LIHUE>> Dozens of Hawaiians and their supporters testified yesterday in tears and with shouts and voices crackling with emotion before the Kauai Niihau Burial Council.

Hoku Scientific Inc. said yesterday it has signed agreements with the state Department of Transportation to install photovoltaic power systems at four Hawaii airports.

PITSBURGH -- A Kauai man who rescued a woman after she was stabbed at a Lihue mall last year is among 25 people awarded Carnegie medals today for their heroism.

Ferrying sinister ambitions In Stan Godes' letter in support of the ferry he longs to "cross the channel" once again and not have to deal with the "zoo" at the airport .

A Wailua Houselots home was destroyed by a morning fire today and the home's two occupants were treated for smoke inhalation, authorities said.

Starting next month, seniors 60 and older on Kauai will have the opportunity to participate in the EnhanceFitness program at the Lihu'e and Kilauea neighborhood centers.

Before heading to the mainland to campaign for the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Maya Soetoro-Ng will be going on an island-hopping tour to rally support here in the islands.