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News and information from Hawaii. Also tourism information from Oahu as well as wave & surf reports.
Honolulu Advertiser
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KHNL
Honolulu FBI crack alleged 'modern-day slavery' case
There's a major break in what Honolulu's FBI calls 'modern-day slavery'. Agents say they've cracked the largest human trafficking case ever...

Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel
A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people...

A battle of the bands over the Hawaii Five-O theme song
By Teri Okita – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Football players weren't the only ones with their game faces on Thursday. A battle of the bands was brewing before the big game between the University...

Faulty ballots raise election concerns
The names of all candidates for state senate district 25 (Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Kailua) are missing from...

Local 5 strikes Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Hundreds of Waikiki hotel workers staged what they called a short-duration strike against one hotel Thursday, as...

Trial opens for photographer accused of touching students inappropriately
A 10-year-old girl testified that she felt "scared and nervous" when a photographer allegedly pressed his groin...

UPDATE: Senate confirms Recktenwald
Senators voted unanimously to confirm Mark Recktenwald to lead the Hawaii Supreme Court.  The 54-year-old...

She rescued a goose and can't shake it loose
Hawaii Kai resident Ruth Limtiaco has a new baby, but it's not what you'd expect...

USC pep rally puts spotlight on "football tourism"
An estimated 2,000 USC Trojan fans attended a pep rally at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki Wednesday night.


Recipes

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Moi Poke
Broadcast date: 8/28/2010
Sam and Randy Cates of Cates International, Inc. harvest moi and prepares moi sashimi and moi poke.

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Arugula Endive Salad with Tempura Pawns
Broadcast date: 8/21/2010
Roger Stettler, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Maui serves an Arugula Endive Salad with Tempura Prawns and a Lobster Risotto.

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Lobster Risotto
Broadcast date: 8/21/2010
Roger Stettler, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Maui serves an Arugula Endive Salad with Tempura Prawns and a Lobster Risotto.

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Chicken & Biscuits
Broadcast date: 8/14/2010
The Makaha Sons help out in the kitchen with Sam stirring up Chicken & Biscuits.

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Herb Chicken Eggplant Pasta
Broadcast date:  8/7/2010
"Don't Panic- Go Organic."  Herb Chicken Eggplant Pasta and Chicken Oriental Salad from Ma'o Organic Farm.

Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Chicken Oriental Salad
Broadcast date:  8/7/2010
"Don't Panic- Go Organic."  Herb Chicken Eggplant Pasta and Chicken Oriental Salad from Ma'o Organic Farm.

Food safety for Labor Day barbecues
For the long Labor Day weekend, we're serving up a big helping of outdoor dishes from the What's Cooking Now recipe collection. But before firing up the grill, make sure you are following good food-safety rules.

Great T-Bone Steaks
Submitted by Judy Harris of OH.

Grilled Salmon
Recipe from Christy Bowens of N.C.

KITV
Hawaii Home To Largest Human Trafficking Case in US History
Six people have been indicted in the human trafficking case that involved more than a dozen Hawaii farms.

Jewelry Heist Nets Thieves $300K
Honolulu police are investigating a car break-in where the thief, or thieves, made off with about $300,000 worth of gold and silver jewelry.

Diver's Mom Wants Boat Owner Prosecuted
Keahihoku Lum, 17, was killed by boat propeller while diving. Prosecutors say the case is still under investigation.

Oahu Absentee Voters To Get New Ballots
Absentee voters in two precincts on Oahu are getting new ballots because of a printing error involving the state Senate District 25 race.

Send In, Check Out u local News Photos, Videos
Be part of KITV's u local community and send in photos and videos of news, events and island life.

Facebook's New Security Feature: Remote Logouts
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.

Dog Saves Boy From Bee Swarm
A puppy is being hailed as a hero after saving her best friend this week from a swarm of bees.

No Tsunami Threat From New Zealand Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Friday.

Big Island Brush Fire 80% Contained
A wildfire on the Big Island near Pohakuloa Training Area has scorched about 1,400 acres so far.

State Elections Officials Apologize For Omitting Crucial Race On Ballot
State elections officials apologize for ballot misprint on east Oahu absentee ballots.

No. 14 USC Beats Hawaii 49-36 In Kiffin's Debut
Southern California was all smiles, except for coach Lane Kiffin.

Giant Telescope On Big Island Plans Advance
World War II veterans, their families and officials marked the 65th anniversary of the end of the war on board the same ship where Japan formally surrendered in 1945.

Kauai Switches Off For Endangered Seabirds
Kauai plans to limit lighting at public facilities as much as possible to protect endangered seabirds.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hit With 1-Day Strike
Workers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki are hitting the hotel with a one-day strike.

Warriors Lose 49-36, But Shred USC Defense
The University of Hawaii offense gave the USC defense a tough time in the season opener.

HI Senate Confirms Recktenwald Nomination
Supreme Court Associate Justice Mark Recktenwald sailed through the Senate confirmation process today to become Hawaii's fifth State Supreme Court chief justice.

Veterans Mark 65th Anniversary Of WWII's End
World War II veterans, their families and officials marked the 65th anniversary of the end of the war on board the same ship where Japan formally surrendered in 1945.

City To Remove Ugly, Above-Ground Sewer Pipes
Acting Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says work will begin next month to install a $37 million Waikiki sewer main to replace a pipe that caused a massive sewer spill four years ago.

Disclosures: Aiona In Most Personal Debt
The three leading candidates for governor have filed financial disclosure forms with the state ethics commission, revealing a look at their personal finances.

State GOP Chair Defends Letter Telling Churches To Shun Hannemann
Hawaii State Republican Chaiman Jonah Ka'auwai says his controversial plea to conservative Christians to ban Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mufi Hannemann worked.

Misprinted Ballots Sent Out To East Oahu Residents
The city clerk's office said Wednesday, corrected ballots are being mailed out.

 
Hawaii Reporter
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Custom

About Oahu
This area is mainly to help understand Oahu better. How the island was formed and what the weather is like as well as .
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 Pix & Vids
Pictures from around the island including the Mt. Kaala (Ka'ala) trails.
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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 0-1 ft at 02:00 PM HST.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

Sunset report not available.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

Waimea report not available.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

Alii report not available.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

North Beach report not available.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

Makapuu reported 1-3 ft at 02:00 PM HST.
Wind is ENE 5-15.

Sandy Beach reported 1-2 ft at 02:00 PM HST.
Wind is ENE 5-15. SHORE BREAK

Kauai
Kee reported 1-3 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds.

Haena reported 1-3 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds.

Hanalei reported 0-1 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds.

Anahola reported 3-4 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the E. Swell period is 14 seconds.

Kealia reported 3-5 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the E. Swell period is 10 seconds.

Lydgate reported 3-5 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the E. Swell period is 9 seconds.

Poipu reported 1-2 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Swell direction from the SE. Swell period is 12 seconds.

Maui
Kanaha reported 1 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 10-15. M/S

Baldwin reported 1-2 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 10-15. M/S

Hookipa reported 1-2 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 10-20. P/S

Kamaole I reported 1 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 10-20. M/S

Kamaole Ii report not available.
Wind is TRADES 10-20. M/S

Kamaole Iii report not available.
Wind is TRADES 10-20. M/S

Hanakaoo reported 1-2 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. P/S

The Big Island
Richardsons reported 1-2 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. M/C

Honolii reported 2-3 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. P/C

Pohoiki report not available.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. P/C

Hapuna report not available.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. P/C

Kahaluu report not available.
Wind is TRADES 5-15. P/C

Magic Sands reported 0-1 ft at 11:00 AM HST.
Wind is WEST 5-10. P/S

 
Surf/Wave report (from the buoys)
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
Buoy 51002. Winds East, 11.7 gusting to 13.6 knots. Combined seas 4.3 feet, 8 seconds.
Winds were from the East at 11.7 gusting to 13.6 knots. Combined seas 4.3 feet, 8 seconds. Pressure was 30.03 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.01 inches. Air temperature was 77.7 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 79.2 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 3.61 ft, 7.7 seconds, from the -. Last updated at 0950 UTC. Buoy 51002 is located at 17.09N 157.81W.


Buoy 3
Buoy 51003. Winds Northeast, 9.7 gusting to 11.7 knots. Combined seas 3.9 feet, 6 seconds.
Winds were from the Northeast at 9.7 gusting to 11.7 knots. Combined seas 3.9 feet, 6 seconds. Pressure was 30.03 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.02 inches. Air temperature was 77.7 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 80.6 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 3.61 ft, 5.9 seconds, from the N/A. Last updated at 0950 UTC. Buoy 51003 is located at 19.09N 160.66W.


Buoy 4
Buoy 51004.
Swell height of ft, seconds, from the . Last updated at 0900 UTC. Buoy 51004 is located at 17.53N 152.38W.


Waimea Bay Buoy (51201)
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Kailua Bay Buoy (51202)
Kailua Bay Buoy (51202). Combined seas 3.9 feet, 7 seconds.
Combined seas 3.9 feet, 7 seconds. Water temperature was 78.3 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 0.66 ft, 10.5 seconds, from the ESE. Last updated at 0939 UTC. Kailua Bay Buoy (51202) is located at 21.42N 157.67W.


Lanai Buoy (51203)
Lanai Buoy (51203). Combined seas 2.0 feet, 14 seconds.
Combined seas 2.0 feet, 14 seconds. Water temperature was 79.5 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 1.31 ft, 14.3 seconds, from the SSW. Last updated at 0915 UTC. Lanai Buoy (51203) is located at 20.79N 157.01W.


Equatorial Buoy/Buoy 28 (51028)
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Golden Dragon Charter Deep Sea Fishing of the Kona Coast of the big island of Hawaii
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