Here is a peak at how the rosters shape up for the 2012 Pro Bowl. Did any of your favorites make it? The Pro Bowl takes place in Hawaii at ALoha Stadium on January 29th, 2012. 2012 NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii: Tickets, Packages and Info s = starter AFC Roster OFFENSE Quarterbacks: s-Tom Brady, New […]
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Norm Chow Will Not Retain Rich Miano on His Staff
Norm Chow has made his first big decision as newly hired head football coach of the University of Hawaii football team. That decision? Norm Chow will not retain Rich Miano as part of his coaching staff. This according to Miano, who spoke with new UH head coach Norm Chow on Monday and was notified. This is […]
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and City Will Swap Land
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the city of Honolulu are planning a land swap worth an estimated $30 million that will provide the city with a site for a rail maintenance facility in Waipahu. In exchange for the land, the city of Honolulu will provide two parcels to Hawaiian Home Lands that total […]
Waikoloa Home Destroyed by Fire
A Waikoloa home was completely destroyed on Christmas by a fire that raged through the home very quickly. The fire destroyed the structure and a Porsche parked in the garage. Hawaii County firefighters say gusty winds may have contributed to the quick spread of the fire, which was reported at 7:16 p.m. at 68-3556 West […]
Obama Expected to Arrive in Hawaii Tonight to Begin Christmas Vacation
President Barack Obama is expected to arrive in Hawaii tonight to begin his Christmas vacation. A vacation that was put on hold while he continued to deal with issues in Washington. The White House announced the president’s departure plans shortly after the House and the Senate signed off on a deal to extend payroll tax cuts […]
Diver Drowns Off South Point
An Ocean View man has died after getting into some trouble while scuba diving Tuesday afternoon at South Point, according to Hawaii County police. Police said they are investigating it as a public accident, and said it appears to be a possible drowning case. Police identified the victim as Gordon Kimo Lopes, 49, of Ocean View. […]
Hawaii Man Convicted of Federal Tax Fraud
A Hawaii man has been convicted of federal tax fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s office in San Jose, Calif. announced Wednesday Eric Aaron Lighter was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit blackmail and witness tampering. Prosecutors say the 61-year-old self-described real estate developer and […]
Kapalama Bar Fight Suspect Charged With Manslaughter
The suspect in the death of a Honolulu man in a fight outside a Kapalama bar is scheduled to appear in Honolulu District Court this morning after being charged with manslaughter. Tevita Aholelei, 21, was being held on $100,000 bail. Police said Aholelei hit a 26-year-old Honolulu man outside the Da Kine Sports Bar at bout […]