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Japan tsunami debris looms off U.S. coasts
Thu, May 24 2012 at 1:32 PM EST

Items washed away by the 2011 tsunami are already arriving in North America, raising fears of an environmental crisis from Alaska to California.

Worst US city for traffic gridlock? Honolulu
Thu, May 24 2012 at 6:45 AM EST

Traffic is actually down in both the United States and Europe. Experts cite the economic downturn as people drive less and spend less on fuel.

Hawaii bans plastic bags
Wed, May 02 2012 at 9:06 AM EST

The island state is giving businesses two years to adjust to a world without plastic shopping bags.

Hawaii turns to dog shrinks to curb barking
Mon, Apr 09 2012 at 10:54 AM EST

Video: 10 minutes of yapping can bring legal trouble to owners of chatty mutts in Hawaii. One couple is getting help from a self-described dog whisperer.

Solar cross delivers power and a message
Wed, Apr 04 2012 at 4:10 PM EST

1,050 photovoltaic panels cover the roof of the church in Maui.

Hilo, Hawaii: Destination of the week
Wed, Mar 28 2012 at 6:03 PM EST

Waterfalls, volcanoes and a snow-topped mountain await on Hawaii's Big Island.

Astronauts needed for mock Mars mission in Hawaii
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 2:50 PM EST

Fake Mars mission will test how volunteers feel about the types of food on the menu for astronauts during long-duration space trips.

Hawaii, California removing barrier limiting rooftop solar projects
Tue, Dec 27 2011 at 12:12 PM EST

The nation’s top 2 solar states are re-examining rules that can discourage rooftop solar projects. Other states are expected to follow their lead.

Maui to build expansive smart grid
Tue, Dec 13 2011 at 12:51 PM EST

The $37 million project is expected to go online in 2013.

70 years after Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona still weeps
Sun, Dec 04 2011 at 9:03 PM EST

The wreck of the battleship sunk by Japanese warplanes, still leaks oil, evoking for some the tears of the thousand sailors who went down with their ship.

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