Posted on February 28, 2010 by Damon
I think the Big Island folks that were in charge of this recent tsunami evacuation did a pretty good job of keeping folks informed of things. I will say that other islands seemed to have much more information available to them as even Mayor Mufi Hanneman was using social media to send out messages! I [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Environment, Hawaii, National Affairs, Security, Technology, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Hawaii Tsunami, Hawaii Tsunami Sirens, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Tsunami Sirens | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
What Tsunami?
Filed under: Puna | Tagged: Koa Puna | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
I have never seen Pahoa town as crazy as it was today. I didn’t have my camera with me when I went to Black Rock Cafe this morning… however, this is what I saw when I came back… courtesy of a friend of mine.
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Pahoa, Security, State Affairs, Transportation | Tagged: Hawaii, Pahoa, Tsunami Pictures | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
I just noticed from the latest Hawaii County Police Commission Meeting Minutes (Chief’s Report) that there is a twist in the cell phone and driving law. If you are pulled over and on the phone… YOUR ENGINE MUST BE OFF OR YOU CAN STILL BE CITED FOR A TICKET. “…Regarding the cell phone ban, when [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Hawaii, Legal, Transportation | Tagged: Cell Phone and Driving Law, Hawaii Law, Hawaii Police Commission | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
Hawaii County Civil Defense Message: Entry to all coastal areas is now prohibited. First Wave estimated time of arrival 11:00 am. Oceancraft well off shore not at risk. Thank you for a successful evacuation.
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Environment, Hawaii, Security, State Affairs | Tagged: Big Island Coast Lines, Chile Earthquake, Hawaii Tsunami, Hilo | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
There will be siren intervals counting down to the actual waves that are expected to hit. Siren Schedule 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 10:30 Hawaii County Civil Defense has asked folks to be evacuated
Filed under: Announcements, Environment, Hawaii, Security | Tagged: Hawaii Tsunami, Schedule of Waves, Tsunami Warning Sirens | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
6:15 AM (Hawaii Time): “TSUNAMI WARNING IN EFFECT. All in evacuation zones are ordered to evacuate no later than 10:00 AM. Stay off Roads. Listen to Radio for Updates. Stay Off Roads.
Filed under: Announcements, Community, Environment, Hawaii, National Affairs, Security, State Affairs | Tagged: Evacuation, Hawaii Tsunami Warning | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 27, 2010 by Damon
Posted on February 26, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and dignitaries from Tahiti will participate in the landing of a submarine cable linking the two countries a cultural ceremony and other festivities will mark the historic event. WHO: Edouard Fritch, Vice President of the Government of French Polynesia; Senator Richard Tuheiava (French Polynesia); Mayor Billy Kenoi, County [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Kona, Something New?, Technology | Tagged: Submarine Cable Linking Tahiti to Hawaii Landing in Kona | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2010 by Damon
I’m probably the last person in the local blog scene to comment on the purchase of the Honolulu Advertiser by Star Bulletin owner David Black. My Comment… No Comment! Another sad day for many journalists… the end of newspapers is happening slowly and sadly. I predict many Star-Bulletin layoffs and I see more news getting [...]
Filed under: Hawaii, Newspapers, Technology | Tagged: Honoululu Advertiser bought by Star Bulletin | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2010 by Damon
Posted on February 25, 2010 by Damon
Commentary submitted on behalf of Brenda Olcott, mother of the child that I reported missing on my blog two days before police put out a missing child report, but removed after she was found: Aloha Mayor Kenoi and Ms. Shigemura, As Mayor Kenoi requested in an informal conversation with me, I would like to arrange [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Guest Commentator, Hilo, Kids, Legal | Tagged: Teen Drug & Human Trafficking Concerns in Hilo | 12 Comments »
Posted on February 25, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: On February 10th, 2010, Google announced “Google Fiber”, an experimental project in which it will install fiber high speed interconnects to a selected area in the United States. The fiber internet connection will provide up to 1 Gigabit per second internet connection to homes in the selected communities. Thats over 100 time faster [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Entertainment, Something New?, Technology | Tagged: Big Island Internet Initiative, Google Fiber | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Damon
I just got the following in my email… looks like the candidates have me on their list! :roll: I will reiterate once again to the two folks that read this blog… that I’m going to do my best not to be political with MY BLOG! Folks please remember if I do get a PR from [...]
Filed under: Politics, State Affairs | Tagged: Republican Governors Association, Tim Murtaugh | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Damon
A little birdie told me that Anthony Marzi will be a candidate for Hawaii Senate District 4 again this year. I wish Mr. Marzi the best of luck as I think he’s a very bright young man. Mr. Marzi, if you read my blog, feel free to confirm or deny this little bird that I [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Legislature, Puna, Rumors, State Affairs | Tagged: Anthony Marzi, Hawaii Senate District 4 Seat | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: The Windward Planning Commission is about to consider a package of zoning code changes that evolved from the community’s vision for Downtown Hilo. Planners have spent nearly six years in consultation with residents, business owners and others, and this package is one product of those meetings designed to guide future development of the [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo | Tagged: Downtown Hilo, Planning Commission considers new guidelines for Downtown Hilo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: The Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host a public education workshop on designing streets for pedestrian safety with a focus on “enhancing pedestrian crossings.” The all-day class is set for Tuesday, March 16, in Hilo at the Aupuni Conference room of the County’s [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Education, Hilo, Transportation | Tagged: Hawaii, Pedestrian Safety Class Offered in Hilo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Damon
We here on the Big Island are blessed to have one of the greatest online coders in the world living here on the Big Island. Happy Birthday Larry Czerwonka! Thanks for inspiring me… some day I’ll be able to learn more then I already know and I appreciate all the guidance you have given me. [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2010 by Damon
I was on the road today when I got the civil defense message that there was a 3.4 earthquake registered off Kalapana today. Living here in Hawaii close to all the possible natural disasters that could possibly happen here… I still honestly can say there is no better place in the world to be… lucky [...]
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Hawaii | Tagged: Earthqauke, Kalapana | 3 Comments »
Commentary: Teen, Drug & Human Trafficking Concerns in Hilo
Commentary submitted on behalf of Brenda Olcott, mother of the child that I reported missing on my blog two days before police put out a missing child report, but removed after she was found: Aloha Mayor Kenoi and Ms. Shigemura, As Mayor Kenoi requested in an informal conversation with me, I would like to arrange [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Guest Commentator, Hilo, Kids, Legal | Tagged: Teen Drug & Human Trafficking Concerns in Hilo | 12 Comments »