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Man, 66, arrested for allegedly injuring another man, 93

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:44:56 GMT

A 66-year-old man turned himself in to police today after he pushed a 93-year-old man down, causing him to sustain substantial bodily injury in Pearl City, police said.

Man who died after falling out of truck in Kahaluu is identified

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:16:54 GMT

The 21-year-old Kaneohe man who died after falling out of the back of a pickup on Sunday in Kahaluu has been identified by the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office as Jason Arruda.

Medical examiner says man died from injuries in dirt mound collapse

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:56:31 GMT

The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office said today that a 40-year-old construction worker who was trapped by a collapsing mound of dirt at a residential construction site in Waialae Iki on Tuesday died of injuries from the falling dirt.

Child pornography laws would be toughened under Senate bill

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:21:29 GMT

Hawaii's child pornography laws would be strengthened to address possession of particularly violent or egregious images, under a bill in the Legislature.

Abercrombie to attend National Governors Association meeting

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:21:54 GMT

Gov. Neil Abercrombie is leaving for Washington, D.C., tonight to attend the 2012 National Governors Association Winter Meeting.

Small fires prompt evacuation at one hotel, but not at another

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:04:48 GMT

Honolulu firefighters responded to three small fires this morning — two at large hotels and another fire at the Straub Clinic and Hospital. Hotel guests were evacuated from the Hawaii Prince Hotel after the alarm sounded at about 1:17 a.m.

Fiery charges: Romney, Santorum assail each other

User 5 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:58:11 GMT

MESA, Ariz. >> Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Hawaii lawmakers take five-day recess

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:57:39 GMT

The Hawaii Legislature begins a five-day recess Thursday, which means no House or Senate floor sessions will be held for a week.

Kauai police chief and mayor clash over return to work

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:46:30 GMT

LIHUE >> Kauai's mayor and police chief are fighting over the top cop's job, with the mayor saying he's ready to go to court to keep the lawman off the beat.

Pacific Office Properties to sell Honolulu building

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:41:00 GMT

Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc., the owner of seven Honolulu office buildings, plans to sell one of them — First Insurance Center — to a Massachusetts company that owns close to 400 properties nationwide.

More than 60 minor tremors hit Hawaii island in quake swarm

User 5 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:40:46 GMT

An earthquake swarm on Hawaii island was recorded early this morning, causing more than 60 minor earthquakes, 14 of them greater than magnitude 2, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Philippines' Arroyo pleads not guilty to fraud

User 5 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:25:42 GMT

MANILA, Philippines >> Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pleaded not guilty to an electoral fraud charge Thursday at the opening of a landmark trial that is a key test for her reformist successor.

Punahou might be too big to overcome

MediaSpan Upload — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:51:16 GMT

The big blue mountain awaits any basketball team seeking to upset top-seeded Punahou. DeForest Buckner, a 6-foot-7, 250-pound senior, is the difference between the Buffanblu being a very good team or a great team. Without him, Punahou suffered its only loss during the regular season.

Police looking for hit-and-run driver in Nimitz accident

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:46:48 GMT

Honolulu police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian crossing Nimitz Highway near Chinatown in a marked crosswalk early this morning.

Congressional offices receive mailed threats

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:57:25 GMT

WASHINGTON >> Some congressional offices outside Washington and media organizations have received threatening letters containing a suspicious powdery substance that was tested and proved to be harmless, the FBI and the Senate's top law enforcement officer said Wednesday.

Ejected passenger dragged by New York Amtrak train dies

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:14:37 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. >> Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness

Man's childhood comic collection fetches $3.5M

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:14:21 GMT

DALLAS >> The bulk of a man's childhood comic book collection that included many of the most prized issues ever published sold at auction Wednesday for about $3.5 million.

Rapids are eager for a chance to test themselves

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:36:57 GMT

Sakka, football, chukgu soccer.
By whatever name, "il jogo bonito" — the beautiful game — is the most popular sport in the world.

Pacquiao prepares to fight Bradley while talking about a non-fight

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:27:57 GMT

Timothy Bradley is stronger and younger than Manny Pacquiao, the argument starts. Some say that Pacquiao was “exposed” as an older, less powerful fighter in his narrow November decision over Juan Manuel Marquez. And that Bradley, 28, can beat Pacquiao, 33, in their June 9 fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wait, what?

UFC fighter Diaz suspended for pot test in Nevada

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:19:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS >> Mixed martial arts fighter Nick Diaz won’t be competing in Nevada any time soon. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday handed the UFC welterweight a temporary suspension for testing positive for marijuana after his Feb. 4 loss to Carlos Condit in Las Vegas.

Man pleads guilty to negligent homicide in drive-thru death

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:46:27 GMT

A habitual drunk driver charged with manslaughter for running over a 20-year-old woman in the drive-thru lane of the Nanakuli McDonald's Restaurant two years ago pleaded guilty in state court this morning to a reduced charge of first-degree negligent homicide.

American war reporter Marie Colvin killed in Syria

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:53:23 GMT

BEIRUT >> A French photojournalist and a prominent American war correspondent working for a British newspaper were killed Wednesday by Syrian shelling of the opposition stronghold Homs as President Bashar Assad's regime escalated its attacks on rebel bases by strafing from helicopter gunships, activists said.

Construction worker dies after rescue from trench

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:08:48 GMT

A 40-year-old construction worker died Tuesday after a mound of dirt fell into a trench at a Waialae Iki residential construction site and trapped him, authorities said.

State projects continued modest economic growth

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:38:07 GMT

The state is projecting Hawaii’s economy to its continue its expansion this year but at a rate below its long-term average.

Police: Victims related in Korean spa shooting

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:29:36 GMT

NORCROSS, Ga. >> A gunman shot two of his sisters and their husbands inside a Korean health spa in an Atlanta suburb and then killed himself, police said Wednesday.

Fund shortfall saps pay for recycled glass

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:27:10 GMT

Question: We were pleased when the recycling centers started accepting non-HI-5 glass bottles. However, I was dismayed that the 60 pounds of glass bottles garnered only 60 cents instead of the $2.40 I was expecting. The payback has been reduced to 1 cent a pound. Did officials overseeing this program approve this reduction?

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:51:49 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> The founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload was released on bail Wednesday after a New Zealand judge decided Kim Dotcom lacked means to flee because his funds had been seized.

Honda recalling 46,000 vans to fix rear doors

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:33:10 GMT

DETROIT >> Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Odyssey minivans because the rear doors can fall on people unexpectedly, and have on at least two occasions.

In Miami, the Heat await a look at Linsanity

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:24:57 GMT

MIAMI >> The hottest team versus the hottest story. Linsanity is on its way to Miami, and the Heat can finally say they're eager for the arrival.

Obama joins Jagger, B.B. King, to belt out blues

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:14:59 GMT

WASHINGTON >> The president just couldn't say no: Mick Jagger held out a mic almost by way of command, and soon Barack Obama was belting out the blues with the best of them.

Television and Radio

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:04 GMT

What's on the air today and tomorrow. Listings are Oceanic analog/digital.

Scoreboard

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:56:57 GMT

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News director leaves KITV for mainland opportunities

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:06:57 GMT

ITV News Director Genie Garner packed up her office and left her job at the station Friday. Andrew Jackson, KITV president and general manager, said Garner will be "seeking future opportunities on the mainland."

Federal oceanographic site will store gear, nurture seals

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:59:28 GMT

Officials held a blessing ceremony Tuesday for a state-of-the-art facility on Ford Island that will house tons of equipment for marine researchers as well as tanks to rehabilitate sick monk seals.

Chew with the crew

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:46:20 GMT

Meals aren't simply about consuming food. They serve all sorts of purposes — social, cultural and nutritional. The dinner table, for instance, is invaluable to quality family time.

For the throwers, she's a real catch

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:44:50 GMT

In person, Seilala Sua-Zumbado is not nearly as imposing as her resume.

After Montana blowout, 'Bows set up camp on UTEP campus

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:34:15 GMT

A lopsided loss to Montana sent the Hawaii men's basketball team back into training camp. Fortunately for the Rainbow Warriors, they figured out a pretty good place to have it.

Higa made a U-turn to UNLV

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:31 GMT

One canceled trip back home was his decision.
The other he had no control over.

UH got more from PPV in 2011 than in 2010

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:54 GMT

The University of Hawaii earned $1,188 more from its Oceanic Time Warner contract in 2011 than 2010, but nobody is saying whether it will be the last pay-per-view check the Warriors will cash for a while.

So far, Wahine softball team has recaptured its mojo

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:20 GMT

The fantastic freshmen got most of the headlines. But the unheralded nucleus of the University of Hawaii softball team — four senior starters — was just as important in the 2010 College World Series run.

Hawaii Beat

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:31:48 GMT

Wahine make debut in softball poll • NDNU edges Hawaii-Hilo in hoops • UHH women roll past Notre Dame de Namur • Hawaii Pacific downs Academy of Art • HPU upends AAU in men's hoops • UHH places third in golf tourney • 4 tennis teams win section titles

Hawaii Grown Notebook

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:31:07 GMT

Baseball • Women’s Gymnastics • Softball • Women's Swimming • And more

New York may ban shark fin sales, following other states

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:15 GMT

NEW YORK » Large glass bottles of desiccated shark fins grace the upper shelves of nearly every convenience store and grocery in Manhattan's Chinatown, bearing price tags — from $100 to more than $500 per pound — that reflect the market value of a delicacy that has been served for centuries.

In GOP race, a new breed of superdonor

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:59:10 GMT

In June, Harold C. Simmons, a wealthy Texas businessman, sent a $100,000 check to Americans for Rick Perry, a super PAC preparing for Perry's entry into the presidential race.

Inouye's support could mean little for candidates

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:40:53 GMT

Hawaii senior U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye hit town this week like a political Johnny Appleseed, planting seeds of approval for candidates he favors in the 2012 election.

Schools close, jets delayed after electricity goes kaput

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:17:33 GMT

Unrelated power failures Tuesday morning in Manoa and at Honolulu Airport closed schools and delayed dozens of interisland flights, respectively.

Newswatch

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:16:54 GMT

Maui school band will play at Carnegie Hall • 2 charged in robbery and assault

Corrections and Clarifications

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:14:41 GMT

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate.

Police and Fire

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:13:39 GMT

Fatal injuries blamed on fall from truck • Fatal crash victim hailed from Fukuoka • Suspect charged in pedestrian mall havoc • Motorcyclist injured in Wahiawa collision

Judge gives fugitive 40-year sentence

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:10:36 GMT

A man convicted of promoting prostitution in absentia after skipping out on bail in the middle of his trial fled because his life was in jeopardy, his lawyer, Jeffrey Arakaki, said in state court Tuesday.

Dalai Lama to visit, speak at UH

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:52:15 GMT

Tickets go on sale today for two public appearances on Oahu by the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso.

BOE approves policy plan to require new educator performance reviews

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:48:47 GMT

Against the objections of scores of teachers, the Board of Education approved proposals Tuesday to make it board policy that the state change to a performance-based management system for teachers and principals.

Marine went too far with Lew, says prosecutor

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:48:06 GMT

The latest case to go to court-martial trial alleging hazing preceding the suicide death of Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew in Afghanistan is about "crossing the line and piling on" physical tasks, government prosecutor Maj. Hanorah Tyer-Witek said Tuesday.

Mayor to give his appraisal of city

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:44:31 GMT

As he prepares for his second State of the City address, Mayor Peter Carlisle confronts a sagging job approval rating and growing public skepticism about the biggest public works project in Hawaii's history.

Governor concedes marriage law's bias

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:41:42 GMT

Gov. Neil Abercrombie acknowledged Tuesday that the state's marriage law is unconstitutional because it denies same-sex couples the "fundamental right" to marry, but the state will still defend the statute in federal court on behalf of the state Department of Health.

Feeling the stress

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:38:39 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia » Stress can lead to heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, but people are notoriously unreliable in reporting their own stress levels.

High spirits ready to return to culturefest

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:32:26 GMT

The 18th annual Honolulu Festival, a celebration of the cultural diversity of the Asia-Pacific, returns to the isles this year stronger for the tragic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on the eve of last year's event, casting a damper over the planned festivities.

HPU in talks to house students at marketplace

User 5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:27:46 GMT

College students might one day be living above waterfront shops and restaurants at Aloha Tower Marketplace as part of a plan to reinvigorate the struggling shopping center at Honolulu Harbor.

Business Briefs

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:25:06 GMT

U.S. business a bright spot for Walmart • Holiday spending pushes Macy's net higher • Home Depot's net climbs as sales spike; and more.

Idaho utility relents on Hoku's power bill

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:16:49 GMT

The minimum monthly energy bill that Hoku Corp. is paying to Idaho Power Co. has temporarily been reduced by more than half.

Hawaiian Telcom selected to join Wilshire 5000 index

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:16:07 GMT

Hawaiian Telcom has been added to the Wilshire 5000 stock market index, the company announced Tuesday. The addition was made after the close of the markets Friday as part of the regular monthly adjustments to the stocks that make up the index, Hawaiian Telcom officials said.

Armed forces will vet hydrogen-fueled SUVs on Oahu

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:14:53 GMT

The military has chosen Oahu's highways as the proving ground for its first large-scale test of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Obituaries

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:21:00 GMT

Douglas Akina • Modesta Guting Bautista • Dionicio Cabinatan • Howard Koon Fat Chin • Norma D. Cloutier • Antone Morales Gabriel • Jinichi Higa • Simoemoe L. Jennings • Steven Charles Lambert and more

Don't sidestep rules for jobs

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:15:50 GMT

State legislators are preparing to take ambitious steps to help the construction industry jump-start its way out of the recession, but it should not do so at the expense of environmental or competitive requirements.

Show politicians we care about locally grown food

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:13:49 GMT

The popularity of locally grown food in Hawaii is booming. Foodland, Whole Foods Market, Kyo-ya Hotels, Subway restaurants all complain that they can't get hold of enough of the stuff our farmers grow.

The biggest wager in Hawaii's history

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:10:20 GMT

The city has announced that rail construction will begin soon. Nowhere in the announcement did the city mention that it might be required to take everything down and return the land to its original condition later this year.

Mayor's race alone cannot decide fate of rail

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:07:09 GMT

No matter who the mayor of Honolulu is or will be, the mayor alone cannot unilaterally stop the rail project unless at least four City Council members of like mind join the mayor in that effort.

Could detours knock rail off tracks?

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:04:51 GMT

As a planner, former City Council member and Council chairman, I have followed the development of Oahu's transportation system with keen interest throughout my career. As our transportation system goes, so goes the growth of Oahu and the kind of development that takes place.

Off the News

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:56:12 GMT

Judge Ezra sees busy ‘retirement' • Great Aloha Run had a lot of aloha

Letters to the Editor

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:54:41 GMT

Disabilities not always obvious • Drop-off zones are traffic culprit • Contraception a morality issue • Keep public land in Haleiwa public • Tell police about child sex abuse • Bike plan so far has been all talk and more

Soybeans are best when fresh

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:18:18 GMT

Soybeans, or edamame, with their characteristic fuzzy pods and bright green color, are a delicious snack food. They are easy to eat and digest, high in protein and fiber and readily available in the freezer case.

Won tons win finalist's spot for dedicated Pahoa cook

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:15:49 GMT

The Fourth Annual Spreading Smucker's Tradtions recipe contest was a perfect fit for Junko Weeks of Pahoa, who cooks regularly with her mother.

Oahu farmers markets

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:08:03 GMT

If you run a farmers market and want it listed here, email joshiro@staradvertiser.com or send it to Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7 Waterfront Plaza, suite 210, Honolulu 96813. Please include time and day of market, place (with street address) and a phone number. Please also provide a contact number.

Chefs explore the nation's melting pot

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:57:28 GMT

Straight out of the pages of Lucy Lean's "Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food," some of Los Angeles' top chefs will be heading to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai for "Made in America 2."

Toasting deepens flavor in pasta recipes

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:17:23 GMT

New snack sensation: toasted pasta. Try it. Heat some olive oil in a skillet, add broken pieces of pasta and toss until nicely toasted. Taste. OK, maybe it's not on par with hot buttered popcorn, but you'll be surprised.

Trick finicky kids via dishes that make vegetables tasty

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:36:55 GMT

Trying to get kids (not to mention adults) to eat vegetables can be a challenge. People learn food preferences quickly, but some vegetables get a bad reputation without a proper tasting.

Da Kine

MediaSpan Upload — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:22:42 GMT

Wong's book among finalists • Help prevent cancer via diet • Cooking class goes vegetarian • Festival focuses on breadfruit