Oahu News April 21th, 2012
Oahu News – Â April 21st, 2012
| Windward Oahu top of list for new city landfill sites KHON2 The State announced today it is stepping in to help with rockfall mitigation work, after several boulders crashed into a Kalihi neighborhood. The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted unanimously to proceed with the emergency project and crews … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Health officials order West Oahu farm to stop selling basil because of … The Republic AP WAIPAHU, Hawaii — A West Oahu farm has been ordered to stop selling basil after an unapproved pesticide was found during routine sampling. The state Department of Health said Friday it is placing an embargo on approximately 28 acres of fresh basil … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Some Oahu bus route changes proposed to save on operating expenses, avoid fare … The Republic AP HONOLULU — Changes to some Oahu bus routes are being proposed to save on operating expenses while avoiding fare hikes. Riders have until May to comment on the plan. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/I0anNy ) reported Friday some proposed … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Kailua recommended as site for Oahu’s new landfill Pacific Business News Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle’s landfill advisory committee has chosen a site in the Windward Oahutown of Kailua for the location of a landfill to replace the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill. The 361-acre site near the Ameron quarry received the … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Pritchett’s Pen: Move Oahu Forward Logo Hawaii Reporter John Pritchett is one of Hawaii’s leading cartoonists with his journalistic endeavors appearing weekly in Hawaii Reporter, Honolulu Weekly and Lahaina News. John also provides illustrations and cartoons on environmental issues for Environment Hawaii. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Island innovators help Hawaii travel go green San Francisco Chronicle Oahu Waikiki claims nearly half of all visitors lodging in the state, but hotels and other accommodations have often made little effort to help guests recycle the plastic water bottles, newspapers and juice cans that pile up quickly. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Ameron Kailua quarry emerges as top pick for landfill selection panel KITV Honolulu The Ameron quarry in Kailua has emerged as the top site after a landfill selection panel ranked the potential locations across Oahu Friday. The Kailua rock quarry is owned by Kaneohe Ranch Management Limited and leased to Ameron. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Rail system construction set to begin on Monday KHON2 “This is far enough in West Oahu where it’s not a populated area. We chose that specifically so we could get the routine down with the workers,” said Grabauskas. On Monday, crews will start drilling for the first support column. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hawaii hotel room rates increase despite occupancy declines Bizjournals.com Oahu saw the greatest decline in occupancy. Oahu hotels were 76.3 percent full last week, which was a decline of 7.2 percentage points from last year. The average daily room rate was $179.61, which was 3.9 percent higher than last year. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Construction to begin Monday on foundations of rail system Hawaii News Now “This significant milestone for the rail project moves us closer to providing Oahu residents with an alternative to sitting in horrific traffic congestion,” said Dan Grabauskas, HART’s executive director and CEO. “We want to thank the Federal Transit … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Miyazato takes three-shot lead after 54 holes at windy Lotte Championship PGA.com Ai Miyazato went 29 holes without a bogey as the trade winds blew hard across west Oahu before dropping a stroke on the par-3 12th hole on Friday. Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Japan’s Ai Miyazato shot a 2-under 70 on Friday in difficult wind … See all stories on this topic » |
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| FAT Law’s Farm in Hawaii ordered to stop selling tainted basil Bizjournals.com The Hawaii Health Department has ordered FAT Law’s Farm Inc. on Oahu to cease selling fresh basil that officials say is tainted with an unapproved pesticide. A routine sampling of basil from the Ewa farm on April 12 found residue of methomyl, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Committee recommends site in Kailua for next landfill Hawaii News Now By Rich Meiers – email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A landfill selection committee has recommended a site for Oahu’s next landfill. Mayor Peter Carlisle’s Advisory committee on Landfill Site Selection recommended the Kailua Ameron Quarry Site. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Miyazato, Munoz take two-stroke lead at Ko Olina Maui News AP KAPOLEI, Oahu (AP) – Shayna Miyajima, a Baldwin High School graduate playing in her first LPGA Tour event, missed the cut at the inaugural Lotte Championship at Ko Olina Golf Club, shooting a 73 in Thursday’s second round to finish at 7-over 151. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Board of Water Supply warns of impersonators Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Star-Advertiser staff Oahu residents are being warned of recent reports of people attempting to enter private homes claiming to be employees of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. Board spokesman Kurt Tsue said agency employees always have the board … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Honolulu Police bomb squd helps Maui disarm grenade Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Rob Shikina A 39-year-old Kahului man, who had a live grenade at his home, prompting police to call in the US Army’s explosive ordnance disposal team from Oahu, remained in police custody today after he impersonated an FBI agent to burglarize a home … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Case blasts Hirono plans for debates as an ‘insult’ Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hirono announced Thursday that she accepted forum and debate invitations from the Oahu County Democrats, the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, the Maui AARP, Hawaii Public Radio and PBS Hawaii but declined requests from the commercial news media. See all stories on this topic » |
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| North Shore, Hawaii Kai hottest housing markets in March Pacific Business News (blog) The hottest markets for single family home sales on Oahu in March were on the North Shore and Hawaii Kai, which posted closed-sales percentage increases of 150 percent and 144 percent, respectively, when compared to the same month last year, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Two Tied Atop LOTTE Championship Cybergolf National Azahara Munoz of Spain fired an 8-under 64 and Japan’s Ai Miyazato a 65 at Ko Olina Golf Club inOahu, Hawaii, to share the lead at 8-under 136. They lead South Korean Jimin Kang, who shot 66 Friday, and American Cristie Kerr (68) by two strokes. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Kiewit to start construction on Honolulu’s rail-transit project Pacific Business News “We are extremely pleased that HART has been given the green light by the FTA,” Move OahuForward, a recently formed group of business leaders, said in a statement. “Today’s approval further reaffirms the strength of the city’s financial plan and the … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Changes afoot to TheBus routes ‘not a done deal’ Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Leila Fujimori City transportation officials want to make changes to 21 of Oahu’s 100 city bus routes this summer, giving riders until May to have a say in the final plan. The move to save on operating expenses and avoid raising fares comes as bus … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Go Rail Go Prez Says ‘Go Rail Go!’ Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) We are glad to be moving forward on this project that will bring relief to Oahu commuters and a better quality of life to people all along the 20-mile rail transit route. ‘Nuff already. Go Rail Go!” said Maeda Timson, president of Go Rail Go. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Sen. Pohai Ryan Wants Proof For Kailua Landfill Ranking Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) You can expect more of these concerns from Windward Oahu lawmakers and residents. They’ll be poring over ever scrap of information from what had been pretty sparsely attended meetings to see if everything was above board. My fearless prediction: The … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Business / In Brief • April 20, 2012 Maui News KAILUA, Oahu - Many residents are supporting a ban of all commercial activity at Kailua and Kalama beach parks. A City Council committee approved the measure after hearing from more than 200 people Wednesday night at a Kailua High School. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Japan’s Ai Miyazato shoots 70 at windy Ko Olina to take 3-shot lead in LPGA … Washington Post Miyazato went 29 holes without a bogey as the trade winds blew hard across west Oahu before dropping a stroke on the par-3 12th. She rebounded with a birdie on the par-5 13th, had another bogey on the par-3 16th and got back to 10 under with a birdie … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Thielen takes her best shot against 25th’s heavy hitters Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Richard Borreca If you were a white Republican looking for a district to win an election, the 25th Senate District in Windward Oahu would be a likely pick. The area is about one-third white, usually votes Republican and has that small community, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Model Search April 2012 Transworld Surf -Week 1 of the search for Miss April kicks off with submissions from Oahu, California, Virginia, New Jersey, Hungary and Jordan. Yep, the Model Search has gone international! To enter, emailmodelsearch@transworld.net. Please include name, age, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Miyazato builds 3-shot lead at LPGA Lotte Championship Honolulu Star-Advertiser She still managed a 2-under 70 as the tradewinds continued to blow hard across west Oahu. Lee, who won on this course at the 2006 Fields Open, carded a 71. Stanford also has a win in Hawaii at the 2009 SBS Open at Turtle Bay. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Choosy chocolate lover learned to trust her taste in men Edmonton Journal … Bank Inn COLOURS: Ivory, silver, purple PHOTO VENUE: Fort Edmonton Park NUMBER OF GUESTS: 90 FIRST DANCE SONG: Chantal Kreviazuk’s Feels Like Home, performed by the bride’s best friend Lindsey Nagy HONEYMOON: Oahu © Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Marx: Congress must prioritize early childhood education Hawaii 24/7 (press release) … education so that they can create a better life for themselves and their families,” Marx concluded. Marx is a Democratic Candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District, which represents rural Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and the Big Island. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Caldwell Weighs In On Kailua As Landfill Site Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) Caldwell said he didn’t agree with Tom Berg’s suggestion that Leeward Oahu should secede from the City and County of Honolulu if it was stuck with the new landfill. He also said he wasn’t sure why the existing landfill at Waimanalo Gulch wasn’t … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Eleven Potential Landfill Sites In the Final Mix Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) In related news, council member Tom Berg is here and says he’s ready to initiate a charter amendment that would have Leeward Oahu secede from the City and County of Honolulu. He just told me he’ll introduce that resolution today if the committee’s … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Taken For A Ride: Hawaii School Bus Cuts Imminent Honolulu Civil Beat She said if all bus services were eliminated on Oahu for general education students, the projected savings, roughly $15.6 million, would still not cover the gap. There has been minimal public outcry over the expected impacts of the budget shortfall. See all stories on this topic » |
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| POWAY ON HOT STREAK, WITH BIG CHALLENGES AHEAD U-T San Diego That was offset by three straight losses — again against top-caliber competition at the Hawaii Boys Volleyball Invitational in Oahu. Then something happened. Poway went on a big run. The Titans won 10 straight and 12 of their next 13 matches, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans Predictions & Analysis Camel Clutch Blog (blog) From Oahu, Hawaii, Browne now trains with Greg Jackson’s camp in Alberquerque, New Mexico. Browne is an imposing, physical fighter with ten stoppage victories, including eight in the first round. Browne has great power in his stand up, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hawaiian club backs local LPGA star SportsPro Media … in resort promotions and will attend events, as well as displaying the Hawaiian company’s logo on both her bag and her apparel. The deal comes as Kono prepares to compete in the LPGA Lotte Championship at Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii. See all stories on this topic » |
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