Southwest’s new Boeing 737-800 was introduced on Wednesday during a launch party for several hundred employees in a hangar at its Dallas headquarters. This plane could be used for future Hawaii routes.
Island News
Another Small Earthquake Hits Hawaii Island
The United States Geological Survey estimates that the 3.7 magnitude earthquake was centered 27 miles west of Kailua Kona at a depth of about 6 miles and struck at 4:06 a.m.
Undefeated Wahine Softball Team Welcomes Top 10 Teams to Chevron Spring Fling Tournament
The Wahine host the Chevron Spring Fling Tournament, March 13-18, 2012. The ‘Bows will battle No. 6 Texas, Marist, No. 1/2 California, No. 21/22 Texas A&M, and Winthrop in the six team tourney at the Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium.
Hawaii Jobless Rate Falls to 6.5%
The jobless rate in Hawaii moved down again, coming in at 6.5 percent.
Fingers of a Child Found in Liliha Dumpster
Honolulu police are trying to identify human fingers that were found in a dumpster at the Kukui Gardens Housing Complex in Liliha.
Man Dead After Jumping Into Ala Wai Canal
A 46-year-old man is dead after witnesses saw the man jump into the Ala Wai canal on Sunday afternoon.
Hawaii Falls to New Mexico State in WAC Semifinals
A big early hole and no Zane Johnson proved too much for the Warrior basketball team to overcome against New Mexico State.
Hawaii Gets Past Idaho on Last Second Shot to Open WAC Tournament
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team slipped past Idaho today in the WAC Tournament to earn their first WAC Tournament win in almost 7-years.