Kamehameha Schools buys Varsity theater
By Rick Daysog Advertiser Staff Writer

The "Kamehameha Schools has acquired the Varsity Twin Cinema site and the nearby Varsity Office Building from Los Angeles-based Robertson Properties Group..."
Kamehameha Schools may add more of the "College Town" feel to the University of Hawaii area. Perhaps dorm apartments? -Rick

Kaka'ako burials must stay put, Honolulu developer told
By Gordon Y.K. Pang Advertiser Staff Writer

"The company behind the $100 million Victoria Ward Village Shops redevelopment project in Kaka'ako is being told by the state to leave 30 sets of iwi, Hawaiian burial remains, where they've been found..."
If you were waiting for this new development, plans may need to change. -Rick

Safeway names Kapahulu tenants
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - June 26, 2007

"Three eateries, a bank, an ice cream shop and several coffee retailers have signed leases for space at Safeway Inc.'s new Kapahulu shopping center..."
This will be a very large development for Kapahulu Avenue. Some will appreciate its value and convenience others may not enjoy the expected increase in traffic to the already busy street that leads to Waikiki. -Rick

Hawaii growth rate still better than most
Pacific Business News (Hon) - 9:32 AM Thursday, June 7, 2007 by Howard Dicus

"Hawaii's economy, which began to show some signs of cooling in 2006, has nevertheless made the top 10 in a new breakdown of state shares of U.S. gross domestic product..."

Ewa Beach shopping center moves forward
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - 11:45 AM HAST Thursday, June 7, 2007

A Mainland retail investment and development group has bought a 20-acre parcel in Ewa Beach and plans to spend some $100 million on developing a new shopping center.
More convenience is coming to Ewa (the West side of Oahu). The "Second City" is growing up to it's name. - Rick

Oahu median home price: $650K
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - 6:36 PM HAST Monday, June 4, 2007 by Howard Dicus

"Oahu sales of existing single-family homes slowed in May, both in number and in price, the Honolulu Board of Realtors said Monday. Condo sales also slowed but prices improved..."
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