Patsy Nakamoto of Mililani and her daughter Kristen, 10, look over Girl’s Day dolls at Shirokiya in Ala Moana Center. The Hinamatsuri holiday, brought to Hawai‘i from Japan, is marked every March 3 by the home display of a girl’s collection of traditional dolls depicting the imperial court.
No new taxes in Harris' city budget
Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris' proposed budget calls for modest increases in areas he feels are priorities without proposing expensive new initiatives.
Senate committee kills abortion bill
The measure requiring physicians to notify parents before performing abortions on minors and approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last month was reconsidered and killed yesterday.
Low cholesterol may not benefit elderly
Those older than 70 with a low cholesterol level face an increased risk of heart disease, according to startling new findings from a Honolulu Heart Project study.
State hospital building closure protested
The union that represents Hawai'i State Hospital employees has charged that both patients and staff will be endangered if a plan to close one of the hospital's main buildings in the next month proceeds.
Age-of-consent bill advances
A bill to raise Hawai'i's age of consent cleared a major hurdle yesterday when it was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
Deal offered in campaign probe
The state Campaign Spending Commission has offered a settlement to Honolulu City Councilwoman Rene Mansho, who has been investigated for her use of campaign money to pay for city-sponsored trips.
OHA legal challenge won't be abandoned
Big Island lawyer and Republican John Carroll has changed his mind about dropping his lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of OHA. He is moving forward with his claim that OHA money is used for discriminatory purposes.
Cayetano keeps faith in aquarium
Gov. Ben Cayetano yesterday said he would continue to lobby the Legislature for his proposed Kaka'ako aquarium, which was cut Thursday from the construction budget passed by the House Finance Committee.
Hawai'i briefs
Motorcyclist killed in Big Isle collision; Hawai'i woman picked for top post; March 25 concert canceled at UH; Man arrested in armed robbery.
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
One man finally did right thing
Cmdr. Scott Waddle finally did what all the president's men and the rest of the government machinery couldn't. He got it right with the Japanese.
