Polynesians Originated in Taiwan?

By tracking the evolution of language and gut bacteria, scientists may have settled a debate over the spread of humans across the Pacific. The evolutionary trajectory implied by words and bugs begins with an initial migration from Taiwan 5,000 years ago, with a first wave of people spreading to the Philippines and a second to [...]

Mayor Kenoi Press Conference Tomorrow

Media Release Press Conference: Mayor to discuss tsunami alert, stimulus package Tuesday’s island-wide tsunami alert exercise will be the focus of a press conference with Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi at 10 a.m., Friday, January 23, at the Aupuni Center conference room. Mayor Kenoi will discuss the importance of the exercise and take questions. Also [...]

New NASA Moon Rover Revealed – The Video

I was fortunate enough to be on Mauna Kea when they had the “Media Day” and got to see the SCARAB rover in action. Here is NASA’s Latest Mars Rover. It doesn’t have a name yet, however, NASA is offering kids a chance to name it: (DOUBLE CLICK TO GO TO VIDEO) NASA unveiled its [...]

Tomorrow: New Media Workshop – Hilo

*bump* Barbra Pleadwell of Hastings & Pleadwell and Christian Engelhardt of Gum Design will deliver the workshop “Use New Media Communication: Boost Your Business” to Big Island businesses and organizations this month. Hilo Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: 2009 Technology in the Workplace Expo & Seminar, Hawaii Community College (1175 Manono [...]

BEGINNING TONIGHT – RENT to Be Performed as Fundraiser for Puna Community Medical Center

Theater Arts Conservatory (TAC) is a non-profit theater school and production company located on the Big Island of Hawaii. TAC has produced “Les Miserables,” ”Broadway- The 21st Century,” ”CATS,” and ”AIDA” since its inception in 2005. TAC plans to produce the musical RENT this January as a fundraiser for the Puna Community Medical Center. Performances for RENT will be January [...]

$100,000 Allocated to “Consultants” for Bus Stop Projects

Yesterday, there was a fatal pedestrian accident involving the Counties buses.  Bus stops along H-130 have long been a problem.  I mean, there are none!  Drivers do not know when buses are pulling off and pulling back on, people don’t understand some of the laws regarding buses, and the lack of crosswalks all contribute to [...]

Tomorrow: 1st Annual Bob Marley Day Concert & Agricultural Fair

1st Annual Bob Marley Day Concert & Agricultural Fair Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 12:00 – 5:00 PM Mo’oheau Park and Bandstand Downtown Hilo, HI Da Music: International Reggae artist Tuff Lion (formerly of Bambu Station & Midnite), Sahra Indio, Ai Pohaku, Big Island Conspiracy, HPP Studio Artists: Kalei’o, Mockmood & Sarah Niau. Special Guest, [...]

ABC News on Kalaupapa

Just noticed that ABC did a online feature on Kalaupapa. Anyone know if this was on television?

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