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Community College Causes Traffic Trouble Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:38PMEnrollment increases have worsened traffic in and around Leeward Community College's campus.
Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 Headlines Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:45AMAn Albuquerque police officer is in the hospital and the guard dog who took bite out of his leg is dead after being shot during a drug raid Monday.
N.Y. lawmakers hatch plan to require salmonella vaccinations (The Starting Point) Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe Starting Point - The Starting Point is a preview of the stories we expect to cover today and a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight.
Growing Hurricane Earl threatens north Caribbean Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:41AMSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds Monday, causing flooding in parts of the low-lying Leeward Islands and emptying the streets and beaches as people waited out the storm.
National briefs: 8/30/10 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:43AMNEW YORK -- A college student accused of slashing a taxi driver because he is a Muslim was moved from jail to a psychiatric ward, corrections officials said Friday. Michael Enright, 21, of Brewster, N.Y., was accused of using a folding knife to slash the face and neck of the driver, Ahmed H. Sharif, an immigrant from Bangladesh, on Tuesday night after asking whether he's a Muslim. Mr.
Book traces history of UH-West Oahu Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:41AMA new book chronicling the history of the University of Hawaii at West Oahu is now on sale at the Leeward Community College book store.
Hurricane Danielle, Season's Strongest Storm, Is on Track to Pass Bermuda Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:39PMHurricane Danielle, forecast to become a “major” storm in the Atlantic today, continued on a track that will bring swells to the U.S. East Coast as a small- craft warning was issued east of Bermuda for this weekend.
Danielle Now Season’s Strongest Storm, on Track to Pass Bermuda Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:33PMHurricane Danielle strengthened to become the Atlantic’s strongest 2010 storm so far and continued on a track that will take it east of Bermuda, where a small craft warning has been issued through this weekend.
Book chronicles history of UH-West Oahu Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:24PMHONOLULU (AP) — A new book chronicling the history of the University of Hawaii at West Oahu is now on sale at the Leeward Community College book store.
Natural Gas Drops to Five-Month Low on Economy, Lack of Storms Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:03PMNatural gas futures tumbled to the lowest price in almost five months as traders bet reports of a faltering economic recovery and mild weather will curb demand.
$75M PAYDAY Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:42AMThe $75 million Race to the Top federal grant announced yesterday for Hawaii schools will kick-start some of the biggest reform initiatives ever seen in the state's public education system, educators say.
Community college enrollment rises 7 percent Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:41AMEnrollment is booming at the University of Hawaii's seven community colleges but remains flat at the flagship Manoa campus, leaving junior Allen Dang and other UH-Manoa students wondering why they can't get into the classes they need to graduate on schedule.
Business briefs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:37AMHawaii Biotech vaccine sold for $3.1M • Outrigger joins Vietnam resort plans • 7 Maui residents get HR certification • Barnes & Noble loses $62.5 million • On the Move
Leeward College wins national recognition Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:09PMHONOLULU (AP) — The automotive technology program at Leeward Community College in Pearl City has won certification by two national groups.
Leeward College wins national recognition Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe automotive technology program at Leeward Community College in Pearl City has won certification by two national...
Related Articles... Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:57AMSUBIC -- Our Lady of Fatima University demolished University of Makati, 88-40, to gain the solo lead in the 10th NAASCU men’s basketball touranment at the Subic Bay gymnasium here Saturday.
Property Transfers: Aug. 22, 2010 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:00AMReal estate transfers of $100,000 or more as shown in the records of the Shelby County Register's Office include:
COZIER ON CRICKET – Stake claim to young talent Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:14PMTHERE was a time when, for good reason, English county cricket attracted close attention throughout the Caribbean.
UH-West Oahu campus finally gets under way Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:44AMConstruction of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu's permanent home in Kapolei kicked off this week, 44 years after the Legislature first allocated planning money for a second four-year UH campus on Oahu.
Da Kine Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:40AMExperts lead fish auction tour • Dinner, tasting at the Wine Stop • Enliven lunches with chef's tips • Taste Chinatown on Rhee's tours
Work-Based Learning Model Helps Community Health Centers 'Grow Their Own Workforce' Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 9:49AMTraining Frontline Workers is Focus of the National Jobs to Careers Initiative
Team prepares to bid for $75M grant Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:34AMHow do you prepare for a presentation that could make or break Hawaii's chances of securing $75 million for school reforms?
BEN column - Farewell, Jonathan!; 30 feral cats in house; the real Catherine Stewart; Joe Young on smoking - still sad Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:20PMGood morning! Don't go out today.
Take on Makaha accurately depicts Sunn Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:41AMIt's always a little fascinating to read a book largely about someone you know, and so, a disclaimer -- for a couple of semesters, Rell Sunn was the sports editor of the Leeward Community College newspaper while I was the editor, and we were great friends for that too-brief period.
Meditations Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:40AMSay mahalo at Festival of Gratitude • Seminar focuses on creative worship • Seminars cover sex for Christians • Chapel opens Samoan ward
HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers win Honolulu rail contract Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:23PMHONOLULU — The city of Honolulu awarded HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers a $5.5 million design contract for three rail transit stations, according to the Pacific Business News . The contract will move forward the designs of the West Loch, Waipahu Transit Center and Leeward Community College stations.
Honolulu awards $5.5M design contract Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:09AMHONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has awarded a $5.5 million design contract for three stations along the city's planned commuter rail line. Acting Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced Wednesday that the contract went to HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers. Omaha, Neb.-based HDR acquired HPE in 2007.
$5.5 million rail station design contract: West Loch, Waipahu and LCC stations Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:02AMThe Governor says she's in no rush to sign off on the city's rail project. Wednesday, the city awarded a $5.5 million...
Rail station design contract awarded; governor in no rush on EIS Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:02AMThe Governor says she's in no rush to sign off on the city's rail project. Wednesday, the city awarded a $5.5 million...
City Awards $5.5 Million Rail Station Contract Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:49PMA Nebraska-based company with a Hawaii office wins a contract for the designs of three Leeward Oahu rail transit centers.
Honolulu awards design contract for rail stations Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:49PMHonolulu has awarded a $5.5 million design contract for three stations along the city's planned commuter rail line. Acting Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced Wednesday that the contract went to HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers.
Hawaii is finalist for education funds Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:44AMHawaii took a big step closer yesterday to securing $75 million in federal Race to the Top dollars for big education reforms aimed at turning around low-performing schools and better preparing students for college or careers.
Da Kine Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:31AMFarmers markets are a good way to get the freshest products, direct from farmers, and find out what's happening on the local food scene. Here's a list of where to go throughout the month.
07/25 - Public Records Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:56PMFORECLOSURES
Lessons I learned at sea Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:41PMI was fresh out of teacher’s college and ill-prepared to deal with the homesickness and seasickness of teaching students aboard a tall ship
Paradise found Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:33AMRetired psychiatrist exhibits underwater photos taken before she went blind.
County tallies stimulus spending Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:02PMHILO -- An executive assistant for the mayor appeared Tuesday before a special commission looking into how Hawaii County spent $115 million in federal stimulus money.
Burgess leaves O’Leary feeling blue Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:19PMA CHANGE of pace saw standings across the 13 classes tighten into two distinct groups: the outright battles for first place in some, and clear favourites in others. Light winds are again expected today while there will be possible near-gale conditions tomorrow.
Thrift store a resounding success Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:53AMIt's been just over a year since the Bridge Road's Leeward Light Thrift Shop opened its doors in Salisbury, and according to its owner, Rob Werner, the year has been rewarding. "When we first opened, I had lots of concerns: Would customers accept us, would we get enough donations, would volunteers help us with the work load," Werner said recently. "Well, I can't tell you how awesome it has been ...
Palamanui stalled, despite relaxed conditions and promised progress Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 9:32PMLast year, Palamanui's developers convinced county officials to relax conditions relating to road construction and housing and commercial development for the North Kona project.
After Dark: Cool off with evening concerts Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:53AMBy now, you have probably recovered from the Fourth of July festivities, but not, perhaps, from the crazy heat outside. The forecast as I write this calls for "cooling" by today and through the weekend - I hope it is correct!
Marion couple finds bliss on the water Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 5:37AMNo matter how their sailboat race goes – win, lose or draw – Chris and Kathryn Collings always seal it with a kiss. The Marion couple’s vessel of choice is the Bullseye, a one-design, two-person boat whose ease in handling makes it ideal for competitive events or just a leisurely cruise outside of the racing realm.
For students, summer program pays Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 2:00PMKAHULUI - A federal stimulus program that will pay Hawaii students to work summer or part-time jobs at local government and nonprofit agencies is staging its launch on Maui.
City makes $195M deal for train depot Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe city announced yesterday that a joint venture between Kiewit Pacific Co. and Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. has been awarded a $195 million contract to build a train depot for Honolulu's planned $5.5 billion elevated commuter rail line.
Mayor: Rail contract coming in below budget Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 11:47PMAnother contract has been awarded for Oahu's rail transit, and so far Honolulu's mayor says all deals have...
TRiO student to attend HI summer program Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 9:07AMAnother student from the Northern Marianas College's federal TRiO programs has been selected to attend a six-week summer educational program at Leeward Community College in Honolulu.
Maui auto team places in top 10 in national finals Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 2:15PMDEARBORN, Mich. - A team of two students from Maui High School took ninth place at the 2010 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Final on Tuesday. The competition, sponsored by Ford Motor Co. and AAA, is designed to find the best automotive technology students in the nation.
Who Knew? Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 5:44AMOnce a month, Life & Arts taps
The arts of summer Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 7:07AMThe creations of local artists featured in Honolulu's summer exhibitions will, at the very least, fire up the imagination and beg the question: "How do they do that?"
Window to the past Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 6:39AMIt's happened to almost every American family whose roots extend back to another nation: The first generation arrives fluent in their ancestral language and steeped in their cultural heritage.