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City of Honolulu gets ready for Hurricane Ignacio

City officials making preparations for incoming stormsHonolulu Star-Advertiser >> view original

Residents heed warnings to prepare for hurricanes - Honolulu Star

Despite several near misses this hurricane season, Hawaii residents are still preparing as two hurricanes approach the state. "I think people can't let their guard down," said Eric Thompson, 28, of Wailupe. "I'm always scrambling to make sure the house ... >> view original

Officials reopen east Honolulu beaches after sewage spill

HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii officials are reopening east Honolulu beaches closed when wastewater from a treatment plant flowed into the ocean. The state Department of Health said Friday samples taken the previous two days showed no sign of the ... >> view original

Nashville murder suspect arrested in Honolulu - Honolulu Star

A 19-year-old Tennessee college student wanted for first-degree murder in Nashville is in Honolulu Police custody awaiting extradition. U.S. Marshals arrested Brandon Horton at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in connection with the shooting death of Craig Lambert ... >> view original

Ignacio strengthens into Category 4 hurricane near Hawaii

HONOLULU — The Big Island of Hawaii is bracing for high winds, heavy rain and ocean swells of up to 20 feet as strengthening Hurricane Ignacio approaches the state. Ignacio has grown to a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of up to 135 mph. >> view original

Living Hawaii: Honolulu Is the Nation's Most Expensive City for Singles

A couple in Honolulu needs $58,398. Parenting drives up costs substantially. For partners with a child, the cost leaps to $79,046; fifth in the nation. A second child means that the couple needs $94,092 for their modest life, while a third child drives ... >> view original

$9M rail delay claim deferred - Honolulu Star

For a second consecutive month, those overseeing Honolulu's rail project have held off approving a nearly $9 million delay claim for Ansaldo Honolulu, the firm that's creating the elevated transit system's rail cars and operating system. The deferral ... >> view original

Plans announced for Honolulu's next protected bike lane

Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Department of Transportation Services Director Mike Formby (pictured), and representatives from bicycle organizations were present for the announcement. Photos. HONOLULU —On Friday, Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced plans for the ... >> view original

BlackBerry Venice Android phone spotted in the wild

The Venice is running Android Lollipop, though plenty of rumors have pegged it as having some customizations, one of which is a tweaked app switcher screen that we can see in one of the leaked images. As for the device itself, it's an extremely . >> view original

Instagram breaks out of the square

SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) — After five years of square-shaped tyranny, Instagram will finally allow users to post portrait and landscape photos and videos. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing tool announced the change Thursday morning (August 27). >> view original