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Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann ordered the Honolulu police department to beef up patrols in the area around Obama's beachfront compound while the Hawaiian Electric Co. sent a portable generator to the home to ensure that Obama's family and staff were powered up. "We understand he's O.K. in his compound," said Hannemann, speaking Friday night. "Where he is staying has to be one of the most secure spots on the island." Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle said an undisclosed branch of the military provided communications equipment to Obama's security detail while the state's civil defense worked...
...flooded 911 with calls. Most islanders received news by way of car or battery-operated radios, which included Japanese-language announcements to keep tourists informed of developments. Some mobile phone users had spotty reception because a number of cell towers apparently were not equipped with efficient generators. Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann said over the radio that power would not be fully restored for at least 12 hours. After a recent earthquake that affected Hawaii's largest city, it took two days before electricity came back completely. By 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, however, most of the island had lights back...
Despite the star crazed atmosphere created by Obama coming home, many in Honolulu are urging the public to let Obama and his family enjoy their time in peace. "I just want him to have a good time," said Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. "I want the people of Honolulu and the visitors to be respectful. He's been at it for a long time and he needs a vacation...
...everything,” long-time friend and Honolulu City Councilman Mufi Hannemann told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. “He had education. He had background, He had charisma. He was destined...
...started out as a typical Mufi Hanneman-type ho-hum affair, as early in the first half the Eagles flew off on a 16-2 spurt which found the Crimson down 28-11 halfway to intermission...