A large earthquake struck off Alaska’s Aleutian islands but did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami this morning, officials said. That means no tsunami warning for Hawaii, which is a good thing The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, struck 16 miles north-northwest of Attu, Alaska at 9:10 a.m. near the epicenter (8:10 a.m. Hawaii […]
Hawaiian Airlines Will Add More Asia Destinations
Hawaiian Airlines has said over the past couple of years that it is going to start to expand to more areas of the world. It looks like Asia is their number one priority, as Hawaii’s largest airline carrier will inaugurate service to its third Japanese destination and fourth Asian city in the last 17 months […]
The Dispute Over Drug Testing for Teachers is Over
Years and years of disputes between teachers and the state over drug testing for teachers looks like it may have finally come to an end. The state of Hawaii has dropped a complaint before the Hawaii Labor Relations Board on the issue, the teachers union announced Monday. Random drug testing was not included in the […]
California Man Enters a Not Guilty Plea in Murder of Maui Woman
From the Associated Press A California man charged with murdering his female traveling companion while they vacationed on Maui has pleaded not guilty. Gerald Galaway Jr., 38, of Santa Cruz, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, first-degree attempted sexual assault and kidnapping at his arraignment Tuesday. The body of Celestial Cassman, 35, also of Santa […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Dole Middle School
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger stunned students at Dole middle school yesterday with a surprise visit. Students sat in stunned silence as many of them were not able to grasp what was going on at first. After the initial shock passed, explosive cheers and applause erupted as the actor known for “The Terminator” and dozens […]
Affordable Rentals Set to Rise Under Private Ownership of Chinatown Gateway
A majority of this article was taken from an article written by Rob Shikina of The Star Advertiser Tenants who reside in the any of city’s 12 affordable-housing properties can expect to pay more rent when private companies take over the properties, according to city officials. To prevent rents from increasing dramatically and to keep […]
Just like the Attack on Pearl Harbor, The Attacks on 9-11 Changed America Forever
The following excerpt piece was written by Hawaii’s own U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. He was asked to reflect on the how America has changed in the decade since the 9-11 attacks on America. Here is what he had to say: by Sen. Daniel K Inouye On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I had just […]
Hawaii Five-0 Season 2 Premiere is a Huge Success
The season 2 premiere of Hawaii Five-0 on Sunset on the Beach last night in Waikiki was a huge success for everyone involved. Over 10,000 fans packed the beach to get a glimpse of their favorite Hawaii Five-0 stars, and to see the season 2 premiere of the show nine days before the rest of […]