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Well the question has been put out there via Punaweb and in the interest of fair government and accountability I think I can respond in the following way to the question that was posted (my response below): Well I’ve stewed on this for two weeks and can’t stand it any longer. In talking with a [...]
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I love finding clips like these that show what life was like back in Hawaii before it was even a state. This clip is almost as good as this one that I posted a while back.
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The Nikon Coolpix L110 came out last month and I’ve been drooling to get one… so today I finally did. Now I can finally start taking some decent pictures for Wordless Wednesdays!
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Once in a lifetime opportunities only happen to me… well typically once. I’m stoked to learn that I’ll be going on another “once in a lifetime” opportunity in the next few days. My wife and baby were also invited this time, however, they won’t be able to make the trip simply because my son’s much [...]
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(Click image to see larger view.) Okamoto Ito Cabbab …wanted in connection with a burglary Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating two women and one man in connection with a burglary on January 13. Police are seeking 29-year-old Lorene “Rene” Okamoto, 44-year-old Lorne Ito and 34-year-old Diana “Malia” Cabbab. [...]
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Despite what may be read in the newspapers or heard on TV, the Hawaii Census Participation rates are down incredibly from the year 2000. You can view the actual State by State results here: Census 2010 Participation Rates. As of 12:00 today, this is where Hawaii is actually standing in the participation of the 2010 [...]
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The next Highway 130 meeting has been planned. A date of Monday, April 5, 2010 has been set for the next Keaau Pahoa Advisory Group Meeting #9. Please join us at 5:45 PM at Keaau Elementary School Dining Room to discuss what comes next in the process. You can find the summary to the most [...]
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I just went out to take out some compost and look what I came across! I think these things are illegal in Hawaii! (Update… I posted this from my phone and I don’t know why it’s taking so long to upload to my blog)
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Media Release: The Honolulu Rail for Growth (HRFG) team of companies will be collectively donating $25,000 to the Hawaii Academy of Science to support the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair (HSSEF). Each member of the Honolulu Rail for Growth team is contributing $5,000 to the donation. The team is led by Sumitomo Corporation of [...]
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Media Release: Ka Lei `Ahinahina Noho ana `o `āhinahina kūpaianaha i ke po`o o ka `ohu! Wreathed in mist, the extraordinary Silverswords dwell with the summit clouds! Ka Lei `Ahinahina The Silversword chooses to live in the Wao Akua. This region is where the gods dwell and is near the summit of our tallest mountains. [...]
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I wish I could talk more about the Census at this point… I’ll just let others talk about it: Information technology problems at the U.S. Census Bureau could cause inaccuracies in this year’s constitutionally mandated count of the U.S. population, according to government auditors. “IT problems place the efficiency and accuracy of Non-Response Follow-Up at [...]
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Media Release: Alesha ‘Ulu’ Makuakane played water polo in the morning and won Miss Ka‘ū Coffee in the evening. On Saturday, March 27, the Ka‘ū High School senior woke up, traveled to Hilo to captain her team as water polo goalie against Kamehameha Schools, and zoomed back to Pāhala to the pageant. She touched everyone [...]
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A Westjet aircraft taking off for Honolulu from Vancouver Internatonal Airport had technical problems on takeoff and is now sitting on the south runway. “Everybody’s safe on board,” said Alana Lawrence, YVR spokesperson. “It’s undergoing an inspection right now…” More Here
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Just checked out the recent INVESP rankings… and I think I have too much time on my hands. Top Hawaii blogs by the number of pages indexed by Google: 1 Ukulele Underground – Learn Ukulele Online with Aldrine Guerrero 39,900 2 Damon Tuckers Weblog 4,600 3 SportsHawaii.com 3,570 4 Wailea Daily Photo 2,240 5 i [...]
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The Hawaii Forest Industry Association is holding its 18th Annual Hawaii’s Woodshow at the Linekona Academy Art Center adjacent to the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The perennial question of Art versus Craft lands squarely on the side of Art at this show. Event Coordinator Marian Yasuda hosts a room full of creative wood furniture, sculpture, [...]
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Media Release: Hawaii Police Department Officers initiated several drug investigations earlier this year in response to concerns voiced by Councilwoman Emily Nae’ole-Beason regarding rampant street drug dealing taking place in Pāhoa Town. A coordinated effort between the department’s Vice Section and Community Policing Officers led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest [...]
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April 16, Friday – Big Island The Honokaa Peoples Theater – Honokaa ( 808-775-9963 ) $45. Adv. $50.Door $55. Gold Circle Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:00 pm. April 17, Saturday – Maui The Royal Lahaina Resort – Kaanapali ( 808-661-3611 ) Tickets: $45. Adv. $55. Door $65. Gold Circle Tables Gates 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 [...]
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The Eugene developer owns thousands of acres of coveted koa trees in Hawaii, but getting permission to harvest them is a difficult task… …His JRH Engineering is owed money by Arlie & Co., a major local real estate company that has filed for the protection of bankruptcy court while it reorganizes its finances. And harvesting [...]
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Councilwoman Naeole-Beason on the International Energy Conservation Code
Commentary by Councilwoman Naeole-Beason: Aloha mai, The County of Hawai‘i has adopted the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, with local amendments. This adoption was done via Ordinance 09-48, Bill No. 385 (Draft 2) and currently has an effective date of May 11, 2010. There are serious concerns about the necessity of this [...]
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