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Honolulu police aim to cut crime against Japanese tourists

HONOLULU (AP) - Honolulu and Japanese authorities are teaming up with businesses in an effort to reduce crimes against Japanese visitors to the city. “We've noticed that Japanese visitors are vulnerable targets. They're targets of opportunity,” said ... >> view original

Coast Guard Honolulu helps rescue 36 fishermen in Pacific Ocean

Watchstanders at Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Honolulu received a request from the Rescue Coordination Center New Zealand to assist. They launched a HC-130 Hercules aircrew to make contact and assess the situation. Using the AMVER system, ... >> view original

Honolulu rail tax revenue falls $30.5M short to date

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation said Monday that it is $30.5 million behind its projections for revenue from Hawaii's general excise and use tax surcharge, despite its latest quarterly installment being higher than anticipated. The tax ... >> view original

Honolulu is 20th-best for women-owned business - Honolulu Star

The top-rated city in the Nerdwallet study is Boulder, Colo., with women-owned businesses generating $91,050 in average revenue, much lower than the Honolulu number, however, there are 4.42 woman-owned businesses per 100 people. While women's ... >> view original

Honolulu and Japanese police partner to address crimes against Japanese visitors

On Friday, a Tokyo police detective met with the Honolulu Police Department to discuss the latest crimes targeting Japanese visitors. This week, people jumped into action to catch a thief after a woman had her purse snatched from the basket of her ... >> view original

A rich history in Honolulu

A hike inside one of Honolulu's most recognizable symbols -- the jewel-shaped volcanic crater called Diamond Head -- provides dramatic views of Waikiki, Oahu's green mountains and blue ocean. Much of the 1.6-mile path to the crater's rim is made of stairs. >> view original

$850000 for prostate surgery that ended in blindness

HONOLULU — The U.S. government has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a lawsuit that says a man's prostate cancer surgery at a Honolulu military hospital left him incontinent, impotent and blind. The settlement involving Tripler Army Medical Center was ... >> view original

Oahu: home of Honolulu, Waikiki and some of the best scenery you'll ever see

Honolulu itself is more bustling than ever, with culture, fine dining, shopping to rival Las Vegas or Rodeo Drive. Plus, it's easy to escape to some amazing beaches (nearly empty even on a weekend), hiking trails, farmers markets and other rural pursuits. >> view original

Some officials question teacher evaluations - Honolulu Star

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Dementia-patient care more costly than for other diseases

On average, the out-of-pocket cost for a patient with dementia was $61,522 — more than 80 percent higher than the cost for someone with heart disease or cancer. By GINA KOLATA. The New York Times. Three diseases — leading killers of Americans ... >> view original