The Salvation Army Angel Tree locations

KHNL-TV Honolulu - Fri Nov 27

Imagine playing Santa Claus to a needy child or elderly person this Christmas. You can do so by visiting The Salvation Army Angel Tree! Each Angel tag at The Salvation Army Angel Tree represents a child or an elderly person in need who has a special wish this Christmas.

Mobi PCS to open latest store in Nanakuli Friday

The Honolulu Advertiser - Wed Nov 25

Mobi PCS will open its latest store Friday in Nanakuli. The 330-square-foot store, located on Farrington Highway next to Faststop, will be managed by Kevin Parmenter, who also manages the Mobi store in Kapolei.

Fewer Christmas trees expected

The Honolulu Advertiser - Tue Nov 24

Don't expect a glut of Christmas trees this year. Suppliers say they are bringing in fewer or about the same number of trees into the state as last year.

Lingle promises hard look at rail

The Honolulu Advertiser - Tue Nov 24

Gov. Linda Lingle said yesterday that she would not 'rubber stamp' the final environmental impact statement on Honolulu's $5.5 billion rail project, promising a thorough review of whether the city adequately explored alternatives and whether the financial plan remains sound given the recession.

Filled with joy

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sun Nov 22

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.

Holiday pizazz on a Scrooge budget

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sun Nov 22

Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to cost a bundle. Adding some flair to the decorations on hand can make things new and fresh without spending too much, according to Beth Munson, marketing coordinator for Price Busters.

Retail vacancies steady despite weak economy

The Honolulu Advertiser - Fri Nov 20

Consumer spending has declined significantly this year, but it hasn't shown up so far in the amount of vacant retail space on O'ahu. Empty retail space this year is projected to stand at 3.47 percent, up only slightly from 3.23 percent at the end of last year, according to a new survey by local commercial real estate firm Colliers Monroe ...

Oregon State Beavers football

The Oregonian - Thu Nov 19

The Civil War is shaping up to be one heck of a recruiting battle, isn't it? Provided Oregon and Oregon State win this weekend, the Civil War -- ESPN's Thursday night feature -- will be for the Rose Bowl.

Pet pictures this weekend with Santa Claws and Mrs. Paws

The Honolulu Advertiser - Thu Nov 19

The O'ahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold a holiday open house and craft fair at their Kalaeloa facility on Saturday and Sunday, November 21st and 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend "Pictures with Santa Claws and Mrs.

City signs $483M rail contract

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Wed Nov 18

A deal signed yesterday to get the city's $5.3 billion rail project rolling means that the general excise tax money raised for the project is off-limits to state legislators trying to plug Hawaii's $1 billion budget gap, according to Mayor Mufi Hannemann.