Another Mayoral Forum this Thursday!

I just noticed on Kenoi’s website that there is a Mayoral forum in Honoka’a on Thursday, August 14th from 6:30 – 8:30. I wish there was a way to find out about these forums more ahead of time!

The Plastic Shopping Bag Poll

RIP Duke Sabedong of Hawaii… Who Once Fought Muhammad Ali

Duke Sabedong, a professional boxer from Hawaii, passed away Monday afternoon. He was 78 years old….. Here is a picture of Duke Fighting Muhammad Ali: And here is the ending from the actual fight which went 10 rounds: Funeral services will be handled by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hilo.

Update on Polls

Thanks to those that have voted in the polls on the right. This is the amount of people who have responded to each question so far, if you want a better understanding of the percentage break down that the polls show everyone: Where Does Your Vote Lie for 2008 Big Island Mayor: 29 votes cast [...]

Council Chairman Pete Hoffman Terminates His Executive Assistant… Why?

Both the West Hawaii Today and the Hawaii Tribune Herald, reported that Council Chairman Pete Hoffman terminated his executive assistant Linda Swallow. Hoffmann said Swallow has since been terminated, but would not cite a reason. From the article I read, I get the impression it’s because Hoffman may feel that the terroristic threatening charges against [...]

Navy 1 …. Whales 0

The Navy shouldn’t be using sonar at all in the Hawaiian islands. Tuesday, the Navy agreed to limit use of some sonar systems but not all. :( ….The settlement approved Tuesday by a federal judge in San Francisco restricts the Navy’s use of low-frequency sonar to specific areas near Hawaii and in the western Pacific [...]

Hawaii Listed as One of Seven States that Grows Weed in National Parks

Well, I think the Feds might be wrong on their numbers. …Marijuana is being grown illegally on national park land in seven states: California, Tennessee, Washington, Oregon, Kentucky, Hawaii and West Virginia, according to the Office of Drug Control Policy…. The thing that caught my attention about this article: …There was even a log of [...]

Hawaii Purchases Anthrax Detection Equipment

Anyone know where to find State Procurement orders online? I’d like to see how much these buggahs are costing us. …”We are proud to be supplying our test equipment to first responders throughout the nation and to be supplying the State of Hawaii,” said Mr. Jacques Tizabi, UNDT’s Chief Executive Officer…… ….This order, however, marks [...]

More Information on Tomorrows Mayoral Forum

I received the following email from Valerie Lum, Administrative Assistant, for KIAA, who also mentioned on the phone that there would be a gathering on the Lanai from 5:30 – 6:30: Mayoral Candidate Forum Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – 6:30 PM UHH Performing Arts Center (200 W. Kawili Street) Refreshments will be available prior to [...]

CBS Developing Updated Hawaii Five-O

CBS is looking to revamp Hawaii Five-0. The new take on the classic show is from Ed Bernero, executive producer of Criminal Minds. And for those of you that don’t know already…. My wifes Uncle, Gilbert Kauhi, played the role of Zulu on the Original series. My wife was 8 months pregnant when we were [...]

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