Friday, May 24, 2013
Critics doubtful of DHHL promises
Despite the director's pledges to make tangible progress within six months on proposed changes, critics remained skeptical that recommendations contained in a recent audit of the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will lead to any meaningful reform in an agency long plagued with management and oversight problems.
Navy destroyer to bear name of late senator
The Navy destroyer USS Daniel Inouye will be sailing by mid-2018, carrying with it the name of a Japanese-American from Hawaii and evoking the heroism of a Medal of Honor recipient and the statesmanship of a 50-year U.S. senator.
Vog clogs airways
Hawaii doctors are seeing more residents suffering from allergies and asthma because thick vog is aggravating their ailments.
Buy Local: Former filthy farmgirl helps people get clean, naturally
The packaging is so funny you might not notice that Filthy Farmgirl soaps, lotions and lip balms are made in Hawaii.
Out There: Bacteria levels at Keehi Lagoon cause paddlers concern, more
While canoe paddlers usually spend the final weeks of May fine-tuning their technique, form and timing, a pesky wastewater problem in one of the sport's most heavily used venues has canoe clubs and organizations focusing on flushing out an answer. • Plus: Rec Center and What's Happening: Friday-Monday and Sign-up
Name in the News: Jun Yang
It's only been a few years since the city ended its hiatus from any housing agenda, an interval that lasted about two decades. Talk about your deferred maintenance.
TGIF: Of Montreal's creator opens up to collaboration
It's been a little more than seven years since Kevin Barnes and his flamboyant musical project Of Montreal first performed in Honolulu, when he and his band did two nights at a now-defunct Chinatown venue.
Hawaii spearfisher Kimi Werner experienced a rare encounter in the ocean off Mexico: swimming hand in fin with one of the world's most feared creatures, a great white shark. Story »
The Medical Examiner's Office said a 76-year-old man who was killed in a Pali Highway crash Wednesday died from blunt force injuries to the chest. Story »
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Total wreck
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 »
The neighbor island economies are continuing to gain on Oahu, setting the stage for the statewide economic expansion to continue through at least 2015, according to a forecast released today by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. Story »
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
- Robotic arm
- Island Images: May 2013 [part 3]
- 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]
It's been a little more than seven years since Kevin Barnes and his flamboyant musical project Of Montreal first performed in Honolulu, when he and his band did two nights at a now-defunct Chinatown venue. Story »
NEW YORK » When Chelsea Clinton wanted to make a low-key visit to the hurricane-stricken Rockaways last fall, she arranged to take a trip with her close friend Huma Abedin, a longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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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 »
