Kaiser Permanente security guard George Crawford stood just 15 feet from where a 77-year-old man crashed into the Nanakuli clinic Friday afternoon. See story.
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Murakami reaches out to reassure fellow coach
Of all the well-wishers who have sent their prayers and thoughts to UH football coach June Jones in the past few days, there is one man who wanted more than anything else to visit the hospital as a show of solidarity and support: Les Murakami. Jones progress encouraging
O'ahu schools sagging under weight of growth
Crowded schools have become the norm in rapidly growing Central and Leeward O'ahu communities, where development has stretched the system's ability to accommodate the number of students coming in.
Man, 77, crashes into Nanakuli clinic
Investigators are still trying to determine whether the 77-year-old James Kauanui Jr. accidentally or intentionally ran his car into the Kaiser Permanente Nanakuli clinic Friday afternoon. The crash injured a man and woman.
O'ahu whale census similar to last year's
Humpback whales are nearing the end of their annual visit to Hawai'i, and preliminary numbers from the annual whale count show they are loyal tourists.
Company seeks shot at ferry service
Despite past failed attempts to sustain a commuter ferry service in Hawai'i, a Nevada-based company is floating an idea for a similar private inter-island and intra-island ferry service as early as the end of this year.
Many help replant vandalized Kailua school
An outpouring of community support has resulted in thousands of dollars in plants given or promised to Keolu Elementary School, where vandals hacked seven palm trees and chopped numerous other plants two weeks ago.
Sex offender center might stay put
As a state consultant presents its study on the possible relocation of the Pearl City Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Facility, there is growing opposition to moving the center at all.
Group hopes to capture flock of parrots
An organization dedicated to the survival and welfare of parrots says it hopes to prevent the eradication of a wild flock of mitered conures in the Huelo area by capturing the birds and finding homes for them.
Specialists talk about weather predictions
Weather specialists and scientists from 14 nations wound up a three-week training session at the East-West Center last week. A focal point was making long-term weather predictions clear to citizens of the world.
Police Beats
Three involved in melee treated for wounds; Suspicious fire Nanakuli's second; Wai'anae man sought in assault.
O'ahu briefs
Fun, learning at two fairs; Students to help in town cleanup; Book sale set at 'Aiea library; Amazing Lula to put on show; Model planes to be displayed; Theme park on the agenda.
Haleakala Park visits reach record-high
National Park Service officials said Maui's Haleakala National Park set a new attendance record last year with 1,919,356 visitors, surpassing the 1999 figure by more than 160,000.
Group hopes to capture flock of parrots
An organization dedicated to the survival and welfare of parrots says it hopes to prevent the eradication of a wild flock of mitered conures in the Huelo area by capturing the birds and finding homes for them.
Maui supercomputer center gets new, ultra-fast machine
Fire crews battling forest fires will be among those who will benefit from a new Department of Defense supercomputer unveiled Friday at the Maui High Performance Computing Center.
Women athletic and glamorous
I've been trying to figure out if glamour has something to do with the difference between boys and girls, though it is no longer politically correct to admit this exists.
Lee Cataluna
Legislature's task is to protect our children from predators
There might be many complicated issued surrounding legislation on raising the age of consent. But that's just chaff. Here's what's simple: Adult men should not have the right to have sex with young girls.
Jan TenBruggencate
Climate changing, but are we?
Visiting researcher Michael Glantz feels that Hawai'i and the rest of the world are missing the boat if they don't begin planning as soon as they get climate warnings.
Mike Leidemann
In search of answers? Ask Mike
Lately this guy I know really well has been bombarding me with all his problems, looking for answers. Goodness knows I've got problems of my own, but I hope this helps.
