Last Top Stories: Re-creating the past at Honolulu's royal residence: New kahili adorn Iolani Palace's throne room - LA Times

• Re-creating the past at Honolulu's royal residence: New kahili adorn Iolani Palace's throne room - LA Times

  Long after visiting hours were over, America’s only royal residence got some stunning new artifacts early Tuesday.In keeping with 19th century tradition, a formal procession began at midnight in which two 16-foot-tall featheredkahiliwere placed in the throne room of Honolulu’sIolani Palace.Construction of the palace began the last day of 1879. King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani later made it their home.Kahiliare the Hawaiian version of the heraldic standards -- in some countries, they are f..

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• Hawaii Local Breaking News and Headlines - Study: Honolulu has more homeless than any small U

  

  ASSOCIATED PRESS In this Aug. 24 file photo, Lohe Akau, a 55-year-old homeless construction worker,..

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• Homeless sweeps hit hurdle

  A judge tells city crews to stop the immediate disposal of property found on sidewalks during area cleanups The city’s efforts to address homelessness by routinely cleaning up city sidewalks suffered a setback Thursday when a federal judge ordered officials to stop the immediate disposal of property seized in the sweeps and start videotaping items they destroy. The order by U.S. District Judge H..

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• Bretman Rock: 15 seconds to fame

  

  EWA BEACH, Hawaii - In an age where being politically correct can pay off, a Hawaii teen who seems to be breaking all the rules keeps getting rewarded.If you've ever seen his videos, you know Bretman Rock is all about pushing boundaries. Meet him away from Instagram and you might be surprised at how humble he really is."It all happened so fast. Just two months ago I was at 200k and now I'm at 2.7 million," said Bretman.At just 17-years-old, the junior from Campbell High School has become one..

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• Honolulu mayor: ‘I’m a guy who doesn’t run from controversy’ | KHON2

  

  Honolulu Mayor Kirk CaldwellRelated CoverageHonolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell responded Thursday to claims from Honolulu City Councilmembers that he’s been missing since a major rail-related announcement.On Wednesday, the council’s budget committee passed a bill to extend the rail tax surcharge through 2027. Without the extension, the Federal Transit Administration says it will not release $250 million for the project.Council members told us they still have questions for the mayor, who they still hav..

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• Police chief's legal challenges to abuse of power investigation - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL

  HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A federal grand jury is now hearing evidence in the criminal case against Honolulu's police chief and his wife, a prosecutor, Hawaii News Now has learned.But sources say Chief Louis Kealoha and his wife, Katherine, are putting up a fight on several fronts. And so far, it's not working. Sources say they're trying to find out about witnesses and the evidence against them in city and federal cases -- a strategy experts say could backfire.On Thursday, a Circuit Court J..

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• Honolulu mayor argues against public utility as alternative for NextEra-HECO merger | Utility Dive

  

  Dive Brief: Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwellwill not be involved in efforts by the city countil to investigte public utility ownership models as an alternative for the proposed merger of NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric, Pacific Business News reports. The mayor's office said in a letter to city lawmakers this week that Caldwell does not object to the study of alternative utility business models that might replace the investor-owned Hawaiian Electric Company if regulators rejec..

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• HONOLULU Small Bites: 6 Happenings Worth Buzzing About - Biting Commentary - November 2015 - Honolulu, HI

  

  HONOLULU Small Bites: 6 Happenings Worth Buzzing AboutHere’s a quick-bite guide to the latest foodie news around the Islands.By Catherine Toth FoxPublished:2015.11.19 01:27 PM New restaurants opening, whiskey tasting and a show, and 9-inch pies in time for Thanksgiving. Here is some of the buzziest food news this week: 1. Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival raised record $350,000 for charities PHOTO: COURTESY OF HAWAI‘I FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
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• What to Wear: Honolulu Fashion Week 2015 | Hawaii Public Radio-HPR2

  

  This weekend, Honolulu Fashion Week promises to fill the Hawai‘i Convention Center with the best of local design and styling.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports that with the help of off island mentors, local photographers, make-up artists, stylists, and designers will be putting their best foot forward.Project Runway finalist Kini Zamora talks about his new line for the 2015 HONOLULU Fashion Week.HONOLULU Fashion Weekruns November 20-22 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.This year’s HONOLULU Fashion Wee..

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• 2015 Women's World Cup Trophy on Display at Two Locations in...

  2015 Women's World Cup Trophy on Display at Two Locations in Honolulu News Nov 19, 2015 Trophy on Display at the Hawaii Convention Center on Friday, Dec. 4 and at Aloha Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday Dec. 6 prior to USA vs. T&T Match CHICAGO (Nov. 19, 2015) - The FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Winner’s Trophywill be on display from Dec..

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