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Disney theft, fraud suspect is charged

A former hotel store manager has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing more than $34,000 from Disney Parks and Resorts.

 

Council considers new bus fare structure

Riders of TheBus could see changes to the daily fare structure starting July if a proposal issued this week by a Honolulu councilman wins approval.

 

Operator of toddler boot camp sent to jail

A Maui woman who operated a potty-training “boot camp” has been sentenced to three months in jail.

 

2007 Pearl spill dwarfs Red Hill leak

At the same time state officials are focused on the Red Hill fuel leak of 27,000 gallons, environmental activist Carroll Cox is pointing to a fuel release more than 10 times that amount at Pearl Harbor just 600 feet from the shoreline, originating from another aging tank.

 

‘King of all sports’ is back, bringing big business to isles

Local bars and retailers that cater to sports fans are enjoying as much as a 50 percent jump in business since the start of the National Football League season last week.

 

Waianae area might get modular units assisting families

Twinkle Borge, who has lived in a homeless encampment near Waianae Boat Harbor for nearly 12 years, estimates that some 300 “houseless” individuals, including more than 25 families, live in the area.

 

Appeals court cites discovery to reverse murder conviction

A state appeals court has overturned a Kaneohe man’s murder conviction in the death of a childhood friend because the prosecutor withheld critical information from the defense.

 

Kokua Line: Rate of moonlighting down for island residents

Question: People are always saying you have to work two jobs to make it in Hawaii, but I don’t know anyone who works two jobs. How many people really do?

 

Facts of the Matter: Bleaching eliminates colors through process of oxidation

Bubble chlorine gas through red tomato juice and it will turn white. Treat old yellowed newspaper clippings with sodium borohydride and they likewise whiten.

 

Foes of planned Kauai dairy convey concern to governor

Opponents of a proposed dairy in Maha- ulepu on Kauai are calling on Gov. David Ige to take notice of community concerns surrounding the proposed Hawaii Dairy Farms operation.

 

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