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.
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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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TOKYO >> The transfer of thousands of U.S. Marines to Guam will not require the prior closure of a base on the southern Japan island of Okinawa, the United States and Japan announced Wednesday in a compromise they hope will break a stalemate over opposition to the large U.S. military presence there Story »
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 Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights. Story »
- Sports Extras: Kahuku vs. Kamehameha
- Island Images: Rainy Tuesday
Feb. 7, 2012 - Island Images: High surf Monday
- Sports Extras: UH vs. San Jose State
- Sports Extras: Kaimuki vs. Pearl City basketball
- Sports Extras: Division 2 soccer, Mid Pacific vs. Hawaii Prep
- Sports Extras: Division 1 soccer, Iolani vs. Kamehameha
- Sports Extras: Utah vs. Rainbow Wahine
- Sports Extras: FHB Canoe Paddling State Championships
- Sports Extras: H.S. Soccer: Mililani vs Kamehameha
- Sports Extra: Kahuku vs Leilehua at Kahuku
Feb. 3, 2012 - Occupy Honolulu
Feb. 2, 2012 - Island Images: February 2012 [Part 1]
- Page One Collection: February 2012 [Part 1]
Hawaii County firefighters planned to work overnight to contain a 35-acre brush fire that came within feet of homes Tuesday and forced the evacuation of dozens of residents in Kona.
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Hard work does pay off, and Hawaii shooting guard Zane Johnson is the proof. Story »
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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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 »
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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