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A district judge didn't give prosecutors everything they wanted in these trespassing cases. He allowed some of the protesters to pay fines instead of being sentenced to hours of community service. More


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The Department of Education said Wednesday it still must negotiate with two other public worker unions before it can say school furloughs are truly over. More


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Hawaii banks help end school furloughs in the next school year. More


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Furlough Friday protesters agreed to a change that would keep them away from the governor's office only after hours. More


Sit-In Protesters Plead Not Guilty
Sit-In Protesters Appear in Court

Video Reports

HSTA President Wil Okabe talks about a tentative agreement with the Board Of Education to end Furlough Fridays. Airdate: 3/24/2010

Rep. Marcus Oshiro
Officials react to Governor Linda Lingle's proposed plan to end teacher furloughs has been mostly positive, but the Governor's plan requires some sacrifice from each party involve and it means no one will come out unscathed. 11/15/09 More


Governor Lingle At Capitol
The governor detailed a plan today to get students back into the classrooms on Fridays, starting in January. 11/15/09 More


Waipahu School Open Only One Day This Week
Handful Of State Senators Push For Special Session
Hopes Fade For Special Legislative Session To Restore Classroom Days
Furloughs Bring Stress To Hawaii Residents
Furloughs To Put Special Hardship On Local Homeless Families
Despite Hearing Furloughs Will Go On
Local Bus Ridership May See Dip Due To Furloughs
Parent Discusses Furlough Friday Protest
Parents To Protest Furloughs At President Obama's Elementary School
School Furlough Court Battles Rage On
Attorney To File School Furlough Lawsuit
Education Officials Talk About More Teaching Time
UPW Members To Work On Furlough Fridays
HGEA Leader On Contract, Concerns, Future
HGEA Furloughs Are Now A Reality

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With the upcoming furloughs that will close public schools, organizations are starting to prepare services for students. More
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