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Wednesday, February 08, 2012         
Median home prices on Oahu jump 8.6 percent

Oahu home prices got a jump on the new year, as the median sale price in January for previously owned single-family homes reached its highest level in 16 months.

Blustery winds leave behind damage and high-surf alert

A cold front working its way across the island chain Tuesday brought with it showers and gusty winds that sent several boats aground, downed trees that left thousands of customers without power on Oahu, and apparently shook a tree branch lose that injured an elderly couple in Waikiki.

Fallen officer extolled for love of work and family

Rain clouds appeared ready to burst over Chinatown as hundreds of law enforcement officers lined Maunakea Street Tuesday afternoon and prepared to enter Borthwick Mortuary to pay their respects to officer Garret Davis.

Hoops: He's triple trouble

Hard work does pay off, and Hawaii shooting guard Zane Johnson is the proof.

Ruling buoys couple in civil unions suit

Natasha Jackson-Kleid and her partner, Janin, held a small celebration on Magic Island in late January marking their civil union. They dressed in gleaming white. They clutched bouquets. They sipped sparkling cider. It felt almost like they just got married.

Got chocolate

With due respect to the few who don't agree, chocolate is one of life's great pleasures. Great, because whether it's a handful of M&M's or a gourmet truffle, the treats have an ability to uplift, easing a trying workday, wrapping up a perfect meal or otherwise adding a little bit of enjoyment to life.

Strong hotel occupancy and room rates helped push Hawaii's hotel room revenue last year to $2.87 billion — the highest since 2007, according to a year-end report released today.  Story »

As part of a push to show progress on key education reforms, the Board of Education is looking to make it board policy that the state move to a new evaluation system for teachers and principals no later than July 1, 2014.  Story »

Jamm Aquino / jaquino@staradvertiser.comThis 1,858-square-foot home in Kamehameha Heights sold last month for $627,600, a little over the median price for all Oahu homes sold in January. The home, built in 1939, was previously listed for $695,000 in September, $735,000 in May and $788,000 in 2008 without selling. Oahu home prices got a jump on the new year, as the median sale price in January for previously owned single-family homes reached its highest level in 16 months. Story »

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has made a significant television advertising buy in Hawaii backing former Gov. Linda Lingle for U.S. Senate, the first independent expenditure in what could be a crush of mainland political spending in the campaign.

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WASHINGTON >> A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to Honolulu and 27 more major U.S. airports, the government said today. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights. Story »


Kauai County fire rescue personnel assisted 37 hikers from the Na Pali Coast Tuesday evening after they became stranded by rising stream waters.  Story »

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In a positive and anticipated development, construction of the rail transit project between Kapolei and Ala Moana has received federal approval to proceed without delay. Story »

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Type caption here In February 2006 members of Malama Hawaii Nei gathered at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park to help set up for the inaugural Laupahoehoe Music Festival. Story »


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With due respect to the few who don't agree, chocolate is one of life's great pleasures. Great, because whether it's a handful of M&M's or a gourmet truffle, the treats have an ability to uplift, easing a trying workday, wrapping up a perfect meal or otherwise adding a little bit of enjoyment to life. Story »

 
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WASHINGTON » Mitt Romney's tax returns have drawn political scrutiny on multiple fronts, like his relatively low tax rates and the money parked in a Swiss bank account.

Try this: Place a forkful of food in your mouth. It doesn't matter what the food is, but make it something you love — let's say it's that first nibble from three, hot, fragrant, perfectly cooked ravioli.

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