The reported average was $3.58 a gallon, up from the previous day's average of $3.46 and 29 cents higher than the nation's runner up, Washington D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline reached $3.60 at Hilo, $3.50 in Honolulu and $3.78 in Wailuku, according to AAA.

State cracks down on tax evaders

The state is cracking down on real estate agents who don't pay general excise tax on their commissions.

The state Attorney General filed criminal complaints against about a dozen brokers who are accused of not paying $390,000 in GET on $9 million of sales commissions.

The state Tax Department also has sent civil complaint letters to several hundred other brokers for smaller suspected non-payments of GET.

Windward Mall sets job fair for Oct. 1

Windward Mall merchants will be looking for applicants to fill holiday and permanent jobs at the Windward Mall Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 1.

"This is a great opportunity for people to find seasonal holiday jobs as well as longer term positions in retail at Windward Mall," said General Manager Jonathan Kim. "The Job Fair will give applicants access to all kinds of employment information with just a brief walk through the mall."

Macy's and Sears will be among the employers seeking holiday help. Other Windward Mall merchants will be taking applications as well. For more information on the Job Fair, visit Windward Mall online at www.WindwardMall.com.