DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM State Sen. Sam Slom, holding a U.S. flag, and state Rep. Barbara Marumoto, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, faced protesters who said Iolani Palace was the wrong place for yesterday’s statehood celebration. Statehood celebration at palace gets heated Protesters say the event was held at the “scene of a crime” [...]

statehood day showdown: April 18, 2006 Statehood Showdown At Iolani Palace Featured Videos Kealii Collier State Sen. Sam Slom Aug 18, 2006 08:41 PM By Stephen Florino HONOLULU (KHNL)- A day of celebration turned into one of confrontation. As dozens tried to honor Hawaii’s statehood, many more showed up to put an end to the [...]