Taco Del Mar

Too tired to really go into it… but Taco Del Mar is opening a store in Kona. Yes, I’m Jealous, as this was a favorite lunch time grinds spot for me when I was living on Oahu. Now to have this tease just sitting across from the island from me in Kona…. well that and [...]

Bees on the Big Island… the Varroa Mite Invades

The Tribune Herald has announced that the Varroa Mite has invaded the Big Island. Aaron Stene makes an astute observation that people might want to blame this on the Superferry. I always thought a small bee could be caught up in the winds and end up here on the Big Island. We have a real [...]

A Darker View

I was wondering where all these new people were coming from on my blog. I noticed that Andrew Cooper over at “A Darker View” has posted my blog on his blogroll. He has a great blog… although, I have to admit,  I don’t understand a lot of the stuff he talks about. I do learn [...]

Gumapac and Joseph Fighting it Out… Kenoi Lurking

Just noticed on the Unofficial Polls that Gumapac and Joseph are tied and Kenoi has begun to pick up a bit of steam although still far behind.

Hot Pockets Being Recalled

Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets are being recalled! I used to love these things, but they started to gross me out. Now this grosses me out even more: Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Mt. Sterling, Ky., establishment, is recalling approximately 215,660 pounds of frozen stuffed pepperoni pizza sandwich products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. [...]

Todays Knockout

They say it takes two to tango.

Informational Briefing on Medical Marijuana, or Cannabis, Possession and Transportation in Hawaii on Monday

Just noticed from the “Hawaii House Blog” the following notice: WHAT: The House Health Committee will hold an informational briefing on medical marijuana, or cannabis, possession and transportation in Hawaii. WHEN: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:00 a.m. WHERE: State Capitol, Room 309 WHO: The following have been invited to participate: U.S. Attorney General, District of [...]

Junk Closing in on Landfall

Only 180 miles to go and they are right outside of Hilo now!

Candidates Forum Tomorrow in Kalapana

I just noticed on Hunters sidebar that there is going to be a Forum down in Kalapana tomorrow. Puna Makai Candidates Forum for mayor, council district 5 and state house district 4 races 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kalani Honua Retreat in Kalapana. Call Alita 640-9959. I wonder which candidates will show up?

Candidate Joseph Response to Highway 130 Question

I’ve been taking my time on the Hwy 130 question because it is really a state issue and the state has already made their intentions known to the community on widening the highway. I would like to see the state take a look at a variety of ways to help the intersection problems, especially for [...]

Anyone View the Vent Recently?

Just checked out the vent… looks like it’s going off!

Hawaii Dog Napper Ordered to Pay $36,600

I wrote about the Hawaii lady that was convicted of dog napping earlier. Previously, it was only going to be $12,000. It’s now up to $24,000. Here is a follow up: ….Margareta Doughty, 61, of Ocean View, Hawaii, must pay nearly $24,000 in attorneys fees and costs to Tyson and Melanie Doughty of Medway, according [...]

…And, we just don’t have time to waste.

Richard Ha wrote about the Thirty Meter Telescope Project in his blog yesterday entitled “Kanaka Council“. He mentions that he has been meeting with the council about the Project and: ….I have to say, I am very comfortable around them. I know that I can come and go as I please. And the feeling is [...]

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