Wordless Wednesday – Bloody Wreck in Pahoa

This wreck was caused by nothing but driver error: There were two people seriously injured in this wreck. I arrived right as the ambulances were arriving on the scene We really don’t have a lot of folks that live here… so I am surprised at how many wrecks I come across.

Famous Daves Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que Coming to the Hawaii Islands

Right on… Hawaii to get Famous Daves BBQ! President and CEO Christopher O’Donnell announced today that BBQ Restaurants of Hawaii has purchased the right to franchise three Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) restaurants in the Hawaiian islands. The markets covered by the agreement include Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. The first location is anticipated to [...]

What You Didn’t See at the UH vs. USC Game

Check out this USC fan getting dumped by the HPD

“Bonsai Club”: Presentation by Jim Skibby, Bob & Nancy Male – September 10, 2010

Media Release: Jim Skibby, Bob and Nancy Male, members of the Waimea Bonyu Kai Bonsai Club will share a bonsai presentation on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Donkey Mill Art Center. The free evening activities include a slide show and live tree demonstrations. Bonsai combines the artistic and [...]

My New Federal Job… Looking for a 4×4

I’ve really been enjoying my new job with the Department of Commerce.  It seems like I’m getting paid a lot just for driving around… but so goes it. I don’t think the mainland folks understand that the BIG ISLAND is huge compared to many of the other districts that the Department of Commerce deals with. [...]

Earthquake on Big Island – Magnitude 3.3

Magnitude 3.3 – HAWAII REGION, HAWAII. 40 km (25 miles) WSW of Kailua Kona, Hawai`i, Hawaii 130 km (80 miles) W of Hilo, Hawai`i, Hawaii

Another Wreck at the Malama Intersection on Highway 130

Well it’s another wreck at one of the most dangerous spots in the state. The police finally got to the scene to try and start clearing things up around 5:40 this evening. When I have time… I’ll dig a bit further to see how many accidents happen at this intersection each month… it’s definitely increased [...]

VW CLUB OF HAWAII SHAKA WEEKEND 2010

I’ve never seen so many sweet VW’s before!  My very first car was a 74 Volkswagen and I’ve always had a small affection for them. VW CLUB OF HAWAII 9th Annual Car Show & Food Bank Drive Ala Moana Beach Park – Key Hole Saturday September 4, 2010

Highlights From the King of Vert 2 Contest at Pahoa Skate Park

Highlights from the King of the Vert 2 Contest that was held at Pahoa Skate park last weekend:

Labor Day Weekend Kicks Off at Pahoa Village Cafe… Naeole Gets Electric

Well Labor Day is upon us and Pahoa Village Cafe was the happening spot last night. As usual on Labor Day Weekend… the bikers were out in full affect. I arrived about 9:00 without my camera… and I was kind of bummed.  So what did I do…  I asked a police officer for a ride [...]

Mayor’s Health Care Conference to air on Sunday

From the Mayor’s Office: A 30-minute video overview of the Mayor’s “Hawaii County Health Conference: Building a Healthier Future Together,” held August 13, 2010, at the Waikoloa Marriott, will be aired on Na Leo O Hawaii Public Access channel 53 on Sunday, September 5, at 7 p.m. The day-long conference focused on creation of innovative, [...]

Hawaii – One of the “Least Cost-Effective Road Systems”

Why doesn’t this surprise me? …The annual Reason Foundation study measures the condition and cost-effectiveness of state-owned roads in 11 categories, including deficient bridges, urban traffic congestion, fatality rates, pavement condition on urban and rural Interstates and on major rural roads, and the number of unsafe narrow rural lanes. National performance in all of those [...]

Final Destination for Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in the Land of Cliff Diving’s Origin

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 Comes to Hilo, Hawaii for Final Stop Media Release: Kahekili, the last independent king of Maui, used cliff diving as an initiation rite for his warriors back in the 18th century. “Leaping feet-first from a high cliff into water without making a splash” – otherwise known as “Lele [...]

The Portuguese Soup at The Hilo Coffee Mill is a MUST!

I had lunch today with my new supervisor at the Hilo Coffee Mill and I just wanted to say that if anyone guys stop by there… Try their Portuguese Soup if they are selling it on that day. It was so good… “broke da mouth!” I would have never expected great Portuguese soup from a [...]

Hilton Waikoloa Presents… Hawaiian Elegance Brunch

Sponsors Note: The Vanguardist She’s done it for many years. Dressing bodies has been part of Nalani’s life, over and over. There were performances back in the 60s that required calls to feature color, movement, and form. The use of natural materials like hau, lauhala, and raffia, brought added dimension to the silhouette. Each year [...]

Swimming Next to Molten Lava on the Big Island

Well it looks like someone decided to go for a swim with Pele!  What a crazy person! While watching Hawaiian lava pour into the Pacific, a dispute erupted with regards to whether the water around the lavafall would be hot. M decided to find out.

Wordless Wednesday – I “Heart” Hawaii

I caught this picture as the gates were opening at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California last week… notice the kids shirt?

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