Thursday, May 23, 2013
Innovation within reach
Doug Howe, an engineer-turned-teacher at Lanikai Elementary, is helping infuse concepts from his former profession into the classroom in hopes of engaging students in the so-called STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math.
Stryker brigade in Hawaii needs review, Army general says
The head of the U.S. Army in the Pacific said Hawaii is expected to keep its 22,500 active-duty soldiers as the Army downsizes, but it makes sense to re-evaluate whether the Stryker Brigade should keep its 320 armored vehicles or revert to a light infantry unit without Strykers.
Judge won’t block seizure of belongings
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the city by members of a protest group that has been camping on the sidewalks around Thomas Square.
Light storm season expected
The Central Pacific, which includes the Hawaiian Islands, probably will experience another season of below-average tropical cyclone activity, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced Wednesday.
Agency’s plan would rebuild Blaisdell complex
The city's aging Neal S. Blaisdell Center could be a site of one of three proposed 700-foot residential towers under a draft plan proposed by a state agency regulating development in Kakaako.
Last chance to dance
It was one last dance and out for soap opera star and Hawaii resident Ingo Rademacher and partner Kym Johnson on Tuesday's season finale of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
Shigezawa finds a perfect fit
Bradley Shigezawa's move from Punahou to Northwestern looked all but seamless. One of Casey Nakama's original students, Shigezawa collected a monstrous golf resume to complement his academic achievements before heading to a successful NCAA Division I program.
The 76-year-old driver killed Wednesday after his sport utility vehicle crashed on Pali Highway in Nuuanu, and his 67-year-old passenger, have been identified as the owners of a well-known plate lunch business. Story »
Prosectors have charged Michael Miske Jr., co-owner of M Nightclub, with second-degree assault and criminal property damage in a Dec. 15 incident. Story »
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WASHINGTON » President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to American security. Story »
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is in discussions with Moanalua Golf Club to acquire 10 acres of the course adjacent to its flagship Oahu hospital for $4 million.
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PAGO PAGO, American Samoa » American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary. Story »
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- Island Images: May 2013 [part 3]
- Photo Gallery: Tornado hits Oklahoma
- 'Today' show shoots in Waikiki
- Photo Gallery: Baseball: Hawaii vs UC-Davis
- Photo Gallery: New City Nissan's Goodwill Softball Classic
- Job Fair at Blaisdell, May 15
- From Mom's house to the motherland
- Photo Gallery: Mid-Pac baseball, May 14, 2013
- Thomas Square community forum, May 13
- Capt. Reid Nishizuka memorial, May 13
- Island Images: May 2013 [part 2]
- UH-Manoa Graduation Part 1
- Photo gallery; UH-Manoa Graduation Part 2
Sanket Sant, a citizen of India, came to the United States at age 21, earning a master’s degree in engineering, followed by a doctorate and then landing a well-paying job at a firm making semiconductor equipment.
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Lady of the LanternsMidWeek travels to Japan to interview Her Holiness Shinso Ito, who on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park will officiate her 15th annual Lantern Floating Ceremony Read More »
The iPad As A Digital Cash RegisterThe Square Stand is ready to use in minutes and perfect for on-the-go businesses (e.g., lunch wagons) or even a garage sale. Read More »
