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Native American veterans memorial gets legislative push
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation Thursday to reauthorize the construction of a Native American veterans memorial on the national Mall.
Yankee Air Museum holds Memorial Day observance
The Yankee Air Museum will hold a special ceremony on Memorial Day - Monday May 27 - to recognize the ultimate sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces.
Navy to name new destroyer after Inouye
The Navy is expected to announce that a new destroyer will be named after U.S. Sen.
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Editorial: Respect for Memorial Day
This year the Memorial Day "holiday" will be observed on Monday, May 27, several days before the traditional May 30.
Gay-marriage stance dogs Hanabusa
Colleen Hanabusa applied for the appointment to replace the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, she told Democratic Party activists she supports marriage equality.
Biden: Immigration fix this summer
"As my grandpop would say, with the grace of God and the good will of neighbors, Congress will show the wisdom to pass the bipartisan immigration bill by the end of the summer," Biden said, speaking at a gala dinner at the Washington Hilton.
Durbin's defense panel approach
When Sen. Dick Durbin took over the powerful defense subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee in late January, the Illinois Democrat knew that he had some work to do.
Former UC Santa Cruz Chancellor M.R.C. Greenwood to retire from University of Hawaii post
University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood will retire in September for personal, health and family reasons, the school said Monday.
EMILY's List endorses Hanabusa over Schatz in Hawaii primary
EMILY's List is endorsing Rep. Colleen Hanabusa in her bid to unseat Sen. Brian Schatz , giving her a potentially big boost in the race.
Inouye's widow endorses Hanabusa for US Senate
The widow of longtime U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye is endorsing Congresswoman. Colleen Hanabusa as she challenges the man appointed to fill Inouye's shoes after he died.
Building picks up as economy grows
Hawaii County is emerging from five years of economic doldrums that saw construction projects plummet, with contractors, consultants and labor unions now looking forward to a slower, more sustainable rise in development.
Hanabusa announces US Senate run in Hawaii
U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii says she plans to run against fellow Democrat and incumbent U.S. Sen.
Leahy's legacy: Work in progress
Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy, during a recent April afternoon, sat down softly on the bright red seat of an open-air car on the U.S. Capitol subway system.
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Hanabusa announces US Senate run in Hawaii
Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii says she plans to run against fellow Democrat and incumbent U.S. Sen.
Hanabusa officially announces Senate run
U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii says she plans to run against fellow Democrat and incumbent U.S. Sen.
Abercrombie formally launches re-election campaign
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has formally launched his campaign to win a second term in 2014, saying Hawaii has built momentum coming out of recession and he wants it to continue.
Polls Point One Way In Massachusetts Senate Race
Rep. Ed Markey continues to lead fellow Rep. Stephen Lynch in Massachusetts' Democratic primary to fill John Kerry's vacated Senate seat, recent polling shows, although the size of that lead varies .