WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The AFL-CIO's Department of Metal Trades issued the following statement by President James Hart: "It is with great sadness that the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, mourn the loss of two members of the Hawaii Federal Employees Metal Trades Council (HFEMTC) who succumbed to their injuries as a result of yesterday's shooting at the Pearl Harbor Joint Naval Base. We pray for the third victim, also a member, who is currently recovering from his injuries. "Our thoughts and pr  more

KALAHEO, Hawaii, Dec. 4 -- The National Tropical Botanical Garden issued the following news: The National Tropical Botanical Garden has proudly received BGCI Botanic Garden Accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International. The BGCI Botanic Garden Accreditation assesses and places a high value on the unique skills, knowledge, and data in botanic gardens. Accreditation by BGCI firmly acknowledges NTBG's dedication to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation,  more