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HawaiiHONOLULUProsecutor: Alleged Maui spy is difficult but sane
A Maui man accused of spying for China is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial, a federal prosecutor asserted Friday.But at the close of a competency hearing, the lawyer for Noshir Gowadia contended the defendant suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, which causes him to make grandiose statements and to consider himself better than others.
HONOLULUHearing begins for Maui man accused of being spy
A former B-2 stealth bomber engineer accused of spying for China suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, expert witnesses for the prosecution and the defense testified in federal court Thursday.But the forensic psychologists who evaluated Noshir Gowadia of Maui disagreed during the hearing over whether he is competent to stand trial and assist in his defense.
HONOLULUHawaii marine monument to welcome teachers
Managers of the nation's largest single conservation area are offering up to 12 teachers and community leaders an opportunity to spend a week in the pristine reserve north of Hawaii.The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument said in a statement Thursday that the traveling workshop is designed to get people involved in taking care of the environment.
HONOLULUCompetency hearing opens for accused Maui spy
Expert witnesses for the prosecution and the defense have testified a former B-2 stealth bomber engineer accused of spying for China suffers from narcissistic personality disorder.The forensic psychologists also said during a federal court hearing Thursday in Honolulu that Noshir Gowadia of Maui makes grandiose statements about his contributions to the U.S. military.
HILOHawaii County Council OKs sale of county land
Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi's proposal to sell 737 acres of land to help balance the county's budget has been approved by the Hawaii County Council.The 6-3 vote came Wednesday. In other action, the council voted against requiring Kenoi's administration to release terms of the sale, or to gain the council's approval before finalizing land sales.
HONOLULUForecast: Slow recovery ahead for Hawaii
A new Hawaii economic forecast predicts Hawaii will make only lackluster gains next year followed by modest growth in 2011.The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism's report Tuesday said Hawaii's economy continues to languish because of diminished spending by visitors on hotel rooms, souvenirs and meals.
HONOLULUChina to participate in giant Hawaii telescope
Chinese astronomers have signed on to participate in the development of the world's largest telescope that will be built atop a Hawaii volcano, a group said Tuesday.The Thirty Meter Telescope, the group spearheading the project, said the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has joined as an observer. It is the first step of a process expected to lead to the NAOC becoming a full partner and financial contributor.
HONOLULUHawaii anticipates tourism boost from APEC
Hawaii intends to showcase its tourism opportunities and cultural diversity when more than 10,000 people arrive in the islands for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.It will be the first APEC summit in the United States since 1993, when it was held at Blake Island, Wash. President Barack Obama announced this weekend that his birth state had won its bid to host the meeting.
HONOLULUHonolulu mayor inks labor pact for rail project
Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann and 12 local labor unions have inked an agreement that will pay union workers prevailing wages to build Honolulu's rail transit project while guaranteeing that they cannot delay construction by striking.Among those signing the Project Labor Agreement on Tuesday were unions representing carpenters, heavy equipment operators, iron workers and roofers.
HONOLULUHawaii leaders working to reopen schools
Hawaii's leaders are finally agreeing on a way to end the state's cut in school days to the lowest in the nation, but it probably won't happen before students lose several more instructional days.Putting the plan into action may come slowly while schools are scheduled to close four more days before the end of the year, in addition to the three days already lost. And restoring school days is no guarantee because it requires a new teacher union contract and approval by state lawmakers.
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