Woman gets prison time for Ponzi scheme
A woman convicted of wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced to 46 months in prison.
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Rent being raised for Kaneohe residents
The city is being a grinch! That's according to Kaneohe residents who've been told that the rent at their affordable housing apartments is about to go up as much as $600 a month.
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Action Line: How to avoid overspending
Holiday shopping is in full swing, with hundreds of consumers hitting the stores. But, how do you buy for family and friends without overspending?
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Laulima: Teen takes care of grandmother
We hear countless stories of children being taken care of by their grandparents. But it tugs at …
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Woman injured in Pier 39 truck accident
A contracted security officer was rushed to the hospital after an accident involving a commercial …
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Maui bill aims to regulate GMOs
Another island is moving toward regulating the use of genetically modified crops and pesticides.
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Extreme sport attracts young riders
It's an extreme sport and one of the fastest growing in popularity. It's also considered one of the most dangerous sports.
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Gov. Abercrombie appears on CNN's 'Crossfire'
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appeared on CNN's Crossfire show on Monday. He talked about the nation's economy, from military spending to unemployment insurance.
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UH West Oahu employee receives 2013 President's Award
UH West O'ahu Facilities Manager James "Kimo" Yamaguchi has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance.
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Comedian & Actor Mike Epps to perform in Hawaii
Live Nation welcomes Mike Epps to Hawaii Theatre on Saturday January 25 at 8 p.m.
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Honolulu Marathon finishers pick up certificates
Thousands of Honolulu Marathon finishers headed down to Kapiolani Park Monday morning to get their final proof that they finished Sunday's race.
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Big Island Representative to resign from State House
In a letter to state leaders, Representative Denny Coffman expressed his plans to spend time with his family as his daughter faces a medical issue.
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Truck spills cement, gravel on H-1 Freeway
Traffic was backed up on the H-1 Freeway after a truck spilled cement and gravel near the Kunia off-ramp.
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New principal named at Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Pauline Masaniai has been named principal at Kahuku High and Intermediate School effective Mon., Dec. 23, 2013.
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2 Hilo men arrested after burglary on boat
Two men were arrested Friday after police received a call shortly after midnight reporting suspicious men on a boat at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor.
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Mayor Caldwell hosts Twitter town hall meeting
Mayor Kirk Caldwell hosted Honolulu's first Twitter town hall meeting on Monday.
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Body found in ditch on Maui
Maui police were called to a drainage ditch in Kahului after a body was found Monday morning.
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A day of giving across the state
Saturday was Laulima Day across the state. All of you who gave so generously from your heart, thank you so much! Like previous years, the aloha was overflowing.
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Family waves signs to warn of driving dangers
It's the holiday season and that means parties, fun, and for some, drinking. However, Honolulu police are on the lookout for drunk drivers. One family offered a reminder on Sunday, why it's important to not drink and drive.
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Government sells remaining stake in GM
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government ended up losing $10.5 billion on the General Motors bailout, but it says the alternative would have been far worse.
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Rising riches: 1 in 5 in US reaches affluence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their lives, wielding extensive influence over America's economy and politics, according to new survey data.
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Congress renews undetectable gun ban for decade
WASHINGTON (AP) — Narrowly beating a midnight deadline, Congress voted Monday to renew an expiring ban on plastic firearms that can evade airport detection machines. But Republicans blocked an effort to toughen the restrictions — the …
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Canada plans claim that would include North Pole
TORONTO (AP) — Canada plans to make a claim to the North Pole in an effort to assert its sovereignty in the resource-rich Arctic, the country's foreign affairs minister said Monday.
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Tech giants call for controls on gov't snooping
LONDON (AP) — Major technology companies, stung by revelations that the U.S. government collects people's personal data on their networks, on Monday issued an open letter to President Barack Obama asking for tighter controls on …
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Freediving grows in popularity despite risks
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Roberto Reyes grabbed the bright orange buoy and steadied his breath as sharp columns of hazy sunlight pierced the green seawater beneath him, fading before they reached the depths that he was about to explore …
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NFL Week 14: Elam's record broken by a Bronco
Matt Prater broke an NFL record while helping the Denver Broncos clinch an AFC playoff berth. Prater clubbed a 64-yard field goal as the first half expired before the Broncos completed a 52-28 thrashing of the Titans.
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Broncos & Beavers to meet in Hawaii Bowl, list of all 34 games
HONOLULU – Oregon State University has accepted an invitation to play in the 2013 SHERATON HAWAI‘I BOWL, and will meet Boise State of the Mountain West.
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Rainbow Wahine swept out of NCAA tournament
HONOLULU – The 11-seeded University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team's season came to a close on Saturday night with a straight-set loss to BYU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Set scores were 25-21, 25-17, 25-13.
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3-1-1 city complaints, is anyone listening?
Complaining to city hall got easier a few years ago with a smart-phone app called 3-1-1 but what happens to all those tips?
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Health connector shakeup follows other state intervention
Stepping into Coral Andrews' job in the interim is in the man Gov. Neil Abercrombie put in charge of implementing the president's federal health care act, Tom Matsuda. This isn't the first time the state has had to step in.
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Work out solar details before buying, selling home
Solar panels can become a hot-potato during the property buying process if sellers and buyers aren't careful.
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Revealed: What stalled Hawaii's health exchange & why some uninsured are…
More than a month after the Hawaii Health Connector went online, thousands of insurance seekers remain in limbo.
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Bird steals camera in Australia, records journey
SYDNEY (AP) — A brazen bird snatched a video camera that was recording crocodiles in northwest Australia and captured fascinating footage of its 110-kilometer (70-mile) journey across the country's remote landscape.
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Russia outraged by giant Louis Vuitton suitcase
MOSCOW (AP) — Politicians didn't like it, the public didn't like it, so the gigantic Louis Vuitton suitcase is being booted out of Red Square.
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Washington man sticks with 'Joe Biden defense'
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who fired a shotgun in the air to scare off car prowlers has refused a plea deal and says he's sticking with what's become known as the "Joe Biden defense."
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