Posted on May 24, 2010 by Damon
From the Mayors Office: Mayor Billy Kenoi today urged the Hawaii County Council to tell the public immediately where it intends to cut $23 million from the administration’s proposed budget. “The public deserves a fair hearing,” said Mayor Kenoi. “If Council members intend to cut $23 million from the budget, I think we all deserve [...]
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Posted on May 24, 2010 by Damon
*UPDATE* I just found out this is Syd Singer’s son and anyone that is the son of a holder of a coqui breeder sanctuary… I can’t support! *Press Release (Note I’m only posting this because of the kids age!)* At age 18, Solomon Singer is somewhat of a novelty as the youngest candidate in the [...]
Filed under: Blogs | Tagged: Solomon Singer, Teenager Running for US Senate, US House of Representatives | 6 Comments »
Posted on May 23, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: For the second time, Captain Cook resident Angelina Lovato will undertake a 240-mile trek in support of Hawaii Island’s special needs children. Last year her marathon journey began June 8, mid-morning after a kick-off assembly attended by students and faculty at Konawaena Elementary where Lovato works as a reading tutor. Twelve days later [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Kids | Tagged: Angelina Lovato, Walk Around the Big Island | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 23, 2010 by Damon
I’m lucky enough to be able to attend this years Na Hoku Festivals that are starting this week and then concluding with the awards show that will be broadcast on Sunday evening. Here are some of my predictions for this years awards: Most Promising Artist(s) of the Year: Most Promising first-recorded effort as a featured [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Hawaiian, Rumors, Tourism | Tagged: 2010 Na Hoku Awards, Anuhea Jenkins, Kuhao Zane, Mailani, Polinahe, Willie K | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 22, 2010 by Damon
I just had a burger from Pahoa’s newest food joint The Snak Shak. It was a pretty good burger from a hole in the wall type of restaurant. It’s located next to Pahoa Village Cafe in downtown Pahoa.
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Food & Drink, Pahoa, Something New? | Tagged: Pahoa Village, Snak Shak | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 22, 2010 by Damon
My son had the lead role in the Kamehameha Schools Kindergarten Opera “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” today. He did a great job acting and singing his part as the troll I’ll be happy when he returns to his normal self and quits acting like a troll! I know he didn’t get it from his [...]
Filed under: Comedy, Education, Entertainment, Kids | Tagged: Kamehameha Schools, The Three Billy Goats Gruff | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 21, 2010 by Damon
Hawaii Island United Way’s Mayors Cup dinner, golf tournament and Evening in Paradise – July 9 and 10, 2010 at Mauna Lani Resort – a fundraiser for the Hawaii Island United Way.
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Posted on May 20, 2010 by Damon
I got wind today that the groundbreaking for the new Pahoa Transfer and Recycling station would take place soon. Here is an artists rendition of the place: And here is the plan for the actual station:
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Environment, Pahoa, Puna, Something New? | Tagged: Pahoa Recycling Center, Pahoa Transfer Station | 2 Comments »
Posted on May 20, 2010 by Damon
I just found out a picture of me was in a Huffington Post article on Wednesday: In the Navy: Social Media for Better Customer Service If you go to the slide show in the middle of the article I’m in picture 9 of the slide show. I’m sure this will be the one and only [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Entertainment, Hawaii, Military, Newspapers | Tagged: Damon Tucker, Huffington Post, Social Media in the Navy | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 20, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: The Big Island has double the fun with the Hawaii Healing Garden & Mango Festival Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. This year’s Hawaii Island festival is a collaborative event with the Annual Mango Festival, expanding the flavors of the island’s summer mango season. Admission is [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2010 by Damon
Posted on May 19, 2010 by Damon
From the Mayors Office: Community meetings with Mayor Billy Kenoi will be held in Kohala on June 8, and in Waimea on June 15. Each of the community meetings is open to the public. The meeting on June 8 will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kohala Intergenerational Center , hosted [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Hawaii, Kenoi, Politics | Tagged: Kohala, Mayor Kenoi, Waimea | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 19, 2010 by Damon
Posted on May 18, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: The HAWAIIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME is proud to announce the 26th Annual “Ka Himeni Ana” Hawaiian music competition on Friday, September 10th, at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu. Ka Himeni Ana, founded by Richard M. Towill, features amateur Hawaiian music groups performing in the “nahenahe” style, the distinctive Hawaiian music form that [...]
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Posted on May 18, 2010 by Damon
Posted on May 17, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: Bring your new or used incandescent light bulb to Earl’s Garage before May 28, and you’ll receive free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Each household can exchange up to 5 incandescent light bulbs for the free CFLs. CFLs use less electricity to produce the same amount of light, helping you save money and [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Sustainable Living | Tagged: Free Light Bulb Exchange | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 17, 2010 by Damon
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Big Island Film Festival that was held on the Kona side of the island. I arrived on Friday and was able to catch actor Tom Berenger talking about his experiences in the movie and film industry. Big Island Filmmaker and Festival director Leo Sears had [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Entertainment, Hawaii, Hawaiian, Kona, Movies and Film, Technology, Television, Tourism | Tagged: Awards and Pictures, Big Island Film Festival Results, Film Festivals, Hawaii, Tom Berenger Films | 2 Comments »
Posted on May 17, 2010 by Damon
A year ago I blogged about when Pigs Fly. Here is a youtube clip that was just posted that explains more about what I was getting at.
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Posted on May 16, 2010 by Damon
I had the opportunity to stay at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel this weekend courtesy of the folks at the hotel as well as the folks with the Big Island Film Festival. I’ll post about the film festival a bit later but this one is all about the hotel! All I can say is wow! [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Entertainment, Kona, Movies and Film, Tourism | Tagged: Big Island Film Festival, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Nice Hotels on the Big Island, World Famous Hapuna Beach | 5 Comments »
Posted on May 16, 2010 by Damon
Let’s support Big Island resident Rose Acevedo in her quest to win the Pepsi Good Idea Contest. Pepsi Co. Refresh Project is offering a million dollars every month for great ideas that support local communities. My idea, FRUITBUSTERS, to help feed the hungry in Hilo was approved by Pepsi on May 1st. The goal of [...]
Filed under: Agriculture, Announcements, Big Island, Community, Economy, Food & Drink, Guest Commentator, Something New?, Sustainable Living | Tagged: Fruit Busters, Pepsi Co. Refresh Project, Rose Acevedo | 1 Comment »
Big Island Lady in Running for Pepsi’s Good Idea Contest
Let’s support Big Island resident Rose Acevedo in her quest to win the Pepsi Good Idea Contest. Pepsi Co. Refresh Project is offering a million dollars every month for great ideas that support local communities. My idea, FRUITBUSTERS, to help feed the hungry in Hilo was approved by Pepsi on May 1st. The goal of [...]
Filed under: Agriculture, Announcements, Big Island, Community, Economy, Food & Drink, Guest Commentator, Something New?, Sustainable Living | Tagged: Fruit Busters, Pepsi Co. Refresh Project, Rose Acevedo | 1 Comment »