Just a quick :30 seconds of your time as I’m flying on Go!Mokulele Airlines! now.
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Update on the Kona Brush Fires From the County
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Damon
Media Release: County of Hawai ‘i firefighters continue to battle three brush fires burning in remote areas of mauka Kona. The three brush fires currently burning in difficult-to-access terrain near the 4000-foot level are not threatening lives or property. No injuries or property losses have been reported. The fires are located at Yee Hop Ranch, [...]
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President Obama Speaks to the Press in Hawaii
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Damon
From The White House: President Obama addresses the public on the recent attempted terrorist attack and also speaks out on protests in Iran.
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Japanese Megastars Masami Nagasawa and Asami Mizukawa Visit Mauna Kea and Cruise Hilo
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Damon
Japanese Superstars Masami Nagasawa … and Asami Mizukawa … …recently visited Mauna Kea on the Big Island. The following is a video of their visit to the mountain and then they cruise Hilo:
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If You Don’t Get Past the Fear… You Won’t Get the Reward – I’m Jumping Out of a Plane!
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
I was brought up with a belief that if you don’t get past your fears in life that you will pretty much stay in a victim state of mind. You see you need to push past your fears to accomplish things in life. I already mentioned earlier that I took the risk of Ziplining as [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Health, Oahu, Tourism, Transportation | Tagged: Fun things to do in Hawaii, Parachuting in Hawaii, Skydive Hawaii, Skydiving in Hawaii | 8 Comments »
Thanks… But Still Intermittent Internet Service
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
Well I mentioned the other day that I was getting pretty irritated by my intermittent internet services. The cable man called at about 9:00 to tell me he would be here at 12:00. Well he finally at 2:30 he arrived. He checked everything out and did a few tests and asked a few questions then [...]
Filed under: Big Island, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Legal, Technology, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Cable in Puna, Internet in Pahoa, Internet in Puna | 2 Comments »
Astrology on Local Blogs? Give Me My Technology… I’m a VIRGO!
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
It seems a few local bloggers like to post astrological things on their blogs and seem to rely upon stars to answer their questions to life at times. So if any of these local bloggers that rely upon the stars and astrology for answers could please answer my question as to why my internet service [...]
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Temporary Salary Reductions for UH Faculty Beginning New Years Day
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
Media Release: The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents and President M.R.C. Greenwood today announced that the salary reductions proposed for UH faculty in the final formal offer to the University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly (UHPA) will be implemented Jan. 1, 2010. The administration’s formal written offer of Sept. 15, 2009 called for a temporary [...]
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New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
Media Release: To kick off 2010 Big Dog Productions will host the New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk on Friday, New Year’s Day, January 1st, starting at 9:30 am at the entrance to Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo. The 3.1-mile run/walk is free and open to the public with the first 100 people signing up receiving [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Entertainment, Hawaii, Health, Sports | Tagged: New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk | 2 Comments »
Christmas Tree Recycling
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
Media Release (and edited by my discretion): Please help keep our island green by recycling your holiday CHRISTMAS tree! Trees ready to be discarded can dropped off at any of the following ten (10) Recycle and Transfer Stations: Hilo , Kailua-Kona, Puako, Honoka‘a, Ka‘auhuhu, Keauhou, Pāhoa, Kea‘au, Waimea and Wai‘ōhinu. The transfer stations will be [...]
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Puna CDP Adopts Guidelines, Mission Statement
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
From the Mayors Office: The month-old Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee adopted operating guidelines, defined its mission and began preparing to identify and prioritize actions ripe for implementation at its second meeting held Friday, Dec. 18, at the Kea’au Community Center. The eight appointed members present divided themselves into four standing sub-committees on transportation, [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Pahoa, Puna | Tagged: mission statement, Puna CDP adopts guidelines | 2 Comments »
Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens Offering Its Annual Docent (volunteer) Training Course
Posted on December 28, 2009 by Damon
Media Release: Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens will offer its annual docent (volunteer) training course at the zoo for six weeks beginning February 4, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Docents will have the opportunity to share zoo information by leading tours, operating the information booth and by offering presentations to the public. A year-long [...]
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Better Go to the Bathroom Before Boarding Inter-Island Flights
Posted on December 27, 2009 by Damon
The new US Homeland Security rules on flights may make going to the bathroom on inter- island flights impossible now: …Once in effect, passengers on flights of 90 minutes or less would most likely not be able to leave their seats at all, since airlines do not allow passengers to walk around the cabin while [...]
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Dear Oceanic Time Warner… Fix My Roadrunner!
Posted on December 27, 2009 by Damon
My internet service has been very inadequate for the last 4 days. I called the day before Christmas to report this and it’s still sub standard. I know you folks said that you will come to our house on Monday… but why can’t you give a more exact time then “Sometime between 8 and 4” [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Blogs, Community, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Pahoa, Rumors, Technology, Television | Tagged: Oceanic Time Warner, RoadRunner | 2 Comments »
Santas Last Stop Was in Hilo, Hawaii
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Damon
This is kind of cool… NORAD tracked Santa last night around the world and he ended his trip in Hilo, Hawaii.
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Entertainment, Hawaii, Hilo, Kids, Rumors, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Hawaii, Hilo, NORAD, Santa Tracker | Leave a Comment »
Dear President Obama, While You Are in Hawaii…
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Damon
Dear President Obama, I’m glad that you are able to take some time off from work and return home to Hawaii for your Christmas vacation. I know that you have a full slate of things that you probably want to do with your family while you are on Oahu, however, can I suggest that why [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Blogs, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Military, National Affairs, Politics, Security, Something New?, State Affairs, Tourism | Tagged: Blogger Dreams of Meeting President Obama, President Obama Visits Hawaii, Things to do in Hawaii, Visiting the Big Island of Hawaii | 4 Comments »
When a Car Catches on Fire in Hawaii
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Damon
Filed under: Comedy, Hawaii, Oahu, Transportation | Tagged: Car Catches on Fire in Hawaii | 1 Comment »
Merry Christmas From Pahoa
Posted on December 25, 2009 by Damon
Merry Christmas to everyone… Yes, this is our town tree:
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Merry Christmas to All… And to All a Good Night
Posted on December 24, 2009 by Damon
The school, Ka’u Meke Ka’eo Charter School , is performing Silent Night (Hawaiian Version) at Arnotts Lodge in Hilo, Keaukaha Big Island Hawaii.
Filed under: Big Island, Community, Education, Entertainment, Hawaiian, Kids | Tagged: Ka'u Meke Ka'eo Charter School | 1 Comment »
