Mayor Kenoi Attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCOM) This Week in Washington , D.C.

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Damon

Mayor Billy Kenoi attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCOM) this week in Washington , D.C. Media Release: Tucson, AZ Mayor Robert Walkup, along with U.S.Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, USCM Vice President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and USCM Second Vice President Philadelphia, PA Michael Nutter, today introduced a CIVILITY [...]

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Mom’s on the Road to Recovery… Getting a Gallbladder Removed

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Damon

For the last few months my mother, myself and others have been a bit concerned about a rapid weight loss that she was going through. She really had no idea what might have been going on as she thought she might have caught a parasite while she was in the Philippines a few months ago [...]

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Former UH Swimmer Jamie Patrick to Attempt World Record Swim

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Damon

Wow… this is pretty impressive! I couldn’t swim for an hour straight and this former UH Swimmer is gonna attempt to go for 60 hours and 240 miles! In August of this year – Jamie Patrick will once again set the bar by testing the human will. He will swim an estimated 60 plus hours [...]

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Video From the 2011 Big Island Mud Bog

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Damon

The Big Island had a “Mud Bog” this past weekend: Here is some video from the event:

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Mayor Kenoi and Mayor Akutsu Sign New Sister City Pact

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi and Mayor Sadaji Akutsu of Shibukawa , Japan, reaffirmed a sister-city relationship between Shibukawa and the County of Hawaii in a ceremony in Hilo on Jan. 14, 2011. The sister-city relationship was established in 1997 to promote friendship and good will between the peoples of Ikaho-Machi and the [...]

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Hawaii County Community Satisfaction Survey 2010…The Results

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: Chief Harry Kubojiri wishes to thank the members of the public who participated in the Hawai’i Police Department’s Community Satisfaction Survey during December 2010. Click Here to view the survey summary (RESULTS) or on the Police Department’s website at www.hawaiipolice.com. The chief and his staff are in the process of analyzing all the [...]

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Why the Kona Blog Wasn’t On List of Invitees for HSPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Damon

I was curious to know why some blogs and websites were invited to participate in the Hawaii Society of Professional Journalist Excellence in Journalism Awards and in particular I was curious to know why the Kona Blog written by Aaron Stene was left out of the loop. I even had a brief conversation with Aaron [...]

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Senator Solomon Introduces Senate Bill 3 – Relating to a State Lottery

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Damon

Well newly appointed Senator Malama Solomon has already introduced a bill along with Senator Brickwood Galuteria that some would call pretty controversial. Senate Bill 3 Relating to a State Lottery which the description states: Requires DBEDT to investigate the possibility for Hawaii to participate in the multi-state Powerball lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association [...]

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Prime Minister Henry Noa of the Lawful Hawaiian Government Announcing a Nationwide Free Election

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Damon

From the Kingdom of Hawaii YouTube Site: Prime Minister Henry Noa announces the upcoming election for the Kingdom of Hawaii on November 5th, 2011. Interview by David Lakota at the Mana Kau Kana Wai, the 35th Legislative Session of the Lawful Hawaiian Government in Oahu. Prime Minister Henry Noa, Nobles, Representatives, and other members of [...]

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Hawaii Society of Professional Journalism Invites from the Big Island

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Damon

I’m honored that the Hawaii Society of Professional Journalist thought enough of my blog to invite me to enter in their 2010 HSPJ Excellence in Journalism Contest despite me not even being a member of the society! Here is a list of the other Big Island sites nominated invited to participate (Let me know if [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – Pahoa KFC Opens

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Damon

It’s OPEN!  The new KFC in Pahoa! Believe it or not… Kentucky Fried Chicken (as it was called back in the 80′s) was one of my first real jobs!

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Legends of the Pacific Luau

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Damon

I previously mentioned that I stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village this weekend and thoroughly enjoyed my little “Staycation”. On Sunday evening we tried out the “Legends of the Pacific Luau” at the Kamehameha Court. The event starts with a photo opportunity where they “lei” you and take a picture of you. We then got [...]

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Dodder Fodder – Commentary by Syd Singer

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Damon

Commentary by Syd Singer: How far are we willing to go to protect “native” species? Would you be willing to put your body on the line? If there was a native Hawaiian tapeworm, would you be willing to serve as its host? If it was an endangered Hawaiian tapeworm, you may be able to get [...]

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Pacific Aviation Museum Calls for Volunteers… Hangar 79 Open to General Public

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor which recently opened its second WWII hangar for visitors to explore has issued a call for volunteers to help the growing destination in its expansion. The Museum, recently rated “one of the Top 10 Aviation Attractions” nationally by TripAdvisor, has several areas for nonpaid volunteers interested in history [...]

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Queens’ MarketPlace Welcomes Ocean Sports to New Location

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: Ocean Sports, popular provider of beach activities and sea-going adventures, announces its sixth and newest location at Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa Beach Resort, with a soft opening Monday, January 17, 2011.  The new shop will feature interactive marine life displays, logo items and island souvenirs, reservations and check-in desk for the company’s Whale [...]

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An Awesome Weekend at the Best Resort in Hawaii… The Hilton Waikoloa Village

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Damon

As many of you may know by now that I spent the weekend at the Hilton Waikoloa Village and had a blast! Long before they sponsored my blog I have always thought they were the best resort in Hawaii. This weekend with the three day weekend we planned our vacation to maximize our time at [...]

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Invisible Cows and Snow in Hawaii… I’m Not Losing it Folks!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Damon

So this weekend my wife and I took my son and his cousin across the island to the Hilton Waikoloa Resort, but on the way there, we decided to surprise the two boys with a side trip up Mauna Kea to go play in the snow on top of Mauna Kea! We headed up saddle [...]

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County Services Moved to West Hawaii Civic Center

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: Hawaii County government services in West Hawai’i will be centralized during the next two months as various departments and offices move into the newly completed West Hawai’i Civic Center. However, the public will experience slight delays and interruptions in services as moves are made into the new building. The County of Hawai’i suggests [...]

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Final Entry DEADLINE February 1 – 2011 Big Island Film Festival at Mauna Lani Resort, May 11-15

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Damon

Media Release: February 1, 2011 is the final deadline to submit films for the 6th annual Big Island Film Festival (BIFF 2011) at Mauna Lani Resort.  One of MovieMaker Magazine’s “25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” and “25 Coolest Film Festivals,” BIFF 2011 takes place May 11-15, on location at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i [...]

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I Love Me a “Staycation” Every Once in A While

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Damon

I love getting away from the East side of the Big Island and spending weekends over on the Kohala Coast. As much as I love getting away from it all… I always love coming home to my own house again! I have a lot to catch up on… but for now… will just recuperate from [...]

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