Taiwan president arrives today
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrives in Honolulu today for an overnight stopover on his way home from Central America. Before leaving tomorrow night, he will meet with Gov. Linda Lingle at a private breakfast, attend a reception in his honor and possibly be... read the full story
Police panel advertises search for new chief
The Honolulu Police Commission has begun to run advertisements in search of a new police chief. The ads are scheduled to begin running tomorrow in daily Honolulu newspapers, including The Advertiser. The ad will also be posted on the International Association of... read the full story
Firecracker fans reminded about risks involved
The Honolulu Fire Department is encouraging Fourth of July celebrants to be mindful of the risks that fireworks pose in the middle of a dry season and in a densely populated city. "The risks are inherent in the product, but because of the environment (in Honolulu)... read the full story
Twitter service aids hunt for the cheapest airfares
Twitter and cheap airfares from Honolulu to destinations around the globe have merged at www.twitter.com/flyfromHNL. In fact, Twitter users can get updated, real-time "Tweets," or Twitter posts, on fare deals from 170 cities in the U.S. and Canada on Twitter.com via... read the full story
Home sales up in Honolulu in June, but prices are down
The median sales price of a single-family home on O'ahu fell to $569,000 in June from $625,000 in the same month a year earlier, but the volume of sales rose for the first time in two years, indicating that lower prices were luring more buyers back into the market. read the full story
38 Honolulu drivers ticketed on first day of cell phone ban
Honolulu's new ban on the use of cell phones and other hand-held electronic devices while driving led to just 38 citations on its first day. Police said it appears motorists changed their calling habits or bought hands-free accessories to comply with the new law. read the full story
President of Taiwan's visit means traffic complications
Honolulu police are advising motorists to expect traffic delays and road closures today and tomorrow during Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's visit to Honolulu this weekend. Specific travel times and routes are not being released because of security concerns. Ma is on... read the full story
Hawaii without LPGA Tour events in 2010
HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Wie's home state, which promotes itself as a golfer's paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour _ for now. read the full story
Wie shoots 6-under 65, trails by one in first round of LPGA tourney
Honolulu's Michelle Wie had seven birdies — including five on her first eight holes — and a bogey for a 6-under 65 today in the first round of the LPGA's Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic at Sylvania, Ohio. read the full story
Hawaii's cheapest cruise sails into sunset
Crewmembers hooted and applauded as the last boat in Honolulu's failed city ferry service sailed into another gorgeous Hawaii sunset to end one of the seas' best bargains for tourists and commuters. read the full story
Firefighters contain 25-acre wildfire burning near park
Honolulu firefighters yesterday afternoon contained a wildfire that burned about 25 acres just west of Central O'ahu Regional Park. read the full story
Faulty indicator caused Hawaiian Air jet to make emergency landing in Hilo
HILO — A faulty warning light forced a Hawaiian Airlines jet bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Hilo. read the full story
Firefighters contain wildfire near Central Oahu Regional Park
Honolulu firefighters this afternoon successfully contained a wildfire that consumed about 25 acres of land just west of Central Oahu Regional Park. read the full story
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