Fernanda is only a tropical storm as of right now, but forecasters are predicting that it will reach hurricane status before it weakens and passes by Hawaii south of our island chain. Fernanda grew to tropical storm strength overnight about 1,500 miles east-southeast of Hawaii as the storm heads to the Central Pacific, National Hurricane […]
Gas Prices Falling Everywhere Except Hawaii
There is a bit of good news and bad news for Hawaii gas prices to report. The good news is that as prices are starting to go down again across the country. The bad news is that Hawaii gas prices are not following trend. According to GasBuddy.com, search results from across the country indicate that […]
Colt Brennan Suffers Yet Another Setback in His Professional Career
What could have been? That is the question that so many people ask themselves when they hear news about Colt Brennan. That is probably what you will ask yourself as you read this piece as well. Former University of Hawaii record setting quarterback Colt Brennan is out of a job yet again. The United Football […]
Dispute Over Hawaii Vacation Rentals Continues
More than 300 people attended the public meeting regarding a proposal to tighten the enforcement of laws in regards to Hawaii Vacation Rentals. The controversy has to do with unpermitted vacation rentals. Many are divided on the new proposed laws, as they say this will hurt their business. A new city bill that is supported […]
University of Hawaii Basketball Recruiting Class for 2011-2012
The University of Hawaii head coach Gib Arnold and the rest of his staff have been hard at work recruiting the new basketball class for the 2011-2012 men’s basketball season. There are several key additions and coach Arnold and his staff have done an excellent job this year. The overall class is pretty solid, with […]
Hawaii Stocks Take Huge Hit Due to Dow Falling 519 Points
Stocks for companies based in Hawaii continue to take a huge hit, especially after the Dow Jones dropped 519 yesterday. There were only 3 Hawaii based companies that made gains on the day. The 519 points that the Dow dropped was a drop of 4.62% and the day closed with the Dow Jones at 10,719.94. […]
Hawaii Drivers Need to Brace Themselves for Back to School Traffic
Honolulu city and state officials are currently warning drivers to prepare for the back to school traffic that will be returning this month. If you are a long-time resident of the islands, you understand that back to school means traffic congestion on the island’s freeways. To help with the congestion, the Department of Transportation will […]
Home Sales on Oahu Slip in July
Both purchase prices and overall home sales of previously owned homes on Oahu slid some in July. This according to a report that was released today by the Honolulu Board of Realtors. The decline for single-family home sales was 7 percent to 251 transactions last month, down from 270 a year earlier. The median price […]