Former Hawaii Resident Arrested for Making Coffee Naked

A Springfield, Virginia man is facing an indecent exposure charge after a passerby spotted the man naked in his kitchen and reported it to police. Eric Williamson, 29, is a commercial diver who grew up in Hawaii and rents home with several co-workers. Williamson told FOX 5′s Will Thomas his roommates were not home and [...]

UH PRESIDENT M.R.C. GREENWOOD STATEMENT ABOUT HGEA VOTE

Media Release: I am pleased that an agreement with HGEA has been ratified by its members. I would like to express my gratitude for the hard work and commitment of the HGEA leadership and members in continuing to work towards an agreement to address the budget restrictions that are impacting our campuses. This agreement will [...]

GOVERNOR LINGLE STATEMENT ON HGEA RATIFICATION

Media Release: “I am pleased that HGEA members ratified the agreement reached between HGEA leadership and the state and counties.  HGEA members clearly recognized that the type of shared sacrifice embodied in our agreements is necessary to help see our state through the budget crisis we are now experiencing. State and county employees work hard [...]

Saint Damien Relic to Rest in Pahoa for a Night

According to Hawaii247.org a “Relic” of Saint Damien will be resting in Pahoa on the night of Wednesday Oct. 21st at Sacred Hearts Pahoa. …Wednesday, October 21 St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe: 8‐10 a.m. Sacred Heart, Naalehu, and Holy Rosary, Pahala: 1‐3 p.m. St. Theresa, Mountain View: 4‐5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary, Keaau: 6‐8 p.m. Relic taken to [...]

Thursday – “Naming No. 2″

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosts a screening of Toa Fraser’s award-winning film, “Naming No. 2,” on Thursday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m. in UCB127. The event is free and open to the public. “Naming No. 2” is the story about family matriarch Nana Maria (played by Ruby Dee). Inspired by a dream from [...]

Toys for Tots… Free

I was recently the recipient of a large bag of toys from someone who had collected them over the years.  A lot of them were like the “Happy Meal” toys and things that had been collected over the years. My son doesn’t need two and three of everything… so if anyone is interested in taking [...]

New FEDERAL Medical Marijuana Policy Issued Monday

The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to state laws, under new policy guidelines to be sent to federal prosecutors Monday. More Here

Seen Naked in Pahoa

I have to wonder what people are thinking sometimes when naming products.

Smiley Sunday

BJ Penn “Just Scrap” Results and Pictures

I’d like to say thanks to @hilomikey for tweeting tonight’s “Just Scrap Event” from the Hilo Civic. Chad Thomas in second round30 minutes ago from mobile web Main Event Josh Mareko vs. Chad Thomas39 minutes ago from mobile web Toby “to quick” Mesiche TKO in2nd round40 minutes ago from mobile web Kealii Kanekoa vs. Toby [...]

Foodland to Take Over Puna Fresh Foods

I am the Eggman

My son is learning lots of cool things at Kamehameha Schools. Here is his “Egg Shell Garden”

Today – Make a Difference Day at UHH

The Most Frightening Thing You Will Ever See… That Has a Happy Ending

I’m telling you now… this video is not for the faint at heart:

UH Hilo Library Beneficiary of $667,170 Endowment Gift

Media Release: Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Joseph and Florence Maney, students and faculty at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will benefit from enhanced academic offerings at the Edwin H. Mookini Library. Through the Florence Maney Trust, an endowed gift of $667,170 will be paying out a monthly distribution to support the library [...]

Lincoln Ashida: “What really happened with the West Hawai‘i Today’s lawsuit against the Hawai‘i County Council”

From the Desk of Lincoln Ashida: On October 13, 2009 the West Hawai‘i Today and County entered into a settlement agreement disposing of all allegations and claims made by the newspaper against the Hawai‘i County Council.  The WHT earlier sued the Council, claiming the Council had violated Hawai‘i’s “Sunshine Law” since more than four members [...]

Fishing With @AlohaArleen

And if you don’t remember: Where’s the Aloha Arleen?

Big Island Residents Hired to Help With Munitions Cleanup

19th Annual Pahoa Holiday Parade Seeking Entrants

Media Release: The 19th Annual Pahoa Holiday Parade commences at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 in old Pahoa Town. Watch the always-colorful parade in this eclectic Puna town, and then head down to the Pahoa High and Intermediate School for the Ho’olaulea, featuring island fare and entertainment. Motorists should note that Old Government Road, [...]

Second Planning Workshop For Kamakana Village At Keahuolu

Media Release: Forest City, in partnership with the State of Hawaii, invites the public to attend a second planning workshop for Kamakana Village At Keahuolu, the mixed-use affordable housing community planned for the Keahuolu ahupua‘a. In the first planning meeting held this past summer, the project team heard from more than 70 community residents. The [...]

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