Archive for January, 2010
January 31st, 2010 | 
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CPB suffers huge loss
Central Pacific Bank’s parent, which lost about $78 million in the fourth quarter and nearly $293 million in 2009, anticipates more economic challenges this year and will close two Honolulu branches as it looks to cut costs.
Isle bankruptcies climb higher
Personal bankruptcy filings are up 29 percent this month from January 2009, according to preliminary figures from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Fire heavily damages Kalihi warehouse
Fire last night caused $400,000 in structural damage and $75,000 to contents in part of a Kalihi warehouse occupied by Lava Lining, a company that specializes in bed lining for pick-up trucks, the Honolulu Fire Department reported.
Hiker’s body found after 200-foot fall
A hiker who fell about 200 feet from a ledge near the Makaha Valley Tower Condominiums yesterday was found at about 7:20 a.m. today by Honolulu Fire Department personnel.
Wilson Tunnel collisions snarl Likelike traffic
Traffic piled up on Likelike Highway early today after four cars collided in the Kaneohe-bound Wilson Tunnel, just before the tunnel exit, because of the slippery road, police said.
Western Kentucky added to UH slate
Hawaii’s last regular-season game of the 2012 season will come against the latest team to join the Football Bowl Subdivision.