IRS: No warrant necessary to read email

Citizens have "generally no privacy" in online communications, according to IRS attorneys. Here's the ACLU's response.

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“The Collection” coming to Kakaako’s Block E
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HMSA seeks 8.5% rate hike for small businesses

Kristen Consillio at the Star-Advertiser, reporting on a statement from HMSA:

Assessments and taxes related to health care reform account for approximately 23 percent of the rate request, she said.

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Japan deploys missiles to protect against North Korea

Two Patriot Advanced Capability-3 surface-to-air missile launchers were stationed at the defence ministry in Tokyo before dawn, a ministry spokesman said.

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By the Seaside

The 1939 apartments are a reminder of a simpler Waikiki. Learn more in this weekend's walking tour.

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North Korea warns foreigners to leave South

The latest in a ratcheting-up of rhetoric, and hopefully nothing more.

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Mayor signs beach smoking ban

Bill 72 provides fines up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second violation within a year, and $500 for additional offenses.

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State invests in biofuels

The state agribusiness corporation is a venture partner in a $1 million effort to produce biofuel and high protein animal feed from unmarketable papaya.

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