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American Samoa to ban plastic bags Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:35AMPAGO PAGO, American Samoa » American Samoa is going to make it illegal for stores to hand out plastic bags once a new law goes into effect early next year.
Kalaupapa pastor was well-loved Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:35AMThe Rev. Felix Vandebroek, pastor of a church in Kalaupapa, where a dozen of his parishioners have leprosy, died Friday at the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts Center in Kaneohe. He was 82.
USC pep rally puts spotlight on "football tourism" Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:47AMAn estimated 2,000 USC Trojan fans attended a pep rally at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki Wednesday night.
July was a $1 billion month for Hawaii tourism Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:38PMThe Hawaii Tourism Authority says 9% more visitors came to Hawaii in July than the same month...
Devoted ocean swimmer conquers isle channels Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:44AMSoftware engineer Quinn Carver hits the beach at 5:30 a.m. every Wednesday for a swim, except during the monthly jellyfish invasion. When he's not in the ocean, he's doing laps at the University of Hawaii pool.
Hawaii jobless claims plunge in weekly tally Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:38PMHawaii new jobless claims fell below 2,000 in the newest weekly report, and total claims fell well below...
Kauai testing curbside recycling Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:55PMcurbside recycling program on parts of island. Lihue starting next week Thursday.
Volleyball guru says REV may not have enough pop Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:32PMWinnning combination- The Redlands East Valley volleyball team is ranked 24th in the nation. Redlands East Valley’s ranked No. 24 … in the nation. The CIF, Division 2-A champions – three-time defending champs – were ranked on prepvolleyball.com . John Tawa, who makes the entries on the website, reports that “the Wildcats have graduated seven, including setter Johnna Fouch and libero Kyle Oropeza ...
Kauai County tests curbside recycling program Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:53AMKauai officials are beginning a pilot curbside recycling program on parts of island. Workers will pick up recycling...
Top Dem gubernatorial hopefuls debate health care Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:43AM(AP:HONOLULU) Hawaii's top Democratic gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday delved into the heavy-duty policy realm of health care, taking different approaches on how they would improve its delivery to island residents.
Kauai Police Make Arrest In Safeway Robbery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:53AMKauai police arrested three men in connection with a robbery in the Safeway Parking lot this weekend.
Alexander & Baldwin to Present at Jefferies 7th Global Shipping and Logistics Conference Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:08AMHONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) announced today that two company executives will present an overview of the company's businesses at the Jefferies 7th Global Shipping and Logistics Conference.
Impeccable Island Residence & Adjacent Lot in Kauai, Hawaii Now Selling Absolute Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:07PMThe live, on-site auction of Pueo Point, a premier ocean bluff residence and adjacent lot located in prestigious Anini Vista on the North Shore of Kauai, will commence absolute on August 23, meaning each property will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price, Concierge Auctions has announced.
The Best Kauai Beach Destinations Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:01PMThere are probably three reasons to go to Kauai. One reason would be for the golf. Another reason would be to get away from people and hang out. The third reason, and my favorite, is to hit the beach.
Exclusive: Embattled DOT Deputy Quits Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:17PMA state senator has been critical of a Department of Transportation deputy director's leadership of the state's 15 airports.
UH Soccer Picked 6th In WAC Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:47PMThe University of Hawaii women's soccer team is chosen to finish sixth in a preseason poll.
UH women's soccer team picked to finish 6th in WAC Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:37PMHONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii women's soccer team has been picked to finish sixth in the 2010 Western Athletic Conference Preseason Poll conducted by the league's nine head coaches.
Kauai Travel Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:08PMBefore donning your beach shorts and heading towards the Pacific, make sure you know important Kauai tips to avoid complications and other troubles that can break the excitement.
News: Gulf reopened to fishing Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:39PMOutdoors headlines from across the country
Rec Center Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:47AMThe Star-Advertiser launches a new page, called "Out There," which focuses on recreational activities and runs Fridays.
GOP fields candidate for Kauai seat Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:43AMRepublicans, taking advantage of a state law that gives political parties extra time to find replacements for candidates who have withdrawn, have found a challenger to state Rep. Hermina Morita on Kauai.
Obituaries - July 23, 2010 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:21AMHellmut C. Bauer, 74, retired vice president of global trade at JPMorgan Chase Bank , and former resident of Greenwich most recently of Roswell, Ga., passed away on July 7, 2010. During his 37 years with the bank, he provided services in the Defense, Aerospace and Telecommunications Industries . After retirement, he consulted for various bank and industrial clients in trade finance.
Threatened bird brings an end to Friday night lights on Kauai Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:53PMHigh school football games may be moving to Saturday afternoons to help save threatened shearwaters...
State foreclosure rate easing Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:41AMForeclosure proceedings against Hawaii properties continued to rise in June from the same month last year, according to the latest industry report.
Moanalua's Koga clings to 1-shot lead Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:38AMMoanalua High School sophomore Eimi Koga takes a one-shot lead into today's final round of the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships, being played at nine courses in and around San Diego.
$145M from stimulus boosts neighbor isles Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:46AMA total of $145.2 million in federal stimulus money has been invested in neighbor island initiatives ranging from road and building upgrades to new buses and increased funding for social service programs.
Bacon boosts brew Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:35AMPete Licata put Hawaii coffee on the map in a big way when he won the 2010 Western Region Barista Champion title in February. The competition requires contenders to show their technical chops and create a signature drink for four judges.
Taro cubes are the key to vegan version of poke Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:35AMTo prove that good food is well understood across borders and seas, Sharon McKenzie writes from across both: "Last year I was studying at UH-Manoa on exchange from New Zealand, and LOVED the taro poke that was sold by Taro Delight at the KCC farmers market on Saturday. I used to buy it every week and really miss it."
Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach a Wyndham Grand Property Announces Opening of South Shore Resort Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:01AMKoloa Landing at Poipu Beach, a luxury resort-style community on Hawaii’s Garden Island, announces they will open Phase One of this multi-phase development this fall. Additionally, they recently announced it would fly the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts flag, joining the brand’s prestigious Wyndham Grand® Collection. Fee simple ownership for these one-, two-, three- and four- bedroom fully-furnished ...
Satellites Track Two-Stage Interceptor In Missile Defense Test Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:09PMby Staff Writers Vandenberg Air Force Base CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2010 The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon Company, successfully detected and tracked a two-stage Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) during a U.S. Missile Defense Agency flight test on June 6, 2010.
Satellites Track Two-Stage Interceptor In Missile Defense Test Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:08PMVandenberg Air Force Base CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2010 The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon Company, successfully detected and tracked a two-stage Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) during a U.S. Missile Defense Agency flight test on June 6, 2010. Tracking data generated by the satellite sensors were transmitted to ...
Feds file sex discrimination lawsuit in Hawaii Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:27AM(AP:HONOLULU) The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit on behalf of a female firefighter employed at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai.
50 years, 50 stars Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 6:35AMWhen the Aloha Boys give a special Fourth of July performance at Fort McHenry today, the trio of isle expats will mark history and make some of their own.
Biz Buzz, July 4, 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 12:33AMMany a local liquor store owner complained last year when a state law allowing liquor stores to be open on Sundays went into effect. A common gripe was the stores wouldn’t profit from the extra day, that customers would just spread their spending over the course of seven days instead of six. That’s not the way business has played out for Bookcliff Liquors, 3026 F Road, where the Sunday hours ...
Foster City cancer survivor meets fashion icon Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:30PMJennifer Ridgley, 19, and her family were treated to a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple last month courtesy of Kids Wish Network, a nonprofit that works to brighten the lives of young people with life-threatening illnesses.
Concierge Auctions to Present Impeccable Kauai Residence & Adjacent Lot at Live, On-Site Auction on August 23 Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 3:03PMConcierge Auctions announces another astounding Hawaiian property auction. On August 23, the firm will conduct a live, on-site auction of Pueo Point, a premier ocean bluff residence and adjacent lot located on the North Shore of Kauai, a destination of choice for luxury vacationers and A-list celebrities.
EXCLUSIVE: Jake "Wouldn't Touch Vienna" Says Her Stepmom; Used Her To Become Famous Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:18AMVienna Girardi has revealed the shocking news that while she and Jake were together, he refused to have sex with her for the final six months of their relationship, and now her stepmother Lisa Girardi tells RadarOnline.com that Vienna confided in her at the time that Jake wouldn't even cuddle with her. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: See Vienna In Bikini Thong Contest
Military intercepts ballistic missile in test - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 8:13PMHONOLULU — The military says it successfully shot down a short-range ballistic missile in a test off Hawaii.
US intercepts short-range ballistic missile target in test off Hawaii Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 8:12PMHONOLULU, Hawaii - The U.S. military says it successfully shot down a short-range ballistic missile in a test off Hawaii. The test was the latest for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system, which is part of a planned missile defence shield for the United States.
US to hold missile test Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:12PMHONOLULU - THE US military plans to try to shoot down a simulated ballistic missile launched from a ship by intercepting it with a rocket fired from Hawaii. It will be the latest test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which is designed to shoot down ballistic missiles in their last stage of flight.
Precious paradise Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 6:34AMIn 1971, when he was 23, John Wehrheim found himself living with friends in Haena, a remote community on Kauai's North Shore where the beauty was unparalleled: an unspoiled jungle giving way to a crystalline blue bay.
'Pirates' and other stars open up to fans with Twitter Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 6:33AMThis is how you know that social media has made the world a better place: When the Kauai set of the new "Pirates" sequel is so remote the director needs a personal watercraft to get there, but afterward the producer of the film posts photos of his arrival through Twitter.
Local news in brief June 27, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 10:10PMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! Engineers from the Kansas City-based firm HNTB examined the Lobato Trestle on the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad's 64-mile line between Chama, N.M., and Antonito, Colo., on Saturday. The 310-foot trestle was severely damaged by fire Wednesday night.
Donavon Frankenreiter Summer Tour Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:33AMA top story from this week. Donavon Frankenreiter has announced his summer tour plans
Alaska boosting Hawaii network Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:17AMAlaska Airlines is expanding its network of routes to Hawaii again.
Fitch Downgrades 2 Classes of Morgan Stanley 2006-XLF; Revises RRs Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:48PMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has downgraded one class from the pooled portion of Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2006-XLF reflecting Fitch's base case loss expectation of 18.6%.
'Hands Across The Sand' Acts Against Offshore Drilling With Global Demonstration Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:58PMWhat's Your Reaction? As we've previously reported on HuffPost Impact , a global activist campaign called "Hands Across The Sand" hopes to encourage people around the world to join hands in solidarity against offshore drilling and in support of clean energy.
Offshore Drilling Foes to Stage Global Demonstrations Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:41PMTar balls started washing up on the sand this week in Seaside, Fla., a wealthy hamlet between Pensacola and Panama City where...
Hindus Really "Horrible"? BU Prof has Rajan Zed Up in Arms; Religion Journalism Is Mushy Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 7:33PMCopyrighted to Himalayan Academy Publications, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii. Licensed for Wikipedia under Creative Commons and requires attribution when reproduced. Boston University religion professor Stephen Prothero was on the Colbert Report last Monday, June 14, to promote his new book, God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter . In a discussion of ...
Hinduism Really "Horrible"? BU Prof has Rajan Zed Up in Arms; Religion Journalism Is Mushy Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 7:33PMCopyrighted to Himalayan Academy Publications, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii. Licensed for Wikipedia under Creative Commons and requires attribution when reproduced. Boston University religion professor Stephen Prothero was on the Colbert Report last Monday, June 14, to promote his new book, God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter . In what we took as ...