Hawaiian Perspectives on Geothermal Talk Story Sessions Continue

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Damon

WHAT: Following their recent response to the HELCO RFI on Hawai‘i island, IDG executives will take part in two community forums and information sessions on geothermal development in late September. IDG’s innovative model for geothermal development has been a hot topic of discussion over the last few weeks. From a briefing for Hawaii legislators at [...]

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Department of Transportation Meeting Tonight – Puna Makai Alternate Route (PMAR) to be Discussed

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Damon

Hawaii Department of Transportation officials along with local politicians will be meeting at the Keaau Elementary School cafeteria tonight at 5:30 to discuss the Puna Makai Alternate Route (PMAR) project and other state road projects that are happening on the island. At a meeting last night at Pahoa Community Center, Senator Gilbert Kahele passed out [...]

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2nd Annual World Peace Festival Features Grammy Award Winner Sonny Lim

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Damon

In ancient times Moku Ola, also known as Coconut Island, was considered a safe haven, a place for healing and refuge.  Today, the Hawai’i County park hosts an array of events from family picnics, to celebrations of King Kamehameha.  A relative newcomer; the World Peace Festival, first produced in 2010, is scheduled for Saturday, October [...]

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Statement From KapohoKine on Today’s Zipline Construction Tragedy

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Damon

Experiential Resources, Inc (ERi), the construction company contracted by Lava Hotline in Pauka’a, experienced a tragic construction accident today that resulted in two injuries, one of which was fatal. There were no Lava Hotline employees affected. As KapohoKine Adventures doesn’t have direct involvement in either the build or operation of the Pauka’a property, we have [...]

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Zip Line Death at KapohoKine Adventures Honoli’i Outback Adventures

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Damon

(I Have updated this post as I have learned more information about it.  All updates are noted in BOLD) I’m stunned to learn that there was a death today and an injury at KapohoKine Adventures Honoli’i Outback Zip Line Adventures. The following is all of the information that I have received so far: There was [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – Sneak Preview of Housing for Kupuna in Pahoa

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Damon

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Video of Zebra Eel Eating a Large Crab Off the North Shore of Oahu

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

Amazing footage captured on a night dive on the North Shore of Oahu.  Zebra Eel killing and eating a crab on the North Shore of Oahu – Hawaii by Hawaii Eco Divers & Surf Adventures.

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Results From the 5th Annual Peace Day Parade & Festival

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

The peaceful plantation town of Honoka’a was filled with people celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sunday, during its 5th Annual Peace Day Parade & Festival.  More than a thousand gathered to enjoy the lively “moving stage” of music, floats and entertainment with a message–as marching bands, Taiko drummers, bon dancers, cirque [...]

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John Carroll To Make Announcement Regarding His Candidacy for U.S. Senate

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

??? John Carroll is going to announce his run for the U.S. Senate tomorrow at 2:00 pm at the Republican Party Headquarters at 725 Kapiolani Blvd. #C-105 For those that may remember, Mr. Carroll previously had one of his campaign hauncho’s emailing me about my blog when he ran for governor a few years back.  [...]

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The Descendants – Official Movie Trailer

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscar-winning SIDEWAYS, set in Hawaii, THE DESCENDANTS is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. [...]

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Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Names Recipients of Appreciation Awards

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

The Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers names the recipients of its appreciation awards, given annually to supporters of Hawaii’s tropical fruit industry. They are Chef Stephen Rouelle of The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii; Chef George Gomes Jr. of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Russell Ruderman and Island Naturals; Randyl Rupar of the annual mango and avocado festivals [...]

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Lava Update at Pu’u O’o Crater Courtesy of Paradise Helicopters

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

LAVA UPDATE (Courtesy of Paradise Helicopters) The lake of active lava in Pu’u O’o is spilling over the side and creating a flowing river of red. This pic was taken today Tuesday 9/20 at about 10 am on our Hawaii Experience Air Adventure.  Amazing feeling to hover over this!! Related articles Chain of Craters Road [...]

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Big Island Police Searching for Man Wanted for Kidnapping and Attempted Sex Assault of Female Child This Morning

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

*EDIT 10:12 am* Suspect has been located and arrested in attempted child sex assault case. Details to come. Mahalo to the public! Big Island police are searching for a man wanted for the attempted kidnapping and attempted sexual assault of a female child in a restroom at a Hilo public school this morning (September 20). [...]

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Hui Laau Kamaaina LaiOpua Preserve Project Receives Cooke Foundation Grant

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Damon

The Hawaii Forest Institute (HFI) was awarded a $12,000 grant from the Cooke Foundation for the Hui Laau Kamaaina LaiOpua Preserve project. This dryland habitat restoration project is providing forest stewardship opportunities at the endangered plant preserves within the Villages of LaiOpua in Kealakehe, North Kona. HFI, Hawaii Forest Industry Association (HFIA), landowner Department of [...]

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Little Shop of Horrors at the Hilo Palace Theater

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

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The White House – “The American Jobs Act: Impact for Hawaii”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

The American people understand that the economic crisis and the deep recession weren’t created overnight and won’t be solved overnight. The economic security of the middle class has been under attack for decades. That’s why President Obama believes we need to do more than just recover from this economic crisis – we need to rebuild [...]

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Mayor Kenoi at the Counties of Hawaii Sister Cities Summit

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

Hawaii’s four counties hosted a sister-cities summit last week over on Oahu, bringing together Hawaii’s sister-city partners from around the world to discuss collaborative opportunities in economic development, clean energy, international trade, business, educational exchange and cross-cultural understanding. The Sister-Cities Summit is being held in conjunction with the 2011 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo [...]

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Lt. Governor Brian Schatz as Acting Governor Releases Statement on President Obamas Deficit Reduction Plan

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

Today, President Obama unveiled his plan to further reduce the nation’s deficit in addition to the American Jobs Act. Some of the potential impact from the American Jobs Act on Hawai’i includes: 30,000 small businesses to receive a payroll tax cut $174.9 million for highway and transit modernization projects for about 2,300 local jobs $122.3 [...]

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Ulu Questions Answered at Breadfruit Festival

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

Your questions about growing ‘Ulu (breadfruit) answered by Ian Cole, Collection Manager and Curator for the Breadfruit Institute: What growing conditions are necessary to grow breadfruit? (Soil, light, space in the landscape, elevation) What are the cultural needs of breadfruit? (pruning, fertilization, harvesting) What are the main pests of breadfruit and their impact on the [...]

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Kauai, Molokai, Lanai and East Hawaii Receive Grants for Veterans Cemeteries

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

The State of Hawaii will receive a federal grant totaling $1,591,789 for veterans cemeteries on the neighbor islands announced Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today. “Our veterans dedicated their lives to serve our country in times of need.  Without their sacrifices, we would not be [...]

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