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.
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.
Kaiser wants to acquire golf course land
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.
The Weekly Eater: Hunan Cuisine perks up isle Chinese food scene
Some people crave the food they grew up eating. Not me. Familiarity doesn't breed contempt, but it does breed a certain amount of indifference.
'Bows hope to take care of business
For the first time in eight years, the Hawaii baseball team enters the final week of the season with no hope for a postseason berth.
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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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. >> An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle this evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly waterway. Story »
A former state House candidate from Kaneohe admitted in U.S. District Court this afternoon to collecting more than $1.4 million from friends and family members in what the government says was a Ponzi scheme. Story »
KHON-TV is advising viewers of the Fox network affiliate or its CW network affiliate via Oceanic Time Warner Cable that the stations may be blacked out for most of Hawaii on May 31 if negotiations for a new retransmission contract are not successful.
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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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- Kimi "shark rider" Werner
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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]
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 »
