Hurricane Felicia weakens to a Category 2 storm far out in the PacificMIAMI — Hurricane Felicia has weakened to a Category 2 storm far out in the Pacific. Man, 78, indicted in shooting death of endangered Hawaiian monk sealHONOLULU — A federal grand jury has indicted a 78-year-old Kauai man in the shooting death of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in May. NTSB issues final report on ’sleeping pilots’ case in HawaiiHONOLULU — The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed an initial finding that the captain and first officer of a flight that overflew its destination in Hawaii inadvertently fell asleep while the plane was on autopilot. Hawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort to protect precious reefsHONOLULU — Wrecking coral will cost you in Hawaii. Latest US missile defense test in Hawaii waters deemed success amid tensions with North KoreaHONOLULU — The latest U.S. missile defense test, conducted Thursday evening in Hawaii waters, was deemed a success as tensions continue with North Korea over that country’s missile program. US expected to resume missile defense tests in Hawaii waters amid tensions with North KoreaHONOLULU — The latest U.S. missile defense test is expected to come Thursday evening in Hawaii waters as tensions continue with North Korea over that country’s missile program. Amazon.com shows support for veto of Internet sales taxHONOLULU — Amazon.com has reinstated its associate program with Hawaii-based Internet partners. Trial opens for sovereignty group leader in Iolani Palace takeover caseHONOLULU — A burglary trial has gotten under way for the leader of a Native Hawaiian sovereignty group that occupied historic Iolani Palace last year. Central Pacific Financial postpones $100M stock offeringHONOLULU — The parent of Central Pacific Bank says it is postponing its previously announced $100 million stock offering. Correction: Hawaii Health Insurance-GlanceHONOLULU — In a July 26 sidebar glance about Hawaii Health Insurance, The Associated Press reported erroneously the figures of those who reported in 2007 not seeing a doctor because of cost. Hawaii had the lowest percentage in the nation at 6 percent, not 0.06 percent. North Dakota was 7 percent, not 0.07 percent. Texas was 20 percent, not 0.2 percent. The U.S. average was 14 percent, not 0.14 percent. Navy says it’s almost finished repairing warship that ran aground off HawaiiHONOLULU — The Navy says it’s almost finished repairing the $1 billion guided missile cruiser than ran aground earlier this year on a reef off Oahu. US cruise traffic fell in 2008 for first time, despite increase abroad, industry report showsMIAMI — Fewer Americans took cruises in 2008 than 2007, according to new industry data, showing that cruising’s core constituency may be weakening despite continued growth in the pastime worldwide. Hawaii’s health director again checks, confirms and declares Obama’s birth certificate genuineHONOLULU — State officials in Hawaii on Monday said they have once again checked and confirmed that President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii and is a natural-born American citizen, and therefore meets a key constitutional requirement for being president. Hawaii health director again declares Obama’s birth certificate is genuineHONOLULU — State officials again are confirming that President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. In Hawaii, requiring business to provide health insurance doesn’t equal universal coverageHONOLULU — Hawaii’s decades-old law aimed at increasing health coverage by requiring companies to provide insurance to their workers has brought something less than universal health care to the 50th state. Alexander & Baldwin 2nd-quarter profit falls with trans-Pacific shippingHONOLULU — Shipping, property and farming company Alexander & Baldwin Inc. on Friday said its earnings fell by more than half in the latest quarter, as trade with China declined. Hawaii’s longline bigeye tuna fishery on track to hit catch quota in NovemberHONOLULU — Hawaii’s longline bigeye tuna industry is on course to hit its catch quota for the year in mid-November. Environmental group claims the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile violated Hawaii’s ban on vehicular adsHONOLULU — Not everyone would love to be an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile these days. The Outdoor Circle, an environmental group dedicated to protecting Hawaii’s scenery, claims the beloved hot dog-shaped vehicle is in violation of the Hawaii’s ban on vehicular advertising. World’s largest telescope to be built atop Mauna Kea volcano in HawaiiHONOLULU — Hawaii was chosen Tuesday as the site for the world’s biggest telescope, a device so powerful that it will allow scientists to see some 13 billion light years away and get a glimpse into the early years of the universe. In battle against invasive bugs, plants, some predators become pests, threaten native speciesSAN FRANCISCO — Imported insects have been deployed as foot soldiers in the fight against invasive bugs and plants that cause billions of dollars in damage each year. But some of those imports are proving to be pests themselves that upset the balance of nature and threaten native species. Taiwan says no plans for military meeting with Chinese in HawaiiTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese military spokesman said Tuesday that officers from the island have no plans to meet with counterparts from China at a conference in Hawaii next week, contradicting reports that such a meeting was in the works. Surfboard sells for record $40,000 at Hawaiian surf auctionHONOLULU — Surf’s up! But you might want to leave that old board on the beach. Hawaii governor says she is setting an example by ordering top staff to take 2 furlough daysHONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle on Thursday ordered the state’s top government leaders to take two unpaid days off each month in an effort to set an example for unionized public workers. Ilikai workers OK new contract, leading to reopening of Waikiki hotelHONOLULU — Union workers let go from their jobs at the Ilikai have ratified a new contract that will lead to the reopening of the iconic hotel in Waikiki. Black-white disparity: A look at how states compare to national averageA look at the achievement gap between black and white students on nationwide reading and math tests in 2007, according to a new Education Department report. Tests were graded on a 500-point scale. Sand, surf and stars? Hawaii wants to add space travel to tourist attractionsHONOLULU — Tourists coming to Hawaii for high-end getaways could someday be launched from the sand to the stars, taking island-hopping to new heights. Union says iconic Hawaii hotel has closed, but will reopen under new deal with ownerHONOLULU — Despite a dour economy and a Hawaii tourism industry that is in its roughest patch ever, four dozen employees of the iconic Ilikai hotel won their jobs back Friday when their labor union and the property’s new owner inked a surprise deal. Union: Ilikai hotel in Waikiki closes but will reopen with new labor dealHONOLULU — A day after the iconic Ilikai hotel shut down, its new owner and a labor union say the Waikiki landmark will soon be back in business. Iconic Waikiki hotel closes because of mounting financial lossesHONOLULU — The Y-shaped Ilikai hotel that has graced the Waikiki skyline for nearly five decades and hosted everyone from U.S. presidents to Elvis Presley is closing. Maui Divers Jewelry bows out of Hilo Hattie bankruptcy caseHONOLULU — Maui Divers Jewelry has withdrawn its $1 million offer to buy Hilo Hattie out of bankruptcy. |
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