Posted on March 26, 2010 by Damon
An interesting article by David Ebner of The Globe and Mail entitled “David Black, a true believer amid cries of doom” has some interesting stuff about the StarBulletin’s owner, David Black’s intentions of the local newspapers more then a year ago. “…Squaring his shoulders, he aimed to take on the rival Honolulu Advertiser, 50 per [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: In an effort to accommodate late afternoon commuters, the Hawai`i County Department of Environmental Management will be implementing late closings at select County Solid Waste Transfer Stations. Effective April 1, 2010 the following Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be open to accommodate late afternoon commuter traffic as indicated in the table below. Location [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2010 by Damon
Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
With no direct reference to anything at this point… I’d just like to throw this question out to anyone who might want to answer it. What does an underfunded and unaccounted community have to do to actually get the federal money it may need? DOES SOMEONE REALLY NEED TO START RAISING A VOICE?
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
*Cough* I once heard that there was a … Oh never mind… someone send me a good joke or something right now!
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 Time: 4-6PM Location: The Ohana Room in Kona Stories Bookstore (next to the Island Naturals health food store in mauka Kona) Fish farming is an important cultural tradition and key to ensuring future food security in Hawai`i. But it must be done in a pono way to ensure the [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi joined mayors across the country Thursday when he delivered a hot lunch to Mrs. Toshie Shimose in Hilo, as part of the national Mayors for Meals campaign during the month of March. The program is sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America to raise public awareness [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: While most Hawaii high school students enjoyed their recent Spring Break, a handful of Waiakea High School seniors completed internships at local businesses, part of a new Senior Project Program that helps students make career choices sooner. Senior Hollie Lambert, who intends to major in Public Relations, landed an internship at Irondog Communications, a [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by Damon
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Posted on March 24, 2010 by Damon
…Hawaiian native Mark Carson figured that since the wood has been used in a number of other things – jewelry boxes and musical instruments – why not use it in the interior of a car…
Filed under: Hawaii, Hawaiian, Something New?, Transportation | Tagged: BMW, Cool Car, Hawaii, Koa Wood, Mark Carson | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 23, 2010 by Damon
Thanks to Doug over at “Poinography” for pointing this out: …the “local” looking guy in the video has a Warriors “H” logo on his cubicle furniture…
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Posted on March 23, 2010 by Damon
The twin-engine Comanche airplane that crashed outside the Hollister Municipal Airport this morning had been taking off for Hawaii, and the 300 gallons of fuel in the aircraft left local officials with an environmental cleanup at the site, said Airport Manager Mike Chambless… More Here: Airplane was taking off for Hawaii when it crashed
Filed under: Announcements, Hawaii, National Affairs, Security, Transportation, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: FAA, Hawaii, Hollister Municipal Airport, Mike Chambless, Plane Crash | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 23, 2010 by Damon
Posted on March 22, 2010 by Damon
I’m totally bummed I missed the parade that was held to honor the Pahoa High School State Championship team in basketball… But what is up with all the politics of this event that I’m now hearing and reading about now? He said… she said… they said… and we said… JESUS FOLKS… this was for the [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Entertainment, Hawaii, Kids, Pahoa | Tagged: Big Island Politics, Pahoa Parade | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 22, 2010 by Damon
(Media Release) Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has withdrawn its ‘BBB+’ rating on Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association’s $12.085 million series 2007 homeowners assessment revenue bonds. We are withdrawing the rating because of a lack of timely and relevant information, which we believe is necessary to maintain a credit opinion. Complete ratings information is available [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2010 by Damon
Here are the most recent batch of Hawaii Police Complaints (HPC) that were discussed at the County of Hawaii Police Commission meeting on March 12th: HPC 09-56: Complainant was involved in a traffic stop. She alleged that the officer was rude and threatening. HPC 10-01: Complainant alleged that he was arrested for cannabis even though [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2010 by Damon
Researchers in Hawaii have found several species of moth whose caterpillars can live both under water and on land, making them unique among insects. Biologists Daniel Rubinoff and Patrick Schmitz of the University of Hawaii observed the caterpillars of 12 species of moth living equally well under water and on dry rocks away from streams. [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2010 by Damon
Filed under: Announcements, Community, Guest Commentator, Hawaii, Hawaiian, Health, Kids, National Affairs, Sports, State Affairs, UH | Tagged: Census 2010, Chad Owens, Chris Brown, Kanani Danielson, Kanoe Kamano Kaaihue, Raeceen Anuenue Woolford | Leave a Comment »
Aquaculture Discussion: What is Pono Aquaculture?
Media Release: Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 Time: 4-6PM Location: The Ohana Room in Kona Stories Bookstore (next to the Island Naturals health food store in mauka Kona) Fish farming is an important cultural tradition and key to ensuring future food security in Hawai`i. But it must be done in a pono way to ensure the [...]
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