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Pauline Valoroso, sitting with grandson Haven, looks at pictures of son Steven, who died while drag racing. See story.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Trustee taking over hotel workers union
The international president of Hawai'i's biggest hotel workers' union has decided to take control of the union's local chapter, suspend its executive board and remove embattled union secretary-treasurer Eric Gill.
Faculty workload at center of debate
At the heart of the debate between the University of Hawai'i faculty union and Gov. Ben Cayetano's office is this: the portrait of a professor at work. The union and governor have been at loggerheads since 1998 over faculty pay.
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Stranded crewmen long for homeland
The Obod and its 20 crew members have been grounded in Hawai'i since Nov. 4. Their ship came into port with engine trouble that developed on an ill-fated odyssey to deliver materials for a Washington, D.C., convention center.
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Second fire reported at Campbell plant
Fire investigators were trying to determine whether a midmorning fire yesterday at Unitek Environmental Systems in Campbell Industrial Park was set intentionally.
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Bottlers invited to offer solution
State Rep. Mina Morita, who introduced this year's beverage container recycling bill, hopes the beverage industry is right when it says there are better ways to deal with containers and recycling. But she wants the bottle bill passed.
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Farrington road drove home tragedy twice
Farrington Highway is the scene of nearly every crossroad in Pauline Valoroso's life. On that road, one son died in a car crash, and another son sped into a 10-year-old boy two years later, killing him.
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Kawainui Marsh plan draws concern
People have had visions for Kawainui Marsh since 1962, when plans for a housing development were quashed with the city's purchase of the property for park use. To many, a hiking trail seemed natural.
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O'ahu briefs
Surf 4 Jesus event planned; Wetland tour scheduled; Leadership course offered; Facility moving plan on agenda; Light weekend for lifeguards.
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Pump operator sought on Kaua'i
Amfac/JMB will walk away Wednesday from the pumps that keep the Kekaha-Mana plain dry, but state officials hope to select a new operator tomorrow.
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Enterprise business post filled
Rian M.S. Lau has been appointed the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network's assistant state director. He will manage six offices in Hawai'i from a headquarters at University of Hawai'i-Hilo.
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Bob Krauss |
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Women athletic and glamorous
I've been trying to figure out if glamour has something to do with the difference between boys and girls, though it is no longer politically correct to admit this exists.
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Jan TenBruggencate |
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Reserves good for fisheries
Hawai'i has 10 marine life conservation areas on four islands, which a newly released study suggests are a great idea — not only for the fish.
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Mike Leidemann |
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In search of answers? Ask Mike
Lately this guy I know really well has been bombarding me with all his problems, looking for answers. Goodness knows I've got problems of my own, but I hope this helps.
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