Oahu News: May 8th, 2012
Oahu News: Â For May 8th, 2012
| 70 percent of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai beaches eroding KITV Honolulu Most places on Oahu are 60 feet, and in some places it’s only 20. Sand replenishment projects, like what was recently completed in Waikiki, are expensive. Add coastal erosion to rising sea levels and some say there may be an added sense of urgency to … See all stories on this topic » |
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| 70 percent of beaches eroding on Kauai, Maui and Oahu KHON2 Scientists from the USGS and UH Manoa studied nearly every beach on Oahu, Maui and Kauai and discovered 70-percent of those shorelines are disappearing due to erosion. “The island of Maui has 85% of its beaches eroding,” says Dr. Charles Fletcher, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Oahu home sale prices eke out April gain Honolulu Star-Advertiser Previously owned single-family homes on Oahu sold last month for a little bit more than they did in the same month last year collectively, extending a string of median price increases to six consecutive months. The Honolulu Board of Realtors reported … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Study: 70 percent of beaches on Oahu, Maui and Kauai undergoing long-term erosion KITV Honolulu A University of Hawaii and US Geological Survey study published Monday shows that 70 percent of beaches on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Kauai are undergoing long-term beach erosion. Scientists from the USGS and the School of Ocean and Earth Science … See all stories on this topic » |
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| 70 percent of beaches eroding on Hawaiian islands Kauai, Oahu, and Maui Phys.Org The shoreline along Makapuu Point, Oahu, Hawaii, was included in the study released today. Credit: Brad Romine, University of Hawaii Sea Grant/ Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources An assessment of coastal change over the past century has … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Oahu home prices up in April, but sales volume drops Bizjournals.com Home prices on Oahu rose last month on lower sales, according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors. Home prices on Oahu rose last month on lower sales, according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors . The median price of a single-family home on Oahu in April … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Oahu home, condo sales down; median price up KITV Honolulu The median home price on Oahu was $600000 in April. Condo prices are also up by 4.6 percent. The median sales price for condos was $319000 in April. “We’re continuing to see a steady month-over-month increase in the number of condominiums resales, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Beaches on Most Visited Hawaii Islands Eroding MyFox Phoenix The US Geological Survey said in a study released Monday that 70 percent of beaches on Maui, Kauai and Oahu are going through long-term erosion. The study says 85 percent of beaches are eroding on Maui, while more than 70 percent are eroding on Kauai. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Persistent erosion demands difficult decisions Hawaii News Now The report documents shoreline erosion on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai and is one in a series of reports on shoreline change in coastal regions of the United States. Researchers used aerial photographs and maps to measure shoreline change at more than 12000 … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNLHas Hawaii’s real estate market turned the corner? Hawaii News Now The number of homes on the market on Oahu is the lowest it’s been in years. Prices are up. Sales are down. Demand is greater and that’s reflected in low inventory. “The reason? I think the sellers are waiting for the prices to continue to escalate,” … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Beach activities ban splits Kailua Chicago Tribune A proposal to stop nearly all commercial activity at Kailua Beach Park has Windward Oahu deeply divided. Many say the proliferation of kayak rentals and other water sports business activities in recent years has ruined the once tranquil nature of … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Vandals desecrate Makaha Valley heiau KHON2 It is considered one of Oahu’s best preserved sacred temples. But vandals recently showed no respect for the Kaneaki Heiau in Makaha Valley, and the once popular destination is now closed indefinitely. The heiau sits on private land and those who … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Stellar completes renovation of Hawaii Army golf course Bizjournals.com The Army’s Leilehua Golf Course on Oahu was recently renovated and brought up to US Golf Association standards. The project was completed by Stellar , an architecture, engineering and construction firm based in Jacksonville, Fla.; Colorado-based Miller … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Oahu Surf Report Honolulu Civil Beat TOWN: More consistent on SW at 1-2.5′ with good offshores. Diamond Head: More consistent also on SSW and SSE wind swell at 2-3′ and windy but fun. SANDYS: Holding 1-2 with 3′ sets; super Low tide coming 10am; hollow and crossed up SSW & SSE and Trade … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Attempted murder suspect wants to move to another prison KHON2 His attorney has asked the judge not to bring his client back to Oahu Community Correctional center because the victim’s father-in-law is a prison guard there. We’re concerned that Mr. Faleafine will be subject to harrassment or possible assault and in … See all stories on this topic » |
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| New Bank of the Orient CEO headed for Hawaii Bizjournals.com (blog) Bank of the Orient, which is privately held, has offices in China, San Francisco, and Oahu. The bank’s three Oahu branches are in Chinatown, downtown Honolulu, and Manoa. Garrett said the upcoming Hawaii trip will happen shortly after he settles into … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Gaylord Kealiiokekai Kauo Sr., 65 Maui News He was born on June 19, 1946 on Oahu. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service begins at 7:00 pm; cremation will follow. The family requests aloha attire, and lei only. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hawaii Island Hotel and Resort News for May 2012 About – News & Issues Oahu will follow in 2015. Bans already exist on Kauai, Lana’i Maui and Moloka’i. As you read through this month’s news from Hawaii Island’s lodging providers you’ll see a number of eco-friendly initiatives. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Matthew Fox Arrested for DUI Wonderwall “Entertainment Tonight” confirms he was busted around 3:30 am in Bend, where he’s been living with his wife and two kids since his Oahu-based series ended. Fox reportedly spent less than an hour in custody before he was released. See all stories on this topic » |
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| To luau or not to luau? Your Hawaii tips CNN “If you really want to go to a mainstream luau, try the Old Lahaina Luau on Maui or our second choice, the Polynesian Cultural Center’s on Oahu,” sankoji02 added. Another reader also votes for the Polynesian Cultural Center, writing, “It’s equal part … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Hotel calms image amid bankruptcy Chicago Tribune Calamur is the Modern’s latest weapon in the battle to position itself among Oahu’s top luxury properties, like the Halekulani Hotel, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beachwalk, the Kahala Hotel & Resort, the Royal Hawaiian and the Westin … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Traffic delays this week due to military convoys going from Kawaihae to PTA Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Photo by Sgt. Bryanna Poulin 25th CAB Public Affairs P?HAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii—Oahu-based military units will convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to P?hakuloa Training Area, May 7-9 and May13 between 8 am and 4:30 pm each day. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Deficiencies put agency’s federal funds in jeopardy Chicago Tribune Among the 10 are lead archaeologists for Maui, Oahu and Hawaii island; assistant archaeologists on three islands; and a specialist in geographic information systems and information technology. The last-mentioned position is key to completion of an … See all stories on this topic » |
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| City asks to hear from archers, others about closing range Chicago Tribune The city still has two other archery ranges open at Koko Head Shooting Complex and Central OahuRegional Park in Waipio. Cabato said the department had planned to close the range at Kapiolani Park eventually. He said the range at Kapiolani Park may … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Certified Hawaii Appoints Chief Executive Officer MarketWatch (press release) He currently serves as president for the Special Education Center of Hawaii (SECOH), an organization that provides services to people with disabilities, and is immediate past president of the West Oahu Economic Development Association. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Satellite City Hall on Fort St. Mall reopens KITV Honolulu … 18000 driver licenses issued and 8000 water bill payments processed. The Fort Street Mall Satellite City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and is located at 1000 Fort Street Mall. There are ten Satellite City Hall locations on Oahu. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Former ‘Lost’ star Fox arrested for DUI KITV Honolulu “Lost” was filmed in Hawaii, and some of Fox’s co-stars were also arrested for drunken driving onOahu. On Dec. 1, 2005, “Lost” actresses Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were arrested on Hanale Place in Kailua. Rodriguez was sentenced to five … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Pink Martinis heading to tennis championships (May 19) Hawaii 24/7 (press release) Teams from Maui, Kauai, and Oahu will also take part in the Sectionals. The Pink Martinis include Peggy Chestnut, Debbie Downes, Sherry Bracken, Melany Kerver, Peggy Spencer, Janet Howard, June Taguma, Jane Galante, and Molly Nakano. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Rep. Thielen to Carlisle: Take Kailua Off Landfill List Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) “Installing a new Oahu municipal solid waste landfill site at Ameron Hawaii Quarry in Kailua would negatively impact the water quality in Kailua’s watershed and marsh lands, interfere with the US Endangered Species Act’s purpose, threaten the health … See all stories on this topic » |
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| This Was Doylestown, 1945 Patch.com Stationed on Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, as a member of a coast defense unit of the Central Pacific Base Command, is Pfc. Paul W. Petrillo, who before his induction was co-owner of a shop in Doylestown. James C. Bohlen, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Fredrick Patacchia and Nat Young exhibit intimidating form in Round 5 of Nike … bettor.com (blog) Earning a 9.43 off his first business-wave and backing it up with a 7.70-point ride, the Oahu-based surfer finished with a winning heat-total of 17.13 points. “I think with Lowers, you’ve got to watch it a lot,” Patacchia said after the heat. See all stories on this topic » |
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