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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: August 26, 2010
Let’s check out what the surf is serving up today. * The 2010 Duke’s Oceanfest is in action at Waikiki Beach. You can watch the live surfing action online at this link . Here’s a link to the Thursday schedule of events . (Hat tip to Nancy Daniels of Outrigger) * Quite a few Hawaii airfare sales have been popping up in the last couple of days. Here’s a sampling of what I’ve found: Portland to “All Islands” – $288 roundtrip plus taxes and fees on Hawaiian San Diego to “All Islands” – $388 roundtrip plus taxes and fees on Hawaiian San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland to “All Islands” -
Continue reading...Djou is ‘endangered,’ candidates talk tech, gubernatorial debates set, hopefuls crowd races, Maui prepares for plastic bag ban, more Hawaii news
22. July 2010
Four weeks into Summer and the heat is on…. KHON2. The three major gubernatorial candidates, seeking to woo an increasingly visible sector of Hawaii’s economy, yesterday promised to foster partnerships with the high-tech industry and improve the state’s information systems. Associated Press. Mufi Hannemann, Neil Abercrombie and James “Duke” Aiona traveled to the Plaza Club — “the heart of Honolulu’s Wall Street” — on the top floors of Pioneer Plaza Wednesday to share their thoughts on growing Hawaii’s high-tech industry. Civil Beat. Democratic gubernatorial candidates Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann will square off in front of the media and public on Aug. 11, just weeks prior to Hawai‘i’s 2010 primary election. Garden Island. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie has accepted invitations to four television debates and is accusing his rival of attaching conditions that make one of the events more difficult to hold. Associated Press. U.S. Rep. Charles Djou has been placed on a list of nine Republican incumbents who are considered endangered by their party. Associated Press. The state Office of Elections has given the major political parties a chance to find replacements for four candidates who withdrew from state House races, including one Republican candidate on Kauai who deliberately filed and withdrew papers before Tuesday’s deadline to buy time for the GOP to field a challenger against a popular Democrat. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Peter Carlisle turned in his letter of resignation Wednesday to the Honolulu City Clerk’s office. KITV. This election season promises no shortage of fireworks, with words already flying between contenders for Mayor about when to take a vote. KHON2. A flurry of candidate filings may signal a summer of voter discontent, with few Big Island incumbents getting free passes. West Hawaii Today. A crowded field will vie to challenge Mayor Charmaine Tavares in her bid for re-election this year, with a total of 11 political veterans and newcomers filing to enter the race. Maui News. Voters can look forward to some spirited races to fill seats being left vacant by departing Maui County Council members this year. Maui News. Last week, Civil Beat reached out to the three leading candidates for governor and asked each of them to show us evidence of what they do to live sustainably, to see how what they actually do stacks up against their own policy platforms. Civil Beat. Honolulu City Councilmember Rod Tam has already admitted to making mistakes when he sought reimbursements for meals that had nothing to do with council business. Hawaii News Now. In less than six months, Maui County’s ban on plastic bags will take effect. KHON2. Hawaii auto sales were up 1.4 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year, and if the trend holds, 2010 will be the first year of growth since 2005. Star-Advertiser. Madame Pele appears to be putting the brakes on the flow of lava in Kalapana, but it may be a case of too little too late for one home that county Civil Defense evacuated Sunday. Tribune-Herald. Civil Defense was on scene as crews set up barricades late Wednesday evening. Stephen Rose, the supervisor of the Kalapana viewing area told Hawaii News Now that Kilauea’s newest lava flow has begun creeping toward a neighborhood. Hawaii News Now. Now that a law has been passed banning the sale of fishponds on state-owned property, citizen groups are looking to take two off the hands of the Department of Transportation. Honolulu Weekly. A County Council committee delayed action Tuesday on a bill that would discourage the export of fish for aquariums. West Hawaii Today. The state is moving forward with plans to renovate ferry facilities on Kaunakakai Wharf with a new waiting area, restrooms, sewer main and two water lines to supply water in case of fire, detailed in a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) released last month. Molokai Dispatch. The talk Wednesday was about moving the homeless, but this time it is with a much needed service. KITV. A Kapa‘a man said he remains traumatized nearly three weeks after three Kaua‘i Police Department officers delivered him a written warning of trespassing on July 2. Garden Island. The time that Babe Ruth came to town. Big Island Weekly.
Continue reading...New High Definition Waikiki Webcam
6. July 2010
Watch outrigger canoe paddlers muscle through the Waikiki surf. Whether you’re heading to Waikiki, just got back, or day-dreaming of watching that blue surf gently roll to the golden sand beaches of Waikiki – you’ll be captured by this new high definition Waikiki webcam provided by the nice folks at Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii . What sets this Waikiki webcam apart from others is that it’s in high definition and offers a unique perspective from atop the fifteen-story, oceanfront Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residence . From that position, the webcam offers 180-degree vantage point for the HD Surf & Sunset Camera that has been pre-set with 18 top surf spots, swimming locales and coastal view planes for viewers to choose. Use of the HD Surf & Sunset Camera and viewing of its images over the web is free to the general public. One of the most impressive features however is the ability for the web user to take control of the HD Surf & Sunset Camera to freely pan, zoom-in and zoom-out, and change viewing points of the device. Due to the HD surf camera’s high-quality 1080p video capturing capabilities, images are crisp, colorful and quite impressive when viewed on a personal computer – especially with a high-speed internet connection. To take control of the camera, viewers are put into waiting queues. Once a user receives control, they have a two-minute time span to control the device via the on-screen control tabs. What’s cool is that an advanced zooming feature has been added to the control panel allowing a user to use their mouse pointer to draw a box around a particular object or image area to immediately zoom into a desired location on the screen. As a user waits in a queue, they can view the live video stream as it takes place. At some nearby locales to the Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residences, you can zoom directly into the water to see close-up and amazing surfing action, ocean events and beach activity. At other long-distance locations, you can see impressive crescent views of Waikiki Beach (as far as the Hilton Hawaiian Village) and coastal images as far as Honolulu Harbor to Ewa. Some of the popular pre-set viewing points include: B one Yards Surf Spot Castles Surf Spot Old Mans Surf Spot Publics Surf Spot Rice Bowls Surf Spot Suicides Surf Spot Tonggs Surf Spot Diamond Head Ocean Vista Hawaiian Sunset Coastal View Waikiki Beach Close-Up Waikiki Beach Wide Shot Fireworks Waikiki (evening fireworks on Friday nights and special holidays) Aside from all of the surf and ocean activity, web viewers can also see some impressive evening activities when the camera goes into its evening grayscale mode – especially on Friday nights as the Hilton Hawaiian Village presents its evening fireworks extravaganza . On New Years Eve and July 4th holidays, you’ll be able to watch the fireworks from the convenience of your computer. For more information and to view Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii’s HD Surf & Sunset Camera, visit www.OBRHI.com . © 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...Aloha 4th of July
2. July 2010
You'll get a bang out of watching fireworks in Hawaii. I’m excited that this Aloha Friday is leading us to a long July 4th weekend. I hope you have a fantastic July 4th wherever you are. If you happen to be in Hawaii for the Independence Day holiday, see these links to find out where to celebrate and watch fireworks: Oahu Fireworks & Celebrations Kauai Fireworks & Celebrations Hawaii’s Big Island Fireworks & Celebrations Maui Fireworks & Celebrations Happy Aloha Friday and July 4th! © 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...Aloha 4th of July
2. July 2010
You'll get a bang out of watching fireworks in Hawaii. I’m excited that this Aloha Friday is leading us to a long July 4th weekend. I hope you have a fantastic July 4th wherever you are. If you happen to be in Hawaii for the Independence Day holiday, see these links to find out where to celebrate and watch fireworks: Oahu Fireworks & Celebrations Kauai Fireworks & Celebrations Hawaii’s Big Island Fireworks & Celebrations Maui Fireworks & Celebrations Happy Aloha Friday and July 4th! © 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...Hawaii even less affordable, thanks to new tax hikes that go into effect today, more state news
1. July 2010
New laws and more taxes, on Thursday morning, we’ll all be waking up to a long list of tax hikes on water, cigarettes, and gas, and higher property bills. Hawaii News Now. New laws effective today ban shark fin foods,charge fees for mixed martial arts events, increase cigarette taxes, raise payment for traffic abstracts and strip businesses and nonprofits of tax-exempt status if they do not file general excise tax returns. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii residents may hate July 1, the start of the new fiscal year, as much as they despise April 15. KHON2. New cigarette taxes hitting Hawaii smokers Thursday make each pack cost 40 cents more, reaching an average of nearly $8. AP. The state and city are raising fees for a number of services. KITV County pools will be closed once a week starting Thursday, due to budget and staffing cuts that left the Aquatic Division without enough pool guards.. Maui News. Fifth of Big Isle on food stamps. Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Where’s the Beef? No Reason to Oppose Civil Unions. Civil Beat. Dear Gov. Lingle, Sometime between now and July 6, you will make your final decision on HB444, the civil-unions bill. Honolulu Weekly. State tourism officials said Hawaii is seeing an increase in demand for summer travel, both in the domestic and international market. KITV In January you’ll have a new airline to choose from if you’re traveling between Seoul and Honolulu. KHON2. Hawaiian Airlines last week launched its first-ever, nonstop daily flights between Oakland and Maui. Lahaina News. According to a high Army official, the Army never intended to remove depleted uranium ammunition remnants from Pohakuloa Training Area and Shofield Barracks, and it has no plans to do so for as long as the firing ranges at those facilities are still in use. Big Island Weekly. Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann’s campaign for governor has questioned former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie’s support for removing a federal ban on offshore oil drilling, pointing to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as an example of the danger. Star-Advertiser. A new poll released Wednesday suggests Hawaii’s Democratic Party is likely to take back the governor’s office. Hawaii News Now. A new poll shows both former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann ahead of Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona in hypothetical matchups for governor in November. Star-Advertiser. Mayor Charmaine Tavares will take until Tuesday to sign into law a bill that will make it illegal to use a cellular phone or other mobile electronic devices while driving. Maui News. W.S. Merwin acknowledges that his relatively reclusive life on a former pineapple plantation built on the slopes of Haleakala on Maui will be disturbed by the Library of Congress’ announcement this morning naming him the country’s poet laureate. Star-Advertiser. Hawaiians want bridge work stopped, claim ‘obfuscation.’ Garden Island. Staking for construction of both a new Wailua Beach parking lot and a retaining wall that is part of the old cane-haul-bridge widening project could have alarmed some residents who may have thought it was for construction of the county’s coastal path, said a state Department of Transportation spokeswoman. Garden Island.
Continue reading...July 4th Fireworks in Kauai
22. June 2010
If you’ll be visiting beautiful Kauai this July 4th, you’ll find a couple of excellent, family-friendly Independence Day celebrations. Best of all, both celebrations include great fireworks displays! 21st Annual Concert in the Sky –
Continue reading...Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2010
21. June 2010
There’s a heap of big fun to be had on the Big Island this July 4th. So, whether you’re planning a Big Island vacation or you’re a Hawaii resident, you’ll have plenty of good choices for celebrating this Independence Day. Here’s a guide to what’s going on and where to celebrate across Hawaii’s Big Island. Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race & 4th of July Fireworks – Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast is hosting a great line up of events at their two shopping centers – Kings’ Shops and Queens’ Marketplace. You’ll find games, a kiddie’s train ride, food, live music, and then fireworks at 8pm. See this link for the complete schedule of events. . Kailua-Kona Community 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Celebration – A fun parade through Kailua-Kona starts at 5:30 followed by fireworks display over Kailua Bay at 8:30pm. This year’s them is Celebrate Freedom and will feature Hawaii’s Senator Daniel K. Inouye as the Grand Marshal. This free event is presented by the Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association. For more information on this July 4th parade and fireworks display, see this link. Turtle Independence Day and July 4th BBQ –
Continue reading...Oahu’s July 4th Fireworks and Events 2010
18. June 2010
If you’re making plans to visit Oahu this July 4th, you’ll some excellent ways to celebrate Independence Day with a bang. All the events are family-friendly and free. Whether you’re staying in Waikiki, Honolulu, North Shore or anywhere else on beautiful Oahu, you’ll find a July 4th celebration that’s convenient and fun. After hours of research, I’ve created this list of Oahu’s top July 4th events for 2010: Saturday, July 3rd – Fireworks Display at Aloha Tower One of the Oahu’s bigger July 4th events actually occurs on the 3rd at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu. This local favorite has traditionally presented an impressive fireworks display. The fireworks show is set to go off from a barge in Honolulu Harbor between Sand Island and the Aloha Tower Marketplace around 8:00pm, but other festivities including food, fun and live music starts at 3pm. (See this Google Map .) As for getting there to watch the fireworks from Aloha Tower Marketplace parking will be difficult to find. If you decide to drive there, you may want to arrive early to check out other festivities including food, fun and live music starting at 3pm. See this link for Aloha Tower Marketplace parking options. If you are coming from Waikiki, you might want to consider taking TheBus or the Red Line Trolley to prevent parking and traffic headaches. The address for Aloha Tower Marketplace is 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI. For more information: See their website or call 808.528.5700. Sunday, July 4th – Ala Moana Center 4th of July Spectacular Ala Moana Center puts on a huge Independence Day celebration that’s been popular with locals and visitors. Their fireworks extravaganza is among the best in the country. Fireworks begin at 8:30pm, but there’s plenty of excellent entertainment starting at noon. See this link for the entertainment line up and a shopping discount. You can watch the fireworks from around the center, at Magic Island (Aina Moana Beach Park), and at Ala Moana Beach Park. See this Google Map to visualize the area. To get there from Waikiki, you can drive, take TheBus or the Ala Moana shopping shuttle. See this link for more information on public transportation options. Also, note if you have Trolley tickets, you can take either the Pink or Red Trolley Lines. If your up for a good walk and have comfortable walking shoes, then consider walking from Waikiki to Ala Moana Beach Park. You won’t have to worry about traffic and finding a parking space. The closer you’re staying to the western end of Waikiki, the shorter the walk. Ala Moana Center is located at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu. Their phone number is 808.955.9517. Sunday, July 4th – Schofield Barracks 4th of July Spectacular Hawaii’s largest Army post in Central Oahu will have an Independence Day celebration including games, rides, crafts and live music. They will host a free fireworks display at 8:30pm. For more information on this day long celebration see this flyer . Sunday, July 4th – Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at Turtle Bay Resort If you are staying in or around Oahu’s North Shore, the celebration and fireworks show at Turtle Bay Resort will be you’re most convenient event. The fireworks show starts “at dark” (around 8pm), but there’s display booths and games for the kids starting at 5:30pm. Admission and parking is free. Turtle Bay Resort is located on Oahu’s North Shore at 57-091 Kamehameha Highway in Kahuku, HI. For more information see this link or call Turtle Bay Resort toll free at 866.827.5327. Sunday, July 4th – Maunalua Bay Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show Starting at 1pm, this family-friendly event includes entertainment, food booths, and a fireworks show at 8:00pm. Maunalua Bay is located between Diamond Head and Koko Head on the southeast side of Oahu. For more information see the event’s website . To get there from Waikiki, you’ll need to take TheBus or drive. Be sure and check the event’s website for parking advice. Sunday, July 4th – Kailua Fireworks Plans are in place for a July 4th celebration and evening fireworks show at the East Oahu town of Kailua. See this link for more information. Sunday, July 4th – First Annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Waikiki Beach Walk Okay, so this isn’t a July 4th celebration per se, but it’s a celebration being held on July 4th, and it’s free. You’ll be able to listen to some exceptionally talented Hawaiian steel guitarists from 2pm until 6pm. Afterwards, you’ll still be able to catch one of the evening fireworks shows. This festival will be held at the Plaza Stage of the Waikiki Beach Walk . Sunday, July 4th – Military’s July 4th Fireworks Spectacular This event is specifically for all military affiliated personnel including active duty, reserve, retirees, DoD, family members and sponsored guests. It’s a day-long Independence Day celebration with games, food, concerts and fireworks at Ward Field, Naval Station Pearl Harbor. For more information on this event, see this link. ——- After reviewing this list, I’m sure you’ll agree, Oahu is definitely going to be a great place to celebrate July 4th this year! I wish you a very happy and safe Independence Day! © 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...Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: June 17, 2010
17. June 2010
Today’s news features two festivals, a Big Island restaurant deal and a baby dolphin. What a winning combination! * Need a good reason to go to Maui next week? How about making plans to attend the 29th annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival ? It’s a four-day culinary extravaganza that I really, really, really want to attend someday. Since I can’t go this year, I think you should go and then tell me all about it. Here’s where to order tickets for the events. * Hawaii Island Festival – 30 Days of Aloha begins on August 28th. The festival will celebrate the Big Island’s cultural traditions and aloha spirit. See this link for the schedule of events. * The CanoeHouse restaurant at the Big Island’s Mauna Lani resort offers a very nice prix fixe menu of three courses for $49 per person. To get the deal, you need to be seated between 5:30 and 6:00pm and order from this menu . * Enter to win a 3-night vacation to Waikiki including airfare for two and some other perks from Sea Life Park Hawaii. They’re offering this giveaway to name and celebrate the arrival of a new baby dolphin. See this link to enter . © 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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