Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Heroes hailed across America
After 48 years, Grace Kuewa received closure Monday. Her brother, Navy Airman Albert Kalahana Kuewa, a Waialua High School graduate, was one of 10 to have their names inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., two weeks ago, bringing the total to 58,282.
Flickers of comfort and hope
Stefanie Jefts said she grew up in Hawaii, but last year was the first time she participated in the Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony at Magic Island.
Officials warn ocean users to keep alert in wake of recent drownings
With summer nearly upon us, county lifeguards are reminding swimmers and other ocean enthusiasts to follow some simple but often ignored nuggets of advice: Don't swim alone. Swim in areas with lifeguards. Consult lifeguards about conditions. Don't panic.
Smooth sailing
Before she was an Olympian, Molly (O'Bryan) Vandemoer was a three-time All-American who led the Rainbow Wahine to the 2001 national championship.
Cazimero represents Aloha State in Miss USA
It’s not surprising that Brandie Cazimero has musical talent since it definitely runs in her bloodlines. The 26-year-old beauty queen’s great uncles are Robert and Roland, otherwise know as the Brothers Cazimero.
Be Well: Stroke teaches go-getter to live better
Rick Fernandez describes himself as a "macho braddah" who would never have tried yoga and Pilates if not for the stroke he suffered about a year and a half ago.
The contractor building the state's largest wind energy project on Oahu's North Shore has started heavy construction on the facility that will supply the electricity needs of an estimated 14,500 homes. Story »
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Police closed a portion of the H-3 freeway and alerted some residents to prepare for possible evacuation as firefighters battled a large brush fire behind Kalaheo High School. About 9:30 p.m., the fire was reported mostly contained on the Kailua and Kaneohe sides of the ridgeline. H-3 was closed in both directions from the Mokapu offramp to Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay. The freeway was expected to be reopened tonight after firefighters moved their equipment.
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A state investigation of an accident that killed a Hawaii island zip line employee in September has found a tower collapsed because it was anchored in soil that could not withstand the load. Story »
LAS VEGAS >> Mitt Romney's presidential campaign collided with Donald Trump's "birther" rhetoric today as the reality television star hosted a fundraiser for the Republican while claiming again that President Barack Obama is foreign-born. Story »
- Island Images: Windward brush fire
- Memorial Day Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony [Part 2]
- Memorial Day Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony [Part 1]
- Island Images: May 2012 [Part 3]
- Memorial Day at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery
- Island Images: Memorial Day at Punchbowl, May 28, 2012
- Island Images: Arizona Memorial 50th Anniversary Commemoration
- Island Images: 24th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration
- Island Images: Marines remember
- American Idol Finale Show
- Island Images: Rush-hour traffic, May 22, 2012
- Island Images: The Maori King visit
- Remembering Robin Gibb
- Ring of Fire Eclipse
With summer nearly upon us, county lifeguards are reminding swimmers and other ocean enthusiasts to follow some simple but often ignored nuggets of advice: Don't swim alone. Swim in areas with lifeguards. Consult lifeguards about conditions. Don't panic.
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The afternoon before the Quick Draw, the final event of last year's inaugural Kauai Plein Air Invitational, Oahu artist Susie Anderson and her husband drove to the Kalalau Lookout, a scenic spot they hadn't visited in 30 years. Story »
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Rick Fernandez describes himself as a "macho braddah" who would never have tried yoga and Pilates if not for the stroke he suffered about a year and a half ago. Story »
WEST POINT, N.Y. >> For two centuries, the U.S. Military Academy has produced generals for the United States’ wars, among them Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George S. Patton and David H. Petraeus.
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