Hawaii
HONOLULU - The University of Hawaii Board of Regents unanimously approved a plan Monday to build the world's largest telescope at Mauna Kea's summit.
HONOLULU - A new Hawaii law enacted Tuesday requires at least 180 school days a year as the state tries to shed its reputation for having the shortest amount of instructional time in the nation.
HONOLULU - Gov. Linda Lingle and the state's political leaders ended the state's infamous school furloughs Tuesday, grabbing hold of a serendipitous deal that involves a $10 million bank loan and forces no one to give ground.
HONOLULU - When Hawaii ran short on money, it made students and teachers pay by slashing 17 Fridays from the school calendar, resulting in three-day weekends and the nation's shortest school year.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Army Secretary John McHugh says the military is considering a system for soldiers to anonymously express their opinions about the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gay troops.
