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Man shot in police encounter

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Police yesterday shot a 29-year-old man who allegedly drove away while dragging a police officer during what had been a routine call in Kakaako.

Scoreboard

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Garcia advances at Reef Hawaiian Pro

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

For six-time Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champion Sunny Garcia, competing at the Reef Hawaiian Pro is a holiday. When the 39-year-old isn't traversing the globe on the World Qualifying Series, he lives in California for most of the year.

Crucial homestand

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Officially, Hawaii's homecoming came and went a few weeks ago. The title might be better suited for the Warriors' return this week.

Wahine dominate All-WAC honors

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Perfect in the regular season. Perfect in the top all-conference awards. No. 3 Hawaii dominated the Western Athletic Conference volleyball season with a 16-0 record.

Family raises $66,000 for son's liver surgery

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The parents of a 6-year-old Maui boy who needs a liver transplant have raised enough money to go ahead with the surgery. John and Hayde Sim said that through a series of fundraisers and contributions from Hawaii and the mainland, they have exceeded their goal of $65,000.

A flag, a pin and finally home

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

In the span of two months, Pfc. Manuel Ramalho completed training as a mechanic in the U.S. Army Reserve, got married, moved into a new home and deployed to Iraq.

Troubled bridges over island waters

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

More of Hawaii's bridges are in need of modernization than bridges in most other states, according to an annual survey of state and county bridges by Better Roads magazine.

Easing holiday stress

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

National Geographic Explorer Elizabeth Lindsey is redirecting her energy this Christmas in an effort to consume less, reduce stress and adhere to her values. In the past her routine included a flurry of shopping for the perfect gifts, but now she wants to engage the season in a more meaningful way.

A love of fish catches new friends, families

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Since I'm sailing in the Sea of Cortez, I'll miss sharing Thanksgiving with family and friends. I don't care much about swapping tortillas for turkey, but I sure will miss my ohana.

Island Images

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Newswatch

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Police and Fire

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Hawaii starts defense of its WAC tourney title tomorrow

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

It's a luxury Hawaii hasn't had since 2001, the last time the Rainbow Wahine didn't have to play the first day of the Western Athletic Conference volleyball tournament.

Warrior Replay

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Streak means nothing with 8-3 Navy heading in

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

So what does a 17-10 overtime victory against a one-win team tell us about Hawaii football? Not a whole lot we didn't know (or chose to ignore) in August.

Hawaii Beat

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Television & Radio

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Trader with a taste for risk fishes for tuna from a kayak

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Dave Lamoureux's kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That's because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here.

Deal will turn a hospital private, with goal of efficiency

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The role of public hospitals in America has been remarkably consistent over the decades, in spite of health care policy debates, insurance trends and shifting medical advice.

Letters to the Editor

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Business briefs

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Tread carefully with Web site of DUI shame

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The Honolulu Police Department is risking a legal challenge by posting on the Internet the names and photos of drivers cited but yet to be tried on drunken driving charges.

Holiday horrors

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Ho, ho, ho! The holidays are a time of good cheer and good will toward fellow human beings, or so we are encouraged to believe and practice.

An annual reality check can help you reorganize

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Another year is almost over, and I'm wondering how your year has been organizationally and time-management-wise. Have you made some positive changes? Are things more in control? Do you have a greater sense of satisfaction?

Da Kine

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Pet Ohana

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Got nutrients?

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Environmental Council needs better support

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Through a single action, we have an opportunity to save the state money, protect our environment and avoid embarrassing mistakes like the Hawaii Superferry situation. We can accomplish all of this by giving the Hawaii Environmental Council (EC) the support it needs to do its job.

Brief asides

Steven Park — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Bowl hopes intact after OT victory

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Hawaii's last bit of film study on Friday provided a hint of what would transpire yesterday. As part of their pregame motivation, the Warriors watched the dramatic conclusion of their last visit to Northern California.

Statue tribute planned for surf legend Sunn

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Before legendary surfer Rell Sunn died of breast cancer nearly 12 years ago, community members had already suggested a statue to commemorate her accomplishments.

Hawaii Real Estate Sales

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Derived from Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances tax data. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Trouble in Paradise

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Tracking Hawaii's student stock pickers

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

On the safe side

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Crime in Hawaii has fallen to its lowest level since data collection started in 1975, with theft and murder rates plunging over the past decade.

Plenty of jeers and jabs after BYU's blowout of UH

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

They booed at halftime ... and this was basketball, not football. But who, specifically, were the fans at the Stan Sheriff Center jeering?

Miami ponders the impact of years of development

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The office of Mayor Manny Diaz smelled of fresh paint and departure. He had only a few hours left before term limits pushed him out, but when the city's planning director mentioned a development by a large Spanish bank, the mayor's eyes lit up.

Investment funds profit again, this time by paring mortgages

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

As millions of Americans struggle to hold on to their homes, Wall Street has found a way to make money from the mortgage mess. Investment funds are buying billions of dollars' worth of home loans, discounted from the loans' original value.

Punchbowl fire leaves 5 homeless

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

A two-alarm fire on Punchbowl Street yesterday destroyed a single-family home in less than 20 minutes, leaving a family of five homeless and possibly killing three pet dogs.

Filled with joy

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

It's not December yet, but there is a gift-giving deadline looming tomorrow that had hundreds of people filling and wrapping Christmas boxes for the past week.

Rebuilding their lives

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

It's been a rough two years in terms of rebuilding their lives since Doryne Sabanal's family was evicted from her mother's house two years ago.

Palmer's the pick

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

She's a high school kid through and through, yukking it up with friends before and after volleyball practices and matches. On the court, though, there's only one Sarah Palmer. Highly teachable, fully supportive and, ultimately, the Star-Bulletin Girls Volleyball Player of the Year for a second consecutive season.

Victorino puts the thrill in the Phils

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Maybe it's the way he plays the game. His fearlessness in the outfield and his speed on the bases, tackling every play all out with the mentality of an NFL linebacker.

Living a dream

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

It's been worth it. All of it -- the tears, the frustration, the pain, the joy. Just to be here. In this moment. On this team. Aneli Cubi-Otineru couldn't have asked for a better senior season.

Short snaps: UH vs. San Jose State

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

From scouts to stars

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Since breaking in together, Jon Medeiros and Shane Austin followed similar paths in their Hawaii football careers.

SJSU tried in vain to win 1 for Tomey

Steven Park — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Before yesterday's game with Hawaii, one of the San Jose State players told coach Dick Tomey that the team needed to win the game for him.

"No," Tomey responded. "You need to win this for all of us. Together."

Late civic leader Yap to receive UH medal

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents will award its Medal of Distinction to the late William Kwai-Fong Yap, a businessman and civic leader who helped the College of Hawaii become the University of Hawaii.

UH move to downtown was deemed too costly

Robert Myers — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

QUESTION: Whatever happened to plans to move the University of Hawaii system administration off-campus to downtown Honolulu?