Snokerling News

If you're like most people traveling to a new location for the first time, you have a tendency to want to "do it all". Often, such an approach leaves one a bit exhausted, rather than refreshed, at the end of a vacation.

Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock has the challenging task of filling in as interim judge in another county while continuing his judicial duties in Coupeville.

" Breathing underwater was a strange sensation. It was even stranger because I've never been scuba-certified. Stranger yet that my wife - who is reluctant to even duck her head under water - was happily swimming 15 feet underwater behind me as we plumbed the depths on this island off the coast of Honduras.

This photo taken May 2009 shows 12 year old Ryan Edelmann Snuba diving at "Barracuda Reef" at Xcaret... This photo taken May 2009 shows 12 year old Ryan Edelmann Snuba diving at "Barracuda Reef" at Xcaret Park at Playa De Carmen,Mexico. Guests drift with the current over Coral Gardens, a prolific green turtle area with many curious barracudas.

A 40-year-old Wanganui man nearly drowned after he ingested water while snorkeling in the Marlborough Sounds this evening.

Maui lifeguards closed three beaches in Kihei for about 3 1/2 hours yesterday after a 10- to 12-foot shark was seen in the area about 10:30 a.m., a Maui County news release said.

Superior Court Judge John O. Linde has died. Linde, 62, was found Thursday morning floating in a South Kohala bay about 75 yards off the Big Island of Hawaii, where he and his wife, Carol, were vacationing with friends John and Becky Bird.

The woman who apparently drowned after being caught in a rip current off Kauai's North Shore yesterday has been identified as Kathleen Stewart, 70, of Manti, Utah, officials said today.

A 70-year-old Utah woman apparently drowned at Anini Beach on Kauai's North Shore yesterday, according to Kauai police.

A 70-year-old Utah woman apparently drowned at Anini Beach on Kauai's north shore today, according to a news release from Kauai Police.

On a slow ascent to the surface of the water from 60 feet down, the divemaster spots something thrilling along the reef and extends her hand with all five fingers wiggling excitedly.

The Kapitol Reef snorkel brings simplicity to under water breathing with their Kadence Technology that allows people of all ages to enjoy life under the sea.

A plaque honoring Superior Court Judge John Linde for his earlier service as a District Court judge decorates his office at the county courthouse.

This photo taken July 10, 2009 shows a moray eel pops up from a recess in a coral reef near Bonaire.

A 48-year-old California man drowned yesterday at Kipu Falls on Kauai. At about 1:40 p.m. the Apple Valley man and his son jumped off the falls into a pool and swam to a nearby rock, a Kauai news release said.

A man who died while snorkeling off the Big Island has been identified as a superior court judge from San Juan County, Wash.

Honolulu police are warning the public to be alert and park in well-lit areas after a gunman attempted to rob two women Sunday in parking lots in Aiea and Pearl City.

Hawai'i Police Department South Kohala District Sergeant Kenneth Quiocho Phone: 887-3080 December 3, 2009 Report No.

Stand-up comic Gabriel Iglesias has been so taken to heart by his Hawaii fans, you might as well call him an honorary local.

Absolutely the best vacation ever. Played Port Royal twice, Belmont Hills once and Riddell's Bay once.