Walter Magno of 'Ewa Beach checks one of his poles while fishing at the harbor at Kalaeloa. Magno said the area next to the channel marker is one of his favorite spots.
Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser
State tax cuts threatened
Legislators are considering a proposal to take away income tax cuts promised in 1998. The move would allow the state to collect tens of millions of dollars more in taxes.
State will look again at Fasi rent on offices
The state plans to re-investigate whether Frank Fasi unlawfully accepted an estimated $1.6 million in the form of dramatically reduced rent on his campaign headquarters.
No property tax hikes in $1 billion city budget
Mayor Jeremy Harris today is expected to propose a $1 billion city operating budget that asks for no increases in fees or real property tax rates and a tax cut for apartment owners.
Hawai'i teens chat with orbiting astronaut
When the international space station passed over the Islands yesterday, it was an exclusive opportunity for four high school students here to speak live with commander Bill Shepherd in space.
Aquarium plans cut from state budget
Gov. Ben Cayetano's plans for a world-class aquarium in Kaka'ako hit a serious snag yesterday when House lawmakers scratched the proposal from their version of the state budget.
Bill to allow Hawaiian homestead elections
A bill to allow Hawaiian homesteaders to elect their own governing body and exercise "community-based self-determination" on their lands is quietly gliding through the Legislature.
'Planet of the Apes' remake to film on Big Island
Filming will begin later this month on the Big Island for parts of the new "Planet of the Apes," the first major movie project there since "Waterworld."
Judge's sentence remembers victim
A circuit judge yesterday sentenced Ralph E. "Eddie" Clark Jr. to 98 days in jail and five years probation for the the Dec. 16, 1996, traffic death of Steven Valoroso Jr. of Wai'anae.
Board wants law changed for charter schools
The Board of Education will ask the Legislature to amend a law on charter schools to allow the board to grant temporary approval to new charters.
Legislators advance increase in minimum wage
Proposals to raise the state minimum wage to as much as $6.25 an hour in the next several years are on their way to the House and Senate floors for a vote.
Judge lets Makua lawsuit stand
A federal judge yesterday refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Army's assessment that live-fire training would not significantly affect Makua Valley.
Bottle deposit bill heads for House vote
The container deposit bill has passed out of the state House Finance Committee and is up for a vote on the House floor.
O'ahu briefs
Height limit may be reduced; Utility lines will be buried; Domestic violence group meeting Tuesday; Reading focus of library event; Guilt admitted in coral thefts.
Police Beat
Police find body near Pali Highway; Fugitive sought in robbery of two.
State picks 13 to use surplus Kaua'i land
A vast swatch of old sugarcane land and forested gullies, formerly leased to Lihu'e Plantation, will be farmed and ranched by 13 individuals and families under a plan approved by the state.
Hanalei tour boat companies to appeal
Hanalei tour boat companies that were put out of business by a U.S. District Court ruling last week will file an appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today.
Hawaiians plan protest walk on Maui
A peaceful protest walk to demonstrate opposition to a federal court lawsuit challenging Native Hawaiian entitlements is planned for Sunday.
Bob Krauss
Vietnamese women in charge
I've always wondered how Vietnamese women manage to camouflage so much steely determination under such feminine grace and charm.
Lee Cataluna
'Kahuku Rule' raises the bar
Kahuku High's seniors were held to higher standards than any other class at Kahuku, higher standards than required by the Department of Education. And they're proud.
Jan TenBruggencate
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.
Mike Leidemann
Planners can get smart
Doing good urban planning is like wrapping your arms around a 600-pound Jello mold: squeeze one place and it pops out in another.
