Hawaiian Airlines says August traffic, capacity and occupancy roseHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines said its systemwide traffic, capacity and load factor rose in August compared with a year earlier. Vote delayed on proposal to ban smelly people from Honolulu busesHONOLULU — A vote on a Honolulu City Council proposal that would bar people with offensive odors from public transit vehicles is being delayed. Hawaiian Airlines to impose first checked bag feeHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines says it will join its competitors in charging a fee for the first checked bag on interisland flights. Federal judge orders Hawaii to continue critical health services for Pacific migrantsHONOLULU — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hawaii’s government must continue providing lifesaving dialysis and chemotherapy treatments to Pacific island migrants suffering from kidney disease and cancer. Got odor? Next stop for smelly Honolulu bus riders could be jailHONOLULU — Stinky city bus riders soon could get soaked. Got stink? Being too smelly on a Honolulu bus could get passengers a free ride to jailHONOLULU — Stinky city bus riders soon could get soaked. The Honolulu City Council is considering a bill that would impose up to a $500 fine and/or up to six months in jail for public transit passengers convicted of being too smelly. Maui Prince Hotel closing, 380 employees to lose jobs after foreclosure filingHONOLULU — The operators of the 310-room Maui Prince Hotel — which is being foreclosed upon — said the resort and neighboring golf courses will close in two weeks. EPA: Chemical weapons disposal plant properly closedHONOLULU — An Army chemical weapons disposal plant that handled nerve gas and other deadly agents has been properly cleaned and closed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday. Tourism-dependent Hawaii targeting active travelers, renewable energy industryHONOLULU — Selling Hawaii could be considered the easiest job in the world. Creditors to vote on Hawaiian Telcom reorganization planHONOLULU — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the disclosure statement for Hawaiian Telcom’s reorganization plan. Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base to become 1 installation to boost efficiencyHONOLULU — Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base next door are due to become a single installation next year as the military strives to become more efficient. Hawaii marks 50 years as nation’s youngest state; pro-independence protests plannedHONOLULU — Hawaii welcomed its entry as the 50th state with a new postage stamp Friday but independence supporters marked the day with passionate protest — including an effigy of Uncle Sam being beaten and Hawaii’s star cut out from the U.S. flag. Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood to feature calls for independence, conference on futureHONOLULU — Protesters will march the streets and Hawaiian chants will echo from the sprawling lawn of Iolani Palace on Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood, as high-minded panelists ponder the islands’ future at a daylong conference. 2 Honolulu police officers arrested on marijuana possession charges after chase in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Two Honolulu law enforcers in Las Vegas to play in a softball tournament for police and firefighters were arrested on marijuana charges after leading authorities on a short chase. Hawaii keeps cork in bottle for a low-key 50th anniversary amid cultural concernsHONOLULU — Hawaii turns 50 years old as the 50th state Friday, but there will be no grand parades, no dazzling fireworks, no lavish displays of native culture. Former Army captain pleads guilty to stealing $400,000 while in AfghanistanHONOLULU — A former Army captain accused of stealing $400,000 in cash from the U.S. government while stationed at Kandahar Air Base in Afghanistan has pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering charges. Judge dismisses some charges against territorial lieutenant governor, senatorHONOLULU — A federal judge has dismissed portions of an indictment returned against the lieutenant governor and a senator of the U.S. territory of American Samoa. Forecasters downgrade Pacific storm Felicia to tropical depressionHONOLULU — After a week of hoopla, a once furious Felicia finally staggered into the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday, exhausted from its passage across the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters downgrade Pacific storm Felicia to tropical depression; top winds near 35 mphHONOLULU — Felicia was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday morning as it approached Hawaii with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph, but a flash flood watch and a high surf warning remained in effect, forecasters said. Tropical Storm Felicia weakening as it approaches HawaiiHONOLULU — Hawaii residents kept a watchful eye on Felicia on Monday as the weakening tropical storm closed in on the islands. Felicia weakens to tropical storm on approach to Hawaii, downgraded from Category 1 hurricaneHONOLULU —Hawaii braced for Tropical Storm Felicia, taking no chances even though the storm weakened rapidly as it moved toward the islands. Hurricane Felicia weakens, is expected to be over Hawaiian islands Monday as tropical stormHONOLULU —A weakening Hurricane Felicia continues to slip toward Hawaii. Hurricane Felicia weakening as it nears Hawaii, but officials still closing Big Island beachesHONOLULU —Several beach parks on Hawaii’s Big Island will be closed beginning Sunday afternoon because of Hurricane Felicia, which is expected to increase wave heights as it approaches land, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency officials said Saturday. 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. |