Friday, June 01, 2012
Boy slain on Valley Isle failed by state, tutu says
The grandmother of a 4-year-old Maui boy who died Wednesday of apparent abuse injuries said the state failed to protect her grandson by giving him back to an allegedly abusive parent after it had taken custody of the boy when he was severely injured at 6 months old.
Terry Miller of Indianapolis made so many purchases on her six-day trip to Hawaii that she had to repack. Miller and her traveling companions, who spent their time on Oahu trying to see and sample everything, represent the new norm for Hawaii's visitor industry.
Honolulu Pride Parade to feature its first gay military color guard
For the first time in the history of the Honolulu Pride Parade, a gay military color guard will lead the procession through the streets of Waikiki now that the "don't ask, don't tell" policy has been repealed.
Review: 'Snow' job
Give credit, at least, for a clever concept: "Snow White and the Huntsman" filters a classic fairy tale through the prism of a modern, special effects-driven, action-powered blockbuster, an idea so seemingly inevitable that it's a surprise no one has quite done it before.
Name in the News: Eugene Tiwanak
Eugene Tiwanak is on a mission. His goal is to improve health care delivery to Hawaii's increasing number of elderly who wish to "age in place" — preferably in their own homes, but if not there, then in nursing homes or other facilities that are less costly and more comfortable than hospitals.
The Gas Co. is moving ahead with plans to bring U.S.-produced natural gas to Hawaii, announcing Thursday it has chosen an engineering firm to help with the project, which would give local residents and businesses access to a new and potentially cheaper energy alternative. Story »
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- 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
The silver lining in an all-out ridiculous movie? It's oh-so entertaining to mock. That's the operating theory behind "Xanadu," a rockin', rollicking roll in the heyday of roller-disco mania premiering today at Diamond Head Theatre. Story »
Military operations in Hawaii will play a critical role in developing new technologies, more agile forces and partnerships throughout the Asia-Pacific region for a downsizing U.S. military, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday at U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith in Halawa Heights. Story »
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Like clothes, bowling tends to go in and out of style. Keeping it trending can be as difficult as picking up that 7-10 split. Story »
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As in many parts of the world, roadside memorials in Hawaii are erected to honor victims of traffic crashes or tragedies. Story »
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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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WASHINGTON >> After several villagers were killed on a Honduran river last month during a raid on drug smugglers by Honduran and U.S. agents, a local backlash raised concerns that the United States’ expanding counternarcotics efforts in Central America might be going too far. But U.S. officials in charge of that policy see it differently.
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