Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Shark takes 'test bite' from swimmer
A shark bit the leg of a man swimming at a West Hawaii beach Tuesday afternoon but released him and swam away, allowing the man to get back to shore.
Okinawa Exit Plan
Three studies are underway on Oahu to find sites to house 2,700 Marines from Okinawa, Japan, but it may take until 2026 to implement what is estimated to be a $2.5 billion move.
Isle teacher programs graded among worst
Hawaii's elementary- and high-school teaching degree programs are among the worst in the country when it comes to preparing new teachers for the classroom, according to a new report that slams many of the nation's teacher colleges.
City unveils smaller, less costly rail station
Community feedback on the size and scope of Honolulu's future rail stations has helped save the project some $100 million in design and construction costs, the city's top rail official said Tuesday.
Tesoro believes buyer has long-term viability
Tesoro Corp. officials said Tuesday they are confident the buyer of the company's Kapolei oil refinery has the expertise and financial backing to operate the facility successfully over the long term.
TheBuzz: Long-term Kakaako plans already displacing tenants
With rare exception, nothing new can be built in Kakaako without something old going away.
The Weekly Eater: Steakhouse keeps it casual, adds local flair
These days branding is everything, so it's unusual to find a company swapping a big-brand name for an untested one.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie says he is likely to complete his list of potential vetoes ahead of Monday's deadline to notify the state Legislature and that the list will probably be a short one.
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Quick action from firefighters helped limit damage at a single-story, two-bedroom house on Winant Street in the Waiakamilo section of Kalihi mid-Tuesday afternoon.
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When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy. Story »
LOS ANGELES >> James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died today in Italy. He was 51. Story »
A Kona Coast beach will remain closed overnight after authorities spotted eight reef sharks following an attack Tuesday. Story »
A community group opposing Turtle Bay Resort expansion plans has renewed a push to block the project by challenging the validity of a 27-year-old state approval for enlarging the resort on Oahu's North Shore. Story »
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With Allen, there’s always a Ray of hope
For years, Ray Allen’s routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots. Story »
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LOS ANGELES >> One year ago, the Walt Disney Co. unveiled a strict new set of nutritional standards and said it would ban ads for noncompliant foods from its child-focused cable channels by 2015. Advocacy groups fighting childhood obesity cheered.
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‘Soul Sessions’ feat. Taimane
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A Woman Of SubstancePerhaps the finest actress of her generation, or any other, Anna Pearce – aka Patty Duke – jumps at the chance to co-star with Joe Moore in Heaven Forbid! Read More »
In The SwimBen Komer turned mom Lori’s summer swim school into a year-round, full-time operation, teaching Islanders of all ages Read More »
