The Proof is in the Pizza

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

The other day I blogged about Pahoa Village Cafe having a happy hour between 3 – 6 pm where they gave away free pizza and allowed people to play free pool. So I decided to check it out today and sure enough there was free pizza… And just as advertised… Free Pool. I’d say there [...]

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County Responds to Lawsuit Over 2008 Procurement Dispute

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

Media Release The County of Hawai‘i today received a complaint filed in the Third Circuit Court by HMP Inc. claiming breach of contract and a violation of the State procurement code.  The lawsuit asks the court to order the County not to terminate its contract with HMP to provide paving material, and to prevent the [...]

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Understanding Lava Rock… Hawaii Lava Rock Veneer

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

I urge folks to check out this pretty informal video about lava rocks. Yes, it’s a corporate video… but the information provided in it is pretty good.

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Monster Inside Me… Rat Lungworm and Silka Strauch Video

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

A very interesting clip on Rat Lungworm produced by Animal Planet: Monster Inside Me… Rat Lungworm (2 minutes) The following is an interesting video that shows Puna Resident Silka Strauch in the Hospital recovering from her battle with Rat Lungworm Disease as well as a lot of other stuff I don’t understand. I wish I [...]

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County Prepared for Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

Media Release The County of Hawai’i is prepared for an extraordinary event on Thursday, July 16, 2009, when Mayor Billy Kenoi and his wife Takako will greet Their Majesties the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan at the Kona International Airport. As the Emperor and Empress exit the plane, Kekuhi Keali’ikanaka’olehaililani, granddaughter of Edith [...]

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County of Hawaii Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan (IRSWMP) Update

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

SWAC Meeting Notes – July 2, 2009 Meeting started at 11:10 a.m. Recess 12:40 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Reconvene meeting 12:50 p.m. Meeting ended 2:00 p.m. Present: Barbara Bell, Mike Gleason, Alex Leonard, Shon Pahio, Nimr Tamimi, Ted Vorfeld, Steve Okoji, Christine Dochin, Paul Buklarewicz, Russell Ruderman Absent: Jes Foster, Mike Kaha Staff Present: Lono [...]

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Lincoln Ashida on “Council Pay Raises”

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Damon

Here’s another one from the desk of Lincoln Ashida: Council pay raises. On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, the Hawai‘i County Council Committee on Finance voted down a resolution that sought to recommend the County’s Salary Commission reconsider their earlier action in 2008 that provided for a 22% pay increase for all nine Council members.  The [...]

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