Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has signed a "definitive purchase agreement" with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to acquire 12 new long-range wide-body planes with an option to buy 12 more. Provided all of the purchase rights are exercised, the deal
Royal Gardens subdivision was back in the news again this past week as a lava flow from the July 21 fissure advanced to within 300 m (985 ft) of the uppermost cross street. On the evening of January 8, a
A man reportedly threw a toddler to his death from a freeway bridge in Honolulu at around noon today. Police already have a suspect in custody. A breaking news item from The Honolulu Advertiser says witnesses saw a man, dressed
Greg McMackin has been named the new head coach of the University of Hawai'i football program. The announcement was made this morning, although McMackin was considered far and away the favored candidate to succeed June Jones, who left UH to
A special stage production of Rap Reiplinger's immensely popular collection of comedy sketches, "Rap's Hawaii," will come to several Hawaii public libraries over the next two months. The performances by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth were organized by local author
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will present a free seminar, "Rules, Regulations and Realities of Government Contracting," to define and discuss current federal procurement procedures and certifications for small business owners. The seminar will be held at the Honolulu
Despite the potential hazards, the ongoing eruption from Kilauea’s east rift zone is a remarkable and fascinating sight. It is startling to see a river of lava coursing between broad levee walls that tower above the surrounding land surface. What
The American Lung Association of Hawaii is bringing together several Hawaii entertainers for a concert to celebrate a controversial new smoking ban. "Passage of the law that prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants, airports, offices and all other public spaces was
The Hawaii State Department of Health is warning consumers not to drink apple flavored Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, which is distributed by California-based MOM Enterprises. Health officials say the fluid — advertised as a herbal supplement to treat colic, gas,
Apple CEO Steve Jobs redefined the mobile phone market this morning with the iPhone, a device that everyone expected, yet was completely unexpected. And as part of his live demonstration of the iPhone, Jobs took a break from rocking out
Ukulele legend Bill Tapia will celebrate his 99th birthday with two nights of performances in downtown Honolulu. Tapia will show off his jazz chops and reminisce about his musical career and pre-WWII Hawai'i on Thursday, Jan. 25 and Friday, Jan.
