Nae’ole Aquatics Complex and KSBE “Transitions” Final Day

Today was the final day of my son’s two week Kamehameha Schools “Transition period”.  This is the time when the kids that are admitted to KSBE as Kindergartners get an orientation to the school and learn the basics about what the school is about. The kids and the parents had a pool party today. I [...]

Hawaii Chapter of the SPJ Honors Cartoonist Corky Trinidad

Dave Briscoe, president of Hawaii Chapter of the Society of  Professional Journalists (SPJ), gives a tribute to Corky Trinidad during the annual awards banquet June 26, 2009, at the Dole Ballrooms. Then, Briscoe presents a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award to Trinidad’s son Lorenzo and wife Hana. Anyone notice that the Star-Bulletin has been putting clips [...]

Congresswoman Hirono Supports Courageous Women in Iran

Congresswoman Hirono recognizes Neda, a brave young woman who was shot and killed while joining Iranians in Tehran who were demonstrating against the presidential election results. Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

Whoops!

I was coming back from shopping at the mall today around 3:30, and I saw the following truck at the corner of the KTA/Prince Kuhio Mall Intersection. Apparently he didn’t tie down all these steel brackets very well.  They were spilled across two lanes and traffic was a mess because of it. Share this: Facebook [...]

Japan’s Majestic Emperor Akihito and Emperess Michiko on the Big Island in July

Japans Majestic Emperor Akihito and Emperess Michiko will begin a tour of Canada and the United States in two days. In a few weeks, they will be spending one day on the Big Island. Here is the itinerary for Their Majesties Emperor and Emperess of Japan’s visit to Canada and the US.   As you can [...]

Senator Daniel Inouye Speaks at the 20th Anniversary Tribute of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988

Recipient of the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and Bronze Star, Senator Daniel Inouye (D- Hawaii) speaks at the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and his experience in the 442nd Regimental Combat team. Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

Sample… Sample…

So I mentioned the other day that local Big Island Brew Company Hawaii Nui Brewing will be sponsoring this blog. I guess before I seal the deal… I need to figure out which premium beers of theirs is my favorite. I’m fortunate that Cash & Carry here in Pahoa happens to be the only place [...]

*Update* Proof That Rats Eat Coqui Frogs

Cartoon Courtesy of Tom Lackey Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

Newly Crowned Miss Hawaii 2009 Raeceen Woolford on the “KC and Taka in the Morning Show”

KC & Taka interview Raeceen Woolford – Miss Hawaii 2009. Taka attempts to answer a question from the pagent. Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

Big Island BookBuyers Hosting Children’s Book Exchange

Childrens books will be available for exchange from now until August 30th, 2009 at Big Island BookBuyers in Pahoa. How it works: If you have any books that you would like to exchange, bring in up to 3 books and trade them for 3 more books. The first time exchanging: If you do not haver [...]