Twitter Goes Retro… Me about 30 years ago!

I jumped onto Twitter tonight and it seemed like half the people I was following had put up pictures of them when they were a kid.  I don’t know what the occasion is… but I figured I’d join in the fun. Well I already had a picture of my kid up there and he’s basically [...]

Unaccredited University Linked to “Diploma Mill” – American Pacific University to Build Kona Campus?

I blogged about American Pacific University and how the President of the University Matthew James brings in more then $3 Million a Year and the University also being linked to Diploma Mills here Now it looks like the same cat is moving his little scheme to Kona and our own planning commission has accepted it [...]

H-130 Contraflow Resolution Ammended to Draft and Adopted

I’ve been a bit busy trying to keep up with the council meetings, but from what I just read, at the Council Meeting yesterday, it looks like they have approved a resolution to try and get H130 Contra-flowed during peak hours. Res 768-088 Urges the Department of Transportation to Create a Reversible or Counterflow Lane [...]

RIP Bob Sevey the “Walter Cronkite of Hawaii Television”

Longtime Hawaii television anchorman Bob Sevey died Friday afternoon after a long battle with lung cancer. Sevey, described as the “Walter Cronkite of Hawaii Television,” passed away at his home in Washington State. He was 81…. More here KGMB9 Year Ender Spot for 2009. Showcases KGMB9 News Legends, such as Bob Sevey, Leslie Wilcox, Bob [...]

Last Week of Japanese Washi Paper, Gouache and Sumi Art at East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo

Japanese Washi and Gouache or Sumi Artist presents Eastward Wind at the Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Arts/EHCC. Exhibition on display between February 6th – 26th. East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo Shigeno Sawada:

Working With Special Kids… Everyone Should Do It

Part of my new job, is that I’m rotating between many different classes and subject matters. I’ve gone from some of the things that are easy for me like Language Arts and Literature, since I have a little background in writing although you wouldn’t know it by reading my blog, to subjects that I never [...]

TONIGHT: Vagina Monologues

As part of the 2009 V-Day College Campaign, the Women’s Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo presents a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” to raise awareness and funds for organizations working to end violence against women and girls. The benefit is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in the UH-Hilo Performing [...]

Impact of Immigration on Hawaii: Past, Present and Future… Video

“Views from the Shore” – Statehood Hawaii sponsored panel presentation on discussion on impact of immigration in Hawaii.

Pohoiki Boat Ramp Construction: The Video

Looks like Big Island Weekly is posting their videos to youtube for public access now. Workers construct a new boat ramp at Pohoiki to rid the island of the old dangerous ramp on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Senator Dan Inouye Introduces Legislation to Designate a Heritage Area

Senator Daniel Inouye introduced legislation in the U.S. Congress to designate the Hawaii Capitol National Heritage Area for the Honolulu/Kapalama ahupua’s which covers Kaka’ako, Downtown, Nuuanu, and Kapalama. The Senate Bill 359 was co-sponsored by Senator Daniel Akaka. Representatives Corinne Ching and Cindy Evans gives closing remarks.

Representative Cynthia Thielen Speaks With MADD Executive Director and Chairman… Video

Pt. 1 Representative Cynthia Thielen speaks with Arkie Koehl, Chairman and Public Policy; abd Leah Marx Executive Director Pt. 2 Representative Cynthia Thielen speaks with Madd Chairman and Public Policy Director Arkie Koehl; and Leah Marx Executive Director Pt. 3 Representative Cynthia Thielen speaks with Arkie Koehl, Chairman and Public Policy; abd Leah Marx Executive [...]

Man Shocked to Death on Kapiolani Blvd.

I used to live just a block away from the location of this incident and would often walk this route with my child, so this news is kind of “shocking” to me if you will. …Wires touching the metal cover of an electrical junction box appear to be the source of an electrocution that killed [...]

Pali Witness: Former UH Hilo Student Body President Motta Was Holding Gun When He Got Shot

Maumalanga, 35, testified yesterday in federal court in the murder trial of Rodney Joseph Jr. and Ethan “Malu” Motta. Joseph and Motta are also on trial for conspiring to operate and operating an illegal gambling business and racketeering that involved assault with a dangerous weapon, extortion and robbery. Maumalanga said the man holding the gun [...]

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