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Court orders mental exam for man, 24, charged in assault cases
A 24-year-old man facing two attempted-assault charges will be committed to the state hospital for a psychological examination.
ゴジラのオーディションに数千人が集結
ハリウッド映画「ゴジラ」の出演者を募集するオーディションが開催され、約2千人の出演希望者が集まった。 出演希望者の列の先頭に並んでいたケニス・ヒルさんは、オーディション開始時間の4時間前に現地に到着し、「少しでも収入が増えるように願ってオーディションに参加することにしました」と語った。 関係者によると、今回募集された出演者が参加するシーンの撮影は6月30日より約3週間にわたって行われるとみられている。
参考:KHON2
参考:KHON2
シアーズアラモアナ店が長い歴史に幕
オアフ島アラモアナセンター内で長年にわたって営業を続けていたアメリカの大手百貨店シアーズが昨日最終営業日を迎え、その長い歴史に幕を下ろした。 シアーズアラモアナ店では閉店を前に大規模な閉店セールを実施していたため、最終営業日の店内にはほとんど商品が陳列されていなかったものの、多くの人々が大手百貨店の最後を見届けようと来店した。 シアーズアラモアナ店の閉店後は、約650,000平方フィートの敷地内で大規模な改修工事が実施され、2015年秋には、NYの老舗百貨店ブルーミング・デールズなどを含む新店舗が開業する予定となっている。
参考:ハワイ・ニュース・ナウ
参考:ハワイ・ニュース・ナウ
Sorry, Eloise. no more room service.
NEW YORK » It is the perk that comes with expense accounts, the silver tray that wakes lovers in the morning, and even the momentary weakness of a superspy like James Bond.
Obituaries
Juan Pammit Ballesteros •
Henry Roy Danielson Jr. •
Yolanda Castillo Espiritu; and more
Obituaries
Emmaline Kaawa Agpalo •
Simeon Alo Jr. •
Elmarie Q. Dagupion; and more
Single-Minded Mission to Block an Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON » These are hectic days for the federal deportation officer who has made it his single-minded mission to stop a bipartisan bill to overhaul the immigration system that is making its way through the Senate.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg takes battle for stricter gun control to state capitals
CARSON CITY, Nev. » John W. Griffin is a fast-talking, whiskey-loving, fifth-generation Nevadan who spends his days as a lobbyist courting lawmakers in Stetsons.
Man is charged after gun fired in early-morning confrontation
A 42-year-old Kailua man was arraigned Thursday on charges of second-degree attempted murder in a case involving an early-morning pistol shot on a residential street.
Son of Mike Gabbard arrested in Las Vegas
The eldest child of state Sen. Mike Gabbard was arrested this week in Las Vegas on suspicion of battery, according to law enforcement officials, the latest in a string of arrests over the past few months.
Lieutenant governor, appointed to job, now seeks voters' support
Tsutsui on Thursday officially started his campaign for lieutenant governor, a post to which he was appointed in December after Brian Schatz was chosen to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Senate left by the death of Daniel Inouye.
4 Hawaiian charters get accredited
Four of the state's 17 public charter schools with Hawaiian-focused programs have gained full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Kauai hotel cited for 14 safety, health violations
The Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue could be fined as much as $48,000 for 14 safety and health violations cited by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Liliha hospital to serve elderly
More than 16 months after its closing, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii has settled on a plan for its former hospital in Liliha.
Driver admits role in friend's death
A woman whose driving killed a friend in a one-car crash in Pupukea more than two years ago pleaded guilty in state court Thursday to negligent homicide and driving without a license.
Palau's president will be in Hawaii to celebrate holiday
The president of Palau is visiting Hawaii this weekend to celebrate Palau's President's Day with local Palauans, visit local communities and share his experiences in helping his island nation preserve its local culture and natural resources.
Power loss led to copter's crash on Fort Street, early report says
A helicopter that crash-landed downtown May 8 lost all power minutes before the incident, the pre-liminary findings of a National Transportation Safety Board investigation said Thursday.
Kokua Line: Need to improve utility poles delays Kailua traffic cameras
Is the city planning to put traffic cameras in Kailua and show them on its traffic camera page? Kaneohe was just added a year or so ago, and Kailua is shown on the fast check map.
Shining Stars
The Historic Hawaii Foundation will honor architecture professor Spencer Leineweber today with the Frank Haines Award for achievement in preserving significant historic and cultural places of Hawaii.
