Public invited to annual Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Monday, April 29th, 1:19 pm

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- The 15^th Annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, officiated by Shinnyo-en and presented by Na Lei Aloha Foundation, will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Ala Moana Beach.

From now through May 19, anyone interested in submitting their remembrances prior to the ceremony is welcomed to handwrite them on specially prepared remembrance forms at Shinnyo-en Hawaii (2348 South Beretania Street) during temple hours*. To accommodate those in and outside of Hawai‘i who are unable to visit the temple, online submissions are being accepted through Sunday, May 26 at www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.

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Estate Liquidators Hawaii opens with Don Ho’s memorabilia

Submitted by Rich Meiers on Monday, April 29th, 10:41 am

A new auction boutique called Estate Liquidators Hawaii will open with their first auction on Sunday May 5th, 2013 at 11am. The new auction boutique will be home to the finest Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles. Some of the items for auction will be the legendary Don Ho’s headboard, a 1910 Taisho antique piece from Japan stunning at 7’ tall, a Yvonne Chen with Koa frame and much more. The first auction will have hundreds of never seen before pieces and thousands of dollars of exquisite jewelry and collectibles. The auction boutique is a vision of island marketing executive Carol Yamada, president of Moore Ideas Inc.

“ My goal is to bring buyers and sellers together in a fun atmosphere educating the consumer on Hawaiiana and the local culture. The proceeds from select items at the auction will benefit a nonprofit . “ Carol Yamada proprietor of Estate Liquidators Hawaii.

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Police charge man in connection with suspicious backpack in Waikiki

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Saturday, April 27th, 12:33 pm

WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Honolulu Police have charged a man in connection with a suspicious backpack that resulted in the shutdown of a block of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.

Trenton Christenson, 28, was arrested and charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, a misdemeanor. He has no local address. Bail was set at $2,000.

According to Honolulu Police Capt. Ryan Borges, the man was seen leaving the backpack in front of the Cartier store at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center at about 2 p.m.

Police evacuated that part of the shopping center and closed Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Royal Hawaiian Avenue as a precaution during the investigation.

A remote-controlled robot was used to X-ray the backpack. Shortly afterward, a bomb squad technician wearing safety gear examined the backpack and determined that there were no explosives inside. Police then gave the all-clear and reopened the area at 5 p.m.

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See Hawaiian Steel Guitar Music Concert at Waikiki-Kapahulu Library on May 2

Submitted by Hawaii State Public Library System

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 5:43pm

See Hawaiian Steel Guitar Music Concert at Waikiki-Kapahulu Library on May 2

The library is alive with the sound of … Hawaiian steel guitar music! Enjoy a free mini-concert by the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association at the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library on Thursday, May 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Area.

The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association is a worldwide organization promoting traditional Hawaiian music and the signature sound of Hawaiian steel guitar. The Friends of the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library is sponsoring this two-hour presentation that is suitable for ages 5 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A question-and-answer session will be included in the program.

Contact the Library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library is located at 400 Kapahulu Avenue, on the Diamond Head end of the Ala Wai Canal. For more information, please call the Library at 733-8488.

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April hotel business running fuller than last year

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Friday, April 26th, 5:35 am

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Hawaii hotels are running two
to three percentage points fuller than last year in all four operating
counties, Hospitality Advisors LLC reported Friday.

Oahu hotels were 84 percent full last week, three points
better than year-before levels and six points better than the previous week,
with room rates up 17 percent from last year.

Maui hotels were 81 percent full, two points better than
year-ago levels and one point better than the week before, but the average room
rate of $247 a night was the same as last year.

Kauai hotels were 69 percent full, three points better
than year-before and five points better than the previous week with room rates
up 8 percent from last year.

Big Island hotels were 59 percent full, two points better
than last year but down two points from the week before, with room rates up 14
percent from year-ago levels.

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Water main break closes Waikiki roadway

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Wednesday, April 24th, 6:55 pm

WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Crews from the Board of Water Supply have repaired a 6-inch water main on Kalakaua Avenue. The break was reported at 11 a.m. No customers are affected by this break.

The break forced the closure of two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane of Kalakaua Avenue between Ala Wai Boulevard and McCully Street. These lanes will remain closed as crews work to backfill the waterline and conduct road repairs.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes where possible.

Repairs will continue into the late evening and possibly through tomorrow morning.

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Red Cross Course Calendar (Oahu - May, 2013)

Submitted by American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, Hawaii Red Cross

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:36pm

Red Cross Course Calendar (Oahu - May, 2013)

First Aid: Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses; Classes are available on May 16 from 12:45pm–4:00pm & May 29 from 1:45pm–5:00pm. Successful students will receive an American Red Cross certificate for First Aid valid for two years. Classes are based on availability and subject to change. American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; Cost is $70; Register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

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