As of press time, Queen Kaahumanu Highway, between Henry and Lako streets, and Hualalai Road, between Kuakini and Queen Kaahumanu highways, remained closed because fire crews remained on the scene.
"So many people said it's not going to happen," Kenoi said. "You're reaching too far, too fast. We're almost there. We're one block away from building a whole new corridor."
"For instance, we're in the midst of a research and development project for a battery near the wind farm in Kohala to even out the output of the wind farm," he said.
"We hope to continue to inspire Hawaii residents and others to become more conscientious in their use and disposal of batteries," said Steinhoff, now a 14-year-old Kohala High School freshman. "Taking better care of the Earth is everyone's responsibility. It's also our dream, and the president told us to go for our dreams."
BY CAROLYN LUCAS-ZENK | WEST HAWAII TODAY Waimea Transfer Station will get a garage by this summer to replace the tent used for HI-5 redemption, which is "inadequate" in the high winds often experienced in the area, said Hunter Bishop, deputy director of the county Department of Environmental Management.
A brush fire in the vicinity of Nani Kailua Drive is under control, but not contained, said Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief Aaron Arbles. The fire, which broke out between 1:30 and 2 p.m. today, consumed approximately 35 acres, he said.
Natasha Jackson-Kleid and her partner, Janin, held a small celebration on Magic Island in late January marking their civil union. They dressed in gleaming white. They clutched bouquets. They sipped sparkling cider. It felt almost like they just got married.
Strong hotel occupancy and room rates helped push Hawaii's hotel room revenue last year to $2.87 billion — the highest since 2007, according to a year-end report released today.
As part of a push to show progress on key education reforms, the Board of Education is looking to make it board policy that the state move to a new evaluation system for teachers and principals no later than July 1, 2014.
Hawaii County firefighters planned to work overnight to contain a 35-acre brush fire that came within feet of homes Tuesday and forced the evacuation of dozens of residents in Kona.
Rain clouds appeared ready to burst over Chinatown as hundreds of law enforcement officers lined Maunakea Street Tuesday afternoon and prepared to enter Borthwick Mortuary to pay their respects to officer Garret Davis.
It was 11:45 p.m. at a small, austere base in southern Afghanistan, and Marine Sgt. Benjamin E. Johns was not a happy man, a prosecutor said during opening arguments in Johns' hazing trial Tuesday.
A cold front working its way across the island chain Tuesday brought with it showers and gusty winds that sent several boats aground, downed trees that left thousands of customers without power on Oahu, and apparently shook a tree branch lose that injured an elderly couple in Waikiki.
Kauai police arrested a former wakeboarding champion and two relatives in connection with three Florida pain management clinics described by law enforcement as "pill mills."
State Rep. K. Mark Takai finally asked a question that has been years in the making: Why hasn't a 2004 legislative mandate that public school principals be put on performance contracts been carried out by the Department of Education?
As her death drew nearer Thursday night, Poakalani Serrao's family wrapped the woman known as "Hawaii's one-handed quilter" in a quilt made more than a century ago by her grandmother.
Rescuers spent Tuesday evening assisting 37 hikers unable to cross Hanakapiai Stream due to a rapid rise in the water level, according to Kauai officials.
Three months after the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the state is asking legislators for an emergency appropriation of nearly $3 million to help cover its costs.
A Horizon Lines container ship rescued three sailboat passengers adrift in story seas in the predawn hours Wednesday, according to the shipping company.
A Kailua man pled not guilty today to federal charges he operated an investment scam tied to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. According to the FBI, Daniel Doyle took nearly $900,000 from 17 mainland investors who thought they were investing in housing developments. Projects that were to be built in Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. "There are a lot of health issues, financial issues and a lot of things happened that probably shouldn't have happened, but we're working towards a resolution on this," said Doyle's attorney, Michael Green. "If there is a trial in April we expect nearly all the victims will travel out from California to testify but we'll have to see how that plays out," said Special Agent Tom Simon. A federal judge scheduled Doyle's trial for April 10.
Members of the Honolulu Police Department paused Wednesday afternoon to offer a final salute to Officer Garret Davis. Community members, officers, and city staffers lined Beretania street as Officer Davis made a final pass by the main station. He was honored with a gun salute, the playing of taps, and a flower drop from the police helicopter. Davis died January 21st, after his patrol car was hit, as he stopped on the H1 freeway to help stranded motorists. Officer Davis will be buried in his home state of California.
F ire crews on H awaii I sland remain ed at the scene Wednesday of a brushfire that forced evacuations Tuesday . F ire fighters continue to put out and monitor hot spots at the site of the fire on the south side of H ualalai R oad. T he fire started about 3 Tuesday afternoon, and burned about 20 acres. I t is no longer spreading. N o structures were damaged, and there were no injuries.
The Hawaii State Senate today honored Scott Kaneshiro, of Mililani, who became an instant celebrity when his artwork was selected for the Special Hawaii Edition SPAM can label. The special edition SPAM can officially went on sale at island stores in August. The Hawaii SPAM can label contest attracted more than one hundred design entries.
The Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association says momentum likely to continue into 2012; 6.8% increase predicted for entire year. The state's new retail light vehicle registrations improved 4.4% in 2011; National market was up 14%. Market predicted to improve in 2012 Several forecast determinants point to sustained recovery in new vehicle market. Korean and Detroit Three brand sales increased in 2011 Light truck market share trends lower Small car segment has big gains in State and U.S. markets Toyota market share in Hawaii much higher than Nation Detroit Three market share increases
HONOLULU (AP) - Texting while driving a commercial vehicle in Hawaii could result in a fine up to $2,750. That proposal is before the House Transportation Committee Wednesday morning, along with House Bill 2355, which would make unauthorized texting while driving punishable by at least a $100 fine. All Hawaii counties already have laws prohibiting texting while driving. Honolulu's law imposes a $147 fine and Maui's fine ranges from $100 to $250, depending on the driver's prior offenses. On Kauai, a first offense nets a $50 fine. Only that county's texting ordinance would have to be adjusted if the proposed state fine passes. House Bill 2609 would also require commercial drivers to have their licenses with them while driving commercial vehicles. The intent is to bring Hawaii's into compliance with federal law. (Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Former University of Hawaii quarterback and offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich has found a new job in college football. Nevada football coach Chris Ault announced today that Rolovich has been hired as to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Wolfpack. "I am pleased to have Nick join our staff. I've had the chance to watch him grow as a player, quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator," Ault said. "He is a young gun who coached and coordinated the best passing offense in the country. It was clear to me and my defensive staff this past year he is not afraid of change as he introduced the Pistol formation to the Hawaii offense. And they didn't miss a beat." In a press release, Nevada says Rolovich spent a wildly productive four-year run at Hawai`i, where he directed one of the top passing offenses in the nation. He was the quarterbacks coach all four seasons and spent the last two years as the Warriors' offensive coordinator. "I am very excited to be part of a program that I am very familiar with and for which I have a lot of respect," Rolovich said. "It feels great to be at a school with a history of high offensive production and putting points on the scoreboard. I'm here to learn, teach and win." Rolovich was not retained by new UH head coach Norm Chow.
LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards. The program is designed to honor seniors age 65 and older that have made exceptional contributions to their community. Nomination forms are available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, at the Agency on Elderly Affairs located at the Līhu‘e Civic Center, Pi‘ikoi Building, Suite 330. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, March 2. All nominees will be honored at an awards ceremony in May, and the Outstanding Male and Female Older Americans will be announced at the event. For more information, please call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 241-4470.
Rescue officials there say they are losing hope of finding survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by the earthquake. Aquino gave orders to speed up the reconstruction of roads and bridges. So far, 26 bodies have been recovered from Monday's magnitude 6.9 quake.
A Kailua man pled not guilty today to federal charges he operated an investment scam tied to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. According to the FBI, Daniel Doyle took nearly $900,000 from 17 mainland investors who thought they were investing in housing developments. Projects that were to be built in Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. "There are a lot of health issues, financial issues and a lot of things happened that probably shouldn't have happened, but we're working towards a resolution on this," said Doyle's attorney, Michael Green. "If there is a trial in April we expect nearly all the victims will travel out from California to testify but we'll have to see how that plays out," said Special Agent Tom Simon. A federal judge scheduled Doyle's trial for April 10.
A local boy's talent has garnered him a golden ticket to Hollywood tonight on American Idol. Mahikumakani Crabbe, a Kamehameha Schools graduate and UNLV student majoring in music performance made the trip to San Diego to audition for J. Lo, Steven and Randy. "I was inspired to audition for American Idol by myself having nothing to do and the only thing holding me back from a brighter future was a five hour drive from Vegas," Crabbe said. His luck followed him from Vegas to California. Let's hope his experience performing on stage will carry him through the rigorous competition that is part one of the Hollywood round. "I started playing music a long time ago. I was always on stage - I was actually a hula dancer before when I was a kid and I was always in front of people." The singer says one of the things that makes him unique is the fact that he is from Hawaii. "And I am just one of those local boys that just try to get off the rock and try to do something better with my life I guess." "I am the next American Idol because I love what I do and it's not work, it's fun, and I love to do it. If I can touch one person in the world I say, mission accomplished." Tune in Wednesday night to see what happens "idol" airs right here on KHON2 after Wheel of Fortune.
HONOLULU- Honolulu City Councilman Stanley Change wants the city to adopt a standardized system for rating city roads. Currently, the city uses a policy of ‘worst comes first’ when deciding which roads should be refurbished. “Which means that a road has to deteriorate to the worst possible condition before it gets reconstructed,” Chang explained. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, every $1 spent on keeping a road in good condition avoids $6 to $12 needed to rebuild the same road once it has deteriorated. Chang introduced a resolution ( 12-35 ) that would replace the city’s ‘worst first’ policy with one that measures road quality by using the Pavement Condition Index - a widely used industry standard that rates the quality of roads from zero to a hundred. Under Chang’s proposal all city roads combined would be required to maintain an average PCI rating of 80 or above, and no single road could fall below 60. “What this resolution does is it establishes for the first time ever an objective index, 80 out of 100, and that's going to be the new standard for which our roads are going to be required to be kept up to,” said Chang. According to Jon Young, the executive director of the Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry, roads that are maintained while in good or fair condition can last many more years. “ If we treat them at that time they kind of rejuvenate and bounce back to almost new condition,” said Young, who’s organization represents twenty-six hot mix asphalt producers statewide. However many city roads fall far short of a rating of good to fair. According to a 2009 report by the non-profit organization TRIP, 72 percent of Hawaii ’s major roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Despite setting aside $77 million in the current fiscal year budget, Chang says the city doesn’t have a true grasp of how much money is needed to repair or repave its roads. The councilman’s resolution requires the city to conduct a study with the University of Hawaii at Manoa as well as industry experts in order to implement a road standards policy. “We have a lot of catching up to do and that's what the study's going to tell us,” said Chang. Once the study is complete, the city should have more information at its disposal about the condition of its roadways. “That will allow the Council to know how much money they have to fund each year (for road repair),” said Young. Chang’s resolution was passed unanimously Wednesday by the Public Works and Sustainability Committee, which he chairs. It faces a final City Council vote next Wednesday. Register to log on and leave a comment Have a news tip? Contact Andrew Pereira at 368-7273. Follow Andrew on Twitter at Khon_Reporter or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AndrewPereiraKhon2
Castle Medical Center has classes available for CPR and is providing opportunities to get certified. "Over 300,000 a year are losing their lives out there outside of a hospital setting. So, people get trained, more people survive, it's a greater, happier world," said Ed Pestana, a CPR specialist at Castle. "The trend now is to put AED's in all public places. The advantage of this - it talks to you, it gets you the beat, it walks you through it so it makes it less stressful," he said. Most public venues also have automated external defibrillators in place, which are used to help regulate the heart beat. "It happens most likely in a home setting. The people that you're saving is going to be your family, your friends, your spouse, your parents. What person would you like to save more so than that family member?" There are also apps that can be downloaded that teach the basics for CPR. "They have applications for your phone or on your computer that you can watch. It gives you the bare basics of hands-only CPR, rendering aid to a person when they need it and doing it right away." Here is a quick rundown on CPR. "Mid-sternum, just below that, two hands, one over the other, directly above the patient and you're going to be doing compressions. The rate is a hundred beats a minute; one, two, three, four." CPR for an infant is slightly different. It requires just two fingers on the sternum, but the beat is the same. "And you're going to go an inch and a half deep, one, two, three, four." "The thing to remember in any emergency, whether it's an adult or infant is to stay calm. Stay calm, keep your head, the person that you're working on has a greater chance if you keep your head."
Members of the Honolulu Police Department paused Wednesday afternoon to offer a final salute to Officer Garret Davis. Community members, officers, and city staffers lined Beretania street as Officer Davis made a final pass by the main station. He was honored with a gun salute, the playing of taps, and a flower drop from the police helicopter. Davis died January 21st, after his patrol car was hit, as he stopped on the H1 freeway to help stranded motorists. Officer Davis will be buried in his home state of California.
Change could be coming to the security line at the Honolulu airport. The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of a program already in place at a handful of airports across the country. Karen Goelst has travelled all around the world and wouldn't mind things being a little easier and faster at the security checks. "Yeah, it makes total sense, and especially for frequent fliers, for them to be able to get into lines quickly, and then out, it makes a lot of sense," Karen Goelst, a visitor from Seattle. What is being brought to Honolulu is called TSA pre check... "Trusted traveler programs like t-s-a pre-check let travelers volunteer information about themselves and allows us to better allocate our time and resources to individuals we know less about," said Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano. Those who enroll in the program would have the opportunity to go through expedited screening, no longer removing things like shoes, belt, or laptops from their bag. "It would definitely expedite travel, and for example I have a T.S.A. Card, for maritime purposes," Ron Opheim, a visitor from Alaska. "It's a twit card they call it, and it's an enhanced security card." "So what TSA pre-check does is allows us to spend more time on those we know the least about only name, date of birth and gender, through secure flight or we know the most about because they are on terrorist watch list, "said John Pistole of the Transportation Security Administration. Airports and airlines are partnering with the federal government in the expanding venture...Hawaiian Airlines says it hopes to offer the TSA pre check to its customers soon. To sign up for the program, visit www.globalentry.gov.
F ire crews on H awaii I sland remain ed at the scene Wednesday of a brushfire that forced evacuations Tuesday . F ire fighters continue to put out and monitor hot spots at the site of the fire on the south side of H ualalai R oad. T he fire started about 3 Tuesday afternoon, and burned about 20 acres. I t is no longer spreading. N o structures were damaged, and there were no injuries.
The Hawaii State Senate today honored Scott Kaneshiro, of Mililani, who became an instant celebrity when his artwork was selected for the Special Hawaii Edition SPAM can label. The special edition SPAM can officially went on sale at island stores in August. The Hawaii SPAM can label contest attracted more than one hundred design entries.
The Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association says momentum likely to continue into 2012; 6.8% increase predicted for entire year. The state's new retail light vehicle registrations improved 4.4% in 2011; National market was up 14%. Market predicted to improve in 2012 Several forecast determinants point to sustained recovery in new vehicle market. Korean and Detroit Three brand sales increased in 2011 Light truck market share trends lower Small car segment has big gains in State and U.S. markets Toyota market share in Hawaii much higher than Nation Detroit Three market share increases
HONOLULU (AP) - Texting while driving a commercial vehicle in Hawaii could result in a fine up to $2,750. That proposal is before the House Transportation Committee Wednesday morning, along with House Bill 2355, which would make unauthorized texting while driving punishable by at least a $100 fine. All Hawaii counties already have laws prohibiting texting while driving. Honolulu's law imposes a $147 fine and Maui's fine ranges from $100 to $250, depending on the driver's prior offenses. On Kauai, a first offense nets a $50 fine. Only that county's texting ordinance would have to be adjusted if the proposed state fine passes. House Bill 2609 would also require commercial drivers to have their licenses with them while driving commercial vehicles. The intent is to bring Hawaii's into compliance with federal law. (Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
KEAAU -- Lawmakers and concerned members of the public alike came with one question to a meeting on proposed improvements to the Keaau-Pahoa Road: When can we get started?
The Hawaii County Council wants to expand local government while simultaneously cutting millions from county operations, employee overtime and golfing subsidies.
Woman ID'd in fatal accident Police released the identity of a 61-year-old woman who died Thursday from injuries she received in a crash at the intersection of the Keaau-Pahoa Road and Ainaloa Boulevard on Wednesday evening.
A 54-year-old Puna man was charged with attempted murder and other offenses following an apparent road rage incident that occurred during Wednesday morning rush hour in Puna.
While the state Department of Health said there is no evidence of a widespread outbreak; a physician contacted by Hawaii News Now said there has been an increase in impetigo...
The wind chimes in Gene Kridler's backyard can't drown out the noise from an unwanted neighbor. His Kaneohe neighborhood is being overrun by feral roosters and hens. "In this...
The University of Hawaii is asking legislators to toughen laws to make it easier to go after web site operators who try to hurt the school's image after a pornographic web site called universityofhawaii.xxx began operation earlier this year.
A pair of bills designed to help clarify when fees should be charged to use recreational facilities – and who should have to pay them – is being heard by the Honolulu City Council.
A new report says production cutbacks by Toyota and Honda after the Japan earthquake and Thai floods hit Hawaii's new vehicle sales especially hard in 2011.
RENO, NEVADA (HawaiiNewsNow) - When the University of Nevada visits Aloha Stadium in 2012, a very familiar face will be walking the Wolfpack sidelines. Former Warrior Offensive Coordinator Nick Rolovich
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has made a significant television advertising buy in Hawaii backing former Gov. Linda Lingle for U.S. Senate, the first independent expenditure in what could be a crush of mainland political spending in the campaign.
WASHINGTON >> A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to Honolulu and 27 more major U.S. airports, the government said today. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights.
Former Honolulu police officer Michael Tarmoun, who failed to show up for sentencing in state court last October for sexually assaulting a Waikiki prostitute, is back in his native Morocco, said Keith Kiuchi, lawyer for A-1 Bail Bonds.
TACOMA, Wash. >> Emergency call logs show that nearly eight minutes elapsed between when a social worker called 911 to report that Josh Powell's children were in danger and when sheriff's deputies were dispatched. It took another 14 minutes for a deputy to get to the home, but by then, the home was engulfed in flames with Powell and his two young sons inside.
A 54-year-old Kailua man accused of stealing $890,000 from people who thought they were investing in programs to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina pleaded not guilty in federal court this afternoon to mail fraud and 27 counts of wire fraud.
Former University of Hawaii offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich has been named the offensive coordinator at rival Nevada, the Wolf Pack announced today. Nevada said Rolovich will also serve as quarterbacks coach as the Wolf Pack moves into the Mountain West Conference with Hawaii and Fresno State.
The Prince Course will reopen for play on March 1 at Kauai’s Princeville at Hanalei resort under the management of Montage Golf. The Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course recently underwent a multimillion renovation and restoration by Heritage Links and Robert Trent Jones II, Golf Course Architects that included updates to the Princeville Clubhouse designed by Group 70 International. Montage Golf, which will also oversee the Princeville Golf Club and Adventure Center, is a division of Montage Hotels & Resorts...
Hawaiian Airlines flew 6.8 percent more passengers in January when compared to last year, the Honolulu-based airline said Tuesday. Hawaiian, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: HA), flew a total of 738,981 passengers last month, compared to 691,932 during January 2011. The airline’s traffic, or revenue passenger miles, rose 12.9 percent in January, while capacity, or available seat miles, rose 11.4 percent. Hawaiian’s load factor, or percentage of seats filled, was 83.4 percent, which was 1 percentage point higher than in January 2011.
New York Life Insurance Co.’s Hawaii operation has expanded to Maui with the opening of an office in Kahului. The 450-square-foot office at 173 Alamaha St. is managed by Ed Fabregas, who relocated from New York Life’s Dallas office to establish the company’s presence on Maui. The office also has two agents. “We’ve been serving clients across the state for more than 130 years through our Honolulu office, but being on the ground in Maui is new for our company,” Fabregas said in a statement...
The newly released January 2012 Honolulu Board of Realtors statistics showing both a rise in median sales prices for single-family homes and condos could signal a shift to a seller’s market. This is especially true when looking at the steady rise of the median cost of single-family homes and condos, which has steadily increased during the past five months. The report noted that the median sales price for single family homes jumped nearly 9 percent, from $570,000 to $618,900. For condos, the median sales price climbed almost 5 percent, from $291,000 to $305,000...
Robertson Properties Group said Tuesday that it has submitted a draft environmental impact statement for its $767 million mixed-use development on the site of the former Kamehameha Drive-in property in Aiea. Roberston Properties proposes to rezone the 14-acre property across from Pearlridge Center for a complex that will include as many as 1,500 multifamily homes, about 143,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, up to 80,000 square feet of office space and a possible 150-room hotel. The Los Angeles-based real estate developer last fall scaled back its original plans, which had called for three towers and a total of 1,800 homes, to include one tower surrounded by four shorter buildings...
Hoku Corp.’s stock gained nearly 10 percent Tuesday, but the majority of Hawaii stocks finished lower on an otherwise good day for the broader markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 33.07 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 12,878.2, while the Nasdaq gained 2.09 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 2,904.08. Gainers: Bank of Hawaii Corp. (NYSE: BOH) closed at $47.15, up 59 cents, or 1.27 percent; Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE: HE) closed at $26.32, up 21 cents, or 0.80 percent; Hawaiian Telcom Holdco Inc...
Prices on Oahu rose in January for both single-family homes and condominiums, according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors. The median price of a single-family home on Oahu in January was $618,900, which was 8.6 percent higher than the median price during the same month in 2011, which was $570,000. However, that was based on sales of 175 homes, 12 percent fewer than the 199 homes sold in January 2011. The median price of a condominium on Oahu last month was $305,000, a 4.8 percent increase from the median price of $291,000 in January 2011...
The Regents Candidate Advisory Council said Tuesday that it has given Gov. Neil Abercrombie a list of 12 candidates to fill four seats on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents starting July 1. Of the four seats, one is for the City and County of Honolulu, one is for Kauai County, one is an at-large seat, and one is for a UH student. The terms of the outgoing regents, Ramon de la Pena, Dennis Hirota, Teena Rasmussen and Matthew Williams, expire on June 30. The only incumbent on the list for consideration is Williams, the current student representative on the board...
The state of Hawaii has overpaid employees more than $1.5 million over the years, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been written off as uncollectable. Hawaii News Now reports that state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim said she plans to introduced a resolution asking state Sufditor Marion Higa to conduct an audit of the overpayments.
University of Hawaii attorneys have sent the operators of a pornographic .xxx website a cease and desist letter, demanding that they stop using the university's name or face legal action. Hawaii News Now reports that University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood said she was "appalled that anyone would use our good name this way." Hawaii News Now reports that while many other universities have purchased their domain names with the .xxx suffix to protect themselves from such use, the University of Hawaii did not.
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