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Sewage Spill Closes Honolulu's Waikiki Beach

HONOLULU — Public health officials warned beachgoers to stay out of the water along Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach at least through Wednesday after a 500,000-gallon sewage spill triggered by heavy rain sent wastewater streaming over the tourist spot. >> view original

Smart911 to Speed Emergency Response in Honolulu

(TNS) -- 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 ... >> view original

UB40 to perform in Honolulu

UB40 to perform in Honolulu. By Web Staff Published: August 24, 2015, 10:38 pm. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) · Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Pinterest ... >> view original

Waikiki beaches remain closed, Ala Moana Beach Park to reopen Wednesday ...

Portions of Hawaii's famed Waikiki Beach remained closed Tuesday as the City and County of Honolulu made plans to reopen Ala Moana Beach Park on Wednesday, two days after untreated wastewater overflowed from manholes near Ala Moana Center ... >> view original

Photographer makes heartbreaking discovery while documenting Honolulu's homeless

However, Kim was able to get back on her feet and established a stable home in Honolulu, Hawaii with her husband and her two sons. As for her father – the only thing she had left of him was her love of photography. Inspired by her own struggles during ... >> view original

Lithia Motors (LAD) Acquires Acura of Honolulu

Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) has acquired Acura of Honolulu. The store will add $50 million in estimated annual revenues. Bryan DeBoer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to be growing in Hawaii. This is our fourth store in ... >> 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

Enforce rules if ADUs OK'd - Honolulu Star

The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, though, must ensure Bill 20's passage won't lead to a proliferation of illegal vacation units. The last thing Oahu needs is one more unenforceable law on the books or one with gaping loopholes. Bill ... >> view original

Amputee groups fight proposal to limit prosthetic limbs

A coalition of amputees and prosthetic device manufacturers opposing a Medicare proposal that they say would limit access to limbs is taking the fight Wednesday to Anne Arundel County, where the federal government will hold its only hearing on the policy. >> view original

New Study Casts Doubt on Memory Benefits of Fish Oil

In tonight's index, a reality check on one of America's most popular dietary supplements. Omega three fatty acid, fish oil, long believed to boost memory and keep us sharp as we age, but tonight a new study by the national institutes of health is ... >> view original