HAWAII: The state Department of Transportation is planning to do major work on a retaining wall along Kalanianaole Highway near Makapuu, but the construction will mean more than a year of lane closures and major traffic headaches for residents heading in and out of Waimanalo. More »

Hauoli Jamora achieved a lineman's dream by scoring a touchdown, but he'll take the five sacks that helped top-ranked Kahuku rally past No. 3 Leilehua, 24-20, last night at Aloha Stadium to win its second consecutive and 14th O'ahu Interscholastic Association football title since 1970. More »

Hawaii — Unemployed workers in Hawai'i may now get up to 73 weeks of jobless benefits because of additional federal aid made available under the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. More »

Elders, caregivers and others interested in aging issues and preventive care can head to Windward Mall's Senior Health Day Fair today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center court. More »

Honolulu Advertiser columnist Wayne Harada interviews John Cruz, Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning singer-composer. More »

The death of 17-year-old Keahihoku Lum, who was struck by a boat on Maunalua Bay last month, is a tragic reminder that traffic on the ocean can be as dangerous as that on land. More »

Burgeoning artists, along with their families and supporters, filled Kapolei Hale's courtyard last night as 10 students were presented with 2009 Leeward Young Artist Awards. They were selected from the 49 finalists honored at the event. More »