job on the war lines.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:17:10 HST

Missing Scuba Diver Found In Good Condition Off Kaena Point

Coast Guard officials have rescued a scuba diver off Oahu's Leeward Coast Monday who was reported missing Sunday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:54:36 HST

Underwater Subs Make Rare Public Appearance

University of Hawaii researchers showed off two of their prized possessions on Monday at Makai Pier in Waimanalo.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:42:31 HST

Inouye: Federal Judge David Ezra To Retire In June

Senators Inouye and Akaka will be enacting the Federal Judicial Selection Committee to find a replacement for Federal Court Judge David Ezra, who has served as a federal judge for 24-years.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:38 HST

Update: Aiea Man Killed In Motorcycle Collision Identified

Sources say 51-year-old Jonathan Thompson of Aiea was killed in a deadly collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on the H-1 Freeway westbound Sunday night.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:57:38 HST

Nearly 30,000 Take To The Streets For Great Aloha Run

Thousands of runners, young and old, hit the pavement to participate in the 28th annual Great Aloha Run this Presidents Day morning.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:41 HST

Japanese Honeymooner Killed In Ka'a'awa Motorcycle Crash Identified

The Honolulu Medical Examiner has identified the Japanese visitor who died in Friday's fatal motorcycle crash in Ka'a'awa as 27-Year-Old Kaori Teramoto.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:35:34 HST

Waianae Man Dies In Police Custody Following 911 Call

According to police, a 37-year-old Waianae man is dead from unknown causes after being restrained by police responding to a 911 call Monday morning.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:27 HST

Illegal Trash Fire Burns Agricultural Storage Shed In Waialua

An illegal rubbish fire caused a storage container holding agricultural supplies to catch fire in Waialua Tuesday, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:44:50 HST

Police Asking For Witnesses Of Dead Body Found On Kahaluu Road

Police are asking that witnesses come forward in the suspicious death of a 21-year-old man after his body was found on Kamehameha Highway in Kahaluu Sunday night.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:57:28 HST

Update: Suspect Charged, Released For Chinatown Robbery

27-year-old Ifo Nimoai Jr. of Kuhio Park Terrace was charged with robbery and illegal use of a firearm after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint then nearly striking several pedestrians as he sped down a mall in Chinatown Saturday night.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:02:35 HST

Update: Power Restored In Manoa Following Car Crash

A late-night car crash Monday on University Avenue caused a plethora of problems in Manoa Tuesday morning, with the closure of University Avenue and at least three schools and 250 customers in the area losing power.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:03:32 HST

Kalihi Satellite City Hall Reopened Tuesday

The Kalihi-Kapalama Satellite City Hall at City Square was reopened Tuesday after odors from nearby construction activity forced its closure Friday.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:04:03 HST

NOAA To Open New Ford Island Facility, Tourism Destination

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) will be opening a new Marine Science & Storage Facility Tuesday, along with announcing a new partnership to open their Pacific Regional Center for tourism.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:41:41 HST

Firefighters Save $1 Million Possible Damage At UH Hilo Fire

A quick response to a smoldering fire caused by an industrial dryer resulted in Big Island firefighters saving an estimated $1 million in damage to the University of Hawaii Hilo Gymnasium.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:45:44 HST

65-Year-Old Tourist Dies In Turtle Bay Pool

A 65-year-old tourist died Sunday afternoon after being found at the bottom of the pool at the Turtle Bay Resort.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:44:28 HST