The Honolulu Advertiser - Sat Dec 19

The state's unemployment rate edged down to 7 percent in November, but economists say the sluggish economy likely will prevent any sustained improvement in the job market until 2011.

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sat Dec 19

While Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7 percent in November, the state experienced the highest monthly percentage decrease of job losses in the nation.

The Honolulu Advertiser - Fri Dec 18

NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill eight primary seats and eight alternate seats on its advisory council.