Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
Hawaii County Mayor’s Office on Japan Tsunami Debris “… We are Prepared for Whatever Will Be Washed Up…” Tsunami debris from the March 11th, 8.9 earthquake that destroyed parts of Northern Japan is expected to come ashore to the Hawaii Islands according to recent studies. The following two letters were sent in to the Hawaii [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Environment, Hawaii, National Affairs, Opala in Paradise, Rumors, Security, Something New?, State Affairs, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Beaches in Hawaii, Hawaii County Civil Defense, Hawaii Island, Japan Tsunami Debris, Tsunami Debris and Beaches | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
The Human Services chair, Rep. John Mizuno (Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, Fort Shafter), announced today in response to President Obama’s anti-bullying message that he will introduce a bill which requires the department of education to adopt rules to prohibit school bullying and cyber bullying. Today, President Obama provided a taped message in the wake of [...]
Filed under: aloha, Announcements, Hawaii, Legal, State Affairs, Technology | Tagged: Cyber Bullying, Hawaii Anti-Bullying Law, Rep. John Mizuno | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
Here are a couple videos from the fire that happened at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki yesterday: Part 1: And part 2:
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Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
The 2011 Hawaii Island Finals represent the prestigious close to the 2011 season for the Stand Up World Tour. Held on the beautiful east side of the Big Island, just North of Hilo, Honoli’i is a magical spot where the very best stand up paddlesurfers in the world will congregate for the closing of the [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
Congressional Candidate Bob Marx (D) is hosting a Coffee Talk event for East Hawaii residents on Sunday, November 20th, 2011. The event is from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center on 17th Avenue and Maku`u Drive. East Hawai‘i residents will be able to meet Congressional Candidate Bob Marx and discuss [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2011 by Damon
Senator Kahele will be having a Highway 130 update meeting at Pahoa Community Center on Thursday, December 1st from 6-8 pm. Building upon the recently completed DOT forum held in September, Hawai’i Island’s District 2 State Senator is using this forum to specifically address all State Highway 130 projects in Puna and to help clarify [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Community, Hawaii, Highway 130, Politics, Puna | Tagged: Highway 130, Senator Gil Kahele | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Governor Neil Abercrombie welcomed players, coaches, and government officials from Ehime Prefecture at Washington Place for the 10thAnniversary of the Ehime-Hawaii Baseball Tournament and Youth Exchange. “Events can separate us but events – even tragic events – can also bring us together” said Governor Abercrombie in his welcome remarks. “The Ehime-Hawaii Goodwill Youth Baseball Tournament [...]
Filed under: Abercrombie, aloha, Hawaii, Kids, Sports | Tagged: Benny Agbayani, Ehime, Ehime Maru, Ehime Prefecture, Governor Abercrombie Welcomes Baseball Players from Ehime Prefecture, Japan, Neil Abercrombie | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Hawaii County Housing Director Steve Arnett speaks at the opening of the new 12-acre public park in Waikoloa. Built in conjunction with the new Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing project, the 12-acre park already features a field large enough for a regulation soccer field and a youth baseball diamond. The project will also soon open a [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Describing the area as a “pu‘uhonua” for families, Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and other dignitaries untied two maile leis Friday morning, signaling the opening of an affordable housing project and a 12-acre community park in Waikoloa. Kamakoa Nui, which targets first-time home buyers who make a little less or slightly more than the area [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi lays a wreath Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 to pay at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as Punchbowl. The mayor is flanked by Research and Development Director Randy Kurohara, and Deputy Managing Director Wally Lau.
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
The Hawai`i Tropical Flowers Council (HTFC) is now soliciting local vendors who want to participate at the Philadelphia International Flower Show (PIFS), held from March 3 to 11, 2012. The theme of the flower show this year is “Hawai‘i, Islands of Aloha.” The HTFC will be offering qualified companies a booth space and/or an assistance [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Big Island police have charged a Hilo man with 19 offenses in connection with stolen and forged checks belonging to a former employer. Patrick John Lindsey, 24, was arrested Wednesday (November 16) at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges. He was charged Friday afternoon (November 18) with nine counts [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Hawaii, Hilo, Idiots, Legal | Tagged: Identity Theft, Patrick John Lindsey | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
To all Hawai‘i labels, recording artists, producers and distributors: we have opened the nomination process for the 2012 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. In order to be eligible for the 2012 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, releases must be available for purchase by December 31, 2011. Please note that it is not enough to upload them to [...]
Filed under: aloha, Announcements, Entertainment, Hawaii, Hawaiian, Television | Tagged: 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Hawaiian Music, Nominations | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
I just got wind that the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki is on fire. The following picture is taken just below the Pacific Beach Hotel by an employee at the neighboring hotel the Waikiki Resort Hotel.
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
Following years of fundraising, grant writing, designing and permitting, and hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts, the Hawaii Wildlife Center will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10:30am until 12:30pm. “It has indeed been a long and rewarding journey. There are far too many individuals, companies and organizations to thank but [...]
Filed under: aloha, Announcements, Big Island, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, Something New?, Tourism | Tagged: Grand Opening, Hawaii Wildlife Center, Kohala Middle School, Linda Elliott | Leave a Comment »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
I was driving down near the Hilo soccer fields today when I noticed the Google Street View Car pull into Wailoa State Park by the King Kamehameha Statue. I knew the car was on the island, but this was my first opportunity to trap it at a dead end and get a good picture of [...]
Filed under: aloha, Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo, Something New?, Technology, Transportation, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Google Bike, Google Car, Google Street View, Google Trike, Street View, Wailoa State Park | 5 Comments »
Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
The National Park Service is pleased to announce the availability of the draft plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) aimed at protecting and restoring native ecosystems by managing non-native ungulates (hoofed mammals) within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The purpose of the draft plan/DEIS is to develop a comprehensive and systematic framework for managing non-native [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
WHAT: Subaru Hawaii invites the public to a pet adoption and collection drive on behalf of Hawaii Island Humane Society on Saturday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kona Subaru in Kailua Kona. Hawaii Island Humane Society will have dogs cats, and kittens looking for loving homes. The public is encouraged to [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2011 by Damon
The Paradise Roller Girls are gearing up for their final bout of the season, “Barbies vs. G.I. Janes,” in an interleague match-up featuring some of the Big Island’s favorite skaters. The action takes place Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the bout starts at 7 p.m. Tickets [...]
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Posted on November 17, 2011 by Damon
This January, as temperatures drop and snow falls those seeking the warm sun and sandy beaches of Hawaii’s Big Island will be in for another treat, The Waimea Ocean Film Festival. With special offers on lodging during the festival, it’s best to book travel now to be part of this amazing event! The festival will [...]
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