Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Rail construction gets green light
The federal government has granted a key approval that will allow the city to immediately begin up to $184.7 million in construction and other activities on the city's rail project, including erecting the first sections of raised guideway from East Kapolei to Pearl Highlands.
Project makes homeownership a reality for low-income families
Leilani Weldon isn't a carpenter. Ramona Tacadena isn't a roofer. Hoang Ta isn't a painter. But the three single mothers will be among members of 72 Hawaii families helping each other build their own homes later this year with assistance from a nonprofit developer and government agencies.
North Shore, Waianae Coast can expect a big Wednesday
Big-wave surfers might be out on the North Shore today, with waves expected to be as high as 15 to 20 feet.
Swimming & striving
Renny Richmond is only 17. But he is already a big fish swiftly swimming toward bigger ponds with even bigger fish.
Conquering clutter
Getting rid of clutter and organizing your belongings at home and in the office can increase productivity and reduces stress, so why not?
Leilani Weldon isn't a carpenter. Ramona Tacadena isn't a roofer. Hoang Ta isn't a painter. But the three single mothers will be among members of 72 Hawaii families helping each other build their own homes later this year with assistance from a nonprofit developer and government agencies.
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Skies will clear over Oahu tonight as showers and strong winds follow a cold front toward Maui and eventually away from the islands. "We've probably seen the strongest winds," said National Weather Service forecaster Pete Donaldson. "The winds will be weakening from now on." Story »
Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered at Borthwick Mortuary today to pay respects to officer Garret Davis, whom colleagues, friends and family described as living his dream when he became a Honolulu police officer just more than three years ago. Story »
- Sports Extras: Kahuku vs. Kamehameha
- Island Images: Rainy Tuesday
Feb. 7, 2012 - Island Images: High surf Monday
- Sports Extras: UH vs. San Jose State
- Sports Extras: Kaimuki vs. Pearl City basketball
- Sports Extras: Division 2 soccer, Mid Pacific vs. Hawaii Prep
- Sports Extras: Division 1 soccer, Iolani vs. Kamehameha
- Sports Extras: Utah vs. Rainbow Wahine
- Sports Extras: FHB Canoe Paddling State Championships
- Sports Extras: H.S. Soccer: Mililani vs Kamehameha
- Sports Extra: Kahuku vs Leilehua at Kahuku
Feb. 3, 2012 - Occupy Honolulu
Feb. 2, 2012 - Island Images: February 2012 [Part 1]
- Page One Collection: February 2012 [Part 1]
Sonny Duldulao spent a month and a half and $20,000 renovating a duplex unit adjoining his Pearl City home for his son and his young family.
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It became the ultimate good news-bad news day for the Hawaii men's basketball team. Story »
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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 »
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Getting rid of clutter and organizing your belongings at home and in the office can increase productivity and reduces stress, so why not? Story »
Two American brothers of a Mexican casino magnate who fled drug and fraud charges in the United States and has been seeking a pardon enabling him to return have emerged as major fundraisers and donors for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
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