Officials optimistic about Honolulu-D.C. service
Five-year-old Ava Prysock got off the plane from Washington, D.C., with plenty of energy thanks to United Airlines' new nonstop service between Dulles and Honolulu international airports. The tot's...
View ArticleA&B board gives OK to turn Matson into separate company
Hawaii will have a new publicly traded company come July 2. Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc. said Friday its board of directors unanimously approved the separation of the company's Matson shipping...
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Shuttle offers service for 4 Waikiki resorts • Quiksilver stock price gains 12 percent • 2 Chesapeake Energy directors voted out • U.S. trade deficit narrows to $50.1 billion • American wholesalers add...
View ArticleKauai Police Department to host Citizens Police Academy
The Kauai Police Department will hold a Citizens Police Academy, a program designed to give residents a hands-on look into the department, as well as enhance police and community relations.
View ArticleFoundation's charity golf tournament aims to assist families suffering loss
The Joshua Neves Children's Foundation is sponsoring its second annual charity golf tournament July 13 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club in Ewa Beach to support families grieving the loss of a child.
View ArticleMaimed priest seeks to help people heal from suffering
The Rev. Michael Lapsley once fought to free South Africans from the racism of apartheid. Now he is a wounded healer trying to help nations and individuals find freedom from their tragic pasts.
View ArticlePolice and Fire
Autopsy shows hiker died from head injury • 3 in stolen car face multiple charges • Auto dealership worker arrested for theft • Suspect in Waikiki sex assault is caught • Convicted killer will serve at...
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Sailor who died in fall overboard identified • Tourists injured by falling branch file suit • Republicans field new Senate candidate • Kauai program gives close look into police work
View ArticleIsle politicians think green while celebrating birthdays
The pols turn their birthdays into paydays as we "flASHback" on the week's news that amused and confused. Gov. Neil Abercrombie will celebrate his 74th birthday by selling tables for up to $12,000....
View ArticleSchofield-based specialist admits role in fuel scheme
A 25-year-old Schofield Barracks soldier pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to bribery for selling thousands of gallons of jet fuel to a military contractor in Afghanistan.
View ArticleState ordered to pay $70,000 for costs of Star-Advertiser lawsuit
The state must pay about $70,000 for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's attorney fees and costs for prevailing in its lawsuit against Gov. Neil Abercrombie for the release of the names of judicial...
View ArticleLocal organization offers residents ways to protect homes from threatening fires
With recent brush fires in Hawaii, Firewise Communities Hawaii, part of the National Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Program, offered tips for residents.
View Article‘Tough team’ mentality led to concussions in NFL
There were times in his five-year NFL career when running back Nuu Faaola said he would look up from the bench at the scoreboard and be puzzled by what he glimpsed.
View ArticleWoman suspected in 2-unit fire in Punahou
Police said they suspect a 49-year-old woman may have started a late-night fire in the Punahou area that damaged two apartments Wednesday, causing $115,000 in damage.
View ArticleDonations sought for July 4 festival
Donations are being sought to cover the cost of this year's fifth annual Independence Day at Maunalua Bay Festival. Event chairwoman Dianne Glei said $50,000 is needed for the festival.
View ArticleVictorino drives in 5 as Phillies end skid
BALTIMORE » Jim Thome felt right at home -- in the cleanup spot, in the DH slot.
View ArticleHawaiian educator appointed to post of homeless czar
Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Friday announced the appointment of a Native Hawaiian educator as the state's new homeless coordinator and reaffirmed his belief that government has a moral obligation to...
View ArticleHawaii tennis players a force nationally in 16s
Even if it is just a magical moment in the tennis cycle of life, the 16 age division in Hawaii is pretty special.
View ArticleADs nix proposal for seeding changes
LIHUE » Surprises on day two of the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association annual conference?None.
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