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Kona musician searching for stolen violins

A musician from Kona is heartbroken by the theft of two beloved violins. They disappeared as she was packing ...

Nearly 3 weeks after Sandy, more Hawaii Red Cross volunteers head to East Coast

Nearly three weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed the East Coast, more American Red Cross volunteers from Hawaii are headed to the area to help with disaster relief.

Watch NOW - Mobile Live Stream: More Red Cross volunteers head to East Coast; Grounded boat removed from Kaneohe Bay

With the Hawaii News Now mobile live-stream, you can now watch all of our morning, evening and nightly newscasts on the go!

More than holiday cheer distributed during "Give Thanks" event

With less than a week to go until Thanksgiving, needy families around Oahu received more than just holiday cheer during the Institute for Human Services' annual "Give Thanks" event on Saturday.

No. 3 Notre Dame stays perfect, beats Wake 38-0

Notre Dame got one first-place vote in the coaches' poll last Sunday - head coach Brian Kelly's.

Tuna sold in local Costco stores recalled

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC, the makers of the "Chicken of the Sea" brand of tuna, is voluntarily recalling a type of tuna sold as a multi-pack at Costco stores in Hawaii and eleven other western states.

Electrical issue causes problems at Kapa'a transfer station

Electrical problems at the Kapa'a transfer station on Kaua'i are causing issues for residents looking to unload loose mixed waste.

President Obama heads to Asia for four day tour

President Barack Obama kicks off his 4-day Asia tour Sunday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Police search for suspect after attempted robbery in Kailua

A 79-year-old man says he was nearly robbed by a man with black handgun while walking on a street in Kailua late Friday night, according to police.

Boat grounded in Kaneohe Bay finally removed

The 40-foot boat that has been crunching coral heads in Kaneohe Bay for more than a week was removed Saturday morning and is now sitting at He'eia Pier.

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World leaders push for Israel-Gaza cease-fire

Another day of loud booms and deadly weaponry plummeting from the sky wracked Israel and Gaza on Sunday, with fresh casualties reported on both sides of a conflict that international leaders scrambled to end. Rescuers pulled the bloodied bodies of ch...

Gun store owners on the island say gun sales shoot up after elections

At the X-Ring Security and Firearms store rifles are flying off the shelves.

Lawmakers press for better disaster plan

City and state lawmakers held an informational meeting on Friday to brainstorm better plans and new ideas for handling potential disasters.

Who stays, who goes?

Honolulu Mayor-elect Kirk Caldwell must select directors and deputy directors for 21 city departments.

SHERIFFS ON THE HUNT

Hawaii's Sheriff Division has the only law enforcement unit here dedicated to warrants.

Sea level rise could have dramatic affect on Hawaii

Freshwater could flood low-lying areas- by the end of the century due to a rise in sea level.

New Ala Moana Boulevard light poles causes complaints

The poles are considered wheelchair friendly, but just barely.

How will the Hostess closure affect local businesses?

How will the closure of Hostess Brands, Inc. affect local businesses?

HECO: Power restored in Kahala

The Hawaiian Electric company confirms a power outage in Kahala, which was affecting about 1,000 customers and part of Kahala Mall Friday.

DMV computers go down on Oahu, Maui County

The City and County of Honolulu and Maui County says its offices were unable to process motor vehicle and driver's license transactions late Friday due to computer problems.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald - Local News

Sewer repairs progressing on Kalanianaole

Holiday sales arriving early

Companies eye Puna properties for geothermal plant

Deputy prosecutor retires this month

Waiakea students talk to astronauts in space

Kona hotel planning for future

Steps taken to replace clerk

Have a crafty Christmas

Ocean View gets county council videoconferencing

Woman’s guilty plea deferred

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Honolulu Star Advertiser - Breaking

At least 10 civilians killed in Israeli airstrike

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip >> An Israeli missile flattened a two-story house in a residential neighborhood of Gaza City today, killing at least 11 civilians, medical officials said, as Israel expanded its targets of its offensive to target homes of wanted militants.

Kelly: Te'o will get Heisman if Notre Dame wins

SOUTH BEND, Ind. >> Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly predicted linebacker Manti Te'o "will win the Heisman Trophy provided we continue to win."

Notre Dame No. 1, Alabama No. 2 in AP Top 25

NEW YORK >> Notre Dame is No. 1 and Alabama is No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, moving to the top of the rankings after Oregon and Kansas State were upset Saturday night.

Obama gets taste of Thailand at Buddhist temple

BANGKOK >> Leaving behind chants of "Obama, Obama" by adoring crowds on the streets, the president of the United States stepped into the serenity of Thailand's most famous temple compound to marvel at its centerpiece -- a gigantic, golden statue of a reclining Buddha propped up on one elbow before passing into nirvana.

Crave a Twinkie? The price is going up fast online

SAN FRANCISCO >> Twinkies are being sold on the Internet like exquisite delicacies.

St. Pierre wins welterweight title at UFC 154

MONTREAL >> Canadian Georges St. Pierre unified the welterweight title in his return to the octagon, unanimously outpointing Carlos Condit in a bloody fight Saturday night at UFC 154.

Salvage crews remove boat from Kaneohe reef

After two previous attempts, private marine salvage contractor Parker Marine Worldwide LLC was finally able to remove the 40-foot vessel, dubbed Boom Boom, from a reef in Kaneohe Bay early today.

Brisk trades on tap through midweek

Brisk trade winds will continue through Wednesday thanks to high pressure north of the Hawaiian Islands, according to the National Weather Service.

Maili man arrested on suspicion of abuse, escape

A Maili man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a family member and then attempting escape police after he was arrested earlier this week.

No. 14 Stanford upsets No. 1 Oregon 17-14 in OT

EUGENE, Ore. >> As Stanford's game-winning field goal tumbled through the goal posts, Oregon running back Kenjon Barner fell to his knees in dejection. With a clear path to the BCS championship game, the speedy Ducks slipped up.

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Allegiant Air special flight deals to west coast

Can you imagine flying between the west coast for only $104 one way? That's unheard of these days! But, as part of Allegiant Air launching non-stop flights between Eugene, Oregon and Honolulu, the company is offering fares as low as $104 one way between the two cities. Eugene, by the way, is where the University of Oregon is located. In addition, Allegiant is also offering fares as low as $134 one way between Santa Maria, California and Honolulu. The bargain seats are limited and the sale expires next week Saturday. Visit Allegiant Air's website for more details.

Shoji earns 1,100th victory of career at UC-Davis

DAVIS, Calif. – Head coach Dave Shoji won his 1,100 th career match and the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept UC Davis 25-17, 25-23, 25-17 on Saturday night at The Pavilion. The 'Bows improve to 24-2 overall and 16-0 in the Big West Conference, and finish the regular season with an undefeated road record. Outside of a late second-set rally by the Aggies, it was a dominant performance by Hawai'i. The 'Bows were efficient on offense, hitting .324 for the match compared to UC Davis's .170 attack percentage. Jane Croson and Emily Hartong both had 12 kills for Hawai'i, with Hartong adding 15 digs. Mita Uiato recorded a season-high six blocks and Stephanie Hagins hit a team season-best .857 (6-0-7) in her first career start for the Rainbow Wahine. Devon Damelio had a match-high 13 kills and Caroline Mercado posted 15 digs for UC Davis, who fell to 16-14 overall and 10-7 in conference. The 'Bows took an early lead in the opening set on their way to a comfortable 25-17 win. Jane Croson put down six kills in the opening frame and Hagins added four more. A pair of kills by Allison Whitson (10 kills, 7 digs) cut the lead to 14-10, but a 6-2 Hawai'i run increased the lead to eight points. Jade Vorster (8 kills, 4 blocks) put her stamp on set two early and often. She buried UH's first four kills and helped her team to an early 9-2 lead. Whitson had a pair of kills to help the Aggies cut into the lead, but after a Croson kill the 'Bows led 22-17 and were poised to close out the match. UCD rallied to tie the set at 23-23, but a pair of Hartong kills ended the threat. Hawai'i returns home to play its final regular season matches. The 'Bows will host Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and UC Riverside on Friday, Nov. 23.

Lunas will try to dethrone division II behemouth 'Iolani

With all of the clamouring for a move up to division I, 'Iolani has a step to overcome first. The Lunas of Lahainaluna will make sure they are something more than a step, as they will try to contain the juggernaut that the Raiders have become. After a 43-0 thrashing of OIA White division champion Radford, the Red Raiders will go for a fifth-straight title defense on Friday afternoon. The Raiders have dominated ILH division II as well as the HHSAA playoffs throughout the last decade, winning 6 of the last 7 state titles, as well as playing in 8 of the last 10 title games. Quarterback Reece Foy and wide reciever Tanner Nishioka connected for 125 yards and a touchdown Friday. The Raiders' wingman finished with 215 yards and 4 touchdowns, prompting a running mercy-rule clock by the beginning of the second half. The Raiders will now turn their attention to the Lunas' defense, one of the stingiest in the land. The Lunas have proven they belong all season, sporting a 9-1 record that includes the hide of division I state tournament contender Baldwin. The Lunas countered their way past cinderella story Nanakuli today 28-0, notching their 7th shutout of the season. The westside boys churned 164 yards on 42 carries. Lunas' defense put the team on it's back, holding the 'Hawks to -7 yards rushing. DB Tytus Lucas added a 34-yard pick six to seal the game with a 21 point lead. Reece Foy, Tanner Nishioka, and 'Iolani will seek a sixth consecutive championship, while the Lunas will look for Maui's second. Foy and the high-powered 'Iolani offense will see if they can pass the test of the dominant Luna defense. Someone will have to blink first with a title on the line Friday afternoon.

Night of Upsets in BCS sends Manti Te'o & Irish to driver's seat

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Coming into Saturday, Oregon and Kansas State had the inside track to college football's national championship and the Southeastern Conference's run of six straight BCS titles was in jeopardy. Then No. 2 K-State got thumped 52-24 by unranked Baylor and top-ranked Oregon fell in overtime to No. 14 Stanford, 17-14. Now the SEC is alive and well. And how's this for a possible national title game: Alabama vs. Notre Dame. A week after Alabama was upset by Texas A&M, the upsets re-opened door for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide, which shut out lower-division Western Carolina 49-0. Georgia has a title shot, too. And so does Florida. But the happiest of all about the Ducks and Wildcats going down had to be Notre Dame and its fans. The Fighting Irish were third in the BCS standings, behind K-State and Oregon entering the weekend. Notre Dame was staring at what must have felt unthinkable for the storied program: Finishing unbeaten and not even getting a chance to play for the BCS championship.

Coast Guard: Body found near burned Gulf oil rig

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say that divers hired by the owner of an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico that caught fire on Friday have recovered a body near the site. Coast Guard spokesman Carlos Vega said the unidentified person was found Saturday evening by divers hired by Houston-based Black Elk Energy who were inspecting the platform. Vega said the Coast Guard was turning over the remains to local authorities. The news came shortly after the Coast Guard suspended a 32-hour-long search for two workers missing after the fire erupted. The search covered a 1,400-square-foot area. Vega said the Guard could resume the search if there is credible evidence that one of the workers survived. Four other workers who were severely burned remained at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Saturday night. AP-WF-11-18-12 0548GMT

TRAFFIC: H-1 Freeway woes for Sunday

There will be some freeway work being done on Sunday during the daytime that'll affect thousands of drivers in central Oahu. The D.O.T plans to close two west bound lanes from 9 a.m. Sunday morning till 6:30 at night from the Pearl City - Waimalu offramp to the Waipahu offramp. In addition, two east bound lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. till 4:30 in the afternoon. Repairs will also continue into the evening hours. You can take Kamehameha Highway as an alternate route. The deck repairs, which are being done mainly at night, are part of the new P.M. Zipperlane Project.

Mariota and Ducks fall to Stanford in OT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Jordan Williamson hit a 37-yard field goal in overtime and No. 14 Stanford upset No. 1 Oregon 17-14, denying the Ducks a chance to clinch the Pac-12 North and derailing their straight shot at the BCS championship game. If both Stanford and Oregon finish with wins in their final games next weekend, both will finish with one conference loss, which means Stanford will win the head-to-head matchup and go to the Pac-12 championship game for a chance to play in the Rose Bowl. Stanford (9-2, 7-1) will visit No. 1UCLA, which defeated No. 21 USC 32-29 earlier in the day to claim the Pac-12 South. Oregon (10-1, 7-1) will play rival Oregon State in the annual Civil War rivalry game in Corvallis. The loss snapped a 13-game winning streak for the Ducks, which was longest current streak in the nation. It was Stanford's fifth straight win. Oregon was the only Pac-12 team that Stanford hadn't defeated over the past two seasons.

Thousands celebrate Thanksgiving early

The U.S. Vets Center in Kalaeloa was filled with many homeless veterans enjoying live entertainment and a hot thanksgiving meal. For Kevin Merk, since his family lives in Connecticut, this may be the only turkey he'll be eating for thanksgiving. "Having everybody show their gratitude towards what we did and what everyone else in the program did just seeing all the humbleness," says Kevin Merk, U.S. Army veteran. And, the response of appreciation towards those who volunteer from ko olina and the rotary club of kapolei doesn't go unnoticed. "They're very grateful for all that we've been able to do for them we very much appreciate this opportunity to do that," says Bill Quiseng, Ko Olina Beach Club resort manager. "They're always grateful that they're thought of but you know there are heroes and they've sacrificed so much and it's the least we can do," says Lajoy Hanohano, Rotary Club of Kapolei. For hundreds at Lighthouse Outreach Center in Waipahu, its been an on-going six year tradition of partnering up wtih Ko Olina to celebrate the holidays early. Pastor Joe Hunkin says he loves seeing the smiling faces of those less fortunate after they receive free food. He says, Ko Olina also helps their community in different ways throughout the year. "We have a shelter here and when the people get a place we have free bed, free sofa and free furniture donated to us and we give it to the people in the shelter," says Pastor Hunkin. And, the message of giving back is being passed on to the younger generation... "Those kids they love to do that and they work they love to volunteer. Main thing I know is giving out to the people don't worry about they don't give to you but he will open doors not just money but the blessings will come in a different ways," says Pastor Hunkin. The Hawaii Food bank says there is no shortage of need in the community, so food and or monetary donations are always welcome. For more information visit: www.hawaiifoodbank.org

Advisory: Avoid Hwy 19 mile marker 22 for the next hour due to traffic incident

Hawaii Police Dept. advises you to AVOID Hwy 19/22 mm (Maulua Gulch) due to a current traffic issue. A vehicle crash near Maulua Gulch has closed Hwy 19/22 mm and will require a detour of traffic for the next hour. Please use alternate routes if possible. To access Kona, please use Saddle Rd.

Hawaii Red Cross volunteers collect funds for Superstorm Sandy victims

Hawaii residents are sending some aloha to the victims of Superstorm Sandy. The American Red Cross Hawaii chapter was at Kahala Mall on Saturday collecting donations for the storm victims. At least 32 Red Cross volunteers from Hawaii have been dispatched to help with recovery efforts. You can still make a cash donation by visiting www.redcross.org.

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Pair of companies eyeing geothermal sites