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Local News - Honolulu Star-Bulletin en-us State harbors officials plan to increase user fees statewide to finance $618 million in repairs and improvement at harbors on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12to1pmq1/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Harbor_officials_eye_fee_increase.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Harbor_officials_eye_fee_increase.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:18 +0000 Hawaii's recession and sputtering economy have claimed another victim: the state Legislature's opening day celebration featuring lavish parties, floral and musical presentations, and guest lists that choked both chambers. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12q8dnbu4/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Legislators_cancel_party_plans.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Legislators_cancel_party_plans.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:49 +0000 Friends, family members and fellow Jehovah's Witnesses continued to search with fire and Coast Guard personnel for missing kayaker Russell Yoshida in North Shore waters. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13icrsq01/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Friends_and_associates_join_search_for_missing_kayaker.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Friends_and_associates_join_search_for_missing_kayaker.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:39 +0000 A union leader says public school teachers are willing to return to classrooms on as many Furlough Fridays as can be funded. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13hvkdj3h/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Teachers_willing_to_return_for_restored_furlough_days.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Teachers_willing_to_return_for_restored_furlough_days.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:28 +0000 Dr. Laura Peterson, Kapiolani Breast Center surgeon, said she has had more inquiries from physicians than patients about a federal task force recommendation that most women should delay mammography until age 50 and then be screened every two years instead of annually. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12hi7ndcu/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Do_I_really_need_this.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Do_I_really_need_this.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:19 +0000 Thousands of volunteers will work tomorrow at events that seek to ensure that no one goes hungry on the holiday that celebrates a historic communal feast. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13ft0b8no/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Thanksgiving_Day_events_serve_food_to_those_in_need.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Thanksgiving_Day_events_serve_food_to_those_in_need.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:09 +0000 QUESTION: I am a state retiree who recently received a verification form from Secova, a company doing a "Dependent Verification Eligibility" check for EUTF (Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund). http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13c71ivj9/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Insurance_verification_uses_Social_Security_info.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Insurance_verification_uses_Social_Security_info.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:45:59 +0000 Hawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=125t0hb55/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Newswatch.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Newswatch.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:45:48 +0000 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13n43pmco/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_Australias_move_on_credit_card_fees_may_have_lessons_for_US.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_Australias_move_on_credit_card_fees_may_have_lessons_for_US.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:45:28 +0000 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=13v3khrlg/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091125_At_Iraqi_museum_Google_chief_announces_plan_to_put_artifacts_online.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091125_At_Iraqi_museum_Google_chief_announces_plan_to_put_artifacts_online.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:45:18 +0000 Disabled Maui veteran Robert Glass said a proposal to reduce state child-care subsidies for preschoolers, including his 3-year-old son, is taking away their chance for a bright future. "As a veteran, I do believe this is what many of us were fighting for," said Glass. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=133o8e39p/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Parents_against_cut_in_child_care_funds.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Parents_against_cut_in_child_care_funds.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:49 +0000 Gov. Linda Lingle is standing by Ted Liu, her state business director, as the legislative auditor insists Lingle should consider firing him for "numerous and egregious acts." http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12nke4i47/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Audit_calls_for_Lius_ouster.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Audit_calls_for_Lius_ouster.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:38 +0000 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12gld5bv8/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_The_worst-case_curve.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_The_worst-case_curve.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:28 +0000 A homeless man shot by police in Kakaako was arrested upon his release from a hospital yesterday on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=130rfhfbo/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Man_arrested_in_skirmish_with_police.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Man_arrested_in_skirmish_with_police.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:18 +0000 Anyone who leaves bulky items at the curb earlier than the evening before the scheduled collection date would face a considerable fine under strict new guidelines proposed by the city. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12s36st3s/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Hefty_fine_for_early_bulky_waste.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Hefty_fine_for_early_bulky_waste.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:09 +0000 A Maui man accused of selling military secrets to China has been found competent to stand trial. Noshir Gowadia is accused of providing data on making cruise missiles and other aircraft less visible to radar or heat-seeking devices. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=134rsbt5p/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Alleged_scientist_spy_fit_to_stand_trial.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Alleged_scientist_spy_fit_to_stand_trial.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:58 +0000 State and city workers have an extra week to choose a medical coverage plan as the state board that governs the health fund extended deadlines yesterday to ease confusion in the current open enrollment period. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12o4hek7m/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Insurance_deadlines_extended.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Insurance_deadlines_extended.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:48 +0000 RINGING IN THE SEASON: Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona, center, joined Salvation Army volunteers yesterday as they rang their bells to launch the 2009 Red Kettle Campaign at the intersection of King and Bishop streets. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=129q1o0vp/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Island_images.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Island_images.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:38 +0000 The Honolulu Police Department's Communications Division mistakenly issued a MAILE Alert to television stations shortly before 2:30 p.m. yesterday. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=12ql95qn8/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_MAILE_Alert_is_sent_by_mistake.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_MAILE_Alert_is_sent_by_mistake.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:28 +0000 QUESTION: My parents went to the Senior Expo and "won" a drawing for a free hotel stay. They were informed by phone that they won, then a young man drove out to their house to give them their certificate and explain what they'd "won" from Redeemincentives.com. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Honolulu/Honolulu_Star-Bulletin/SIG=138e2goke/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091124_Read_fine_print_to_avoid_free_prize_problems.html http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091124_Read_fine_print_to_avoid_free_prize_problems.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:18 +0000 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:18 +0000