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Massive Honolulu Sewer Spill Shuts Down Waikiki Beach

Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Kilo contributed to a massive sewage spill near the intersection of Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive on Monday. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that the spill has shut down Waikiki Beach from Kuhio Beach ... >> view original

Curt Sanburn: What's Behind All the New Blue Glass in Honolulu?

The most artful of Honolulu's recent blue-glass statements can be found at the Ewa-mauka end of the recently renovated Gold Bond Building, now branded as 677 Ala Moana Blvd. An eight-story field of alternating pale blue and pale green glass panels ... >> view original

Monday Star-Advertiser to include Sunday sections - Honolulu Star

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser was unable to print most complete copies of the Sunday edition because of problems with the computers that operate the printing press. Monday's paper is smaller than our usual papers, and subsequent days also will have ... >> view original

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Honolulu and Maui counties

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 1 in effect until 4 a.m. Monday for Honolulu and Maui counties including the cities of Honolulu and Kahului. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe ... >> view original

City Council panel votes to safeguard blood bank's land - Honolulu Star

The Blood Bank of Hawaii could soon find itself free of the threat of eminent domain for its main donor site in Kalihi — and in a better position to negotiate with Honolulu rail officials. The two parties have clashed in recent months over whether ... >> view original

Honolulu firefighters contain 3-alarm fire on apartment lanai

Honolulu firefighters responded to a three-alarm building fire on Ala Wai Boulevard in Waikiki Sunday afternoon. The fire department was notified a little after 3:30 p.m. and responded with 13 fire companies with 49 personnel. Firefighters say the ... >> view original

Google's Duke doodle honors Hawaii legend on his birthday - Honolulu Star

Kahanamoku, born in Honolulu in 1890, was a legendary surfer and swimmer who won five Olympic medals in swimming, including three golds. Matt Cruickshank, a Google graphic designer, remembered the legend known as the Ambassador of Aloha with a ... >> view original

Discover wagon tours, farm fresh food at Kahuku Farms - Honolulu Star

For more than 100 years, the Matsuda and Fukuyama families have been farming on 125 acres of Oahu's North Shore. In October of 2010, fourth-generation farmer Kylie Matsuda-Lum and her husband, Judah Lum, sectioned off the front five acres of the ... >> view original

To speed response time, HPD touts new Smart911 - Honolulu Star

The Honolulu Police Department plans to launch a program that would provide first responders with medical, health and other information on callers to help improve response times. Smart911 allows residents to create a free online profile and input ... >> view original

Flash flood warning issued for Honolulu, several flood advisories in effect

Very intense rain continues over East Oahu including the Honolulu metro area. Radar estimates indicate totals ranging from 4 to 6 inches from Kahala to Ala Moana over the past hour. Civil defense is reporting standing water up to vehicle doors from Ala ... >> view original