Kauai Hawaii News
- Cold wreaks havoc Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 1:24AMWednesday was the worst.
- Missile Defense Update #1: Jan. 7, 2009 Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 3:49PMNB#1: CDI Research Assistant Beau Rizzo has outlined the Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Budget and charted the major appropriations and program spending authorized by Congress.
- Hawaii programs receive grants to help coral reefs Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 3:48PMHONOLULU (AP) - Three Hawaii projects are receiving grants worth more than $200,000 to protect coral reefs. The Coral Reef Conservation Fund is giving a University of Hawaii effort to pinpoint pollution sources in Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai nearly $88,000.
- Kauai attempted murder witness found dead Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:49PMLIHUE, Hawaii (AP) - A Kauai man found dead last week at Wailua Falls was a witness in an attempted murder case scheduled to begin next week. County spokeswoman Mary Daubert says 40-year-old Tony Paul Crawford died from injuries sustained when he fell from atop the waterfall.
- IRD Announces Hawaii Traffic Data Collection Award Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:52PM SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN-- - International Road Dynamics Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Hawaii Department of Transportation to provide Continuous Traffic Monitoring Data Collection Goods and Services statewide.
- President Provides Federal Aid for Hawaii Storms Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:45AMPresident George W. Bush has declared Oahu and Kauai disaster areas, an action that provides federal aid to individuals and businesses, and for repair of public facilities damaged by mid-December ...
- Together (1/5/09) Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:25AMDEC. 20, 1958
- Hawaii man pleads not guilty in deadly dam break Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:14PMBy JAYMES SONG
- Hawaii man pleads not guilty in deadly dam break Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 9:43PMHONOLULU (AP) — An 82-year-old Hawaii landowner pleaded not guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in the deaths of seven people swept from their homes after a century-old earthen dam broke on his property upstream.
- Second body found at Kauai waterfalls Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:48PMWAILUA, Hawaii (AP) _ Kauai authorities say they have found the second body in two days near island waterfalls. County spokeswoman Mary Daubert says the two events are apparently unrelated, but investigations are still under way for each incident.
- Lingle picks 5 new regents Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:47AMGov. Linda Lingle partially fulfilled a Hawaii Supreme Court order yesterday that she name new members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents whose terms expired more than six months ago.
- Hawaii Beat Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:34AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
- Travel books to spark your wanderlust Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:55AMLooking for inspiration to plan your trips for the new year, or maybe just do some armchair traveling? Here are some books to guide you. Travel + Leisure recently came out with the 2009 edition of its 100 Greatest Trips ($34.95), with mini-guides to each destination, maps, resources and trips in 10 categories, including adventure, arts and culture and beaches. Profiled destinations include ...
- Lingle seeks disaster declaration Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:40AMGov. Linda Lingle has sent a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for an agricultural disaster declaration for Kauai and Honolulu Counties because of the heavy rain and flooding that occurred between Dec. 10 and 16.
- No foul play suspected over body found at Kauai waterfall Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 7:51PMWAILUA, Hawaii — Authorities on Kauai say no foul play is suspected in the death of a man found at the bottom of Wailua Falls.
- Hawaii spots among top 20 destinations in 2009 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:15PMFour Hawaii spots rank among the top 20 domestic destinations that travel agents say they’re booking for 2009, according to a survey released Friday.
- Hawaii hotel occupancy down 12.6 percentage points Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:01PMHawaii’s visitor industry ended the year on a sour note, with statewide hotel occupancy down 12.6 percentage points to 66.4 percent.
- Tourism in spotlight Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:36AMThe credit crunch, housing crisis and overall downturn in the global economy will continue to be felt in Hawaii this year as companies cut their work forces, housing prices continue their slump and travelers remain skittish about long-haul leisure trips.
- Taking a look back: Big local sports moments filled last half of 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:51AM The final six months of 2008 were filled with memorable local sports moments. The stories of standout teams and athletes were chronicled in the pages of the Plum Advance Leader. read more »
- Kauai resort will get new management Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:08PMThe Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club will change management companies. (MAR)
- Weddings in paradise on decline due to shaky economy, crackdown on permits Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:46AMHONOLULU - Twinkling waters. Swaying palms. Powdery sand. Sorbet sunsets. Graceful hula dancers.
- Obama election makes top national story local news Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:42AMWith its measly four electoral votes and a time-difference disadvantage on Election Day, Hawaii has never been much of player in presidential politics.
- Primed for states Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:34AMIt is not hard at all to find the motivation within Kaiser High wrestling star Jason Spiker.
- Maui Sports Year in Review: Champions new and old Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:53AMAthletes and teams familiar with Maui success provided more of the same in 2008, but a first-time champion might have made the biggest splash of all.
- Hoku unit, fund manager form solar investment company Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:06PMA subsidiary of Hoku Scientific Inc. and United Fund Advisors have teamed up to launch an investment company that will provide financing for photovoltaic power systems to be installed and operated by the Hoku unit in Hawaii.
- Hoku forms investment co. to fund solar systems Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:32AM(AP:HONOLULU) Hoku Solar Inc., a subsidiary of Hoku Scientific Inc., and United Fund Advisors on Tuesday said together they have established an investment company to fund photovoltaic power systems to be installed and operated in Hawaii.
- Business Briefs Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 5:40AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
- Hawaii Governor Asks Bush to Declare Oahu, Kauai Disaster Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:12AMHawaii Gov. Linda Lingle is asking President Bush to declare Oahu and Kauai disaster areas to help the islands recover from recent heavy rains, flooding and high winds. Lingle said on Christmas ...
- Hoku Solar reaches PV power agreement Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:17PMHoku Solar and United Fund Advisors have established an investment company to finance the installation of photovoltaic power systems at Hawaii’s airports.
- Woman sentenced for robbing Kauai churches Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:48PMLIHUE, Hawaii (AP) _ A woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and five years probation for stealing at least $20,000 from two Kauai churches where she worked as a secretary.
- Hoku, U.S. Bank, and United Fund Advisors Announce Financing for Solar Power Projects at Hawaii Airports Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:20PM Hoku Solar, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoku Scientific, Inc. and United Fund Advisors today announced the establishment and capitalization of an investment company intended to provide financing for photovoltaic power systems to be installed and operated in the State of Hawaii by Hoku Solar.
- American Airlines’ Hawaii contract extended Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:07PMAmerican Airlines has renewed its passenger and ground handling contract with Honolulu-based Aloha Contract Services for another three years. (AMR)
- Hawaii hotel occupancy, rates fall Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:26PMHawaii statewide hotel occupancy dropped 7 percentage points to 53.2 percent for the week ending Dec. 20.
- NSU welcomes executive directors of international studies, libraries Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:16PMTAHLEQUAH — Northeastern State University recently welcomed two new members to the institution’s administrative team during the fall semester.
- Economic crunch finds way to Hawaii Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:58AMHonolulu -- Twinkling waters. Swaying palms. Powdery sand. Sorbet sunsets. Graceful hula dancers.
- The Wedding Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:52AMDane Baich and Alexa Allen, Oct. 19, 2008
- Island of Molokai, a tiny window into the Hawaii of old Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 4:33PMMagical, sensuous, isolated - for those who want to find some sense of how things were on Maui, the Big Island and Kauai before those islands were drawn into the hustle and flow of Oahu, Molokai is more than worth the trouble.
- Hoping for help Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:42AMFlood victim Noel Logan was about to prepare the turkey her mother gave her for Christmas when she realized something.
- Hometown Hawaii, on Its Own Terms Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:27AMTHE WAY THINGS WERE Casting a net at a school of fish in a Molokai bay. YOU’VE got to really want to go to Molokai , the least visited of the major Hawaiian islands.
- All finished with the presents and the nog and the meat or meat substitutes? Or... Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:25AMAll finished with the presents and the nog and the meat or meat substitutes? Or did you perhaps boycott the holiday altogether and go see that movie with Tom Cruise in an eye patch? Whatever you did, you probably also did the 28th Annual Xmas Quiz, and are...
- Union workers on Maui agree to random drug tests Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:22AMWAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) _ Unionized carpenters, plumbers, and custodians in Maui County have agreed to random alcohol and drug testing at their workplaces.
- Scoreboard Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 5:34AMNo major local events scheduled. BASKETBALL NCAA men: Hillsdale vs. Hawaii Pacific, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Arena. Merv Lopes Hoops Classic: Mililani vs. Kamehameha, 10 a.m.; Kahuku vs. Kamehameha-Hawaii, 11:30 a.m.; Hilo vs. De La Salle, 1 p.m.; Waiakea vs. Campbell Hall, 2:30 p.m.; Leilehua vs. Kailua, 4 p.m.; Kalaheo vs. Farrington, 5:30 p.m.; Punahou vs. Wasilla Alaska, 7 p.m.; Castle vs. ...
- IN BRIEF Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 4:56AMRENO
- Prudential Locations Releases Annual State of Real Estate Report and 2009 Forecast for Hawaii Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 1:44PM HONOLULU----Prudential Locations, Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated real estate company, unveiled today its annual “State of Real Estate” report for 2009. This comprehensive report offers a recap of how the Hawaii real estate market fared in 2008 and explores how the company expects the market to behave in 2009. “State of Real Estate” also provides expert insight for clients on the ...
- Young Bros. wants 18% rate hike Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:51AMThe company said Friday the increase is needed to offset $90 million in transportation investments, rising business costs, and reduced cargo.
- SALB-BLOOM Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:22AMStephanie Anne Salb and Matthew Stephen Bloom, both of Chicago, were married Oct.18, at Assumption Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Philip and Janine Salb of St. Charles, Ill. The groom is the son of Stephen and Linda Bloom of Red Bank, N.J. After the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza.
- Celebrations Dec. 20, 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 11:10AMAmaris Melani Hiles and Linda Sagun were married Oct. 24 at Pigeon Point Lighthouse in a ceremony officiated by the Rev.
- Air National Guard units fly again Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:41AMThree Hawaii Air National Guard legacy units were recently reactivated at Hickam Air Force Base to support the Pacific Air Forces air and space operations.
- Worst travel experiences of 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:47AMRegister Travel Editor Gary Warner recounts stomach aches, teeth clenching moments and other less than stellar stops during a year of traveling.
- Travel Buzz: Top 10 islands Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:22PMFrom Travel+Leisure magazine’s 2008 reader poll ■ 1. Galapagos Islands
