New data suggests that crime on O'ahu may be on the rise after a long downward trend, and many residents say they believe it after hearing about more crimes — especially thefts and break-ins — in their communities.

Whether they run on an elevated guideway or on city streets, trains are by far a safer way to travel than automobiles.

Eight months of primaries for party nominations get under way this week in House, Senate, gubernatorial and legislative races across the nation. The outcomes will set the stage for the first midterm elections of Barack Obama's presidency.