Solar-powered plane lands in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco >> An experimental solar-powered plane landed in Morocco’s capital late Tuesday after a 20-hour trip from Madrid in the first transcontinental flight by a craft of its type.
View Article'NintendoLand,' 'Mario Bros.' coming to Wii U
LOS ANGELES >> Nintendo is relying on a famous plumber, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U.
View ArticleActress Amanda Bynes charged with DUI in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES >> Los Angeles prosecutors have charged actress Amanda Bynes with driving under the influence roughly two months after authorities say she grazed a sheriff’s patrol car in an early...
View ArticleHawaii island marijuana minister again denied bond
The founder of the Hawaii Cannabis Ministry will remain behind bars until his trial on federal marijuana charges.
View ArticleKaimuki grad pleads not guilty in murder of local man in LA
The 29-year-old Kaimuki High school graduate accused of stabbing and killing a fellow Kaimuki graduate in Los Angeles last month has entered a plea of not guilty.
View ArticleRomney Wins South Dakota Republican Presidential Vote, Associated Press says
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney won the South Dakota primary, according to the Associated Press, one of five nomination contests today.
View ArticlePhiladelphia archdiocese legal bill: $11.6M
PHILADELPHIA >> The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia spent $11.6 million on legal fees in the past two fiscal years, most of it on priest sex abuse cases, according to a financial...
View ArticleNo record of TV singer’s claimed combat injury
MINNEAPOLIS >> A singer who appeared on the NBC show “America’s Got Talent” and claimed he was injured during a grenade blast in Afghanistan has no military record of his purported combat...
View ArticleKapalama man, 59, arrested on sex assault of a child
A 59-year-old Kapalama man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy at his home.
View ArticleHomeless man arrested in assault of officer in Waikiki
Police arrested a homeless man in front of the Kalakaua Avenue McDonalds after he allegedly assaulted a police officer Tuesday afternoon.
View ArticleCultural drama still timely today
The conflict between those who seek an idealized past and those who move forward amid the harsh realities of the present is brought to life once again in Kumu Kahua's revival production of playwright...
View ArticleGovernor nominates Pollack to Hawaii Supreme Court
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed this afternoon Circuit Judge Richard Pollack to a 10-year term to the Hawaii Supreme Court.
View ArticleSpread aloha with shave ice
Ever meet someone and wonder how they can be so nice? Many have that experience when talking with Uncle Clay of Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha, or HOPA, where shave ice is topped with fresh syrup...
View ArticleCalm, cool, collected earns chef a big win
If Ryan Manaut ever tires of his gig as banquet chef at Oahu Country Club, the 25-year-old could find much success in Zen training.
View ArticleLegumes, beans and lentils are low in fat, high in fiber
You probably know that legumes are good for you, but did you know there are two types of legumes?
View ArticleEarthquake hits near Taiwan, no damage reported
TAIPEI, Taiwan >> A powerful earthquake has hit off the coast of southeastern Taiwan, but no casualties or damage were reported on the island.
View ArticleVanguard of the vineyards visits 2 Valley Isle events
It is always a learning opportunity to attend a well-thought-out, well-run wine event.
View ArticleKabocha a good partner for slow-cooker
The world of Crock-Pot cooking is not particularly kind to vegetables. Hours of slow simmering leave most in a state of taste and texture that is less than ideal. Or in a state of plain yuckiness.
View ArticleHuman remains delivered to 2 Canadian schools
MONTREAL >> Packages containing a human foot and hand were discovered at two schools in Vancouver on Tuesday, in what could be the latest gruesome twist in the case of a Canadian porn actor...
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