Saturday, May 26, 2012
Vigilance urged in wake of blazes
Recent fires in Waialua and Ewa that destroyed two homes and threatened many more were found to be either intentionally set or of undetermined cause — cases that fire officials hope remain isolated.
War remains returned to South Korea
The remains of what are believed to be 12 South Korean soldiers who died in the 1950-53 war were turned over in an internationally flavored ceremony to the U.S. ally Tuesday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for repatriation in their home country.
Kalakoa: Films present opportunities for teen critic
Blake Hawes of Kailua refers to himself as an "old-fashioned guy." At the age of 15, his taste in movies isn't what you'd expect from someone so youthful. He enjoys old Stephen Spielberg films and grand adventures like "Indiana Jones."
Seawater service adds a customer
The developers of a project that will use cold ocean water to provide air conditioning for buildings in downtown Honolulu said they've landed their fourth customer for the service as they gear up for groundbreaking in the second half of this year.
Suzuki's handling of Oakland A's pitching staff is instrumental
Through 38 games, Kurt Suzuki is hitting .217 with 14 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics, but to measure the Wailuku native's productivity by his offensive numbers alone does the 28-year-old catcher a disservice.
The developers of a project that will use cold ocean water to provide air conditioning for buildings in downtown Honolulu said they've landed their fourth customer for the service as they gear up for groundbreaking in the second half of this year. Story »
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A gunman remained at large this morning after shooting two people in a botched robbery attempt Friday night in Waipahu, police said. Story »
BILLINGS, Mont. >> The stepmother of three children taken by their father to the Bahamas on a sailboat against custody orders has been extradited to Montana. Story »
- 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
- Island Images: Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
- Island Images: May 2012 [Part 2]
- Island Images: Baseball, Hawaii vs Nevada [Part 2]
- Island Images: The New Baby Expo
- Sports Extra: Baseball, Hawaii vs. Nevada
- Marines Return
- Graduation signs
- Island Images: USS Carl Vinson, May 15, 2012
Last weekend, a group of volunteers dutifully made their way into the workspace near the Shinnyo-en Buddhist temple on South Beretania Street to help prepare prayer lanterns for this year's Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony on Memorial Day. Story »
The remains of what are believed to be 12 South Korean soldiers who died in the 1950-53 war were turned over in an internationally flavored ceremony to the U.S. ally Tuesday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for repatriation in their home country.
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ASK Cheryl Vasconcellos what she most enjoys about her job as the executive director of Hana Health, and there's no doubt pruning, planting and harvesting will be on her list. That's because in addition to her administrative, financial, personnel, marketing, public relations and strategic planning responsibilities for East Maui's only medical facility, she loves to work in the fields of Hana Fresh, its 7-acre certified organic farm. Story »
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CLEVELAND >> In Florida, a state trooper pulled Jim Wilson off the highway, but instead of issuing a speeding ticket, asked a favor: Could he have a few Romney for President bumper stickers?
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