70 percent of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai beaches eroding KITV Honolulu Most places on Oahu are 60 feet, and in some places it’s only 20. Sand replenishment projects, like what was recently completed in Waikiki, are expensive. Add coastal erosion to rising sea levels and some say there may be an added sense of urgency to … See all stories on this topic »

70 percent of beaches eroding on Kauai, Maui and Oahu KHON2 Scientists from the USGS and UH Manoa studied nearly every beach on Oahu, Maui and Kauai and discovered 70-percent of those shorelines are disappearing due to erosion. “The island of Maui has 85% of its beaches eroding,” says Dr. Charles Fletcher, … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu home sale prices eke out April gain Honolulu Star-Advertiser Previously owned single-family homes on Oahu sold last month for a little bit more than they did in the same month last year collectively, extending a string of median price increases to six consecutive months. The Honolulu Board of Realtors reported … See all stories on this topic »

Study: 70 percent of beaches on Oahu, Maui and Kauai undergoing long-term erosion KITV Honolulu A University of Hawaii and US Geological Survey study published Monday shows that 70 percent of beaches on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Kauai are undergoing long-term beach erosion. Scientists from the USGS and the School of Ocean and Earth Science … See all stories on this topic »

70 percent of beaches eroding on Hawaiian islands Kauai, Oahu, and Maui Phys.Org The shoreline along Makapuu Point, Oahu, Hawaii, was included in the study released today. Credit: Brad Romine, University of Hawaii Sea Grant/ Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources An assessment of coastal change over the past century has … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu home prices up in April, but sales volume drops Bizjournals.com Home prices on Oahu rose last month on lower sales, according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors. Home prices on Oahu rose last month on lower sales, according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors . The median price of a single-family home on Oahu in April … See all stories on this topic »

Stellar completes Oahu military course renovation Golf Course Industry Magazine Stellar, an architecture, engineering, construction and mechanical services firm, has completed the renovation of Leilehua Golf Course, a military-owned public course on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. The project brought the nearly 70-year-old course … See all stories on this topic » Golf Course Industry Magazine

Oahu home, condo sales down; median price up KITV Honolulu The median home price on Oahu was $600000 in April. Condo prices are also up by 4.6 percent. The median sales price for condos was $319000 in April. “We’re continuing to see a steady month-over-month increase in the number of condominiums resales, … See all stories on this topic »

Beaches on Most Visited Hawaii Islands Eroding MyFox Phoenix The US Geological Survey said in a study released Monday that 70 percent of beaches on Maui, Kauai and Oahu are going through long-term erosion. The study says 85 percent of beaches are eroding on Maui, while more than 70 percent are eroding on Kauai. See all stories on this topic »

70% of Beaches Eroding on Kauai, Oahu, and Maui Maui Now By Sonia Isotov An assessment of coastal change over the past century has found 70% of beaches on the islands of Kaua?i, O?ahu, and Maui are undergoing long-term erosion, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS) and University of Hawai?i (UH) report … See all stories on this topic » Maui Now

Persistent erosion demands difficult decisions Hawaii News Now The report documents shoreline erosion on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai and is one in a series of reports on shoreline change in coastal regions of the United States. Researchers used aerial photographs and maps to measure shoreline change at more than 12000 … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNLHas Hawaii’s real estate market turned the corner? Hawaii News Now The number of homes on the market on Oahu is the lowest it’s been in years. Prices are up. Sales are down. Demand is greater and that’s reflected in low inventory. “The reason? I think the sellers are waiting for the prices to continue to escalate,” … See all stories on this topic »

Beach activities ban splits Kailua Chicago Tribune A proposal to stop nearly all commercial activity at Kailua Beach Park has Windward Oahu deeply divided. Many say the proliferation of kayak rentals and other water sports business activities in recent years has ruined the once tranquil nature of … See all stories on this topic »

Vandals desecrate Makaha Valley heiau KHON2 It is considered one of Oahu’s best preserved sacred temples. But vandals recently showed no respect for the Kaneaki Heiau in Makaha Valley, and the once popular destination is now closed indefinitely. The heiau sits on private land and those who … See all stories on this topic »

Stellar completes renovation of Hawaii Army golf course Bizjournals.com The Army’s Leilehua Golf Course on Oahu was recently renovated and brought up to US Golf Association standards. The project was completed by Stellar , an architecture, engineering and construction firm based in Jacksonville, Fla.; Colorado-based Miller … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat TOWN: More consistent on SW at 1-2.5′ with good offshores. Diamond Head: More consistent also on SSW and SSE wind swell at 2-3′ and windy but fun. SANDYS: Holding 1-2 with 3′ sets; super Low tide coming 10am; hollow and crossed up SSW & SSE and Trade … See all stories on this topic »

Attempted murder suspect wants to move to another prison KHON2 His attorney has asked the judge not to bring his client back to Oahu Community Correctional center because the victim’s father-in-law is a prison guard there. We’re concerned that Mr. Faleafine will be subject to harrassment or possible assault and in … See all stories on this topic »

New Bank of the Orient CEO headed for Hawaii Bizjournals.com (blog) Bank of the Orient, which is privately held, has offices in China, San Francisco, and Oahu. The bank’s three Oahu branches are in Chinatown, downtown Honolulu, and Manoa. Garrett said the upcoming Hawaii trip will happen shortly after he settles into … See all stories on this topic »

Should a Hawaii High School Graduate Go to a Local or Mainland College? Hawaii Business Magazine By Beverly Creamer Eric Yeaman runs Hawaiian Telcom, Gene Awakuni leads UH-West Oahu, Karl Fujii is VP and CFO of Hawaiian Building Maintenance, John Komeiji is senior VP and general counsel at Hawaiian Telcom, and Robbie Alm is executive VP at … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Business Magazine

Gaylord Kealiiokekai Kauo Sr., 65 Maui News He was born on June 19, 1946 on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service begins at 7:00 pm; cremation will follow. The family requests aloha attire, and lei only. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Island Hotel and Resort News for May 2012 About – News & Issues Oahu will follow in 2015. Bans already exist on Kauai, Lana’i Maui and Moloka’i. As you read through this month’s news from Hawaii Island’s lodging providers you’ll see a number of eco-friendly initiatives. See all stories on this topic »

Matthew Fox Arrested for DUI Wonderwall “Entertainment Tonight” confirms he was busted around 3:30 am in Bend, where he’s been living with his wife and two kids since his Oahu-based series ended. Fox reportedly spent less than an hour in custody before he was released. See all stories on this topic »

To luau or not to luau? Your Hawaii tips CNN “If you really want to go to a mainstream luau, try the Old Lahaina Luau on Maui or our second choice, the Polynesian Cultural Center’s on Oahu,” sankoji02 added. Another reader also votes for the Polynesian Cultural Center, writing, “It’s equal part … See all stories on this topic »

Hotel calms image amid bankruptcy Chicago Tribune Calamur is the Modern’s latest weapon in the battle to position itself among Oahu’s top luxury properties, like the Halekulani Hotel, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beachwalk, the Kahala Hotel & Resort, the Royal Hawaiian and the Westin … See all stories on this topic »

Traffic delays this week due to military convoys going from Kawaihae to PTA Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Photo by Sgt. Bryanna Poulin 25th CAB Public Affairs P?HAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii—Oahu-based military units will convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to P?hakuloa Training Area, May 7-9 and May13 between 8 am and 4:30 pm each day. See all stories on this topic »

Deficiencies put agency’s federal funds in jeopardy Chicago Tribune Among the 10 are lead archaeologists for Maui, Oahu and Hawaii island; assistant archaeologists on three islands; and a specialist in geographic information systems and information technology. The last-mentioned position is key to completion of an … See all stories on this topic »

City asks to hear from archers, others about closing range Chicago Tribune The city still has two other archery ranges open at Koko Head Shooting Complex and Central OahuRegional Park in Waipio. Cabato said the department had planned to close the range at Kapiolani Park eventually. He said the range at Kapiolani Park may … See all stories on this topic »

Certified Hawaii Appoints Chief Executive Officer MarketWatch (press release) He currently serves as president for the Special Education Center of Hawaii (SECOH), an organization that provides services to people with disabilities, and is immediate past president of the West Oahu Economic Development Association. See all stories on this topic »

Field Guide: Driving Electric HONOLULUMagazine.com +The growing network of 240-volt charging stations now includes 42 locations on Oahu, with more to come by the end of summer. There are lots of options. –Some of these stations are in parking garages that cost $10 or more to get into. +New friends. See all stories on this topic » HONOLULUMagazine.com

Senate Appropriations Chair Dan Inouye: Offended for being told to eat at … Washington Times … of a $5.3 billion dollar rail system for Honolulu which Cayetano opposes, previously made an extravagant statement of his own that “the only thing that can stop it is World War III” in spite of the fact that a majority of Oahu voters now oppose it. See all stories on this topic » Washington Times

Satellite City Hall on Fort St. Mall reopens KITV Honolulu … 18000 driver licenses issued and 8000 water bill payments processed. The Fort Street Mall Satellite City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and is located at 1000 Fort Street Mall. There are ten Satellite City Hall locations on Oahu. See all stories on this topic »

Former ‘Lost’ star Fox arrested for DUI KITV Honolulu “Lost” was filmed in Hawaii, and some of Fox’s co-stars were also arrested for drunken driving onOahu. On Dec. 1, 2005, “Lost” actresses Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were arrested on Hanale Place in Kailua. Rodriguez was sentenced to five … See all stories on this topic »

Maui Mayor: Critics Of Inouye “Completely Out Of Touch” Hawaii Reporter Arakawa’s comments attempt to belittle governor Cayetano, who the large majority ofOahu’s citizens support and agree with. Perhaps the good Maui mayor could contribute an article on why Senator Inouye is NOT out of touch on rail and be more specific … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

Pink Martinis heading to tennis championships (May 19) Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Teams from Maui, Kauai, and Oahu will also take part in the Sectionals. The Pink Martinis include Peggy Chestnut, Debbie Downes, Sherry Bracken, Melany Kerver, Peggy Spencer, Janet Howard, June Taguma, Jane Galante, and Molly Nakano. See all stories on this topic »

Rep. Thielen to Carlisle: Take Kailua Off Landfill List Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) “Installing a new Oahu municipal solid waste landfill site at Ameron Hawaii Quarry in Kailua would negatively impact the water quality in Kailua’s watershed and marsh lands, interfere with the US Endangered Species Act’s purpose, threaten the health … See all stories on this topic »

Disney Wonder Makes Inaugural Call in Kahului Maui Now The vessel is offering 14- and 15-night cruises between Los Angeles and Hawai’i with port calls in: Kahului, Maui; Nawiliwili, Kauai; Honolulu, Oahu; Hilo, Hawaii; Ensenada, Mexico. The Disney Wonder has 11 decks, is 964 feet long and 106 feet wide, … See all stories on this topic » Maui Now

The Amazing Race Season Finale Watch: It’s A Great Place to Become Millionaires Cinema Blend After shaving the ice, teams went on foot to a nearby baseball field where three helicopters awaited, which would take them to their next location on Oahu’s North Shore. Of course, it was only a matter of time when team Big Brother would irrevocably… See all stories on this topic » Cinema Blend

10 money saving travel tips the airlines don’t want you to know about News10.net Granted, they may not be the most scintillating conversationalists, but I often find great deals just for being a fan of the major carriers. A few weeks ago, I spotted a fantastic sale for flights to Maui and Oahu from Hawaiian Airlines-and it was only … See all stories on this topic » News10.net

Small Local Companies Versus Mainland-Based Giants Hawaii Business Magazine Nonetheless, the hardware store chain is actually growing, with its ninth Oahu store opening this year at the new Laulani Village Shopping Center in Ewa Beach. “I think the key for local businesses is to understand their strengths and weaknesses and … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Business Magazine

Talk Story with Kathryn Raethel Raethel of Castle Medical Center Hawaii Business Magazine How is that possible in these tough economic times, and in light of closures of other medical facilities on Oahu? We are careful in our use of resources, whether those resources are capital or people. About half of our expenses are actually labor … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Business Magazine

This Was Doylestown, 1945 Patch.com Stationed on Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, as a member of a coast defense unit of the Central Pacific Base Command, is Pfc. Paul W. Petrillo, who before his induction was co-owner of a shop in Doylestown. James C. Bohlen, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles … See all stories on this topic »

Fredrick Patacchia and Nat Young exhibit intimidating form in Round 5 of Nike … bettor.com (blog) Earning a 9.43 off his first business-wave and backing it up with a 7.70-point ride, the Oahu-based surfer finished with a winning heat-total of 17.13 points. “I think with Lowers, you’ve got to watch it a lot,” Patacchia said after the heat. See all stories on this topic »

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Wagner places fourth at state championships Maui News WAIPIO, Oahu - Lahainaluna High School’s Alec Wagner finished in fourth place in boys singles at the Carlsmith Ball Tennis State Championships on Saturday at Central Oahu Regional Park. The third-seeded Wagner, who lost in the semifinals on Friday, … See all stories on this topic »

Puna festival taps musical energy Honolulu Star-Advertiser Then 16 years old and living on Oahu, he was mesmerized by that undeniable display of nature’s power. “Yes, it was tragic that many people lost their homes and their businesses when Pele, the volcano goddess, claimed Kala-pana,” recalled Simcock, … See all stories on this topic »

William “Opelu” Pai and His 1939 Great Swim Maui News (blog) He started his journey at Ilio Point of the then-as-now rugged northwestern Molokai coast and finished at the Blowhole near Sandy Beach on the southeastern edge of Oahu in 18 hours and 56 minutes. Why didn’t his record stand with the HSCA? See all stories on this topic »

OCCC escapee back behind bars Hawaii News Now More >> An escapee from the Oahu Community Correctional Center is back behind bars. Public safety officials say Glendon Young escaped while on a work-line in Kaneohe on Friday. We’re told Young is serving sentences for robbery and firearm charges. See all stories on this topic »

Spartans finish second Maui News “It’s definitely a challenge,” Rocky DeLyon said of defending against Fisher – they both compete for Kuikahi during the club season on Oahu. “We didn’t have too many hitters like that in the MIL. It’s always a different look to play other teams from … See all stories on this topic »

Softball: Isle teams stumble at state tourney Hawaii 24/7 (press release) 1 seeds Mid-Pacific and Waimea won the girls softball crowns this weekend on Oahu, in Division I and Division II respectively. No. 4 seed Hilo was the lone Big Island school in the Division I bracket, losing 14-0 in quarterfinals to Kapolei and taking … See all stories on this topic »

Dave and Rachel Win ‘The Amazing Race’ After an Early Celebration AceShowbiz The clue led them to the first Roadblock on Sand Island, where they would take a helicopter to their next location on Oahu’s North Shore. There, they joined a Surf Rescue team and had to rescue a distressed swimmer. After completing the task, … See all stories on this topic » AceShowbiz

Hawaii’s Top High School Principal and Middle School Principal for 2012 Hawaii Reporter The Central Oahu District school provides a comprehensive academic program for approximately 650 students in grades 7-12. Prior to that, Porras-Tang served as a DOE state personnel officer (2006-07), and principal (1990-2006) and vice principal … See all stories on this topic »

Takata Announces Candidacy for Honolulu Prosecutor Hawaii Reporter Takata moved to Oahu at the age of 6 when his father, Kengo, accepted a position as principal of Kahalu’u Elementary School. Kengo Takata later became Assistant State Superintendent for the Department of Education. Kevin Takata is a graduate of the … See all stories on this topic »

Naihe places sixth Maui News Naihe said she only found out about the seeding when she arrived on Oahu. “It was a lot of pressure,” she said. “The more I thought about it, the more I went harder, but (my opponents) countered my moves. (Being seeded first) was good and bad. See all stories on this topic »

12th ranked Rainbow Wahine win regular season WAC title KHON2 Kauai native was signed as an un-drafted free-agent last week Saturday. * Final day of the Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. In one of the feature events, Oahu’s own Scott Gamble edged out World Champion Jamie Mitchell in the 10-mile Hawaii Kai … See all stories on this topic »

2 dead, 2 injured in crash in South Kohala KHON2 Rocky grew up in Waialua on Oahu and moved with his family to Honokaa on the Big Island five years ago. He graduated from Honokaa High School last year. “He was the middle child, he was my only boy…. He always put a smile on people’s faces. See all stories on this topic »

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Landfill must stay open, court rules Chicago Tribune The court noted that the city has maintained there is a continuing need to dispose municipal solid waste at the Leeward Oahu site and that it would take more than seven years to find and develop a new landfill. The ruling was seen as a blow to Leeward … See all stories on this topic »

Wagner bows out in semifinal round Maui News WAIPIO, Oahu - Lahainaluna High School’s Alec Wagner lost 6-4, 6-2 to top-seeded Brandon Lee of Punahou in the semifinal round of the Carlsmith Ball State Tennis Championships on Friday at Central Oahu Regional Park. Wagner, the No. See all stories on this topic » Maui News

Pine Pulls Papers for Honolulu City Council Run Hawaii Reporter Many Ewa Beach schools and UH West Oahu received needed funding to expand their services, key affordable housing measures passed, and new funding to expand the zipper lane further west was approved. Key measures in her cyber crime package also gained … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

MIL teams finish 0-8 at softball state tournament Maui News In a Division II consolation game at Central Oahu Regional Park, the Pine Lasses lost to Waipahu 12-2 in six innings. Shevan DeFreitas and Nala Viliamu both homered for the Marauders (13-2). The MIL – which was represented by Lahainaluna, Baldwin, … See all stories on this topic »

Conference cultivates spiritual harmony Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Pat Gee Faith leaders, Hawaiian cultural teachers and other community leaders are holding a conference and retreat on Oahu this month to discuss what it means to have a just life, foster a spirit of connectedness and live in harmony, organizers say. See all stories on this topic »

Civil Beat Poll: Questionnaire, Toplines and Crosstabs — April 2012 Honolulu Civil Beat The question about the Honolulu rail project was asked only on Oahu. The sampling margin of error is +/- 2.9 percentage points. The margin of error indicates that in 95 percent of samples of this size, the results will be within +/- 2.9 percent of the … See all stories on this topic »

At Tight End, an Accountant New York Times Brown was curious enough to meet with Ikei again last December when BYU played at Hawaii, and he soon decided to move to Oahu to train. One of a dozen NFL prospects who were working with Ikei, Brown had the furthest to go. After just two sprints on the … See all stories on this topic »

Cayetano Takes On Critics, Ponders Lawsuit to Counter ‘Smear Campaign’ Being … Hawaii Reporter The firm, the Idaho-based Mountain West Research group, has been calling Oahu residents in recent weeks from a 213 area code, spreading nasty rumors about Cayetano and Council Member Tom Berg. Both Cayetano and Berg oppose the city’s $5.3 billion … See all stories on this topic »

Ebb & Flow Arts Presents North South East West Festival 2012 – Six Events … San Francisco Chronicle (press release) … soprano, Iggy Jang and Helen Liu, violins, Ethan Pernela, viola, Joanna Morrison-Pernela, ‘cello, The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu’uanu Ave., Honolulu, Oahu Saturday, June 16, 7:30 – LEE MICHAEL WALCZUK & FRIENDS, multi media performance – music, … See all stories on this topic »

Tripologist: the Hawaiian way to a teenage girl’s heart Sydney Morning Herald If you have 10 days, the remainder of your time could easily be spent on Oahu, at Waikiki. It may lack the primeval majesty of the other islands but the shopping, the restaurants and the buzzy vibe are sure to warm the teenage heart, with the chance to… See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Nike Lowers Pro: Day 4 Highlights Transworld Surf John John Florence (Oahu, HI), 19, further asserted his dominance in the Nike Lowers Pro, topping his idol Cory Lopez (FL), 35, in the Round of 16. “The waves were super fun and I was nervous going against Cory (Lopez),” Florence said. See all stories on this topic » Transworld Surf

Cayetano stands by remarks about Sen. Inouye Democratic Underground During a debate sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Cayetano said Inouye hasn’t received feedback on the $5.3 billion rail project from everyday Oahu residents. “Sen. Inouye has been listening to the government, and he’s never listened to … See all stories on this topic »

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Interisland power cable bill clears Hawaii Senate CBS News HONOLULU — A proposal to connect Hawaii’s Oahu and the neighbor island power grids with an undersea cable has cleared a legislative hurdle. The state Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would allow the state to establish regulations for … See all stories on this topic »

Parko vs Slater in paddle battle? ESPN After watching an advance screening of “One Touch,” a film documenting Berg’s assault on last year’s 32-mile Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race, ASP World Tour No. five surfer, Joel Parkinson suggested that he and Berg team up for this year’s race. See all stories on this topic » ESPN

Island mayors bang the drum for emergency preparedness Chicago Tribune Oahu is the site for a project, under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program, to determine what communications methods will most likely improve readiness. Public service announcements on radio and … See all stories on this topic »

Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. Globe and Mail The buy: Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a 40 for 40 promotion. The savings: Each guest receives a $40 resort credit. The catch: You have to stay at least two nights through May 31. See all stories on this topic » Globe and Mail

Hawaii Supreme Court rules against commission ban on solid waste at landfill … The Republic AP HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court is striking down a decision by the state Land Use Commission to prohibit Oahu’s only landfill from accepting solid municipal waste after July 31. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/IRBkV2 ) reports the … See all stories on this topic »

Move over Maui and Oahu: Golf just got a lot better on Kauai Globe and Mail Kauai has often been viewed as second or even third fiddle to Oahu and Maui as the golfer’s destination of choice in Hawaii, but the island’s golf courses have formed a kind of informal coalition to change the dynamic. Nearly every course on Kauai has … See all stories on this topic » Globe and Mail

OPINION: Undersea Cables and Power Plays Big Island Now Proponents envision a day when grids on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island will be linked together, unifying electrical rates, and providing energy-hungry Oahu with the resources it will need to achieve the state’s mandate of 40% renewable energy by 2030. See all stories on this topic » Big Island Now

New Oahu landfill would take $110M, 7 years KPUA By AP Honolulu’s director of environmental services estimates it will take seven years and at least $110 million to develop a new landfill on Oahu. Tom Steinberger told a city council committee Wednesday the landfill would take 7 years under a best … See all stories on this topic »

State Senate Straps Cable Cost to the Public Hawaii Reporter According to the United States Department of Energy, Oahu has more than enough available wave energy to meet its electricity needs. The DOE’s 2011 report titled “Mapping and Assessment of the United States Ocean Wave Energy Resource” found that Oahu’s … See all stories on this topic »

Planned wind farm opponents: ‘Long road’ Maui News “Our focus in the next six to nine months is to educate folks on Oahu how much this is going to cost.” cable if it were constructed, Kaye said the bill is a “gift to the developers.” Bill proponents said that cable would allow power sharing between … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat WEST: Down and holding on S at 0-1 ‘ with glassy dawns then offshores with perfect diving and paddling. TOWN: Down a pinch and Holding on S at 0-1.5′ with good offshores but super weak. Diamond Head:down a notch on S + SSE wind swell at 0-1.5′ maybe … See all stories on this topic »

Wagner, Bears duo into state quarterfinals Maui News WAIPIO, Oahu - Lahainaluna High School’s Alec Wagner and Baldwin’s doubles tandem of Scott Fukuoka and Ryan Hamamura were the only Maui Interscholastic League players to advance to today’s quarterfinals at the Carlsmith Ball State Tennis Championships … See all stories on this topic »

Leeward residents urged to conserve water during valve repair KITV Honolulu Leeward Oahu residents are being urged to conserve water tonight while crews repair a broken valve that regulates water to 60 percent of the west side. Residents from Honokai Hale to Makaha are being asked to limit their water usage to priority needs, … See all stories on this topic »

“Enough is Enough” — Freeway lights KHON2 Starting next week, Leeward and Central Oahu drivers will begin seeing crews on the freeway, fixing the lights that have been out for years because of copper thieves. Marisa Yamane has more as part of our “Enough is Enough” series. See all stories on this topic »

Landfill selection process under scrutiny Chicago Tribune City officials appeared Wednesday before the committee to provide a status report on the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill on Oahu’s leeward side and on efforts to find a new landfill site. Chang, chairman of the Committee on Public Works and … See all stories on this topic »

Enter for Your Chance to Win Tickets to See Battleship and a trip to Oahu … Washington Examiner (blog) One lucky winner, chosen at random, will win a trip for two to the Island of Oahu, the Heart of Hawaii, including round trip economy air from Washington DC to Honolulu, a seven night stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and … See all stories on this topic » Washington Examiner (blog)

Kamehameha Schools Focuses on Public Schools Along the Waianae Coast HONOLULUMagazine.com Educating Hawaiians beyond the walls of its campuses, KSBE provides targeted support to one of Oahu’s low-income communities. Editor’s Note: This story is part of HONOLULU Magazine’s public education coverage this month. See all stories on this topic » HONOLULUMagazine.com

Lanai, Molokai critics of wind farms, undersea cable prepare to carry on … The Republic The cable would be able to send power from the wind farms to Oahu and other islands. Friends of Lanai spokesman Robin Kaye told The Maui News (http://bit.ly/K7xcxq ) his group’s focus in the next six to nine months will be to educate people on Oahu how … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii State Senate Stays the Course in 2012 Legislative Session Hawaii Reporter Additionally, since the closure of Hawaii Medical Center-West, hospitals on Oahu are faced with an increased volume in patient admittance. The Senate provides support for the hospitals system through House Bill 304. With the growing demand of health … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

Interisland power cable bill clears Senate KPUA By AP A proposal to connect Oahu and neighbor island power grids with an undersea cable has cleared a legislative hurdle. The Hawaii Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will allow the state to set regulations for the eventual development of a high … See all stories on this topic »

KITV4 Exclusive: Agent loses substantial band money in Vegas KITV Honolulu KITV4 News has learned a substantial amount of money given to an Oahu travel agent by two mainland high school bands were lost in Las Vegas. It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for two high school marching bands in Arkansas and Missouri. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii State Senate Highlights Job Creation in 2012 Session Maui Now On Oahu, support was given to state hospitals in House Bill 304 to address an increase in volume of patient admittance since the closure of Hawaii Medical Center-West. In the area of education, key areas of investment were made in the student weighted … See all stories on this topic » Maui Now

Hawaii Legislature closes out 2012 session KPUA It also attempts to broaden emergency care services in Leeward Oahu, which lost Hawaii Medical Center West last year due to bankruptcy. After extended debate over the state’s construction budget, the House and Senate also agreed to invest $250 million … See all stories on this topic »

HART chief executive proposes smaller budget KHON2 “HART will continue to look for additional ways to be fiscally prudent and to deliver Oahu’s rail system on time and on budget.” Grabauskas sent a letter today outlining the proposed cuts to City Council Budget Committee. See all stories on this topic »

House Passes State Budget, other measures on the final day of the 2012 … Hawaii Reporter $1.0 million for the Freeway Service Patrol on Oahu, which starts at Fort Weaver Road, and will extend coverage to Ainakoa Street; 3.) $1.4 million and 19 positions for staffing shortages – electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and housing specialists … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

Legislative session offers relief after recession NECN The largest grant — $1.75 million — went to Wahiawa General Hospital, which has seen a significant uptick in emergency room patients since Hawaii Medical Centers closed its West Oahu hospital at the end of 2011. Lawmakers also authorized the issuance … See all stories on this topic »

Kamehameha-Hawaii, Hawaii Prep in State Volleyball Semis Big Island Now In Division I, Kamehameha-Hawaii dropped the first set against defending state champion Kamehameha-Kapalama 23-25, but fought back to defeat their sister school from Oahu by taking the second, third, and fourth sets by scores of 25-23, 25-15, … See all stories on this topic » Big Island Now

Pau Hana: Find a taste of the islands on north Capitol Hill The Seattle Times But once inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Oahu. “One of the hurdles we have here is we are on a major thoroughfare, but our door is on the side street,” co-owner Pete Duane said. “We’ll have customers who have walked past here every … See all stories on this topic »

Legislative Session Ends With Passage of $11 Billion Budget, Prison Reform Hawaii Reporter Passed Thursday was a measure setting up the initial framework for undersea inter-island cables that would carry “clean energy” generated from wind and geothermal resources from Neighbor Islands toOahu. House Finance Committee chairman Rep. See all stories on this topic »

Obama’s military connection Washington Post Oahu was a diverse and colorful place, a mix of cultures and languages, but fewer than 1 percent of its residents were black, and almost all of those were connected to the military. In Hawaii as in the rest of the country, the military served as an … See all stories on this topic »

Photo-Op: Wave Theory Wall Street Journal Each winter, swells from Siberia hit Hawaii, California, Mexico and Peru, creating irresistible but dangerous waves, most famously North Oahu’s Pipeline. It takes a kind of sang-froid to contemplate the sporting side effects of the 2005 Sumatra … See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

AAUW state convention Maui News Lunch is available for $30. Overnight arrangements are $139 per night for kamaaina, a release said. Members from Maui, Hawaii, Oahu and Kauai will be attending the convention. For more information about the convention or AAUW, send email to Cheryl … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii hotels gain occupancy last week; most also show rate gains Bizjournals.com On Oahu, the occupancy rate was 81 percent, which was 12.1 percentage points higher than last year, while the average daily room rate rose 6.2 percent to $175.47. Hotels on the Big Island were 56.1 percent occupied last week, which was 11.6 percentage … See all stories on this topic »

Jack Johnson Performs For Hawaii Students Contactmusic.com And last week (ends29Apr12), Johnson also paid a visit to the Ewa Makai Middle School on Oahu to play a surprise concert at an assembly, before taking a tour of the campus with his wife Kim and posing for pictures with students. See all stories on this topic » Contactmusic.com

Punahou rolls on opening day Honolulu Star-Advertiser The Buffanblu kept their mental edge enough to shake off 2 hours of rain delays and went 17-4 on the first day of the Carlsmith Ball/HHSAA State Tennis Championships at Central Oahu Regional Park on Thursday. Login for more… See all stories on this topic »

State allows view exemption for tower Chicago Tribune But she reminded agency members of the need to protect Oahu’s natural beauty, and said it was sad that the first project under the HCDA’s new rules is seeking to transcend the one intended to protect public views. “Dare I invoke the Sheraton Waikiki? See all stories on this topic »

Princess to base cruise ship in San Francisco year-round USA TODAY A dozen Hawaii cruises will be 15 days long and feature calls at the Big Island (Hilo),Oahu (Honolulu), Kauai (Nawiliwili) and Maui (Lahaina); as well as a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Departures are between Oct. 4, 2013 and April 28, 2014. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Hawaii lawmakers approve funds for spaceport application Flightglobal As such the application is likely to include two airports, Kona International Airport on the main island, Hawaii, and Kalaeloa Airport on the island of Oahu. A number of state-sponsored spaceports have gained FAA approval, including Cecil Field in … See all stories on this topic »

2 hurt as helicopter crashes on Hawaii isle Chicago Tribune The company’s website says it is “one of the top helicopter flight schools in the United States, with bases on three of the main Hawaiian Islands: Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island.” The website also says the company has “an impeccable safety record,” and … See all stories on this topic »

High Coffee Intake Linked to Less Lewy Body Pathology Medscape The participants were enrolled in the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study (HAAS), a prospective analysis of more than 8000 Japanese American men who were living on the island of Oahu at the initiation of the study in 1965. In 1991, researchers began to identify … See all stories on this topic »

As Clock Ticks Down, Lawmakers OK $11.2B Budget Bill LoanSafe Donovan Dela Cruz (D, Kaena-Wahiawa-Pupukea) said he believed the bill would help preserve agricultural land and open space on Oahu by directing development into the urban core around rail stations. Senators unexpectedly revived a bill that would … See all stories on this topic »

Grassroot Perspective: China’s Gathering Storm, Hybrid Hype, and More Hawaii Reporter Keith Rollman: H-3 and the Kalanianaole Highway widening didn’t do anything for traffic in West Oahu, but those… Keith Rollman: I don’t agree with you, but admire your choice to use your real name, get to the point and not… See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

Livonia police are asking for the public’s help with any information on the … Hometownlife.com The bike models are EG-Oahu, EG-Bali 350, EG-Bali X2 and Extreme XB 502, which is a moped. The bikes are valued at up to $1800 each. “It’s not every day that you see these types of bikes,” Sgt. Steve Petsch said. “They look like mountain bikes, … See all stories on this topic »

Atomic Monkey Toons Hawaii Reporter I have NEVER… FREELAND: Cayetano is only using anti-rail as a political springboard, perhaps viagra, and as I’ve said before… Keith Rollman: H-3 and the Kalanianaole Highway widening didn’t do anything for traffic in West Oahu, but those… See all stories on this topic »

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2. Oahu News: April 30th, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 22nd, 2012

News and notes from Oahu OCRegister By GARY A. WARNER / Register Travel Editor Oahu is the hub of Hawaiian tourism, and anyone who has visited Waikiki during spring break or summer vacation knows why the island has the nickname “The Gathering Place.” Here are a few items I picked up on … See all stories on this topic »

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Under the Sun column Chicago Tribune Oahu has a checkered record when it comes to dealing with trash. In the latest episode, just days after an announcement that a Kailua quarry was at the top of the list of possible sites, the president of consultant SMS Research revealed that he made a … See all stories on this topic »

Interisland power cable bill clears Senate Wisconsin Rapids Tribune By Treena Shapiro, AP HONOLULU (WTW) — A proposal to connect Oahu and the neighbor island power grids with an undersea cable has cleared a legislative hurdle. The state Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would allow the state to establish … See all stories on this topic »

Art Contest for New Kahala Hotel Veranda Sign Makeover East Oahu Sun by East Oahu Sun | Posted on May 3, 2012 Calling all Hawaii artists! The Kahala Hotel & Resort needs your creativity and inspiration. In preparation for the upcoming 50th Anniversary, Famous, Fabulous and Fifty, in 2014, the hotel is creating an … See all stories on this topic »

Legislative session wraps up last day KHON2 “Oahu does not have the renewables and yet has the firm power backup, the Big Island and Maui have the renewables but does not have the firm power backup,” said Sen. Kalani English, (D) Maui. “It makes sense to do a cable between these islands. See all stories on this topic »

Interisland underwater cable bill passes Hawaii News Now Neighbor islands even more than Oahu. The state spends between $4-6 billion a year on foreign oil to produce 77 percent of the state’s energy. “This is in a word, stupid,” said Sen. Gabbard. Maui has a surplus of wind but no backup system. See all stories on this topic »

Undersea Cable Bill Gets Last Chance in Senate Chem.Info By TREENA SHAPIRO, AP Wednesday, May 2, 2012 A proposal to connect Oahu and neighboring island power grids is getting a jump start. The state House has already approved a bill that would allow Hawaii to begin establishing regulations so planning and … See all stories on this topic »

Hundreds attend T.J. Maxx at Ward Village KITV Honolulu It’s been 16 years since TJ Maxx has been in the islands and the 35,0000-sqare-foot building is the first of three opening on Oahu this May. TJ Maxx’s grand opening pulled in hundreds of anxious shoppers, many curious to find out how far they could … See all stories on this topic »

Don’t expect new landfill anytime soon KITV Honolulu Other parcels making the top 10 include two sites in Pupukea, one in Kailua, two in Leeward Oahuand one in Hawaii Kai. But while pursuing a site for the island’s next landfill, Steinberger testified the city wants to keep Waimanalo Gulch open as long … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Legislature closes out 2012 session Wausau Daily Herald Funding was targeted to child welfare, public assistance for low-income families, emergency services in Leeward Oahu, public schools and core services. The budget also includes a $25 million investment in technology infrastructure to help streamline … See all stories on this topic »

Surfing gets Anastasia Ashley through tough times ESPN It’s when she first picked up surfing, only a year after her divorced mom had transplanted the two of them from southern California to the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. With the beach just a five-minute walk away, Ashley would head there daily before … See all stories on this topic » ESPN

Legislation Establishes Regulatory Framework for Developing, Financing, and … Hawaii Reporter As a neighbor islander it is easy to feel like the concerns for our small, rural or less populated islands get short shrift from our big sister on Oahu. For some neighbor islanders, Information may be hard to come by, it’s expensive to fly over for … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat TOWN: Down a pinch and Holding on S at 0-1 occ marginal 2′ sets with fair to good offshores. Diamond Head:down a notch on S + SSE wind swell at 1-2′ on drops with weak, broken, fairly windy sideshores. SANDYS: holding at 1-2 occas 3′ solid on sets with … See all stories on this topic »

‘Human Error’ Nets Oahu Resident $108000 in Water Bills Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) Last month, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply accidentally sent a $54000 water bill to a customer in error. This month, they did it again. KHON reports: “That was a human error on our part,” said Ernest Lau, from the Board of Water Supply. See all stories on this topic »

Isle woodworkers come out tops at annual show Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Award Artist Title 1st Place Furniture Peter Ziroli Center Table (Hawaii Island) 1st Place Musical Instrument David Gomes Kaulana Ke Kuahiwi (Hawaii Island) 1st Place Sculpture Keith Maile Ekolu Kanaka (Oahu) 1st Place Turning Andy Cole Nesting … See all stories on this topic »

First Wind files $15M permit for Hawaii wind farm Pacific Business News (blog) First Wind has filed a $15 million building permit for work on part of its 70-megawatt Kawailoa Wind Farm on Oahu’s North Shore. The contractor for the work is Wisconsin-based RMT Inc. , which will be doing business as RMT Renewables. See all stories on this topic »

County mayors push for disaster preparedness KITV Honolulu A pilot education campaign called “Get Ready Hawaii” launched on Wednesday on Oahu in an effort to alert eventually create a statewide message plan. A recent survey conducted by the state showed only 25 percent of residents are prepared for a large … See all stories on this topic »

The Maxx factor Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Nadine Kam The big question on everyone’s mind with today’s grand opening of the first of three TJ Maxx stores on Oahu: Just what are the alleged “designer brands” the retailer touts without ever naming names? TJ Maxx spokeswoman Holly Taylor said … See all stories on this topic »

Bears, Dragons fall in first round of state championships Maui News Maui Interscholastic League runners-up Baldwin and Hana high schools both lost Wednesday in the opening round of the Datahouse Softball State Championships on Oahu. At Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium, the Bears fell to Waianae 13-7 in the Division I … See all stories on this topic »

Carlisle, Caldwell, Cayetano trade verbal jabs KITV Honolulu The future of rail transit on Oahu became the focus of the debate early on, as Mayor Peter Carlisle, and candidates Kirk Caldwell and former governor of Hawaii Ben Cayetano traded verbal jabs. “The city said rail would create 10000 jobs and 7000 during … See all stories on this topic »

House passes state budget on Legislature’s final day Hawaii 24/7 (press release) HB1953 provides for the medical needs of Leeward Oahu in light of the closure of Hawaii Medical Center’s two hospitals, by appropriating $1 million to increase the on-call availability of emergency medical services and ambulance services. See all stories on this topic »

Enough is Enough: Pedestrian Safety KHON2 An expert says there are plenty of dangerous crosswalks around Oahu. Just because a crosswalk has a light, doesn’t guarantee a safe crossing. “You may be 100 percent right, but that is a 4000 pound vehicle coming at you whether it’s a mid-block … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Pacific Solar installs Conergy Solar Modules and Mounting Systems for … AltEnergyMag (press release) Oahu, Hawaii, May 2, 2012 – In an effort to bring down costs while showing its commitment to sustainability the State Department of Education has partnered with Hawaii Pacific Solar, Conergy and RC Energy to complete a series of solar electric … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Five-0: Magnum and Simon Simon, still the champions Houston Chronicle (blog) He is on NCIS:Los Angeles’ watch list, and that’s enough to get LL Cool J and Robin on a plane to Oahu. I guess Dracul is their Wo Fat? He tried to kill Robin’s entire family? “Well, that happens.” Ladies love cool James, and apparently so does … See all stories on this topic » Houston Chronicle (blog)

Hawaii Pacific Solar Installs Solar System at the Aiea High School for … AZoCleantech By Cameron Chai Hawaii’s State Department of Education (DOE) has associated with RC Energy, Conergy and Hawaii Pacific Solar (HPS) to install a line of solar systems at public schools in Oahu, Hawaii. The State Department of Education has taken this… See all stories on this topic » AZoCleantech

CommonWealth REIT Announces 2012 First Quarter Results MarketWatch (press release) SIR owns substantially all of CWH’s consolidated commercial and industrial properties located inOahu, HI as well as 23 suburban office and industrial properties located throughout the mainland United States. After SIR’s IPO, CWH continues to own … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii gay marriage case judge allows input Maui News The case involves a lawsuit filed against the state by two Kapolei, Oahu, women, Natasha Jackson and Janin Kleid. The couple say they’re being denied their constitutional right to marry. They say they need to be married in order to get certain federal … See all stories on this topic »

CommonWealth’s CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results – Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha SIR now owns substantially all of CommonWealth’s commercial and industrial properties located inOahu, Hawaii as well as 23 suburban office and industrial properties located throughout the US. As I mentioned on our last call SIR intends to primarily … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii’s initial unemployment filings drop 12% Bizjournals.com Oahu had a 12.4 percent drop in jobless claims filed — 994 compared to 1135 a year ago. There were 315 jobless claims filed on the Big Island last week, which was a 9.5 percent decrease from 348 claims filed a year ago. And in Maui County, … See all stories on this topic »

Foodland chef wins Grand Chef title with ahi dish Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Chang joined Foodland in 2004. He was born and raised on Oahu and is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. He also attended Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Arts Program and the Culinary Institute of America in New York. See all stories on this topic »

State’s April 2012 Monthly Energy Trends Report Hawaii Reporter In April 2012, the average regular gasoline prices within the State were as follows: Kauai, $4.860;Oahu, $4.473; Wailuku, $4.861; and Hilo, $4.746. The April 2012 national average price for diesel was $4.137 per gallon which was an increase of 1.1% … See all stories on this topic »

Motorcycle crash sends man to hospital in serious condition Hawaii News Now More >> KANEOHE (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man in his mid-30s is in serious condition following a motorcycle crash in Windward Oahu. According to officials, the rider was traveling on Kaneohe Bay Drive toward the Bay View Golf Park when he crashed into a pole … See all stories on this topic »

Softball: All isle teams out of the title run Hawaii 24/7 (press release) A bad start for Big Isle teams at the softball championships on Oahu – all four teams lost their opening games and are now out of contention for state titles. The sole isle team in Division I, No. 4 seed Hilo, was spanked by unseeded Kapolei, 14-0. See all stories on this topic »

County Ethics Appt’s Bill Shot Down Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) In a show of support for neighbor island home rule, the House mustered 27 votes to defeat House Bill 468, which would have authorized the Judicial Council — located on Oahu — to nominate appointees to county ethics commissions. See all stories on this topic »

Scouring the Tropics for Thermal Energy RenewableEnergyWorld.com One of those is a 5- to 10-MW pilot plant, which could see construction off Oahu by 2015; with a 100-MW commercial plant to follow by as early as 2020. Some cost estimates for a 5 -10 MW plant run as little as $300 million. However, a 100-MW plant may … See all stories on this topic »

Cougars down Warriors, 6-3 Maui News Kamehameha Maui, the Maui Interscholastic League runner-up, will next play a consolation match against Leilehua on Friday. In today’s quarterfinals, MIL champion Baldwin (10-0) will face OahuInterscholastic Association runner-up Kapolei, an 8-6 winner … See all stories on this topic »

Princess Cruises to Base Ship Year Round in San Francisco MarketWatch (press release) Hawaiian Islands – Passengers can explore each of the main Hawaiian islands on this 15-day voyage to the Big Island (Hilo), Oahu (Honolulu), Kauai (Nawiliwili), Maui (Lahaina), and Ensenada. Grand Princess will offer 12 departures between October 4, … See all stories on this topic »

New Orleans tops weekly ADR, RevPAR increases Hotel News Now Among the top 25 markets, Oahu Island, Hawaii, reported the largest occupancy increase, rising 17.5% to 81%, followed by Detroit (+17.2% to 66.8%). Orlando, Florida, fell 3.6% to 72.5%, posting the only occupancy decrease for the week. See all stories on this topic »

Top five ‘TV-tourism’ destinations GoTimeshare.org Filming took place in Hawaii (on the island of Oahu) and the beach scene was filmed on Mokule’ia Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. The inland forest scenes were shot on Oahu’s Windward Coast in Ka’a'awa Valley, which apparently also featured in Pearl … See all stories on this topic »

Baldwin rallies for four-set win over Pearl City Maui News The Chargers were the fifth team out of the Oahu Interscholastic Association. MIL DI champion King Kekaulike (14-0) will face Kalaheo (14-3) today at McKinley. The Mustangs, the OIA runners-up, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 25-17, 25-23, … See all stories on this topic »

Three Stacks Thursdays – Wildlife Edition Global Grind If you have never gotten to feel the thrill of touching, swimming with and even kissing a dolphin then the Dolphin Quest in either Hawaii, Oahu or Bermuda would be perfect for you. Let loose, laugh and have loads of fun swimming with dolphins in the … See all stories on this topic » Global Grind

Nike Lowers Pro: Day 3 Highlights Transworld Surf Fred Patacchia (Oahu, HI), 30, was one of several goofy-footers to dominate the rights of Lowers on his backhand today. The powerful Hawaiian netted a 17.17 out of 20 heat total with committed backhand gaffs on two waves to advance through to the Round … See all stories on this topic » Transworld Surf

Group urges state to finish draft reserve plan Maui News The advisory group’s recommendation will be under consideration at a Natural Area Reserves System Commission meeting June 4 on Oahu, said William Evanson, Maui District NARS program manager. From there, the recommendation needs to be approved by the … See all stories on this topic »

Ex-band teacher forgoes bail hearing Maui News He was born on Oahu and moved to Maui 13 to 14 years ago. Balicanta reported being divorced with no children. The bail study recommended that Balicanta’s bail be reduced. Speaking outside the courtroom after the hearing, Prosecuting Attorney John D. See all stories on this topic »

Army’s Hina chosen for command post Zanesville Times Recorder … School and a 2004 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, recently has been chosen as company commander of Charlie Company 205th Military Intelligence Battalion. The 205th is headquartered at Fort Shafter in Oahu, Hawaii. See all stories on this topic »

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2. Oahu News: April 29th, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 22nd, 2012

Oahu man gets slammed with second $54000+ water bill KHON2 Alan Akina is a numbers guy, helping people plot their financial futures, and appearing on Wake Up 2day, but Alan didn’t need to be a financial genius to spot a $54000 water bill last month. “And then just yesterday we got a new bill for $54700! See all stories on this topic »

New landfill would take 7 years, $110 million KITV Honolulu Waimanalo Gulch Landfill in Leeward Oahu must stop accepting trash after July 31, 2012. The city is hoping to have the drop-dead date removed. Courtesy: Waste Management, Inc. Waimanalo Gulch Landfill in Leeward Oahu must stop accepting trash after … See all stories on this topic »

New Date for Honolulu Waldorf School’s Waldorfaire East Oahu Sun by East Oahu Sun | Posted on May 2, 2012 The weather may have dampened Honolulu Waldorf School’s annual Waldorfaire back in March, but it didn’t dampen the spirit of this K-12 independent school in East Honolulu. Waldorfaire, the school’s annual … See all stories on this topic »

Undersea cable bill gets 1 last chance in Senate CBS News HONOLULU — A proposal to connect Oahu and neighboring island power grids is getting a jump start. The state House has already approved a bill that would allow Hawaii to begin establishing regulations so planning and implementation of an undersea cable … See all stories on this topic »

Candidates for Honolulu Mayor face-off in first debate KHON2 In their first Mayoral debate, Ben Cayetano, Peter Carlisle and Kirk Caldwell wasted no time getting to Oahu’s most talked about issue – rail. “We can’t afford to live with the status quo that we faced since statehood. We need to look at alternatives … See all stories on this topic »

Kalani High School Senior Wins Prestigious Scholarship East Oahu Sun by East Oahu Sun | Posted on May 2, 2012 The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation today announced the Hawaii recipient of the 10th annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and … See all stories on this topic »

Kaiser High Student Achieves Top ACT Score East Oahu Sun by East Oahu Sun | Posted on May 2, 2012 Jason Cheng, a junior at Kaiser High, has earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test. Cheng was honored by ACT, the ACT Hawaii Council, and Kaiser High during an awards assembly at the campus on… See all stories on this topic » East Oahu Sun

Bikini Shot of the Day: Rihanna Rocks a Tiny Two-Piece in Oahu E! Online Sure enough, the Barbadian beauty followed up her black bikini-wearing weekend with this hot little number yesterday as she continues to enjoy the sand and surf in Oahu, where she’s been promoting her upcoming summer flick, Battleship. See all stories on this topic » E! Online

In Sickness & In Health: Castle picking up HMC jobs KHON2 The closing of HMC East and West has created hardships for certain patients on parts of Oahu. But those closings could mean a transfer in employment for many of those who found themselves out of work. Castle Medical Center is looking to expand in a … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNLLifetime ban for coach in alleged assault of 12 … Hawaii News Now More >> An assistant coach for a Kalihi youth team has been permanently prohibited from participating in an island wide football league on Oahu. The Hawaii State Jr. Prep Sports Association Football League’s board of directors voted to ban Ionatana … See all stories on this topic »

Cayetano Calls Dan Inouye “Out Of Touch” in Mayoral Debate Hawaii Reporter Moderator Steve Petranik asked their feelings about three large proposed residential developments: Hoopili in West Oahu, Koa Ridge in Central Oahu and Envision Laie near the North Shore. Caldwell said he favored all three; Carlisle expressed concerns … See all stories on this topic »

Academy of the Pacific celebrates 50th Anniversary Urban Oahu HONOLULU – The Academy of the Pacific is pleased to present “50 and Forward” a 50th Anniversary Fundraising Gala being held at the Oahu Country Club in majestic Nuuanu Valley, Honolulu, on Friday, May 11, 2012, 5:30 pm (aloha attire). See all stories on this topic »

Imua Rail is an Oxymoron Hawaii Reporter BY GLORIA GARVEY – The political pulp that is being promulgated by mega-corporate-group-person that calls itself Move Oahu Forward is an insult to our collective intelligence. I have not visited the site that is advertised on the television … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

HPD led on chase from North Shore to Waipahu KITV Honolulu Police said an alleged robbery that happened on Oahu’s North Shore led officers on a high speed chase that ended in Waipahu Tuesday morning. The robbery started near Sharks Cove and a four-door black Nissan Altima led police on a high speed chase … See all stories on this topic »

Conergy Solar Modules at Hawaiian High School Solar Novus Today … of the first of many installations to come in Hawaii for the State Department of Education (DOE) and HPS, which have partnered with Conergy and RC Energy to complete a series of solar electric installations at public schools on Oahu in Hawaii. See all stories on this topic » Solar Novus Today

robbery suspect caught in high-speed pursuit Hawaii News Now More >> WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An armed robbery suspect is in police custody following a high-speed pursuit that ended in central Oahu. According to officials, the incident started at about 2:50 am when the Joshua Lopes, 22, fled in a dark-colored … See all stories on this topic »

Big Wave World Tour Crowns Champion Surfline.com Surf News Approximately 150 people were in attendance including, 2x ASP Champ Tom Carroll, 10x Molokai toOahu Paddle Champ Jamie Mitchell, Dana Rohrabacher, US Representative for the California 46th Congressional District andGuest of honor, Dick Brewer, … See all stories on this topic »

Coming and Going: Marines and Farmers | Carey on Biz | Plate Lunch Games | No … Hawaii Reporter Both welcome the Marines-and their families-to Hawaii but neglected to mention we are trying to kick out more than 108000 military personnel on Oahu for reapportionment purposes. That is what the lawsuit is all about on May 18. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Pacific Solar Completes 123 kW PV Array Alternative Energy Retailer magazine by SI Staff on Wednesday 02 May 2012 Hawaii’s State Department of Education (DOE) has partnered with Hawaii Pacific Solar (HPS), Conergy and RC Energy to complete a series of solar electric installations at public schools on Oahu in Hawaii. See all stories on this topic »

Solar energy installation completed at Hawaii high school Power Engineering Magazine The Hawaii Department of Education partnered with Hawaii Pacific Solar (HPS), Conergy and RC Energy to complete a series of solar power installations at public schools on Oahu in Hawaii. The 122.675 kW installation at Aiea High School is one of the … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Legislature to sign off on fiscal measures Herald Times Reporter They include measures that help hospitals deal with medical emergencies in West Oahu and provide grants to nonprofit organizations. Other bills would fund aerospace development and early education initiatives. Lawmakers will also vote on a … See all stories on this topic »

Hualalai earns honors at Olelo Youth Xchange competition Hawaii 24/7 (press release) The division-winning videos were selected from 619 entries from public and private schools all acrossOahu, the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. For the second year in a row, Moanalua High School was named the winner of the Expert category. See all stories on this topic »

Lunch lessons learned Honolulu Star-Advertiser This year it coordinated a one-time Eat Local Day at six Oahu schools. As Hawaii continues to trek along the long, arduous path toward a sustainable food system, moving forward means not just growing more of our own food, but growing the mindsets of … See all stories on this topic »

Rihanna enjoys beer-kini fun in Hawaii The Sun The star, 24, was seen splashing about with mates during a day at the beach onOahu, Hawaii. She wore an eye-catching blue camouflage bikini — with tassels hanging from each cup of the sexy string top. And she topped off her look with a cheeky straw … See all stories on this topic » The Sun

Delays on Saddle Road, Kawaihae Harbor to PTA Big Island Now by Big Island Now Staff Oahu-based military units will convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to P?hakuloa Training Area, May 7-9 and May13 between 8 am and 4:30 pm each day according to information released by the US Army Garrison-Pohakuloa. See all stories on this topic » Big Island Now

Civil Beat Poll – Hawaii Wants Undersea Cable Honolulu Civil Beat The survey of 1162 registered voters 1 shows support is strongest — 59 percent versus 18 percent opposed — on Oahu. The Gathering Isle would presumably be the consumer of clean energy produced on neighbor islands. Outlying counties also support the … See all stories on this topic »

Best Slippah Forward Maui No Ka Oi Magazine “Oahu has 6000 walkers who raise an average $46 each. Maui has 2000 walkers who each raise an average $156. This year, the average is $234. For the past two years, Maui has raised more thanOahu, total. Since kicking off in 1980, Maui’s Charity Walk … See all stories on this topic »

HMAUS Springfest 2012 – Free Apple Event Urban Oahu This Saturday May 5, 2012 the Oahu Apple Users’ Group HMAUS is presenting Springfest 2012, a full day of free workshops, door prizes, and a camera swapmeet. Come to the cafeteria from 8:30 to 2:30 to hear about what’s hot and cool! See all stories on this topic »

Group pays $1.32B for Payless’ owner Honolulu Star-Advertiser (Hawaii has 14 Payless ShoeSource stores — 10 on Oahu, two on Hawaii island and one each on Kauai and Maui — which are among some 3500 Payless stores nationwide. The stores account for 78 percent of the parent company’s revenue, according to a filing … See all stories on this topic »

If someone in your family never came home from war…. OregonLive.com (blog) When remains are found and identified they are brought to the base on Oahu and given a formal military arrival ceremony. Then they are delivered to the appropriate mortuary for final burial. The command identifies about 100 casualties a year. See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com (blog)

Pacific Resource Partnership Launches I Mua Rail Campaign to Give Rail … Urban Oahu “Oahu voters approved rail twice – first in 2008 when the steel-on-steel charter was passed and then in 2010 when they voted for the formation of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. I MUA RAIL was designed to remind everyone of why they … See all stories on this topic »

Local Oceans Seven Swimmer Swims Strait Of Gibraltar CBS Local … Channel (between Oahu and Molokai islands in Hawaii, USA), the Tsugaru Channel (between Honshu and Hokkaido islands in Japan), the Cook Strait (between North and South Islands in New Zealand) and the Strait of Gibraltar (between Spain and Morocco). See all stories on this topic » CBS Local

Conergy to install 4 MW of PV in Hawaii pv magazine “Kahuku, Kaimuki and Waianae High Schools will quickly follow and convert to clean energy,” it says in a statement released, adding “In the next two years, additional elementary and high schools on the islands of Oahu and Kauai will be bringing the … See all stories on this topic » pv magazine

Hula Grill to hold fund-raiser for critically injured employee Lahaina News After the accident on Maui, Cristina was flown to hospitals on Oahu and in Seattle. Currently at home in Chicago with her family, Cristina has endured more than ten surgeries so far. She still has a long road to recovery ahead. See all stories on this topic »

Emergency landing for training helicopter KITV Honolulu Representatives on Oahu and the Big Island had no additional comments on the crash but according to FAA air worthiness records, the downed helicopter is 20 years old with a current registration and certifications. The FAA and National Transportation … See all stories on this topic »

Time to ‘Get Ready Hawaii!’ KITV Honolulu Oahu is the site for the pilot campaign to determine what messages and methods of communication are most likely to improve disaster preparedness. “Hawaii has island-specific disaster preparedness challenges affected by a combination of economic, … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii’s top chefs to gather for 23rd annual Maui Onion Festival Lahaina News In the educationally mesmerizing Maui Onion Recipe Contest, celebrity chefs from Oahu and around Maui will demonstrate their creative culinary skills step-by-step. Judges subsequently rate each dish, and with the winners of the past three years – Dave … See all stories on this topic »

Select Income REIT Announces 2012 First Quarter Results MarketWatch (press release) … SIR owned 251 properties with a total of approximately 21.4 million square feet located in 14 states, including 228 properties with approximately 17.8 million square feet which are primarily leasable industrial and commercial land located in Oahu, … See all stories on this topic »

NAL adding Hilo team for 2012 season Maui News Partney said that plan means a team on Oahu in the future. Partney said negotiations are ongoing for use of Wong Stadium in Hilo, and front-office and field staffs are still to be hired. Na Koa’s schedule released March 27 had them opening on June 5 at … See all stories on this topic »

On the Line: David Man of Palm Terrace and Lounge, Part Two OC Weekly (blog) My dad’s from Oahu, and we would spend a lot of time on Honolulu. Also, holiday family gatherings at my grandparents’ house. My mother is skilled at sewing, and she would make all our childhood costumes. One year, she made me a terrific, green dragon … See all stories on this topic »

Chinese Tourists in Hawaii HONOLULUMagazine.com To make the acquaintance of these fledgling travelers with the potential to transform the face of Hawaii’s visitor industry, HONOLULU Magazine shadowed Lu and his 30 travelers on their two-day tour of Oahu. Fewer than 15 percent of Hawaii’s Chinese … See all stories on this topic » HONOLULUMagazine.com

City restarts “safe sidewalks projects” with Hawaii Lions Urban Oahu This is the third year that the City has worked with the Hawaii Lions to maintain and keep Oahusidewalks safe. The Lions Clubs perform tens of thousands of service projects annually worldwide. The Safe Sidewalks Project was recognized by Lions Clubs … See all stories on this topic »

Kaiser Permanente Helps Launch Groundbreaking Series that Targets America’s … Justmeans As a lead-in to the series’ broadcastin May, HBO will screen an episode of the series in Los Angeles (May 1), Washington, DC (May 2), Cleveland and Honolulu, Oahu and Hawaii (May 3). Kaiser Permanente is hosting additional screenings in all eight of … See all stories on this topic »

Local Briefs Maui News To obtain a reunion application or for more information, call Helen Tabura at (808) 565-7571 on Lanai; Nani Kwon Watanabe at 244-4951 or Bill Ruidas at 873-8605 on Maui; or Gloria Obado Reyes at(808) 741-0863 on Oahu. Applications should be mailed to … See all stories on this topic »

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1. Oahu News: April 30th, 2012
2. Oahu News: April 29th, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 23nd, 2012

Oahu Army Natural Resource Team, Marine base in Hawaii recognized for … The Republic Both the Oahu Army Natural Resource Team at US Army Garrison-Hawaii and Marine Corps Base Hawaii are being recognized for their work to conserve natural resources. The Pentagon said Tuesday the winners were selected by a panel of judges representing … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu traffic signal upgrade coming Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Erika Engle Traffic signal controls on Oahu are to receive an upgrade at about 800 intersections so that the island-wide system runs on the same software, according to McCain Inc., the California-based company that received the contract in … See all stories on this topic »

What smart buyers should know about time shares USA TODAY In Oahu’s Ko Olina resort area about an hour west of Waikiki, Hawaii, Aulani is a Disney hotel and time share development. A time share property is typically in a resort location like Florida, California or Hawaii. In Oahu’s Ko Olina resort area about … See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat WEST: Down and dropping on NW and S at 0-1 occ 2 ‘ with glassy dawns then offshores. TOWN: Down and Dropping but still fun on S-SW at 0-1 occ 2′ and fair to good with some East sideoffshores. Diamond Head: Down and dropping on S-SW ground+SSE wind … See all stories on this topic »

Pacific Resource Partnership launches pro-rail campaign Bizjournals.com (blog) The battle to capture the hearts and minds of Oahu residents when it comes to rail transit continued on Tuesday as one of its staunchest supporters, the Pacific Resource Partnership , launched its pro-rail “I Mua Rail” campaign. The pro-labor, pro-rail … See all stories on this topic »

Mel earns Big Wave World Tour title ESPN Peter Mel stood on the North Shore of Oahu for the first time at age 14. He paddled his 7-foot-6-inch board into the Sunset Beach lineup, caught a wave at West Peak, made it, and kicked out. It was the initial big-wave experience in a career that has … See all stories on this topic » ESPN

Brooklyn Decker Not ‘Expecting’ Any Babies With Andy Roddick Access Hollywood OAHU, Hawaii — Brooklyn Decker is enjoying the movie world and although she played a pregnant woman in the upcoming, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting,” she’s not ready to expand her family with husband Andy Roddick. “I love babies and I loved … See all stories on this topic » Access Hollywood

Be Green 2: Recycled fashion KHON2 Recent debates over a new landfill for Oahu have raised awareness of how important it is to recycle. Students at St. Andrews Priory understand that and are doing what they can to heighten our awareness. Landfills are overflowing with the stuff we throw … See all stories on this topic »

Army, Marines in Hawaii receive 2012 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Pacific Business News The US Army Garrison’s Oahu Army Natural Resource Team and Marine Corps Base Hawaii were among nine military groups honored by the 2012 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards, the Defense Department said Tuesday. The awards, which have been given … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii’s lifeguards left frustrated KHON2 “It wasn’t just Oahu lifeguards, it was statewide there were lifeguards that came in from the Neighbor Islands to testify on the bill,” says Ralph Goto, Honolulu Ocean Safety & Lifeguard Services Administrator. Currently lifeguards across the state are … See all stories on this topic »

Thielen Once Again Opposes Anti-Enviro Bills, To No Avail Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) House Democrats proposed a floor amendment to correct language in Senate Bill 2927 so that the bill only applies to transit-oriented development in Ewa and Central Oahu. That prompted Republican Cynthia Thielen to speak out against it and to argue that … See all stories on this topic »

Drug court pioneer retires Maui News Before the Maui program started, the Oahu Drug Court was operating as a pilot project with no plans to expand to Maui. “But once I realized the disparity of treatment, which wasn’t right, I was really motivated to get something like that here as soon … See all stories on this topic »

Aqua Hotels salutes US VETS Urban Oahu “Mahalo to our Vets” special offer is a 10% discount off the best available rate at 19 participating Aqua hotels on Oahu, Maui and Kauai such as the Aqua Lotus Honolulu (pictured here). A portion of each booking will be donated to the US VETS program … See all stories on this topic »

Sadako Ito, 96 Maui News Private services were held on Oahu and Private burial was held on Maui. Nakamura Mortuary & Diamond Head Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Ito was born on July 17, 1915 in Lahaina and was raised in Puukolii. She was a homemaker and worked at … See all stories on this topic »

Wendy Morriarty named Hawaii president for Ohana Health Plan Pacific Business News She moved to Oahu in 2010 after being promoted to vice president of field and clinical services and has been acting state president since February. “Wendy has dedicated the past three years to understanding and meeting the needs of our Ohana members,” … See all stories on this topic »

For marine biologist, analyzing garbage patch an ‘honor’ Maui News “I am so excited,” Matzke said via phone from Oahu on Sunday. “I feel in so many ways, it’s the greatest honor. It’s the culmination of my life’s work so far, to be on this kind of boat and to be with these kinds of people doing these kinds of work. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Pacific Solar Installs Conergy Solar Modules and Mounting Systems for … PR Web (press release) … down costs while showing its commitment to sustainability the State Department of Education has partnered with Hawaii Pacific Solar, Conergy and RC Energy to complete a series of solar electric installations at public schools on Oahu in Hawaii. See all stories on this topic » PR Web (press release)

Mina Pharmacy to open at Ka’ahumanu Center, first on Maui Maui News Mina Pharmacy was founded in 1997 on Oahu by Etinas and Hany Guirguis, two friends and fellow pharmacists who both had worked at established drug chains in Hawaii for more than a decade. Early on, they recognized the need for quicker prescription … See all stories on this topic »

Rail Proponents Stepping Up Advocacy With ‘I Mua Rail’ Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) First, it was the Move Oahu Forward group formed by big businesses in town, and now the Pacific Resource Partnership is rolling out a social media campaign it’s calling “I Mua Rail” to talk about the long-term big picture benefits of transit. See all stories on this topic »

FACT CHECK — Caldwell: Growing Local Costs More Honolulu Civil Beat There are farmers markets every day of the week in different parts of Oahu. But it’s actually more expensive to grow food locally than to import it from California, according to Honolulu mayoral candidate Kirk Caldwell. During a wide-ranging interview … See all stories on this topic »

Correction and Clarifications Honolulu Star-Advertiser The Oahu real estate sales list on Page D6 Sunday had a different amount. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Ed Lynch, managing editor/news, … See all stories on this topic »

Wildfire threatens Texas mountain resort; drought conditions expected to continue msnbc.com (blog) A wildfire on Hawaii’s island of Oahu, on the leeward coast, has torched 200 acres of a wildlife reserve. The fire began on Monday night in the Makua Keaau Forest Reserve near Keaau Beach Park. Firefighters were using helicopters to fight the blaze in … See all stories on this topic »

DOE mulls options to address shortfall in school bus funds KITV Honolulu Board of Education members will have to decide if any of the 959 bus routes operated on the Big Island, Kauai, Maui County and Oahu will be consolidated or eliminated. BOE Chairman Don Horner stated his firm opposition to the cancellation of bus routes … See all stories on this topic »

Turtle Bay Resort Amps Up the Internet Surfing Experience With New Website Surfline.com Surf News There’s one North Shore on Oahu. And there’s one resort on it. Ideal for watermen, wave watchers or waders, Turtle Bay is at the epicenter of set after set of activities, events and adventures. Complete with the finest accommodations and amenities … See all stories on this topic »

Close call cover-up: FAA not notified jets outside Honolulu were on collision … Hawaii News Now FAA employees told Hawaii News Now that Rabideau commuted on Hawaiian Airlines betweenOahu and Maui, since he owns homes on both islands. Sources said air-traffic controllers were always told which Hawaiian flight Rabideau was taking and gave that … See all stories on this topic »

2012 Economic Outlook – Report Highlights Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc … MarketWatch (press release) The principal communities served include Honolulu (on Oahu), Hilo and Kona (on Hawaii) and Wailuku and Kahului (on Maui). The full research report on Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) is available here: www. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaiian’s New Gates at Kahului Airport Improve Customer Access, Ease Flight … Hawaii News Now All three inbound flights will arrive on Maui before 12:30 pm, giving travelers the option to make connections to Oahu, Kauai, or Hawaii Island. Hawaiian has led all US carriers in on-time performance for each of the past eight years (2004-2011) as … See all stories on this topic »

10 New Tricks for Saving on Summer Airfare SmarterTravel.com (blog) A few weeks ago, I spotted a fantastic sale for flights to Maui and Oahu from Hawaiian Airlines—and it was only being promoted on the airline’s Twitter feed (and here on SmarterTravel, of course). See all stories on this topic » SmarterTravel.com (blog)

Hawaiian Airlines Enhances Operations @ Kahului Airport ASIATravelTips.com … flights using its wide-body, twin-aisle Boeing 767-300 aircraft seating up to 264 passengers. All three inbound flights will arrive on Maui before 12:30 pm, giving travelers the option to make connections to Oahu, Kauai, or Hawaii Island. See all stories on this topic »

Expedia TAAP shifts from Europe to USA. e-Travel Blackboard (press release) The top 10 destinations last week were, Paris, New York, Oahu, Los Angeles, Sydney, Singapore, London, Bangkok, Melbourne and Athens. “We’re always running some sort of special” says Stu Udy who runs the TAAP in APAC. “We have great Ski deals in New … See all stories on this topic »

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1. Oahu News: April 30th, 2012
2. Oahu News: April 23nd, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 29th, 2012

Wildfire burns 200 acres in Leeward Oahu KITV Honolulu Honolulu firefighters are trying to fully contain a wildfire on Oahu’s Leeward Coast that has torched about 200 acres of a wildlife reserve. The fire broke out just before 9:30 am Monday at the Makua Keaau Forest Reserve near Keaau Beach Park, … See all stories on this topic »

Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat TOWN: Down and Dropping but still fun on S-SW at 1-2 occ 2.5′ and OK with some East sideoff wind bump. Diamond Head: Down and Slowly dropping on S-SW ground+SSE wind swell at 2-3′ sets with choppy sideshores but still some lines. See all stories on this topic »

Alexander Skarsgard On ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Role, ‘True Blood’ & Rihanna In … Access Hollywood OAHU, Hawaii — Alexander Skarsgard is tall, blond and handsome and the latest name fans are rallying behind in the hopes he’ll play the title character when “Fifty Shades of Grey” makes the leap from novel to big screen feature. See all stories on this topic » Access Hollywood

1838 Hawaiian bible & map highlight antique collection Hawaii News Now And an adze likely used to till fields on the North Shore of Oahu 170 years ago. Those are among the items in a collection once owned by missionary Edwin Locke, moved to New Hampshire upon his death in 1843, and now back in Hawaii for sale to the … See all stories on this topic »

Awards travel: Book British and Hawaiian on American Airlines’ site Los Angeles Times I searched for AAdvantage Award tickets for a May trip to Oahu or London. I found more availability for MileSAAver Awards when I searched for flights on American and its partners (the default search setting) than I did just on American. See all stories on this topic »

Bill aims to amend tax incentive for historic homes KHON2 There are more than two hundred homes on Oahu that are on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Many of those homes are in the district represented by Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi. “We’ve been looking at property taxes as a whole, the whole system, … See all stories on this topic »

Yes, Honolulu, we can afford to build the rail transit project Honolulu Star-Advertiser As parents who want the best possible Oahu for our families, we expect no less. Regardless of where people stand on Honolulu’s rail transit project, it is clear that the community benefits from more transparency and more discussion about how taxpayer … See all stories on this topic »

Students honored for skill in taking news to the Web Maui News Winners were announced at a luncheon at the Pagoda Hotel on Oahu on Wednesday that was attended by members of the Kamehameha Schools Maui reporting staff and journalism adviser Kye Haina. Because this was a new award, part of a push by contest … See all stories on this topic »

Coming full circle in Seoul Korea Times In August, the OCC will hold its annual summer meditation retreat in Oahu, Hawaii for 10 days. Retreat participants will learn more about meditation while touring the idyllic spots of Oahu. For more information about all these events, … See all stories on this topic » Korea Times

Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Starts This Weekend Hawaii News Now Our cup in Hawai’i is engraved “Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Sir Thomas J. Lipton, BART, KCVO, to the Pearl Harbor [STET] Yacht Club of Oahu for Annual Competition in the Star Class of Yachts, Hawaiian Islands Fleet, 1930. See all stories on this topic »

2 hospitalized in North Shore crash KITV Honolulu Honolulu police said two men were taken to the hospital early Monday morning after a vehicle crash on Oahu’s North Shore. It happened at around 1 am on Kamehameha Highway about a mile before the Joseph P. Leong Highway. The 22-year-old passenger was … See all stories on this topic »

Subtle Write of Political Wrongs Hawaii Reporter “Did you get a job tearing up gardens so Oahu’s new train company can start putting in steel?” “Nope, they asked to see my non-existent union card. I thought it was an open shop. Lots of mainland guys coming in, but no Willee. See all stories on this topic »

Jamie Mitchell Introduces “Survivor SUP” Race My Local Lineup Now he brings the best elements of each to the upcoming SURVIVOR SUP race – the pinnacle event of the Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival, May 5 & 6 at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Oahu. SURVIVOR SUP will attract the world’s … See all stories on this topic »

TJ Maxx prepares to open first Hawaii store on Thursday Pacific Business News (NYSE TJX), plans to open on Oahu next month. The company will open its second TJ Maxx store on May 10 in a newly constructed 25000-square-foot pad site at the Pearl City Gateway shopping center on May 10. The third store, in a 24850-square-foot space … See all stories on this topic »

With High Stakes in Hawaii’s Elections, Push Polls Target Cayetano, Berg; Both … Hawaii Reporter Pacific Resource Partnership, along with another newly formed group, Move OahuForward, have launched an all out public relations campaign to promote the rail even though construction on the rail’s columns started last week. That is because the project … See all stories on this topic » Hawaii Reporter

The Top 10 LGBT Honeymoon Destinations Huffington Post Each island has its unique features and caters to different travelers; for instance, Kauai is definitely quieter and more remote, whereas Oahu is vibrant and more “touristy.” Maui is a nice blend of the two islands and offers great activities for … See all stories on this topic »

Thousands of Students Learn Value of Saving from Bank of Hawaii Volunteers Urban Oahu BOH volunteers worked with students at 15 schools on Oahu, and 16 schools on the neighbor islands. Teach Children to Save is a national campaign that encourages financial literacy for children through age-appropriate lessons like “Dollars and Cents … See all stories on this topic »

Slabs — the Heaviest Story Ever Told Surfline.com Surf News La Jolla, CA’s, Big Rock (or “Lobster Lounge,” a pseudonym employed by photographers of the time) and Oahu hazards like Velzyland and Waimea Shorebreak also offered slabbish potential — mesmerizing photos, gruesome injuries — but nothing like Shark … See all stories on this topic »

‘Not guilty’ verdict for man on trial for deadly Kalihi beating Hawaii News Now After his arrest in December, he had been behind bars at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. As he left the courthouse, he said he was happy and excited to reunite with his family. His cradled his daughter who was just born three weeks ago. See all stories on this topic »

Enough is Enough: Road rage KHON2 In February 2012, an Oahu man was fired at twice in a drive-by shooting on the H-1 Freeway with both bullets striking just inches from where the driver was sitting. “When people get stressed they stop breathing and that causes more stress and more … See all stories on this topic »

Baldwin Leads Best MIL Track and Field Season Maui Now In comparison, the winning throw in the Interscholastic league of Honolulu was 47-9.5 and the best in the Oahu Interscholastic Association was 50-10. Last year, Tasini won the MIL in 49-5. * Maui High’s Nicola Perez-Garreaud was a double winner in the … See all stories on this topic » Maui Now

Organizations learn how much state money they’ll receive Hawaii News Now “We’re trying to provide support so that the entire safety net and fabric of hospitals on Oahu can continue to meet the needs of our community,” said Sen. Ige. There were 47 bills approved today. Some funded positions to inspect elevators and stop … See all stories on this topic »

Duane Okamoto named Honolulu agricultural liaison Bizjournals.com (blog) … firm and has experienced in agriculture, construction, high technology, tourism and social services, the city said in a statement. The agricultural liaison position was created by the City Council to serve as an advocate for Oahu’s farming community. See all stories on this topic »

Drought conditions to persist or intensify for Leeward areas of Big Island Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Across the island of Oahu, an average weekly total rainfall of 0.33 inch was recorded by the National Weather Service’s system of automated rain gauges. The Waimanalo Irrigation System water level was marked at 51.50 feet (41.1 million gallons) on … See all stories on this topic »

Rihanna Jets Off To Hawaii Sky Living Dressed in a fringed black bikini and cowboy hat, she laughed and joked with friends while balancing a tray of beers on her surfboard. Rihanna was on the island of Oahu to promote her new film Battleship, but managed to make time for plenty of fun in … See all stories on this topic » Sky Living

Man in critical condition following Wahiawa motorcycle collision Hawaii News Now This was the second motorcycle accident on Oahu on Sunday. Around 4 am Sunday a motorcycle carrying a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman crashed into a car heading west on Moanalua Freeway. And over in Waianae a man in his 40′s was critically … See all stories on this topic »

Ways and Means Committee chair outlines Senate package Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Accelerate and enhance the partnership with the car rental industry by appropriating $500 million in revenue bonds to allow the Oahu and Maui facilities to be initiated as soon as possible. * Make critical investments in our social infrastructure by … See all stories on this topic »

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1. Oahu News: May 7th, 2012
2. Oahu News: April 30th, 2012
3. Oahu News: May 6th, 2012

Hard landings at Oahu airports under NTSB investigation The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three hard landings at Oahu airports that occurred separately over a span of 25 days between January and February. Two of the incidents involved Cessna aircraft; the other involved a glider. See all stories on this topic »

A wahine in Oahu eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition One romantic couple professed their love for each other in the sand with their names drawn within a heart for all in the Rainbow Tower to see and I sat on my lanai watching the Village whir into action for my last full day in Oahu. See all stories on this topic »

BIIF Softball Tournament Update – April 29 Big Island Now Both schools will compete in the 2012 Datahouse / Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division II Softball Championships, which begin Wednesday at Central Oahu Regional Park. Joining them will be the Dragons of Honoka’a High School. See all stories on this topic »

Landfill sites, bag ban, Edwards trial Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Star-Advertiser staff and News Services » Two sites on federal land in Kahuku are the top choices for a new Oahu landfill, a city consultant announced Wednesday in correcting a previous ranking that listed a Kailua site as the No. 1 option. See all stories on this topic »

BIIF Boys Volleyball Tournament Update – April 29 Big Island Now Kamehameha-Hawaii improved to 16-0 with the win, capping an undefeated league campaign and continuing strong momentum into the New City Nissan / Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division I Boys Volleyball Championships on Oahu. See all stories on this topic »

Radford sweeps OIA track titles Honolulu Star-Advertiser She made the trek to the Oahu Interscholastic Association track and field championships, and in the trials, posted the numbers she needed to win the shot put and discus: 133 feet, 6 inches in the discus and 44-0 in the put. For the first time in years, … See all stories on this topic »

An eye on health Maui News The bus from Oahu was one of a dozen health fair agencies and booths that provided screenings and information at the sixth annual event held by the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii and presenting sponsor Farmers Insurance Hawaii. See all stories on this topic » Maui News

Farm box deals bring local produce straight to your doorstep KHON2 That’s the promise Fresh Aloha Direct means to deliver across Oahu. Their website,freshalohadirect.com, has several choices of produce like: “Da Broc,” “Zukie,” and “Mr. Cobb,” all amicably named after their main components. See all stories on this topic »

Landfill site error is only one part of trash dilemma Honolulu Star-Advertiser It shakes what confidence Oahu residents may have in the city’s ability to get things right. It’s true that everybody makes mistakes, but messing up the ranking of potential dump sites is right up there with miscounting on election night or calling a … See all stories on this topic »

Marx on the failing American Dream Hawaii 24/7 (press release) The Second Congressional District encompasses most of rural Oahu and all the neighbor islands. Marx, a Hilo attorney and long-time community activist, is running against Oahu residents Mufi Hannemann, Tulsi Gabbard, Esther Kiaaina and Rafael del … See all stories on this topic »

Kamehameha-Hawaii takes the water polo crown Saturday (April 29) Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Kamehameha Senior Kiana Krzyska scored seven of the team’s dozen goals during the final. Both teams will be going to Honolulu for the Hawaii High School Athletic Association championships onOahu at the University of Hawaii. Matches run May 2-5, 2012. See all stories on this topic »

Safety concerns shut down Honolulu archery range. KITV Honolulu “It was already targeted to be closed as soon as the other archery range opened in Central Oahuand the shooting complex at Kokohead. And it has been nearly 3 three years since they were been opened,” said Gary Cabato, the city’s park director. See all stories on this topic »

Mary S. Amorin, 87 Maui News Saturday, May 5, 2012 Visitation 9:00 am; Eulogy/Sharing 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Mass 11:30 am. Mililani, Oahu burial service-Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Mililani Mortuary Makai Visitation 9:00 am, Eulogy/Sharing 9 am, Prayer Service 10:30 am. See all stories on this topic »

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1. Oahu News: April 29th, 2012
2. Oahu News: April 23nd, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 22nd, 2012

Swimming 26 Miles from Molokai to Oahu Maui News (blog) Jim said that he had done the swim since the 8.8 mile channel crossing (named the Auau Channel) did not attract attention (we would now refer to it as “off the radar”), compared to other channel crossings, like the Molokai-Oahu crossing (the Kaiwi … See all stories on this topic »

Island Images Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Star-Advertiser Photographers WALK THE WALK: Oahu Visitor Industry Charity Walk Chairman Kelvin Bloom washed down a van belonging to the Hawaii Prince Hotel on Friday after the hotel won a challenge to raise the most money per employee for last … See all stories on this topic »

30 drivers arrested overnight on suspicion of DUI Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Star-Advertiser staff Police arrested 30 people Friday night and this morning for allegedly driving intoxicated in areas from Leeward to East Oahu. The arrests happened between 9 pm and 5 am and included a 35-year-old woman who refused to submit to … See all stories on this topic »

Dalai Lama views Lanai video Maui News LANAI CITY – A song about peace performed by Lanai 4th-graders reached a befitting audience earlier this month – the Dalai Lama, visiting Oahu to talk about tolerance and compassion. A music video featuring the Lanai High and Elementary School students … See all stories on this topic »

Hope meets opportunity at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Honolulu Star-Advertiser The Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii serves more than 10000 youth in eight clubs on two islands (Oahu and Kauai) daily. These kids want to thrive, not just survive — and they are doing exactly that. They are busy, happy and engaged. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii residents turn in unwanted, expired prescription drugs Urban Oahu Residents who had expired or unused prescription medications were encouraged to bring them in to sites on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii island to have them disposed of safely. The State Department of the Attorney General, in partnership with the Drug … See all stories on this topic »

Eye on L.A.: Great dates, weekends, getaways abc7.com Aulani is a family paradise with a touch of Disney magic on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Aulani combines the beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian islands with the magic of Disney storytelling and guest service, creating an unforgettable family vacation … See all stories on this topic » abc7.com

Valley Isle Sports / In Brief Maui News WAHIAWA, Oahu - Tony Freudenberg won the men’s black-belt grand championship, and his school, Ohana Martial Arts, was the overall champion at the Hawaiian Karate Championships on April 15 at Wahiawa District Park Gym. Freudenberg was also the masters … See all stories on this topic »

Bears finish perfect run Maui News The Bears traveled to Oahu during the preseason and again over spring break. “All the games start off at 0-0, and I feel like we can play with the best of the teams,” Zitnik said of the state competition. “That’s why we go over to Oahu, to see what the … See all stories on this topic »

Da Kitchen Brings Value to Large Portions Aloha Update Fortunately, I was still able to eat at Da Kitchen, since they have another restaurant located on Oahuat the Moilili location on Isenberg Street. First of all the place was PACKED. This restaurant looked a tad smaller than the one on Maui, … See all stories on this topic »

Kamehameha’s Hardin drafted by Bears KHON2 But at 6 foot 3, with a 4.4 time in the 40 yard dash and 35 inch vertical leap, the windward Oahunative earned the attention from the windy city. In 38 games with the Beavers, Hardin recorded 105 tackles and one interception. See all stories on this topic »

Voice Control is for (Beach) Bums Gotta Be Mobile The family house being a bit small for us, my mom rented a couple rooms in Kailua (Oahu, not Kailua Kona) for me, my brother and his girlfriend to crash at for a couple nights. Like most rentals in Kailua, it was a few minutes walk to the beach, … See all stories on this topic »

BIIF Softball Tournament Update – April 28 Big Island Now Meanwhile, Kea’au will host Moanalua today at 10:00 am to determine the last berth into the Datahouse / HHSAA Division I Softball Tournament. Na Menehune of Moanalua is the sixth-place team out of the Oahu Interscholastic Association. See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Residents Raise Serious Concerns about PGV, Geothermal Energy’s Clean … CleanTechnica Thanks to Oahu News for posting this. And thanks to this determined, civic-minded group of residents who have fought so long to have their voices heard and their legitimate concerns addressed. The issues they raise need to be addressed, and they stand … See all stories on this topic »

Kia’aina aims to apply experience Maui News “I believe my experience and what I can do for the people of Hawaii would be best served in DC” Kia’aina, 48, grew up on Guam and currently lives in Nanakuli, Oahu, on a Hawaiian homestead property. Since leaving Washington in 2007, she worked as the … See all stories on this topic »

Hawaii Island Hoops unveils camp video Hawaii 24/7 (press release) The non-profit organization has helped send many unsung high school student-athletes – from the Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui – to junior colleges, NAIA, and Division II NCAA schools. Hawaii Island Hoops is the foremost leader in Hawaii, … See all stories on this topic »

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1. Oahu News: April 30th, 2012
2. Oahu News: April 23nd, 2012
3. Oahu News: April 22nd, 2012