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House approves amended EITC bill

The House of Representatives has approved an added amendment to the Earned Income Tax Credit bill which was approved by the House and Senate Conference Committee last week. According to the amendment if federal funds […]

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Hawaii police chiefs support Suzanne O bill

A bill named after a Maui police officer killed in the line of duty advanced through a House committee last week with strong support from the state’s four police chiefs and law enforcement leaders. Senate […]

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Fitiuta Airport lights up at night

The Department of Port Administration has completed installing runway lights and navigational aids at the Fitiuta Airport, which will assist pilots in navigating during poor visibility and at night. This will improve travel between Tutuila […]

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Price of rice dropped 4.6% in March

The March Basic Food Index, which monitors the prices of 20 food products at 14 retail stores, dropped .8% from February’s BFI. The price of eight food products dropped last month, the biggest of which […]

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Seven sailors fired for allegedly selling meth

Seven sailors employed by the Samoa Shipping Corporation have been fired after an internal investigation found they have been selling crystal methamphetamine. Acting Commissioner of Police Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga confirmed that police have been asked […]

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Honoring Betty Mae Ah Soon

Betty Mae Ah Soon: December 22, 1943 – January 11, 2026 “A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better […]

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