Presidential candidate Nader stumps in Hawaii (KPUA Hilo)
HONOLULU (AP) _ Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader is stumping in Hawaii. Nader was a guest speaker at a convention in Hilo yesterday and was scheduled to appear at a rally at the University of Hawaii last night and a Fourth of July luncheon today.

Navy assures 10-country drills off Hawaii will not dramatically affect marine mammals (KPUA Hilo)
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) _ The Navy admiral commanding international exercises off Hawaii says the ten participating nations will take protective measures to ensure their sonar drills don't significantly affect marine mammals.

Pope approves miracle by priest who helped Hawaii leprosy patients, clearing way for sainthood (Arizona Daily Star)
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of a 19th century Belgian priest who ministered to leprosy patients in Hawaii — opening the way for him to be declared a saint.

Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Dips Slightly | bizjournals.com (Hospitality Net)
Hawaii's hotel occupancy dropped only slightly in May despite fewer visitors and air seats and a weak U.S. economy. May hotel occupancy slipped 0.8 of a percentage point to 68.3 percent, compared to May 2007, while the average daily room rate increased 2 percent to $190.66. Revenue per available room edged up to $130.16.

Isle of Wight: Jack Grundy qualified for XTERRA off-road triathlon world championships in Hawaii (Isle of Wight County Press)
Friday, July 4, 2008 Sport/Triathlon TRIATHLETE Jack Grundy has conquered his toughest-ever challenge to qualify for the XTERRA off-road triathlon world championships in Hawaii later this year.