An appeal of a zoning variance allowing Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts to build what would be the first new Waikiki oceanfront hotel in more than 30 years is slated to be heard next month, after an attempt failed Thursday to disqualify a group of opponents from the process. Story »
Marc Alexander, who resigned last month as state coordinator for homelessness initiatives, has been hired as director of development for the Institute for Human Services, the Iwilei-based homeless service provider announced today. Story »
House Health Committee lawmakers advanced today two measures intended to help St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii reopen the now defunct Hawaii Medical Centers. Story »
Hawaii men's basketball sophomore forward Trevor Wiseman was reinstated to the team today by coach Gib Arnold. Story »






A supreme pop songwriter who's never been snide or ironic, Diamond fell off trend as the '70s wound up and synth-pop, aggressive punk and metal fantasy dominated the public consciousness. But cycles cycle around again, and sincerity is now back in fashion (though some people never gave up on it). Story »
What began as a family voyage to bring a sailboat to Hawaii turned into a terrifying rescue for three Canadians, including a 9-year-old boy, after their disabled vessel collided with a container ship in rough seas and a driving rain, tossing them into the ocean in the middle of the night. Story »
In February 2006 members of Malama Hawaii Nei gathered at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park to help set up for the inaugural Laupahoehoe
Music Festival. Story »
One of the first things Dwayne Johnson did after arriving in Hawaii to promote his new movie was leave his posh Kahala hotel to connect with his urban Honolulu roots. Story »
