Sunday, February 19, 2012
Long road ahead
Drilling, pouring and the concrete-and-steel phase of Honolulu's controversial rail project have finally arrived, and the start of heavy construction will be hard to miss.
Mother Marianne's sainthood date set
Local Roman Catholics expressed excitement after Pope Benedict XVI announced early Saturday that the canonization of Molokai's Blessed Mother Marianne Cope and six other new saints will take place Oct. 21.
Ho'opili opponents gear up offensive
D.R. Horton, the developer seeking to build 11,750 homes on prime farmland in Ewa, has put forward a strong case for the Ho‘opili project since hearings began at the state Land Use Commission in October.
Hawaii’s Backyard: All aboard
When Jeff Living-ston went home for the very first time, a Lionel train set was waiting for him — a “welcome” gift for the newborn baby from his proud father. Over the years, Livingston’s parents, relatives and family friends augmented his collection, and as that grew, so did his interest in trains.
Name Changers
At the risk of hammering a hoary cliché, what’s in a name? For most things it’s just a useful handle. But ask Pepsi or Coca-Cola if their names don’t matter. Ask Cher or Prince. The right name is critical for “branding,” or creating a clear product awareness within public consciousness.
Baseball: Ducks beat 'Bows in 12
With both teams unable to get that clutch hit, Aaron Payne decided to end things on his own.
Hawaiian Electric Co. estimates that using primarily solar power instead of wind to help meet its renewable energy targets could boost the cost of electricity production by as much as 18 percent.
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- Sports Extras: UH vs. Oregon, game 2
Feb. 18, 2012 - Sports Extras: Mililani vs. Kalani
Feb. 18, 2012 - Sports Extras: Honokaa vs. Kapaa soccer
Feb. 18, 2012 - Sports Extras: Kahuku vs. Kapolei basketball
Feb. 18, 2012 - Sports Extras: Kalaheo vs. McKinley basketball
Feb. 18, 2012 - Sports Extra: ILH Kamehameha vs. Iolani
- Sports Extras: Kalani vs. Kapolei
Feb. 17, 2012 - Sports Extras: UH vs. Oregon
Feb. 17, 2012 - Sports Extras: Iolani vs. Mililani
Feb. 17, 2012 - Island Images: Stranded by Air Australia
Feb. 16, 2012 - Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- Sports Extras: UMKC vs. Hawaii
Feb. 13, 2012 - Sports Extras: DePaul vs. Hawaii softball
- Sports Extras: Fresno State vs. Hawaii basketball
Ho'okumu. Ho'okele. Ho'omana. The three Hawaiian words mean, respectively, "to build a foundation," "to forge a direction and connections" and "to provide sustenance and empowerment," according to Mana Maoli. Those principles are the basis of the mission statement for the group. Story »
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With both teams unable to get that clutch hit, Aaron Payne decided to end things on his own. Story »
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Even given the somewhat unusual circumstances faced by an island state trying to manage its electricity needs, Kauai stands alone. Most of the rest of Hawaii is served by investor-owned utilities owned by a common parent company, Hawaiian Electric Co. Story »
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When Jeff Living-ston went home for the very first time, a Lionel train set was waiting for him — a “welcome” gift for the newborn baby from his proud father. Over the years, Livingston’s parents, relatives and family friends augmented his collection, and as that grew, so did his interest in trains. Story »
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. » Rick Ruzzamenti admits to being a tad impulsive. He traded his Catholicism for Buddhism in a revelatory flash. He married a Vietnamese woman he had only just met. And then a year ago, he decided in an instant to donate his left kidney to a stranger.
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