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I feel sorry for many of the great journalists that are losing their jobs. I’d just like to say congratulations to former Editor Mark Platte for getting a new job at Hawaii News Now: It’s official: I’m leaving The Advertiser to become news director of Hawaii News Now. First day is May 10. about 2 [...]
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This is pretty cool… well at least to me. This guy (reception73) on Oahu is putting a lot of the warning sirens on youtube. Here is a few samples that he has posted over the years.
Filed under: Environment, Hawaii, Oahu, Security, State Affairs, Technology | Tagged: Civil Defense Sirens, Hawaii Warning Sirens, Tsunami Sirens | Leave a Comment »
Fuel Terminal??? …Later this year Tesoro will conduct another turnaround at its 93,500 bpd Kapolei, Hawaii refinery, Wheeler said. He did not give a date for that work. Tesoro has been evaluating the future of the Hawaii plant as part of a general review of the company’s seven refineries, including the possibility of turning it [...]
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I received my first ever political campaign check for an “AD on my blog” from James Weatherford a candidate for County Council 5 a few days ago and I just wanted to thank Dr. Weatherford for supporting my blog. As I told him in a recent receipt: …Please understand that placing an ad on my [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Blogs, County Council, Pahoa, Puna, Something New? | Tagged: District 5 Race, Hawaii County Council, James Weatherford, Politics on the Big Island | 4 Comments »
Commentary: More 2% News: The Charter Commission has submitted their charter amendments to the council for comments (as required by the Hawaii County Charter). The council’s comments are due to the charter commission by mid-May. The following resolutions are recommendations to the CHARTER COMMISSION about what will be placed on the ballot. The following THREE [...]
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that is #HB444 passed with 31 ayes and 20 noes. IT PASSES! about 1 hour ago A roll call vote is now being taken to pass #HB444. The votes are 31 ayes 17 noes. about 1 hour ago Rep Coffman reads from the Hawaii State Constitution that all should be treated equally. about 1 hour [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Community, Hawaii, Legal, Legislature, National Affairs, Politics, Something New?, State Affairs | Tagged: Civil Unions in Hawaii, Equal Rights, Gay Rights, HB444, Historic Hawaii Law | Leave a Comment »
Media Release: Don’t be surprised to see law enforcement taking to new heights when Special Olympics Hawai’i holds its ninth annual Cop on Top event. Starting April 29 – May 1, volunteer, off-duty police officers will mount 14-foot scaffolds at Safeway stores statewide, to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes. Officers will eat, sleep and [...]
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Media Release: It takes a lot to invest millions into any project at any time, much less during a recession. But the team at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel knew that the time was right for the iconic hotel to get a much-deserved “face-lift,” and began the initial planning in late 2007. With plans in [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Kona, Something New?, Tourism | Tagged: King Kamehamhema Kona Beach Hotel, Places to stay on the Big Island | 1 Comment »
Media Release: Mayor Billy Kenoi today said he is disappointed that Japan Air Lines has decided to halt direct-flight service from Narita to Kona, but said that he is convening a special meeting between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the County, the State Tourism Liaison and other major stakeholders such as the hotels and tour wholesale [...]
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Center for Study of Active Volcanoes: Rare footage of the Big Island in 1986 & 1987: Kaimu Black Sand Beach & Queens Bath, BEFORE lava. In 1986, Hurricane Estelle sent huge waves over roads along the Puna coastline. High-quality Beta tape was used to document the damage; in the process, footage of beloved Kaimu Beach [...]
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Media Release: Governor Linda Lingle today vetoed a bill that would have mandated the makeup of the workforce on state and county public construction works projects. The bill, SB2840 SD2 HD1, would impose an ambiguous quota system that would impair contractors’ flexibility to maintain a workforce that is responsive to the specific changing needs of [...]
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Here on the Big Island, Census workers will begin knocking on doors again on Wednesday, April 28th. This is the Non Response Follow Up operation, so if you didn’t send in the questionnaire the first time… the census bureau sends enumerators out to find you. Continuing a White House tradition of strong support for the [...]
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After a long 15 years, Pop Warner “Flag” Football has returned to the Pahoa-Puna district after the hard work of many involved. The Puna Panthers were spearheaded by Fred Blas, Keven Lee and Kyle Lee and they had their first game today at Hawaiian Beaches Park. I started playing football when I was 8 years [...]
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SATURDAY • MAY 15, 2010 • 10AM-3PM CONTEST RULES: 1. Recipes and decorations must include products raised or made in Puna. 2. One entry per contestant. 3. Categories include: Pupu, Entree, and Dessert 4. Entry blanks may be obtained from Foodland Kea`au, Ace Hardware or online at keaaushoppingcenter.com 5. Entries will be judged based on [...]
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To the person that asked me if I check my links on my site and that the Poinography blog is dead… Go jump in a lake! My guess is that Doug at Poinography has taken some time off (yes a long time off) and is probably working on something much more important then blogging. If [...]
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eBay founder Pierre Omidyar has had a soft launch with his new attempt at making news profitable online with the Honolulu Civil Beat and I myself am pretty disappointed that it isn’t going to feature neighbor island news at this time. I sure won’t be paying $240.00 a year to basically be allowed to make [...]
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This Footage was taken in 1994: Molten lava mixes with seawater, producing spectacular fountains of spatter, and fascinating bubble bursts. The bubbles stretch and rapidly cool, forming Peles Hair and Limu o Pele. Videographer: JJ. Camera with telephoto lens was set up far away to capture footage from this rare and short-lived event. Current conditions [...]
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Councilwoman Naeole-Beason Asks for Support on Bill 250 (234)
Commentary: BIL 250 Draft 01 2008-2010 Aloha Kakou, Many decisions are being made fast and furious these days. The County Council postponed the vote on Bill 234, to delay implementation of the new building codes, until Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 1 p.m. In the interim, Councilman Hoffman has proposed an amendments bill for consideration. [...]
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