Archive

Abercrombie, Press Club ask review of TV deal

U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie and the Big Island Press Club have added their voices to Media Council Hawaii in expressing either outright opposition to, or concern about, the combined operation of KGMB-TV and KHNL/KFVE-TV that is now under way.


TV deal legalese is receiving fine-toothed comb treatment

Attorneys for Media Council Hawaii and the Federal Communications Commission have something in common, aside from their JDs (law degrees).


Travel site lets others go gaga over Hawaii rentals

The Hawaii travel Web site HawaiiGaga.com is based in Victoria, British Columbia.


TV stations struggle as Nielsens start up

The Nielsen ratings start today, just as one newly merged newsroom operation works to smooth over transmission challenges and another newsroom awaits delivery of a computer part to make sure it can deliver newscasts to its audience.


Precious Moments doll is exclusive to Dole

Precious Moments collectors are among those descending upon Dole Plantation for a 12-inch hula doll named Makana, which means "gift" in Hawaiian.


Joint newscasts launch with technical glitches

The newly combined news operations of KGMB-TV and KHNL/KFVE-TV launched new news programming with new branding, some new anchors, a completed call-letter swap and the technical glitches that are typical in any such situation.


New news shows unveil tomorrow

The smiling, hopeful faces of 25 on-air newsroom personnel pictured here are the survivors of a difficult era for three Honolulu television stations.


Contest to help boost Toys for Tots donations

It's on. Businesses in Honolulu's central business district can start now to battle for supremacy in a way that results in no casualties and makes Hawaii keiki of all ages happy, come Christmas.


Muzzled KGMB-TV execs cannot discuss branding

KGMB-TV executives who were prepared to reveal new branding and other information about combining some of the station's operations with KHNL/KFVE-TV were muzzled "at the 13th hour," President and General Manager Rick Blangiardi said yesterday.


No-service TV viewers will lose CBS programs

Viewers hooked on KGMB-TV's local news or CBS network programs, but who watch the station over the air, will lose those shows when the station changes places with KFVE-TV.


Big Island is the No. 3 'hidden gem' of cooking

The Big Island is the No. 3 "hidden gem" Culinary Travel Destination in the world, according to travel Web site Away.com.


Adapting key to survival, TV on-air newsmen say




Filipino comfort food restaurant expanding

Max's of Manila is expanding to Iwilei, after the Philippine-based chain established its first Hawaii restaurant in March 2006.


Radio personality caught in rival stations' quarrel

A battle over talent is brewing between rival radio groups, catching stand-up comedian and radio personality Augie Tulba in the middle.


TV stations' share deal allows an option to buy

Alabama-based Raycom Media Inc. has secured an option to buy KGMB-TV, owned by Virginia-based MCG Capital Corp., according to an e-mail the companies sent to the Federal Communications Commission last month.


A familiar voice is back on Honolulu airwaves

Veteran radio personality Dave Lancaster is back on the air, at KRTR-FM 96.3, after 5 1/2 brutal months of unemployment.


KHON-TV announces its new morning lineup

KHON-TV has named Jai Cunningham and Olena Heu as the new anchor team for its morning news show, which will be renamed "Wake Up 2day" with new graphics effective Oct. 19.


TV vets to cover changing face of broadcast news

The hubbub over the shared services agreement between KGMB-TV and KHNL/KFVE-TV has been out of the headlines for a few days, but it is sure to resurface Oct. 14 at around 11 a.m.


Haili's Hawaiian Foods to reopen in Kapahulu

The venerable Haili's Hawaiian Foods, tracing its roots to as early as 1941, will open in a new home in about two weeks at 760 Palani Ave. in Kapahulu. Somewhat fitting, as Palani is the name of a fish, and fresh-fish dishes are among Haili's specialties.


Oh, deer!

In Hawaii, you are more likely to have a deer-in-the-headlights expression than see and hit an actual deer standing fight-or-flight-frozen in your headlights, according to auto insurer State Farm.


T+L list gives warm glow to Hawaii's leading spas

The spa at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is Hawaii's top hotel spa on the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best list.


'Cash for Clunkers' program spikes vehicle sales

The "Cash for Clunkers" program put 1,850 new vehicles on Hawaii roadways in just under a month, according to the Hawaii Auto Outlook, prepared for the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association.


TV station consolidation draws more opposition

Three organizations have joined Media Council Hawaii in its opposition to the shared-services agreement between KGMB-TV and KHNL/KFVE-TV, set to take effect in the middle of next month.


Smoothie chain plans growth, after shrinkage

Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to open 10 stores in Hawaii in the next four to five years, adding to the spread of the more than 275-unit chain across the U.S.


Honolulu radio station to go Hispanic-Christian

KORL-AM 1180 has been sold by Kauai-based broadcaster George Hochman to a California-based church for $350,000 in a deal pending before the Federal Communications Commission.


Local schools to benefit from free ad campaign

Ad 2 Honolulu has selected Community Helping Schools as the recipient of its 2009-2010 free public service campaign.


Honolulu seventh heaven for raising families

Honolulu ranks a lucky seven on the Children's Health magazine list of the 100 best and worst U.S. cities in which to raise your family.


New news leadership coming soon to KITV

KITV will welcome new News Director Genie Garner back to Hawaii next month. She was a producer for KGMB-TV news from 1989 to 1991 and has since held news management positions in larger markets.


Hawaii station picks up Chinese state-run radio




'South Pacific' actress will return to Kauai

Veteran Hollywood star Mitzi Gaynor has not been back to Kauai since her "South Pacific" turn as Nellie Forbush in 1957 and 1958 — but that will change in October when she returns to the Garden Island to mark the film's 50th anniversary.


Old Hawaii money goes to auction

Numismatists and auctioneers will be hard at work on Labor Day whilst we chill and grill -- as they congregate to corral coins and currency of rare Hawaiian vintage.


Halau Lokahi School to build a radio station

Halau Lokahi Public Charter School on Oahu will be the first K-to-12 public school on the block -- well, in the entire state -- to have its own radio station.


Pasta & Basta is 'finito'

Fans of the handmade pasta and fresh mozzarella, imported prosciutto and other Italian noshables at Pasta & Basta might be crushed like a wine grape to read that it will not reopen.


OC16 seeks 'OCasters' for live sports chatters

Oceanic Time Warner Cable is ready for your close-up.

You, yes, you could be the next shining star during sports broadcasts on OC16.


Chowder House at Ward closing after 34 years

The Chowder House, part of the restaurant dynasty established by Marian Wong and husband Andy in the 1950s, will close Sept. 20 after 34 years in business.


Maui's new FM station simulcasts smooth jazz

KUHI-FM 106.5 is on the air as Maui's newest FM station.


Twitter is business and marketing tool for Realtor

A businessman visiting Honolulu recently said Twitter is not a business tool, but it is a marketing tool.


Wannabe Hawaii visitors get 26 chances to win

Marriott Resorts Hawaii today launches the "Tweet Yourself to Hawaii Sweepstakes," a social media campaign that will award 25 expenses-paid twips, er, trips for two to the islands.


IPhone app serves up KWXX-FM's island music

It could be the first of its kind for Hawaii — a station-specific iPhone application that allows iPhone and iPod Touch users to listen to island music on KWXX-FM 94.7 in Hilo/101.5 in Kona.


L&L joins the stampede into steak plate business

The ubiquitous L&L Drive-Inn and its mainland L&L Hawaiian Barbecue counterpart are going to get into the steak plate business.


Hawaii company makes the Inc.500 for 2009

Kahuku-based 101 Financial Group LLC has become only the second local company in 20 years to make the Inc.500 list of fastest-growing private companies. It is ranked at No. 437.


Wine lovers have chance to win $5,000 for a video

An Oahu restaurateur will give away $5,000 to the winner of a video contest, and entrants needn't even mention his eateries' names aloud.

The contest is only open to adults 21 and older — because video-makers have to explain or otherwise show what they love about wine.


Ad in phone directory results in cafe expanding to Schofield

A popular Windward Oahu coffee shop where grownups and cool kids hang out is expanding to a third location while many businesses are going in the other direction.