Well, the ceremonies are over and we can finally get down to business as we ‘flASHback’ on the week’s news that amused and confused: Barack Obama showed his Hawai’i roots at his presidential inauguration …

Linda Lingle and state transportation officials are proposing a nearly 60 percent increase in the state gas tax and big hikes in other fees to raise money for major highway improvements on four islands.

The most extensive overhaul of Hawaii’s highways in history would be fueled by dramatic increases in fuel taxes and fees once the moribund local economy starts to perk up, lawmakers announced yesterday.

The most extensive overhaul of Hawaii’s highways in history would be fueled by dramatic increases in fuel taxes and fees once the moribund local economy starts to perk up, lawmakers announced yesterday.

Gov. Linda Lingle and key Maui lawmakers announced on Thursday a six-year proposal to spend $4.2 billion on state highways, including $578.9 million for Maui County, that would be paid for, in part, with a 10 …

The Hawaii Supreme Court says Gov. Linda Lingle cannot have more time to appoint an at-large regent of the University of Hawaii and must nominate a person to fill the vacancy in five days.

Over at the Home States Ball, a major sighting, reports Monica Hesse : “Oh my gosh there’s Barack!” Myrna Murdoch of Hawaii goes in for a closer look at the tall thin man who is sans security and with a woman …

ROADSIDE cameras that angered Oahu motorists seven years ago might be on their way back, although in a less controversial setting.

Long a popular tourist destination, Hawaii has recently attracted a string of celebrity visitors, seeking out the Islands’ legendary natural attractions, range of outdoor activities and refreshing distance from …

Dustin Down The Door: Dustin Barca Make The Big Leagues A favorite of TransWorld SURF’s for years, Kauai’s Dustin Barca is the latest surfer from the Garden Isle to represent the island on the ASP World …