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A tropical depression west of the state is expected to intensify into a tropical storm but is not likely to affect the main Hawaiian Islands, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu said.

Manoa Valley Theatre’s latest production features a machine that mechanically gives people pleasure. Not a smartphone — although it does vibrate — this gadget is applied to any situation in which people feel a sense of “hysteria,” soothing them through its pulsating electric touch.

A memorial service for philanthropist and prominent community leader Joanna Sullivan will be held Oct. 4 at ‘Iolani School.

Janeen-Ann Olds was CEO of Sandwich Isles Communications during the years its founder stole millions of dollars in federal funding. She either knew Al Hee was raiding the subsidies to pay for crazy things like his kids’ college tuition and weekly massages for himself — which is bad — or she didn’t know that was going on right under her nose — which isn’t good, especially for a CEO.

Tenants of the Ala Moana Building fear that possible plans for the iconic office high-rise may leave longtime medical professionals and their patients scrambling for new locations.

A memorial service for philanthropist and prominent community leader Joanna Sullivan will be held Sunday at ‘Iolani School.

Since the city began putting up a chain-link fence along Kohou Street along Kapalama Canal this week, scores of homeless people have made an exit from what had been a growing encampment next to the waterway.

A 45-year-old woman who was in the home was able to escape without injury. The American Red Cross of Hawaii is assisting her.

Latest storm projected to pass north of isles • Man accused of severing spear pleads not guilty • Moped driver dies in accident on highway

Prosecutors are expected to charge a retired Honolulu police major with negligent homicide in connection with the death of a 49-year-old federal court employee who was hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Mililani in February.