Popular rocker and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar is launching his new brand of rum right here in Hawaii. The former Van Halen rocker will launch Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum on Monday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Waikiki. Hagar, who lives part-time in Hawaii, will be talking about what inspired him to create […]
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Paramedic Assaulted in Waikiki
A Paramedic was assaulted in Waikiki early Saturday morning according to police. A 26-year-old man was arrested for investigation of second-degree assault and second-degree terroristic threatening after allegedly assaulting a 28-year-old paramedic in Waikiki early Saturday morning, police said. The assault allegedly occurred at 3:55 a.m. Saturday morning, police said.
Warriors Lose Again, Sheraton Bowl Bid Almost Gone
The University of Hawaii football team lost yet again, as a second half comeback was not enough to beat Fresno State. Hawaii dropped to 5-6 overall, and will need to win both of its remaining games to secure a bid to the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl here in Honolulu on Christmas Eve. The football season for […]
Punahou and Kahuku Set to Square Off for Division 1 State Football Title
Two of the most dominant high school football teams in Hawaii are set to square off in the division 1 state football title. The 2011 division 1 football championship will feature ILH contender Punahou against always dominant OIA contender Kahuku. For the ninth straight year — spanning the existence of classified brackets — the Interscholastic […]
Kailua Man Shot to Death by Federal Agent had Drugs in System
Reports are now surfacing that are stating that the Kailua man that was shot to death by an off-duty Federal Agent had drugs in his system. This according to the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office. HMEO released a report tat stated Kollin Elderts, 23, had broken-down products of cocaine and marijuana in his system. The office […]
Hawaii Must Win Two of Last Three to Get Into Bowl Game, Starting With Fresno State
The University of Hawaii football team is skating on some thin ice. Having lost several key starters, and having lost several games that they should not have, the Warrior football team have put themselves into a tough situation. UH must win two of its last three games to even get into the Hawaii Bowl. At […]
Weapons Prototype Launched from Kauai Able to Travel at Mach 6
From the Associated Press A prototype of a new weapon launched from Kauai reached speeds of at least 4,600 mph, roughly Mach 6 or six times the speed of sound. The Army launched the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The weapon’s “glide vehicle” reached […]
Colorado Man Missing While Surfing at Sunset Beach
A 51-year-old Colorado man went missing while surfing for the first time at Sunset Beach. He has not been found yet, but the Coast Guard and the Fire Department continue their search hoping to turn up something sooner or later. Robert Rumburg was reported missing Wednesday after he failed to make a flight to Colorado. […]