Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Tourists' spending climbs to a record $1.3 billion
An improving global economy and more air service helped boost tourist arrivals and spending in Hawaii to near-record levels last year.
City eyes parking meter fee hike
Doubling the rate for parking meters outside public parks like Kapiolani and Aala would help raise money for park maintenance, but it's a move that opponents say could spread beyond Waikiki and downtown and keep people out of public parks and beaches.
Marine sentenced to 30 days in hazing
One of three Kaneohe Bay Marines accused in a highly publicized case of hazing a fellow Marine who then killed himself in Afghanistan reached a plea deal Monday and was sentenced to 30 days' confinement.
Spokes for folks
It's not a gang, it's a club," goes the old outlaw biker joke. But when the Thursday Night Cruise rambles out to Waikiki, the saying should go, "It's not a pack, it's a parade."
20-foot surf expected along the North Shore
Surf today could be too big for the Volcom Pipe Pro and too small for the Eddie Aikau Quiksilver but should remain at warning levels along the North Shore, forecasters said.
Multi-faceted paddler
Much like a utility player, a versatile canoe paddler is a coach's best friend.
Hiroyuki Sakai, catapulted to international fame via the Japanese-based Fuji-TV show "Iron Chef," will open his first U.S. restaurant at the DFS Galleria in Waikiki. Story »
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Mayor Peter Carlisle said today he plans to earmark a $450 million city-backed line of credit for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to demonstrate to federal authorities that the rail project has the resources it needs to successfully complete construction. Story »
The state appeals court affirmed today the murder conviction of Matthew Higa for tossing 23-month-old Cyrus Belt from the Miller Street overpass of the H-1 freeway four years ago. Story »
TAMPA, Fla. >> Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding from the previous week's defeat with a commanding victory and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Despite the one-sided setback, Gingrich vowed to press on. Story »
- Volcom Pipe Pro at Pipeline
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- Sports Extras: 2012 Pro Bowl Hawaii: 59 NFC / AFC 41
- Sports Extras: 2012 Pro Bowl Hawaii [2nd Half]
- Sports Extra: 1st half Hawaii Pro Bowl
- Sports Extras: AFC-NFC Aloha Stadium Practice [Part 4]
- Sports Extras: Volleyball: Hawaii vs Grand Canyon
- 2012 ILH Varsity Dive and Swim Championships
- Sports Extras: ILH basketball, Kamehameha vs. Punahou
- Sports Extras: OIA basketball, Roosevelt vs. Pearl City
- Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
- Sports Extras: AFC-NFC Ko Olina Practice [Part 3]
One of three Kaneohe Bay Marines accused in a highly publicized case of hazing a fellow Marine who then killed himself in Afghanistan reached a plea deal Monday and was sentenced to 30 days' confinement.
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Former wide receiver turned sportscaster Cris Carter termed Sunday’s Pro Bowl “unwatchable,” according to CBSsports.com. Story »
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The theme of this year's eighth annual Kauai Wellness expo is "Malama Kou Kino" (Take Care of Your Body). Attendees will learn about fitness, nutrition, organic food and gardening and healing therapies from cultures including Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese and African. Story »
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A year after a coterie of new Republican governors swept into the statehouses and put in place aggressive agendas to cut spending and curb union powers, sparking strong backlashes in many places, many of them are adopting decidedly more moderate tones as they begin their sophomore year in office.
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