New Mass Transit Possibilities Unveiled 


HONOLULU (KHNL) – Computer renderings of a proposed mass transit project show rail lines running 60 feet above University Avenue. Some don’t like the design, but say they’ll live with it.

Hawaii Biotech Plans West Nile Virus Tests 
HONOLULU (AP) – Hawaii Biotech Ltd. aims to start human clinical trials for a West Nile virus vaccine during the first half of next year, marking an important milestone for the startup, the company’s chief executive said Thursday. Aiea-based Hawaii Biotech intends to test the safety of its vaccine formula on about 50 patients, Leonard Firestone told The Associated Press. The trials will be