Nov 11th, 2008 · The nation is scheduled to convert to digital TV on Feb. 17. But most of Hawaii will make the switch a month early because of a volcano-dwelling bird. Federal wildlife officials recommended hastening the transition in Hawaii. That's so the Hawaiian petrel's nesting season on the slopes of Maui's Haleakala volcano won't be disrupted by the destruction of the old analog transmission towers nearby.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Barack Obama's maternal grandmother has died of cancer in Hawaii. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86. The Democratic presidential nominee says Dunham was the cornerstone of the family and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Both John McCain and Barack Obama love The Wire. McCain likes to fish on his Arizona ranch, which is on Oak Creek. Obama used to spearfish in Hawaii. They both say hiking is their favorite outdoor activity. Obama's favorite TV show was MASH while McCain's is Seinfeld.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking some time off from the campaign to visit his ailing grandmother. Before heading to Hawaii, Obama spent part of Thursday campaigning in Indianapolis, where he poked holes in John McCain's tax policies.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his case to voters in the battleground state of Virginia Wednesday. He brushed off rival John McCain's accusations that his tax plan amounts to socialism. It was his last full day of campaigning before taking time out to head to Hawaii to visit his ailing grandmother.
Oct 21st, 2008 · The Sparks of Petaluma, Calif. had planned to retire to Hawaii. The couple may now have to adjust their dreams given the situation on Wall Street.
Oct 21st, 2008 · With two weeks left until Election Day, Democrat Barack Obama announced Monday that he is canceling nearly all his campaign events Thursday and Friday. He will visit his gravely ill grandmother in Hawaii.
Aug 20th, 2008 · Taking the high road and avoiding attack ads hasn't helped presidential candidate Barack Obama. After returning from a vacation in Hawaii, Obama has rolled out a series of ads going on the offense against rival John McCain.