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In Hawaii, Time to Grieve Yet Again
The helicopter crash in the western Iraqi desert Wednesday was the deadliest single event in the Iraq war for U.S. troops, and officials said it dealt a particularly hard blow to a small military community in Hawaii, which had already seen 18 Marines die in Iraq since late October.

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Who da guy? Maybe all
A word of warning if you’re stopping by “Pageant,” the off-Broadway spoof lampooning the world of the American beauty pageant, debuting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Manoa Valley Theatre: Though your eyes may fool you, that isn’t “Tattletales” host Bert Convy reincarnated as Frankie Cavalier, the narcissistic emcee/star of the show. It’s KITV reporter Keoki Kerr in a wig and enhanced eyebrows. And all of the female contestants in the show are actually dudes. Curious? Us, too. Information: 988-6131.

Aloha offers $99 one-way fares to Hawaii (Reg Req’d)
Travelers looking for a different Fourth of July destination have a last-minute offer from Aloha Airlines, which is promoting one-way fares to various Hawaiian islands for as low as $99. The fares run July 2-9, …

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories in Hawaii
There are no active watches, warnings or advisories

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News & Views from other islands 
Fishing for striper, hooking a huge shark MARTHA’S VINEYARD - Seven Barnstable High School buddies, on the island for their annual fishing weekend, went out to play in the Pink Squid Yacht Club’s bluefish and bass tournament. They threw out a wire line on gear designed to fight a 20-pound bass

Starwood Vacation Ownership Acquires Land from Intrawest Corporation for a New Resort in Palm Desert, California 
ORLANDO, Fla. | Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced it has finalized the acquisition of 28.7 acres in the established Desert Willow development from Intrawest Corporation (NYSE:IDR). Starwood Vacation Ownership will build a Westin-branded vacation ownership resort within the upscale Palm Desert, California

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When Lauryn Axelrod plans a vacation with her teenage son Josh, she begins with one question: What new cultural and physical experiences do I want to give my child?
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Navy aces missile interception 
BARKING SANDS, Kauai For the seventh time in eight tries, a ship-based missile hit its intended ballistic missile target yesterday off Kauai’s coast.

Wilcox nurses strike 
More than 50 Wilcox Memorial Hospital nurses set up picket lines in front of the hospital Saturday morning to rally public support following the collapse of contract talks.

Kauai company importing opihi from Ireland 
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) _ A Kauai-based company is importing opihi from Ireland as local supplies of the mollusk have declined. Noelani Josselin says she and surfer friend Patrick Murphy were visiting Ireland when they noticed a seabed of what looked like opihi as the sea receded at low tide.

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Fixing up Chinatown should not destroy its authenticity
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Chinatown should not be transformed solely or primarily as another tourist destination, another option to Waikiki that, but for “aloha” signs and coconut trees, has become almost indistinguishable from tourism settings elsewhere. Moreover, many

Ongoing events
Honolulu Advertiser - Cirque Hawaii, acrobats, clowns, contortionists, aerialists, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. nightly except Wednesdays, Cirque Hawaii Theatre, Waikiki; $55-$75* (dinner packages available). 922-0017. Magic of Polynesia, with John Hirokawa, dinner seating 5 p.m

Islands of delight
Ottawa Sun - Rugged scenery provides a stunning backdrop for the Sheraton Waikiki. BIG ISLAND, HAWAII — It once breathed a heavy fire that layered the majestic island with molten lava. Today, avid explorers gingerly traipse around the edge of the volcano’s

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Honolulu Star-Bulletin - 2 VICE PRESIDENTS: Mark Gmur, left, VP of Better Brands, welcomed Ben Dowling, VP of Nick’s Fishmarket, to “Wet,” the Hawaii premiere of Reyka Vodka, at the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio on Wednesday. The super-smooth vodka is made in Iceland and is

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Driving Tour of Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive
Whether you’re a hiker, jogger, walker or just out for a pleasant car ride, the Tantalus and Round Top Drive on Oahu is the perfect place to spend a few…

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