Eight Occupy Honolulu protesters arrested Saturday night after trying to establish an encampment at Thomas Square have been released, according to police. The protesters were among some 40 people who gathered at the park Saturday night. They were arrested after refusing to leave after 10 p.m., the park’s official closing time. The group’s website reported […]
Hawaii Breaking News and Updates
Large Hawaiian Trees Wanted for National Competition
The Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to compete in the Big Trees contest run by American Forests. The challenge is to find the largest tree of particular species. The state of Hawaii is seeking nominations for candidates it will enter in a national competition for the largest trees. The state is looking for […]
Airline Carriers Raising Fares by $10 for a Round Trip
From the Associated Press US Airways and Delta Air Lines Inc. are raising fares on many U.S. flights by up to $10 per round trip, and other airlines are tinkering with prices too. United and Continental raised the minimum prices they’ll charge on sales and certain other fares, a spokesman said Thursday. The US Airways […]
Man Dead on Maui After His Motorcycle Crashes Into a Minivan
Maui police are reporting that a 25-year-old Lahaina man died Thursday night after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a minivan in Kaanapali. Maui police said that Jesse Grafft died on Honoapiilani Highway at 10:51 p.m. when his motorcycle collided with the minivan which was making a left turn from Honoapiilani Highway to Kaanapali […]
Dead Body Found at Koko Head Crater Botanical Garden
Police are investigating the discovery of a body found at the Koko Crater Botanical Garden this morning. The fire department had been searching the area since Thursday afternoon for a possible missing person. Capt. Terry Seelig, the Honolulu Fire Department spokesman, said police asked firefighters to help search for the occupant of a car that was […]
Apple Founder Steve Jobs Dies
The modern day pioneer of some of the coolest gadgets and computers ever invented has passed away. Apple founder Steve Jobs has died, leaving behind one of the most successful companies ever built. Jobs didn’t invent computer technology, or the cell phone, or the notion of digitizing music. But he invented methods, business models, and […]
Hawaii Blog Linked In
One day after announcing the link connection with Aloha Update, Beyond Honolulu is proud to announce that we have linked up with another extremely popular Hawaii blog. This time Ryan Ozawa has traded links with us and we are now linked with the vast and popular Hawaii Blog.
Beyond Honolulu Now Linked With Aloha Update
Beyond Honolulu continues to grow and is now linked in with the leading island activities and travel update site in Hawaii. Aloha Update has been a leader in reporting Hawaii’s news and events for over 5-years. This is exciting news for both sites, as we look to continue to build both of our sites.