Na Mele’s First Location HD Production Airing Monday at 7:30PM on PBS

Halekulani’s House Without a Key Provides Stunning Venue for Na Mele’s First Location HD Production Airing Monday at 7:30PM The PBS Hawaii series Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song has recorded and preserved in perpetuity performances by many of Hawaii ’s musical legends. Throughout the years, these musical treasures were recorded in PBS Hawaii ’s [...]

Death With Dignity Bill Killed by Judiciary

Judiciary Chair Jon Riki Karamatsu has decided not to hear Death with Dignity bill this year, but open to do so in future. House Bill 587 Measure Title: RELATING TO DEATH WITH DIGNITY. Report Title: Death With Dignity Description: Allows a terminally ill, competent adult to get lethal dose of medication to end life. Prohibits [...]

West Hawaii Today Reports on Building “Cod”

I know I make typos and mistakes all the time.  I’ve never claimed to be a great speller and I certainly don’t have a copy editor. I just love this headline in today’s online West Hawaii Today: “Citizens push for greener building cod” It will probably be fixed soon enough, but you can check it [...]

This Weekend: 2009 Season Opener at the Hilo Drag Strip

2009 SCHEDULE: February 21 & 22 – Season Opener/Points Meet March 21 & 22 – Points Meet April 25 & 26 – Points Meet May 23 & 24 – Memorial Day Drags/Points Meet June 27 & 28 – Points Meet July 18 & 19 – Points Meet August 15 & 16 – Points Meet September [...]

Hawaiian Makes Top 36 on American Idol… Introducing Kai Kalama

Kai Kalama Age: 26 | Hometown: San Clemente, Calif. | Job: Musician, care-giver His first audition appearance was accompanied by a piece about how he takes care of his sick mother in the daytime and performs at night. He made it through to the Top 36 despite weak vocals toward the end of the Hollywood [...]

HB 143 Passes Transportation Committee and Goes to Judiciary: Bill Prohibiting Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices While Driving

Just in: HB143 which prohibits use of mobile phones, electronic device while driving is on the move. Passed Transportation. Goes to Judiciary. HB143 RELATING TO THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING. Mobile Phones; Safety Prohibits the use of a mobile telephone while driving unless equipped with a hands-free accessory and being [...]

Official Trailer Released: “Voyagers – The Discovery of Hawaii”

From director Paul Csige, comes the incredible true story of the discovery of Hawaii. Told through the art of Herb Kawainui Kane, this epic film will show you a place and a people you never knew existed. World Premier at Gates Performing Arts Center Big Island of Hawaii May 30th 2009. More here

Hilo Bayfront Soccer Field #2 Closed for Six Weeks

Media Release Effective immediately the Hilo Bayfront Soccer Field #2 (the main soccer field) will be closed for improvements for approximately six weeks while volunteers from AYSO and other organizations work to repair the field. The staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation would like to express their appreciation to all volunteers who will [...]

2009 Avocado Festival This Weekend

Live Music and Entertainment, local vendors, Farmer’s Market, Arts & Crafts, Keiki games, Agricultural displays, lectures, demos, etc. Free Guacamole!!! Fresh Fruits, Juices, Organic Foods Kava drinks offered by the Sanctuary of Mana Ke’a Gardens 1st Place Prizes for: Best Guacamole, Best Dessert, Best Recipe All recipes available for tasting after judging “The Hawaii Avocado [...]

Angel Pilago to Run for His Old North Kona Council Seat

I just read the following tweet from former Big Island Weekly Editor Kristine Kubat: Angel Pilago confirmed on Sunday he will run for his old North Kona council seat…

Starting Today: Big Island Schools Compete in KTA S’port Up

KTA Super Stores, along with Hawaiian Airlines and Sports Line, have teamed up for a third straight year for S’port Up!, a six-week promotion to help fund high school athletic programs across the island of Hawai’i. This year’s Sport Up! theme, “Help Shape the Face of the Future,” runs from February 18 – March 31, [...]

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