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  • HNN Experiencing Technical Difficulties

    Hawaii News Now - News
    16 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    Hawaii News Now Sunrise is currently off air due to technical difficulties. We apologize for the interruption. We will be back on air shortly.

  • 200 service members returning to Hawaii

    Hawaii News Now - News
    16 May 2012 | 1:58 pm
    More than 200 Marines and sailors are returning to Hawaii on Wednesday.

  • Billy V: May 15, 2012

    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Billy V
    15 May 2012 | 2:53 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has all the latest entertainment news including who will be the new X Factor judges!

  • Howard's Business Report: Xorin Balbes

    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Howard's Business Report
    15 May 2012 | 3:02 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui's north shore welcomed a new luxury resort to its midst in early March! Located on six acres of former sugarcane land, not far from famous surf spot Ho'okipa beach...

  • Retired detective arrested in wife's murder on Big Island

    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Living Lei Chic
    16 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    A retired homicide detective accused of killing his wife appeared in a Kona court Tuesday. Daniel DeJarnette, Jr. allegedly murdered his wife nearly six years ago.
 
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  • Billy V: May 15, 2012

    15 May 2012 | 2:53 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has all the latest entertainment news including who will be the new X Factor judges!

  • Billy V: May 11, 2012

    11 May 2012 | 2:42 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy has all the latest entertainment news and is joined by a special guest!

  • Billy V: May 9, 2012

    9 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy dishes out all the latest entertainment news including the latest on The Avengers and Battleship!

  • Billy V: May 8, 2012

    8 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has the latest entertainment news including the latest on Hawaii Five-0!

  • Billy V: May 4, 2012

    4 May 2012 | 2:52 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has the latest entertainment news and is joined by a special guest!
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    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Howard's Business Report

  • Howard's Business Report: Xorin Balbes

    15 May 2012 | 3:02 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui's north shore welcomed a new luxury resort to its midst in early March! Located on six acres of former sugarcane land, not far from famous surf spot Ho'okipa beach...

  • Howard's Business Report: Alan Akina

    10 May 2012 | 3:32 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you needlessly impoverished? Financial literacy can keep you from avoidably handling your wealth over to credit card companies and others. Alan Akina of 101 Financial has written a book...

  • Howard's Business Report: Danna Holck

    9 May 2012 | 2:33 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu resort marks 40 years of service this month! Howard talks with Danna Holck, General Manager of Turtle Bay.

  • Hawaiian Airlines to fly to Sapporo

    Howard Dicus
    9 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    Hawaiian Airlines has decided to add a fourth city to its Japanese network, adding three weekly flights to Sapporo beginning in November, pending final regulatory approvals...

  • Howard's Business Report: Chris Manfredi

    8 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Specialty Coffee of America Awards have just been held in Portland. Chris Manfredi from Ka'u Coffee Festival Organization earned 3 Coffee of the Year awards!
 
 
 
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    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Smart Money Monday

  • Smart Money Monday: Weekend Spending Tips

    14 May 2012 | 5:22 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - We all look forward to weekends - filled with fun and time spent with family and friends. But we shouldn't let that be an excuse to throw our hard-earned money out the window...

  • Smart Money Monday: How to be Financially Responsible in College

    8 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - High school graduations are about a month away and some of these graduates will head off to college. While this can be a new and exciting chapter in young men and women's lives, it's also a time that can bring on some added responsibility and challenges...

  • Smart Money Monday: Insurance

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:49 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Reviewing insurance needs is probably not one of the most favorite pastimes for most families, but it is something that you should occasionally do to help protect your family...

  • Smart Money Monday: Money Management Skills for Kids

    23 Apr 2012 | 3:32 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Having money is essential to obtaining the things we need, and want, in life. However, money problems can occur when parents don't teach their children money management skills at a young age...

  • Smart Money Monday: Qualifying for a Mortgage

    16 Apr 2012 | 1:11 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - With interest rates still less than 4% for a 30-year fixed rate loan, it might be a good time to think about buying a home...
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    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Interviews

  • AAA Teen Driving Workshop

    16 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Because car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens, AAA Hawaii is launching "Dare to Prepare" free educational workshops...

  • Battleship: Taylor Kitsch

    16 May 2012 | 2:40 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Battleship's leading man Taylor Kitsch plays a slacker with a chance for redemption. He wants respect from his girlfriend's dad, the admiral played by Liam Neeson, but he has to save the world from an alien attack first.

  • Honolulu Police Community Foundation honors the Posse

    16 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Community Foundation is pleased to announce the honorees at its 2012 gala fund-raising dinner entitled "Honolulu's Finest" are famed local radio personalities Michael W. Perry and Larry Price, creators of the on-air "Posse"...

  • Hawaii Wine and Food Festival

    15 May 2012 | 6:39 pm
    KO'OLINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 5th annual Hawai'i Wine & Food Festival at Ko'olina is a three- day event, May 17- 19, 2012, that benefits the Kapolei Foundation for educational and scholarship programs...

  • Battleship: Alexander Skarsgard

    15 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Alexander Skarsgard normally steams up the screen as a vampire. In Battleship, he's a naval officer taking on aliens!
 
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    Howzit Howard

  • Off the air, but here's your business news...

    Hdicus
    16 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    Since we're currently off the air, I thought I would use my blog, which automatically goes to Twitter and Facebok, to send you some scripts of this morning's business news. {STEVE}{***HOWARD***} KAISER PERMANENTE AND HMSA REPORT SMALL PROFITS FROM THE WINTER QUARTER. {TANNYA} HOWARD DICUS IS TRACKING OUR HEALTH INSURERS' *FINANCIAL* HEALTH.   KAISER MADE A PROFIT OF ONE-POINT-TWO MILLION, TWO THIRDS OF IT FROM SIDE INVESTMENTS. HMSA MADE A NEARLY THIRTEEN MILLION PROFIT, ALMOST HALF OF IT FROM SIDE INVESTMENTS. HMSA'S NET WAS EQUAL TO ABOUT TWO PERCENT OF PREMIUMS PAID.

  • What's in a name, for a baby?

    Hdicus
    15 May 2012 | 12:39 am
    Not too many people are named Howard, though it is my impression that the name is more common in Hawaii than in other places. It also seems to be more common in broadcasting. There is me, and Howard Dashefsky, and Howard Stern, and the longtime ABC sportscaster Howard Cosell, and the news anchor of the 1970s Howard K. Smith. Only once in my entire grade school career was there ever another Howard in any of my classes, and he was so shocked that he quickly transferred elsewhere. Howard is but the 960th most common male name in America today, according to the Social Security Administration, and…

  • The polarization express

    Hdicus
    11 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    There was some good economic news today and I said so, and on Facebook a guy immediately responded with snarky sarcasm. For some reason I got my knickers in a twist and snarled back that cynicism is no substitute for knowledge, he wrote back and accused me of being a liberal, and the last time I looked there was some kind of exchange going on between two women who jumped in to defend myself and the other guy. He and I both appreciate the support. Nil carborundum illegitemi, of course, and in truth the only reason the exchange stands out is that my viewers and readers are usually way nicer…

  • "Due diligence" and the St. Francis hospitals

    Hdicus
    11 May 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Queen's Medical Center confirms it's kicking the tires at the former St. Francis hospital in Ewa, and uses the term "due diligence," which means the negotiations are serious. In buying something complicated, like a factory or a company, where millions of dollars are involved, sellers understand that buyer need be careful, taking time to study just what it is they're buying. This is not principally about the price tag, although the price tag can certainly change as a result of what the prospective buyers discover in the due diligence process. It's more about what…

  • Music Post: The Mendelssohn Octet, and all that led to it

    Hdicus
    10 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Felix Mendelssohn gave us some memorable music. The most famous wedding march is his, and a popular tune associated with singing birds and verdant vales is one of his "Songs Without Words." The classical set reveres his Violin Concerto and the Scottish and Italian Symphonies. Hollywood loves the scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which is also the source of the wedding march. But my favorite Mendelssohn, and maybe my favorite piece of classical music, is the Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, which he wrote as a teenager. Two string quartets play four movements. The…
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Baker’s Hours

  • Eat the Street Tony Group Autoplex

    Ed Morita
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    It was a special edition of Eat the Street Saturday, with the mobile eating fest unfolding at the Tony Group Autoplex in Waipio. Along with great food, eaters enjoyed live music by B.E.T., Nesian N.I.N.E. and Kalaeloa ◄ Back Next ► Eat the Street Honda Autoplex (1 of 30) Musical performance by B.E.T. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxpYb2_W9Sk

  • Did this: L’ulu 2012

    Ed Morita
    6 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    As the super moon rose above Honolulu, supporters of Leeward Community College’s culinary program gathered Saturday for the annual L’ulu fundraiser. The menu featured a variety of dishes made from locally produced ingredients from Oahu farms. With assistance from culinary students, standout small plates were crafted by such chefs as Aulani’s Patrick Callarec, Azure’s Jon Matsubara, the Ihilani’s Scott Higa and Mariposa’s Marc Freiberg. ◄ Back Next ► 2012 L'ulu (1 of 25) Spiced shrimp with charred eggplant, pandan rice and chili-tomato jam from…

  • Building lanterns at Shinnyo-en Temple

    Ed Morita
    1 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Every Memorial Day, thousands converge at Ala Moana Beach for the the annual Lantern Floating ceremony, a time to remember those who have died and hope for peace and a harmonious future. To prepare for the event, dedicated volunteers spend their weekends building lanterns to carry people’s prayers and memories. Last Saturday, I joined my friends Don and Terri Aweau, along with 40 other volunteers of all ages, at the Shinnyo-en Temple in Moiliili. I thought it might be a somber gathering, but I was surprised to find a joyful atmosphere. I was reminded that lantern floating is not a sad…

  • Mele Mei kickoff

    Ed Morita
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Local musicians gathered at Willows Restaurant Friday afternoon to kick off the upcoming Mele Mei, a monthlong celebration of Hawaii’s music that culminates with the Na Hoku Hanohano festival and awards. Here are party pics and video with performances by Kupaoa, Yoza, Nathan Aweau, Jerry Santos, Jake Shimabukuro and Sean Na’auao. ◄ Back Next ► Mele Mei (1 of 19) www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQ5kxy6UoU  

  • Cooking for the right reason

    Ed Morita
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    To all culinary students: Recently, my friend Melissa Chang shared a Chow.com article with me by San Francisco Chef Richie Nakano (@linecook) titled, “Your Signature Dish Sucks.” A bit taken aback, I initially thought she was making a not-so-subtle commentary about my cooking. But as it turned out, Nakano’s concern was that the celebritization of chefs may be hurting the industry. “There’s an epidemic in the restaurant industry of young cooks who’ve seen too many reality shows asking chefs for their ‘signature dish,’ too many culinary schools that exist…
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Night Lights

  • Do this! May 11-16

    Tracy Chan
    11 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    ◄ Back Next ► DJ Colette (1 of 12) Chicago house music DJ, singer and pioneer Colette performs at SoHo, a rare treat for those who have heard of her. For those who haven't, Om Records' First Lady of House has been featured on Motorola commercials and the movie "The Devil Wears Prada." SoHo Mixed Media Bar; Friday, May 11 at 9 p.m.; tickets available at the door only; 18+

  • Party pics: Cinco de Mayo Block Party 2012

    Tracy Chan
    6 May 2012 | 3:46 am
    Honolulu came out to party on Saturday night for the huge annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party in the Chinatown Arts District, showcasing the diversity of Latino culture in Hawaii with Hispanic music, dance, cuisine and the arts. The festival is co-produced by the HAPA, the Arts at Marks Garage, Tim Bostock Productions, 00Spot, Alma Latina Radio Show and Hawaii Hispanic News.   ◄ Back Next ► Cinco de Mayo Block Party 2012 (1 of 35)

  • Do this! May 3-9

    Tracy Chan
    3 May 2012 | 10:40 am
    ◄ Back Next ► TJ Maxx Hawaii Grand Opening (1 of 16) Discount retailer T.J. Maxx is throwing the grand opening for its Ward Center store this Thursday, with a blessing at 7 a.m. and doors opening at 8 a.m. The event will be followed up by grand openings in Pearl City on May 10 and Pearlridge Center Uptown on May 17. Be one of the first 1,000 customers, and you'll get a special-edition, Hawaii-themed reusable shopping bag! TJ Maxx at Ward Centers, Kakaako; Thursday, May 3 at 7 a.m.; free, all ages

  • Pics: Honolulu Startup Weekend 2012

    Tracy Chan
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:09 am
    Presented by Social Wahines and The Greenhouse Innovation Hub, the second annual Honolulu Startup Weekend brought entrepreneurs, developers and designers together for an intense, 54-hour startup-building competition from Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29 at The Green House in Kaka’ako. The weekend culminated in an awards ceremony at the warehouse next door on Sunday evening, with each team giving their final presentation and then awaiting the judges’ decisions. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 1st Place: Who Will See Me, a web-based application built by a team…

  • Party pics: Alex Zelenka @ NextDoor

    Tracy Chan
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:43 am
    House music DJ and producer Alex Zelenka, known for being Crystal Castles’ engineer and remixer, and for his remixes of artists like Fischerspooner, Thom Yorke, Royksopp, Lykke Li and Underworld, returned to Honolulu for a set at NextDoor on Saturday.   ◄ Back Next ► Alex Zelenka @ NextDoor (1 of 14)
 
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Urban Mix Plate

  • Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Island Brew

    Melissa Chang
    16 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    You know me — I love hearing about cool new coffices around Oahu, especially if there are ideal cofficing conditions. Well, a new spot, Island Brew (@IslandBrewHI) has opened in Hawaii Kai, and it seems to have it all: Ample free parking, free Wi-Fi, electricity and a bonus marina view. Oh, wait! They serve coffee and food, too. But this isn’t just any coffee. Charles Asselbye, one of the owners, is a roastmaster. He knows his beans and the coffee is never more than 10 days old. Also, their pastries and cakes are baked fresh onsite daily by Monica Chapman. They’ve also got…

  • Party pics: HUGS Gala 2012

    Melissa Chang
    13 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    HUGS (Help, Understanding, & Group Support), a nonprofit that serves seriously ill children and their families, celebrated 30 years of service last night with its annual fundraising gala at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. The evening featured a silent and live auction, gourmet food stations, fine wines, and a performance by ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. About 500 people attended the sold-out event. ◄ Back Next ► HUGS Gala 2012 (1 of 27)  

  • Vote for Jonas Otsuji!

    Melissa Chang
    11 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Did you know that Hawaii has a connection to this season’s “Survivor?” That’s right, Hawaii boy Jonas Otsuji (@SushiSurfer) — yes, of Otsuji Farms — was one of the island residents, working each week to keep his spot. Jonas has since been voted off the island, as he was perceived as a threat. A threat of a man who can not only catch his own food, but cook it into something delicious. (Dude, you can cook on my island, anytime.) But you can still support this Hawaii-born chef by going to the “Survivor Player of the Week” page and vote for Jonas so he can…

  • First taste: Menchanko-Tei

    Melissa Chang
    10 May 2012 | 12:56 pm
    ◄ Back Next ► Media night at Menchanko Tei (1 of 13) Menchanko-Tei, the popular little restaurant in the Waikiki Trade Center, has opened a new spot on Keeaumoku Street (where Go Shi Go and Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar were). Until the end of this month, it will be the ramen and hotpot chain's second location in Honolulu, but then Waikiki will close and Keeaumoku will replace it as Menchanko-Tei's Hawaii flagship.The Keeaumoku spot is more accessible to locals and there's ample free parking, but the menu has been pared down a bit from Waikiki's. We went to a media event last…

  • Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Orogold

    Melissa Chang
    9 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
    While I was out of town, my business partner, Russ Sumida (@Parkrat) went to the grand opening of Orogold, a new skincare/cosmetics store in Waikiki, to take photos. When I came home, he said, “You gotta try this place.” Oh, really? Thanks a lot, bud. I know my skin needs, work, but… Turns out, he was impressed with their set up — their fancy, Beverly Hills-style boutique stands out in the casual Outrigger Reef Hotel — and their interesting products, which are made or infused with 24 karat gold. Since gold is hypoallergenic and is known to have antioxidant and…
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