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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Former Hawaii Football Standout Olin Kreutz Signs With Saints
Former University of Hawaii football standout Olin Kruetz has signed with the New Orleans Saints. Less than a week ago the Chicago Bears General manager Jerry Angelo offered Kruetz a take it or leave it deal hoping to corner him into staying. That didn’t work, as the Saints signed Kruetz right away. Kruetz will sign […]
700 Employees Could be Laid Off if Teacher Pact is Revoked
Around 700 employees stand to lose their jobs if the state Department of Education in Hawaii is ordered to cancel the pay cuts, furloughs and higher health care premiums for teachers that it unilaterally imposed July 1. This according to the Hawaii Labor Relations Board filing that came out this past Monday. Read the Filing […]
Public Schools in Hawaii Won’t Require Cursive Anymore
It looks like learning to write cursive — or handwriting, will not be required anymore in the public school system in Hawaii. The new set of national education standards that Hawaii is rolling out this school year do not have a requirement that students learn cursive. However, several principals throughout the state said they will continue […]