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Marines at Pohakaloa Training Area Hawaii (c) 2012 All Hawaii News The U.S. will move more than 2,500 Marines from Japan to Hawaii — a more than 20 percent increase in the islands — as the Pentagon scales back a $21.1 billion blueprint for Guam, U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye confirmed Tuesday. Star-Advertiser. It looks like 2,700 more Marines may be on their way to Hawaii as the Pentagon scales back a $21.1 billion plan to move troops from Okinawa to Guam. Pacific Business News. The U.S. military is expected to announce it will transfer up to 2,700 Marines from the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa to Hawaii, Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Tuesday. Associated Press. Hours before any formal announcement from Washington, the offices of Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Sen. Dan Inouye said the Pentagon intends to move about 2,700 Marines from Okinawa to Hawaii. Hawaii News Now. The military is expected to announce plans to transfer up to 2700 Marines from Japan to Hawaii. KHON2. The top members of the Senate Armed Services Committee voiced concern Tuesday over an imminent U.S.-Japan agreement on reorganizing U.S. forces based on the southern island of Okinawa. More than 2,500 Marines would come to Hawaii under the plan. Associated Press. Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s reapportionment plan on Monday filed a motion for preliminary injunction seeking to halt the upcoming election. Civil Beat. A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction stopping the state from requiring that air cargo carriers charge customers a fee to help pay for efforts to protect the islands from invasive plant and animal species because state law conflicts with federal laws. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii lawmakers are considering a proposal to the state’s civil unions law to allow religious organizations to deny use of their facilities for a solemnization ceremony. Civil Beat. State lawmakers last night agreed to use the state general fund to support agricultural inspector positions, rather than using a special fund to supplement the associated costs.
Continue reading...Hawaii Board Of Education adopts teacher evaluations, state sees record gun registrations, judge strikes rail procurement rule, Thielen defies Dems,…
18. April 2012
Gov. Neil Abercrombie at BOE, courtesy photo Gov. Neil Abercrombie made a rare appearance by a governor before the Board of Education on Tuesday to support the transition to a performance evaluation system for teachers and principals, saying such education reforms can wait no longer. Star-Advertiser. The Hawaii Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously voted in favor of a plan that would tie teachers’ and principals’ pay to their performance, as well as develop evaluation criteria at Hawaii’s roughly 250 public schools. Associated Press. A week after the Legislature abandoned its effort, the Hawaii Board of Education unanimously approved three policies regarding performance evaluations for teachers and principals. Civil Beat. The Board of Education voted in favor of creating new educator evaluations at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Hawaii News Now. The Hawaii State Board of Education unanimously approved a plan today that would base teacher and principal salaries on their performance, but it’s not a done deal yet. KHON2. The Hawaii State Department of Education has expanded its teacher evaluation pilot program for the 2012-13 school year. KHON2. U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa reported raised $224,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to GOP challenger former U.S. Rep. Charles Djou’s $84,000. Star-Advertiser. Former U.S. Rep. Ed Case said Tuesday that he raised $138,000 in the past three months for his Democratic primary campaign for U.S. Senate, trailing U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono, his primary opponent, who raised more than $1 million in that period, and Former Gov. Linda Lingle, the leading Republican candidate, who raised $1.3 million in the past quarter. Star-Advertiser. Defying the guidance of state Democrats, Laura H. Thielen, a director of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources under Republican Gov. Linda Lingle, said Tuesday that she will run as a Democrat for state Senate. Star-Advertiser. The state Senate confirmed two of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s appointees to the state Commission on Water Resources Management despite some senators’ concerns about their qualifications and the nomination process. Star-Advertiser. The Senate confirmed Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s nominees to the water commission on Tuesday amid rising opposition toward the candidates and concerns about irregularities in the nominating process. Civil Beat. A concerted effort by environmental groups and dozens of individuals to block the appointment of Maui businessman Ted Yamamura to the state Commission on Water Resource Management fell fall short of the mark today in the state Senate. Hawaii Reporter. The state Department of the Attorney General reported Tuesday record levels of firearm registrations and permit applications in 2011. A record 36,804 guns were registered in Hawaii in 2011 — a 17.2 percent increase from the previous high, set the year before. Star-Advertiser. A Circuit Court Judge has approved a settlement for victims of five data breaches that occurred at the University of Hawaii and its campuses over the past two years. Hawaii News Now. Maui Electric Co. and Hawaiian Electric Co. ranked among the top 10 utilities nationwide in the amount of photovoltaic generating capacity installed by their customers, an industry trade group said Tuesday. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii did nothing wrong in GSA scandal. Pacific Business News. State roundup for April 18. Associated Press. Oahu Circuit Court Judge Karl Sakamoto on Tuesday struck down a procurement rule that the city used to award more than $144 million in rail-related contracts, declaring the 1995 rule invalid because it conflicts with state procurement law. It was not immediately clear what effect, if any, the ruling might have on the city’s contracts with rail consultants PB Americas Inc. and InfraConsult LLC. Star-Advertiser. The City Council Transportation Committee chair, Mayor Peter Carlisle, along with other city officials and community members, are planning to walk the streets of Moiliili this afternoon. The city is looking for ways to improve the sidewalks for pedestrians and bicyclists. KITV4. Hawaii Research Services Group LLC has been awarded a $7 million indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract by the Army for the procurement of information management and software engineering support services. Pacific Business News. Teen runs for Honolulu City Council. Hawaii News Now. Kea‘au update: “The Governor will not be intervening”
Continue reading...2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival – Day 2 Recap
15. April 2012
Ukulele falsetto legend Richard Ho`opi`i performs in the Great Hall Today’s events started early with 9am ukulele performances on the lanai at Coffee Works in Lanai City. It was a great start to this sunny morning. From Lanai City, the events moved onto the Four Seasons Lanai Lodge at Koele , where we had a fantastic Hawaiian language lesson taught by the brilliant instructor, Kaliko Beamer-Trapp. After learning pronunciation and basic sentence structure, we wrote a song in Hawaiian. Then, after learning some ukulele cords, the group played and sang this new song. So, in an hours time we went from learning the Hawaiian language to performing a brand new ukulele song in Hawaiian. In the afternoon, the main concert began with four hours of ukulele masters playing in the beautiful Great Hall of the Lodge at Koele. The crowd shouted “hana hou” (encore or one more song) many times today. As you will see from the following short video, the variety of artists was excellent – from kids to “uncles and aunties”. The styles of music varied, too – from classic Hawaiian tunes to jazz and rock. (Ken Burgmaier of Hawaii On TV has done a great job organizing the event.) Today’s performances proved how versatile the ukulele is. (Email subscribers: use this link to access the video .) More than 40 Kalama School children perform in the Great Hall We hope you are enjoying this brief coverage of the 2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival. There’s one more day to go. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...First-Time Oahu Visitors’ Trip Report– Part 1 of 2
10. April 2012
We love reading trip reports – especially from first timers . Our friend, Erin Jones , has kindly agreed to share her Oahu trip report with us. This trip was her first time on Oahu, but her second visit to Hawaii. She and her husband traveled to Oahu in February. Erin and her husband split their Oahu time between Waikiki and the North Shore. So, we’ll follow suit and split her trip report into two parts as well. — It has been well over a month since our trip to Oahu, yet I’m just now getting around to writing about the amazing experiences we had there. Why? Mostly because this post means that I’m home and no longer on vacation. After a week in Hawaii, we learned that a week is not enough! We planned our trip around Pubcon Paradise , it was a great excuse to enjoy the conference and plan a quick vacation to explore the island a bit. The trip started in Waikiki, and after the conference ended, we packed up and moved to the North Shore for a few nights at Turtle Bay. What a change from Waikiki! It was a great way to get to know two very different sides of Oahu. Only having been to Maui, Waikiki was a big surprise to us. We got in the day before the conference started and spent the first day there exploring a bit. We found endless shopping and dining options, and were blown away by how many people there were in such a small area. Our first stop was the Hula Grill for some crab and macadamia wontons. We’d discovered the Hula Grill while staying in Whaler’s Village in Maui, and had been looking forward to those wontons ever since! In case you’re wondering, they did not disappoint. We went back for seconds, and thirds, before our time in Waikiki was up. We quickly learned to follow those wontons up with a pineapple crème brulee. Perfection! (a little tip: pupus and dessert at the Hula Grill is a perfect meal. Not too little, not too much. Juuuust right!) We also enjoyed some time cruising around the shops and people watching. The conference was great, as expected, and it was the perfect combination of learning, socialization, and relaxation. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort , and I decided to walk to my meetings in the morning. Just under a mile, the walk there and back each day was a nice way to prepare for and unwind after the day’s sessions. Some days we walked along the busier downtown area, and some days we opted for cruising along the beach. The beach is undergoing a major renovation right now, so it did take longer to go that way, but when you’re enjoying sun and sand, who’s complaining? If you’re looking at staying in any of the beachfront hotels in that area, you may want to check and make sure that there will be a beach there during your stay, just in case. Several of the hotels are currently beachless, and are in the process of bringing sand back in to rebuild the beach areas. There was a large dredge out in the water pulling sand up and pumping it over to the shore to rebuild the beach. [ Sheila’s note: this Waikiki beach widening project is supposed to complete in April, though sometimes projects like these can’t be precisely predicted .] Also beware, ocean view rooms are not always in beachfront hotels. Although it was advertised as an oceanfront hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort was actually across the street from the beach. Not a big deal, but it was a minor annoyance. Our room had an amazing ocean view, however, and we were able to hear street performers and see the action from our room.[ Sheila’s note: check our Oahu: Where to Stay page for a list of all the oceanfront Waikiki hotels .] The Hyatt had a gorgeous open-air lobby, with the main floor consisting of shops. The hotel lobby was on the second floor and had a nice beach view. The spa, several restaurants, and pool were several stories up, also allowing for great views of Waikiki. Overall, our stay at the Hyatt was great. The room was a bit dated, with a very small bathroom and vanity area, but had nice furnishings and some very cool traditional Hawaiian photography. The staff at check-in and the bell staff were very friendly and helpful. We were a bit surprised at some of the merchants in the area, however. Many times, it seemed as if what we were looking for wouldn’t directly result in profit, they had very little helpful input on what we were looking for. Our favorite things from Waikiki: • The dining. There is an abundance of dining options, many with Japanese influences. I didn’t realize how much of the area was influenced by the Japanese culture until we got there, we were thrilled with the abundance of fresh seafood and sushi. • The shopping. Everything from high end designer boutiques to small knickknack shops. We came home with clothes, coffee, TWO ukuleles, a gorgeous handbag, and a variety of Hawaiian treats. • The beach. Need I say more? The beach was great, even during construction. Our room had great sunset views, we also enjoyed just sitting in the sand watching the world go by whenever we got the chance. • People watching. If you go to Waikiki, don’t miss out. There’s always something interesting going on! • Photo ops. All of the above combined for some awesome photo ops. I took nearly a thousand photos during the trip, and could have taken many more! • The history. Oahu is rich in history and culture, two things I will never tire of. We saw as many hula performances, musicians, and sights as we could. Because Waikiki is so busy, there were street performers on nearly every corner. • Pubcon. The conference was wonderful. They did a great job incorporating Hawaii into a traditional search marketing conference. Seeing familiar faces and making new friends is one of my favorite things about this conference. Being there with a Hawaii expert like Sheila only made it better. I got to experience coco puffs from the Liliha Bakery , get some one on one beach photo instruction from Andy , we got some seriously amazing restaurant recommendations, and spend some time visiting with them. Living on opposite sides of the country made this a rare treat! Things that we weren’t thrilled about: • Waikiki is BUSY. We do not go to Hawaii for the nightlife, and did not get the relaxation while there that we experienced in other places we’ve visited in Hawaii. The streets were busy from early morning well into the night. However, if you’re looking for a party atmosphere, you’ll love Waikiki. • The shopping. Yes, this was one of my favorite things about the area as well, but we were a bit overwhelmed by how much retail space they crammed into four city blocks. • Rude vendors. Again, this didn’t happen often, but we did encounter a few people that would be better suited for work in a secluded office than in customer relations jobs. On our first night there, I asked four people for advice on dinner, and not one was helpful. One lady told us to go to Pizza Hut or Subway behind the hotel. Not exactly what we were looking for, but thanks for trying I suppose. I will never understand why someone that doesn’t like people would take a job in customer service. • Not enough time. There is never enough time on trips like these! I have a list of things that we missed out on that I’d love to go back and experience. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Review: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
5. April 2012
Mauna Lani beach cabanas under a canopy of palms We’ve stayed at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows twice – on our first Big Island trip in 2004 and on our recent visit in November. Both stays were excellent. I’m going to veer away from our typical review format to list what makes the Mauna Lani great. 1. Yippee! No resort fees! The Mauna Lani offers so many amenities that are included in the nightly rate – amenities like free use of beach cabanas, Hawaiian culture lessons, fresh floral lei greeting, bicycles, snorkeling equipment, in-room coffee making facilities, and bottled water restocked daily in the guest rooms. Those are only some highlights. The amenities list goes on . 2. Hawaiian Culture Cherished & Celebrated Mauna Lani resort sits beside Hawaiian fishponds that were built hundreds of years ago. A path with petroglyphs is also nearby. This may sound wacky, but this historical spot seems to have some sort of special energy that captures your attention. You can almost feel its significance from ancient times. If there was a hall of fame for Hawaiian history and culture experts, I’m pretty sure Mr. Daniel Akaka, Jr.’s name would be listed. Mr. Akaka is the Director of Cultural Affairs at Mauna Lani Resort. You can meet him at the resort’s very own cultural center located on the ground floor. (It should be noted that it’s unusual for a Hawaii resort to have a dedicated culture center and full-time director.) We popped in to meet him on our recent visit. After hearing so many wonderful things about him, I actually felt a bit nervous — like I was meeting a rock star. We talked story for quite a while and would have loved to have talked longer if we didn’t have a dinner meeting. Mr. Akaka has a passion for sharing Hawaiian history and culture and a true asset to the resort. Mr. Daniel Akaka, Jr. – Director of Cultural Affairs at Mauna Lani Resort Mr. Akaka organizes the Twilight at Kalahuipua’a evenings near the hotel grounds by the historical Eva Parker Woods cottage. These evenings of storytelling and Hawaiian entertainment are typically scheduled on the Saturday evening nearest the full moon. Call the Mauna Lani Concierge at 808-881-7911 to confirm upcoming dates. I hear that these evenings are definitely worth planning into your vacation. We vowed to schedule a future Big Island visit around one of these evenings. It’s free to attend. 3. On a Beautiful, Sunny Beach If you know Hawaii’s weather patterns, winter months tend to bring more rain. The Kohala Coast is one of the best places to stay in Hawaii to avoid rain . There’s no guarantees that you can avoid rain altogether, but it’s a relatively safe bet. The palms on the beach fronting the Mauna Lani are exceptionally picturesque. The beach here is very tranquil. Even honu (Hawaiian sea turtles) come to the area to feed and then relax. We enjoyed watching what seemed like a half a dozen different turtles in near the shore while we relaxed in the comfort of a cabana. The resort grounds are romantic and tranquil. I find that it’s easy to relax here. In fact, here’s a rare photo of yours truly performing a highly scientific hammock test. Hammock testing! This one passed my rigorous examination. 4. Luxurious Rooms The spacious Mauna Lani rooms have recently been renovated with what I’d describe as natural beach colors of blue, green and sand. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel Room The marble baths have his and her sinks. The generously-sized toiletries are a notch above the norm. Now for a word about toilet seats. Yes, that’s right. I said toilet seats. They have these fancy schmancy bidet seats that are heated and do some, ahem, cleaning. We’ve never stayed in a hotel with a bidet seat, so this was quite a novelty for us. And, that’s all I’m saying about that. 5. A Dedication to Ocean Life The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel atrium is surrounded by saltwater ponds. The main resort structure hovers above salt water ponds with over 75 different breeds of fish – including sharks. We took part in the free fish feeding tour where we got to learn about these fish. Mauna Lani also has a honu (turtle) pond where they raise juvenile honu until they are big enough to be released into the ocean. Just seeing those little guys swimming around makes me smile. How can a creature with a hard shell be so darn cute and cuddly looking? Each July4th, the resort hosts a honu independence day celebration to release the honu into the ocean. Guided fish feeding at one of the many Mauna Lani salt water ponds. To get a better idea of what it’s like to stay at Mauna Lani, check out our photo collection and our video tour. (Email subscribers: click here to watch our Mauna Lani Bay Hotel video tour .) Have you stayed at Mauni Lani Bay Hotel? How was your stay? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Honolulu spills sewage despite EPA agreement, smoking ban coming to public housing, Hawaii Senate advances $11B state budget, state misses out on…
3. April 2012
Honolulu’s Ala Wai canal (c) 2012 All Hawaii News More than a year after a major settlement between the Environmental Protection Agency and the city of Honolulu to address the thousands of gallons of raw sewage that flow into Oahu’s waterways annually, the volume of spills has not abated. Civil Beat. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Monday to advance a bill to prohibit smoking in and around Hawaii Public Housing Authority buildings. Star-Advertiser. A Senate panel approved Monday its version of the $11 billion supplemental budget bill that focuses on education and core services along with key provisions of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s New Day initiative. Star-Advertiser. Legislature Keeps Dogs in Restaurants Bill Alive. Hawaii Public Radio. Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday nominated seven Hawaii business leaders to fill seats on the Hawaii Tourism Authority, including two with ties to land use and development. Pacific Business News. Governor Neil Abercrombie today made more nominations to several boards and commissions including the Hawai’i Tourism Authority and the Land Use Commission. Hawaii Reporter. Hawaii is among the few states to not take advantage of a federal incentive program estimated to distribute as much as $80 million to Medicaid providers for the establishment of electronic health records. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii Doctors Form Aid In Dying Advisory Council. Civil Beat. Wind energy is at the top of the list of energy sources that Hawaii should be tapping to meet its renewable energy goals, according to a recently released federal study. Civil Beat. Starting Aug. 1, nearly all ships en route to Hawaii will be required to switch to cleaner burning fuel as part of an treaty known as the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.That’s expected to raise the price of shipping a 20-foot container to Hawaii by an average of $18. KITV4. The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association is screening candidates to replace President and CEO Mufi Hannemann should he leave the job as his campaign for Congress heats up. Star-Advertiser. Oahu The Sierra Club, Hawaii’s largest grassroots environmental organization, is re-considering its position on the city’s $5.3 billion rail transit project. Hawaii News Now. The first of four candidates to be the next chancellor of the University of Hawaii-Manoa arrives today with the firm belief that Manoa needs to retain the chancellor’s position to help drive Hawaii’s economy. Star-Advertiser. It’s an important week for the future of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Starting Wednesday, candidates for the position of chancellor will begin visiting the campus. Hawaii News Now. Hundreds of Kaneohe based Marines and sailors are on their way to Australia. KHON2. Hawaii The out-of-state bidder who scooped up all 16 Hamakua land parcels that were put out for leases has withdrawn his option on eight of the smaller parcels, saying he wants to make them available for local farmers. West Hawaii Today. If work on the second phase of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening project had begun when the Department of Transportation initially expected, and had construction taken the two-and-a-half years the DOT estimated at the time, drivers would have four lanes of highway all the way to Kona International Airport by now. West Hawaii Today. The zip line tower collapse that claimed the life of construction worker Ted Callaway on Sept. 21 was “immediate and catastrophic,” according to a report by an independent engineering firm. And, it appears it may have been preventable. Tribune-Herald. In an annual competition hosted by the Roasters’ Guild of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), three coffees from Ka’u were among the top 10 judged, earning them the coveted title Coffee of the Year for 2012. Associated Press. Maui The County of Maui is pleased to recognize the Water Resource & Planning Division for being one of the first government agencies to receive the Hawaii Green Business Program Award. KHON2. With hula, chanting and song, family members and friends paid tribute Sunday to late Native Hawaiian leader and kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr. Maui News. A dozen dogs died after their kennel in Waikapu was intentionally set on fire Sunday night, fire officials said. Maui News. Mainland Condo Owner Objects to Vacation Rental Bills. Maui Now. Kauai The Kaua‘i County Council today begins a series of daily budgetary review meetings lasting at least until April 19 on the mayor’s proposed $161.21 million operational budget for fiscal year 2013. Garden Island. State To Pay $210,000 For Fatal Kauai Wreck. Driver was drunk, high and missed a turn, but lack of lighting and an old bridge contributed. Civil Beat. The Kauai police commission plans to file a complaint in court to ask for judgment on who has the authority to supervise and discipline the police chief. Associated Press. The controversy over whether the mayor has authority to intervene with any department heads appointed by county commissions was the focus of a public hearing by the Kaua‘i County Charter Review Commission on Monday. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Race to the Top focus of federal visit today, teacher pay analyzed, Honolulu Police Department loses records, rail transit foes respond, invasive ogo…
27. March 2012
Hawaii schoolchildren (c) 2012 All Hawaii News A new report by an education policy think-tank echoes the U.S. Department of Education’s concern about progress by Hawaii schools on promised Race to the Top reforms. Associated Press. A four-person review team from the U.S. Department of Education is in Hawaii to meet with state education officials about progress island schools are making under the Race to the Top program. Hawaii News Now. The Hawaii Department of Education spends a wide range on salaries per pupil, depending on which school they attend, according to an analysis by Civil Beat. Civil Beat. The last two years at Hawaii’s Department of Education were marked by leadership turnover and pay cuts, even as the overall budget and student enrollment grew. Civil Beat. Bill would require paid leave for domestic violence victims. Star-Advertiser. March 27 — At the Ledge. Civil Beat. The state terminated three Medicaid physicians who were prescribing relatively high amounts of potent psychiatric and pain drugs, while two other providers are under investigation by federal agencies, according to information provided to a U.S. senator. Star-Advertiser. The Missile Defense Agency’s big Sea-Based X-Band Radar tracking ship sailed out of Pearl Harbor on Friday — about three weeks ahead of North Korea’s planned space launch. Star-Advertiser. Oahu Tens of thousands of Honolulu Police Department reports are missing from HPD’s computerized records system and the department has launched an investigation to figure out the scope of the problem. Hawaii News Now. Honolulu is one of the 10 markets identified as a “hot spot” when it comes for foreign investment in residential real estate. Pacific Business News. Waikiki Beach is under siege by a silent enemy. Invasive algae is taking over in the waters causing negative impacts to the environment. Hawaii News Now. It’s a battle for survival on the beach in Waikiki. The delicate ecosystem there is being destroyed by invasive algae. Which is why Monday’s cleanup was more than just a good deed. It’s a critical effort to save a dying species. KITV4. Despite Sewer Work, Storms Still Cause Spills. Civil Beat. Grading and other groundwork for a future subdivision in Nuuanu has generated three notices of violation this month that some neighbors say have come far too late. Star-Advertiser. Plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit aiming to stop construction of the city’s $5.3 billion elevated steel on steel rail system have a new secret weapon in the fight against the project – energetic and enthusiastic law students. Hawaii Reporter. Ben Cayetano responds to the Star-Advertiser’s criticism of his release of rail-related emails. Hawaii Independent. First Wounded Warrior Conference Held in Honolulu. Hawaii Public Radio. A professor at UH Manoa was part of movie director James Cameron’s deep sea submarine dive.
Continue reading...Race to the Top focus of federal visit today, teacher pay analyzed, Honolulu Police Department loses records, rail transit foes respond, invasive ogo…
27. March 2012
Hawaii schoolchildren (c) 2012 All Hawaii News A new report by an education policy think-tank echoes the U.S. Department of Education’s concern about progress by Hawaii schools on promised Race to the Top reforms. Associated Press. A four-person review team from the U.S. Department of Education is in Hawaii to meet with state education officials about progress island schools are making under the Race to the Top program. Hawaii News Now. The Hawaii Department of Education spends a wide range on salaries per pupil, depending on which school they attend, according to an analysis by Civil Beat. Civil Beat. The last two years at Hawaii’s Department of Education were marked by leadership turnover and pay cuts, even as the overall budget and student enrollment grew. Civil Beat. Bill would require paid leave for domestic violence victims. Star-Advertiser. March 27 — At the Ledge. Civil Beat. The state terminated three Medicaid physicians who were prescribing relatively high amounts of potent psychiatric and pain drugs, while two other providers are under investigation by federal agencies, according to information provided to a U.S. senator. Star-Advertiser. The Missile Defense Agency’s big Sea-Based X-Band Radar tracking ship sailed out of Pearl Harbor on Friday — about three weeks ahead of North Korea’s planned space launch. Star-Advertiser. Oahu Tens of thousands of Honolulu Police Department reports are missing from HPD’s computerized records system and the department has launched an investigation to figure out the scope of the problem. Hawaii News Now. Honolulu is one of the 10 markets identified as a “hot spot” when it comes for foreign investment in residential real estate. Pacific Business News. Waikiki Beach is under siege by a silent enemy. Invasive algae is taking over in the waters causing negative impacts to the environment. Hawaii News Now. It’s a battle for survival on the beach in Waikiki. The delicate ecosystem there is being destroyed by invasive algae. Which is why Monday’s cleanup was more than just a good deed. It’s a critical effort to save a dying species. KITV4. Despite Sewer Work, Storms Still Cause Spills. Civil Beat. Grading and other groundwork for a future subdivision in Nuuanu has generated three notices of violation this month that some neighbors say have come far too late. Star-Advertiser. Plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit aiming to stop construction of the city’s $5.3 billion elevated steel on steel rail system have a new secret weapon in the fight against the project – energetic and enthusiastic law students. Hawaii Reporter. Ben Cayetano responds to the Star-Advertiser’s criticism of his release of rail-related emails. Hawaii Independent. First Wounded Warrior Conference Held in Honolulu. Hawaii Public Radio. A professor at UH Manoa was part of movie director James Cameron’s deep sea submarine dive.
Continue reading...2nd Annual Ukulele Festival Coming to Lanai in April
26. March 2012
With the announcement that the Four Season’s Resorts Lanai plans to host its Second Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival , is it any wonder that I’m writing about this event, and not Sheila? I am a self-proclaimed ukulele nut, so you can imagine my joy when we arranged to cover the music event this April 13-15. It will be three awesome days of ukulele maestros playing great music, Hawaiian language workshops, and even the chance to jam with Kaliko Beamer Trapp! Andy playing the ukulele at the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele My bags have been packed for a week already and there’s still another 3 weeks til the ukulele festival starts!* That means there’s plenty of time for you to take part in this FREE event! Not booked yet, why not make your booking and get great rates as low as $299 a night! Already plan to be on another island during that time? Grab an inter-island flight (Lanai is just 20 minutes from Oahu, and you can connect from all the islands) or grab a ferry from Maui’s Lahaina and make a day trip out of it! The ukulele festival events include: Manele Bay – Friday, April 13, 2012; 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Ukulele music under the stars with special performances by Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawaika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Hula Honeys, and Benny Uyetake. Coffee Works – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 9:00 – 11:00 am. A morning of harmonious music with Benny Uyetake. Café 565 – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Live music in Lanai City during lunch with CJ “Boom” Helekahi. The Lodge at Koele – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The Great Hall will come alive with an afternoon of award winning ukulele music. The line-up includes ukulele falsetto legend Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Benny Uyetake, Hula Honeys, Lāna‘i Kapuna Ukulele Group, and Kalama School Ukulele Band. In addition to the music, there will be Hawaiian language and ukulele workshops with Kaliko Beamer Trapp. Blue Ginger Cafe – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 9:00 – 11:30 am. The day begins with a morning jam session featuring Benny Uyetake. The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning with brunch at The Terrace and listen to music by Kawika Kahiapo. The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The festival concludes with an evening jam session in Great Hall with Byron Yasui. So, pack your bags–and your ukulele if you have one–and make plans to be at the 2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival. And, even if you’re not a ukulele fanatic like me, you’ll probably still agree that nothing is finer than sitting under a palm tree, sipping a cocktail, and listening to the wonderful sounds of Hawaii. See you there! * ok, so maybe my bags are not quite packed yet, but I am very excited! © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...2nd Annual Ukulele Festival Coming to Lanai in April
26. March 2012
With the announcement that the Four Season’s Resorts Lanai plans to host its Second Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival , is it any wonder that I’m writing about this event, and not Sheila? I am a self-proclaimed ukulele nut, so you can imagine my joy when we arranged to cover the music event this April 13-15. It will be three awesome days of ukulele maestros playing great music, Hawaiian language workshops, and even the chance to jam with Kaliko Beamer Trapp! Andy playing the ukulele at the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele My bags have been packed for a week already and there’s still another 3 weeks til the ukulele festival starts!* That means there’s plenty of time for you to take part in this FREE event! Not booked yet, why not make your booking and get great rates as low as $299 a night! Already plan to be on another island during that time? Grab an inter-island flight (Lanai is just 20 minutes from Oahu, and you can connect from all the islands) or grab a ferry from Maui’s Lahaina and make a day trip out of it! The ukulele festival events include: Manele Bay – Friday, April 13, 2012; 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Ukulele music under the stars with special performances by Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawaika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Hula Honeys, and Benny Uyetake. Coffee Works – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 9:00 – 11:00 am. A morning of harmonious music with Benny Uyetake. Café 565 – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Live music in Lanai City during lunch with CJ “Boom” Helekahi. The Lodge at Koele – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The Great Hall will come alive with an afternoon of award winning ukulele music. The line-up includes ukulele falsetto legend Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Benny Uyetake, Hula Honeys, Lāna‘i Kapuna Ukulele Group, and Kalama School Ukulele Band. In addition to the music, there will be Hawaiian language and ukulele workshops with Kaliko Beamer Trapp. Blue Ginger Cafe – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 9:00 – 11:30 am. The day begins with a morning jam session featuring Benny Uyetake. The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning with brunch at The Terrace and listen to music by Kawika Kahiapo. The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The festival concludes with an evening jam session in Great Hall with Byron Yasui. So, pack your bags–and your ukulele if you have one–and make plans to be at the 2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival. And, even if you’re not a ukulele fanatic like me, you’ll probably still agree that nothing is finer than sitting under a palm tree, sipping a cocktail, and listening to the wonderful sounds of Hawaii. See you there! * ok, so maybe my bags are not quite packed yet, but I am very excited! © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
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