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Obituaries
Bruce Adams • Enfu Chu • Lorene Durgan • George Keoki Espirito • Kelly Jo Fisher • Gwendolyn Montz Ihrig • Nancy C. Ishida • Fujie Kawakami • Gloria Kosam • Jo Ann L. Lee • Felix Villarico Llanos Sr.
Obituaries
Victor Kay Carvalho • Eleanor Thelma Dias • Paul Arthur Dolan • Leonard Charles Ford • John Herbert Johnson • Fred Toshimi Karioka • Mary Kimiko Magota • Beatrice Gouveia Martin • Constancia Arcangel Masulit and more
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Victor Kay Carvalho •
Edith Yoshiko Goya
Secrecy shrouds super PAC funds in latest filings
Newly disclosed details of the millions of dollars flowing into political groups are highlighting not just the scale of donations from corporation and unions but also the secrecy surrounding super PACs seeking to influence the presidential race.
Networks resort to trickery in an attempt to lift ratings
Viewers who tuned into ABC's "Good Morning America" during the last week of 2011 would have found the same mix of news, gossip and soft features at the usual time of the morning.
Corrections and Clarifications
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate.
Tiny village of Sodeto wins big in Spain's lottery
SODETO, Spain — Just a few weeks ago, the 70 households in this isolated farming village were struggling under the double whammy of Spain's economic downturn and the ravages of a severe drought.
Gaming the college rankings
Any love-hate relationship must have its share of pain, so the academic world, in its ambivalent obsession with college rankings, is suitably dismayed by news that an elite college, Claremont McKenna, fudged its numbers in an apparent bid to climb the charts.
Corrections and Clarifications
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate.
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State Secures New Organ Transplant Center
In a deal with the state, the Queens Medical Center agrees to match dollar-for-dollar to fund a new organ transplant center.
Well-Known Conservationist Comes To Hawaii
Conservationist Jeff Corwin is in Hawaii filming shows for his series "Ocean Mysteries". He will highlight some of the many endangered island species threatened with extinction.
Elderly Man Injured In Parasailing Accident Dies
The 68-year-old man involved in a parasailing accident off Oahu's south shore Sunday died from his injuries Friday.
US Marshalls Capture Two Sex Offenders In Waialua
Two fugitives from Virginia - both classified as violent sex offenders - have been found living on a farm in Waialua.
Occupy Honolulu Protesters Are Back
Occupy Honolulu protesters return to their sidewalk campsite less than 24 hours after city crews impound much of their property.
Wildlife Officials Capture Aggressive Monk Seal
A Hawaiian monk seal is removed from the wild due to the slaying of seal pups and juveniles.
Joel Osteen Comes To Hawaii
A Hawaiian monk seal is removed from the wild due to the slaying of seal pups and juveniles.
Abercrombie Releases $13 Million For Agriculture, Irrigation
Governor Neil Abercrombie anounnced the release of more than $13 million Thursday for various projects that invest in the local agriculture industry and upgrade the state's water irrigation infrastructure.
Man Fights For Life After Flipping Sports Car On Freeway
A man in his 60's was critically injured after flipping his Ford Mustang on the H-1 eastbound freeway near the Kunia off-ramp Saturday afternoon.
Recipes
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Beef Bowl
Broadcast date: 12/31/2011
Personal Chef Peko Nishimura prepares Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles and a Beef Bowl using Aloha Shoyu.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles
Broadcast date: 12/31/2011
Personal Chef Peko Nishimura prepares Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles and a Beef Bowl using Aloha Shoyu.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Fresh Asian Pear Martini (Muddled)
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: New Year's Eve Alize Sparklers
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: LOL (Lots of Logs)
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Chinese Tea Cookies
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Toasty Coconut Snowflakes
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
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About Oahu
This area is mainly
to help understand Oahu better. How the island
was formed and what the weather is like as well
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Tourist Center
Planning a vacation
to Hawaii? Check in here for tips and
information to make your stay more enjoyable.
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UnSalted
This is some interesting information about
surfing in fresh water. There are two videos
that are worth the time to view.
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| Surf
Observations |
Oahu
Ehukai reported 2-4 ft at 01:00 PM HST.
Wind is WSW 15-20.
Sunset report not available.
Wind is WSW 15-20.
Waimea report not available.
Wind is WSW 15-20.
Alii report not available.
Wind is WSW 15-20.
North Beach report not available.
Wind is WSW 15-20.
Makapuu reported 2-3 ft at 01:00 PM HST.
Wind is S 10-15.
Sandy Beach reported 2-3 ft at 01:00 PM HST.
Wind is SE 10-20. SHORE BREAK
Kauai
Kee reported 8-12 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 16 seconds. Water clarity is POOR.
Haena reported 6-12 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 16 seconds. Water clarity is POOR.
Hanalei reported 4-7 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 13 seconds. Water clarity is FAIR.
Anahola reported 3-4 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds. Water clarity is FAIR.
Kealia reported 2-6 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds. Water clarity is FAIR.
Lydgate reported 2-4 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 9 seconds. Water clarity is FAIR.
Poipu reported 1-2 ft at 1:00 PM HST.
Swell direction from the SE. Swell period is 10 seconds. Water clarity is GOOD.
Maui
Kanaha reported 4-8 ft at 11:16 AM HST.
Wind is SW 5.
Baldwin report not available.
Wind is SW 5.
Hookipa reported 8-12 ft at 11:18 AM HST.
Wind is SW 10-20.
Kamaole I reported 0-2 ft at 11:20 AM HST.
Wind is S 5-10.
Kamaole Ii report not available.
Wind is S 5-10.
Kamaole Iii reported 1-2 ft at 11:22 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB.
Makena report not available.
Wind is LGT/VRB.
The Big Island
Richardsons reported 1-2 OCNL 3 ft at 11:07 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB. HAZE
Honolii reported 0-1 ft at 11:08 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB.
Ahalanui reported 1-2 OCNL 3 ft at 11:10 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB.
Punalu'u report not available.
Wind is LGT/VRB.
Isaac Hale reported 0-2 ft at 11:12 AM HST.
Wind is SE 5.
Hapuna report not available.
Wind is SE 5.
Kahaluu reported 2-4 ft at 11:14 AM HST.
Wind is N 5-10.
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Buoy 1
Buoy 51001. Winds Northeast, 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots. Combined seas 10.2 feet, 15 seconds.
Winds were from the Northeast at 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots. Combined seas 10.2 feet, 15 seconds. Pressure was 30.04 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.01 inches. Air temperature was 72.3 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 75.4 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 9.51 ft, 14.8 seconds, from the NNW. Last updated at 2150 UTC. Buoy 51001 is located at 23.45N 162.28W.
Buoy 2
51002. Winds North Northwest, 5.8 gusting to 7.8 knots.
Winds North Northwest, 5.8 gusting to 7.8 knots.Pressure was 29.88 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.04 inches. Air temperature was 74.1 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 76.6 degrees fahrenheit. Last updated at 0550 UTC. 51002 is located at 17.09N 157.81W.
Buoy 3
51003. Winds Northwest, 7.8 gusting to 11.7 knots.Combined seas 6.9 feet, 13 seconds.
Winds Northwest, 7.8 gusting to 11.7 knots.Combined seas 6.9 feet, 13 seconds. Pressure was 29.88 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.03 inches. Air temperature was 75.0 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 77.2 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 6.89 ft, 12.9 seconds, from the N/A. Wind wave height of 0.66 ft, 4.0 seconds, from the N/A. Last updated at 0550 UTC. 51003 is located at 19.02N 160.58W.
Buoy 4
51004. Winds West, 7.8 knots.
Winds West, 7.8 knots.Air temperature was 73.9 degrees fahrenheit. Last updated at 0550 UTC. 51004 is located at 17.53N 152.38W.
Waimea Bay Buoy (51201)
No item elements found in rss feed.
Kailua Bay Buoy (51202)
51202.Combined seas 7.5 feet, 13 seconds.
Combined seas 7.5 feet, 13 seconds. Water temperature was 75.7 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 5.25 ft, 12.5 seconds, from the N. Wind wave height of 5.25 ft, 9.1 seconds, from the N. Last updated at 0540 UTC. 51202 is located at 21.42N 157.67W.
Lanai Buoy (51203)
51203.Combined seas 3.9 feet, 12 seconds.
Combined seas 3.9 feet, 12 seconds. Water temperature was 76.1 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 2.62 ft, 11.8 seconds, from the W. Wind wave height of 2.95 ft, 9.9 seconds, from the W. Last updated at 0613 UTC. 51203 is located at 20.79N 157.01W.
Equatorial Buoy/Buoy 28 (51028)
No item elements found in rss feed.
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