UH logo woes unfold online
Two new logos proposed as part of a comprehensive branding of the University of Hawai`i system have meet with mostly
Read moreMonth: April 2003
Woman charged for cruise ship threats
A California woman is in federal custody tonight after threatening notes found aboard a cruise ship bound for Hilo prompted
Read moreAlien seaweed threatens reefs
Infestations of an alien species of limu, or seaweed, threaten Hawaii’s coral reefs, said UH botanist Dr. Cindy Hunter. Gracilaria
Read moreEarthquake's 30th anniverary observed
April 26, 2003 marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude M6.2 Honomu earthquake. This earthquake occurred at 10:26 a. m.
Read moreBiotech firm fined for Hawai`i crop
Experimental, genetically-engineered corn growing on Kaua`i may have contaminated nearby crops, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA fined
Read moreDad charged in girl's murder
Na`alehu businessman Douglas John Fathke, 44, has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his 8-year-old daughter
Read moreExpert: Shifting S. Korea stance may complicate talks
Rising anti-American sentiment in South Korea will have a definite impact on ongoing talks with North Korea, according to an
Read moreCPB continues to press case
Central Pacific Bank today fired its latest volley in an unusually aggressive campaign to convince the management of rival CityBank
Read moreHilton sues over shuttered tower
Hilton Hotels Corp. filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court yesterday against more than a dozen contractors involved in the design
Read moreHawaii gets own Fisheries Service office
In a move that may bring more local control over the governing of island marine resources, the National Marine Fisheries
Read moreGannett grabs tourist mags
The owner of Hawaii’s largest daily newspaper has acquired a series of magazines geared toward tourists and its associated website,
Read moreAudubon Society to operate Waimea Falls Park
Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris today announced the selection of the National Audubon Society to operate Waimea Falls Park under a
Read moreCentral Pacific Bank pushes merger with City Bank
CPB Inc. (NYSE:CPF), parent company of Central Pacific Bank, today formerly proposed a merger with City Bank parent CB Bancshares,
Read moreFound body prompts freeway closure
Honolulu police shut down the eastbound lanes of Moanalua Freeway at around 5:30 a.m. this morning, through the peak
Read moreHonolulu among 'Favorite Cities'
Honolulu is one of “America’s Favorite Cities,” according to results of a survey released yesterday. In a joint poll by
Read moreHawaiian posts loss, to be relisted
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, today reported a net loss of $58.3 million (on operating revenues
Read moreAncient, modern ways with water explored
Traditional Hawaiian values need to be reflected in water resource management, a UH faculty member told the crowd at the
Read moreKauai's blind cave creatures get sanctuary
The only known habitat for two of Kauai’s strangest endangered animals recently received critical habitat designation from the U.S. Fish
Read moreMaui County's four islands were once one
The four islands of Maui, Moloka`i, Lana`i, and Kaho`olawe were once all connected as a vast landmass known as Maui
Read moreReef runway repairs may rattle residents
The reef runway at Honolulu International Airport will be closed for morning repairs for up to four days beginning
Read moreBroader view of ecology urged
Science could benefit from seeing the Earth from the traditional Hawaiian point of view, said Dr. Carlos Andrade, assistant professor
Read moreGround movements in the Koa`e fault system
Kilauea has one of the most active fault systems in the world. The Koa`e fault system is 2-3 km (1.2-1.8
Read moreSecond parole board member resigns
Hawai`i Paroling Authority member Lani Rae Garcia has resigned her post following her arrest last week on domestic abuse charges.
Read moreState's low jobless rate holds
The unemployment rate in Hawai`i fell to less than half the national rate in February, according to figures releasted today
Read moreReality TV guru to helm "North Shore" series
Mark Burnett, the man behind CBS’ smash hit “Surviror,” this week signed on to produce a reality television series focusing
Read moreHawaii woman up for Daytime Emmy Award
A Sacred Hearts alumna has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for a song she wrote for
Read moreDolphins, sea lions sent to support Iraq war
Two Atlantic bottlenose-dolphins — likely trained in Hawai`i — were deployed to the Middle East to help coalition forces. The dolphins, named
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