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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 15, 2012
Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) on Lana'i * Options for getting to Lanai will get a bit better starting April 15 with direct flights from Maui (OGG) to Lanai (LNY) on Mokulele Airlines . ( Source ) * We’re excited to announce that we’ll be covering the Second Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival April 13 – 15. Andy will have more to share about the festival in an upcoming post. * All 2012 Entertainment Books are on sale for $17 with free shipping for a limited time only. * American Airlines Vacations is offering $150 off Hawaii vacation packages with the discount code HAWAII. * Oahu’s 10th Annual SPAM JAM Festival is set for April 28th. OHANA Hotels & Resorts in Waikiki are offering a special SPAM JAM rate of $85 for standard rooms at the OHANA Waikiki East , OHANA Waikiki West , and OHANA Waikiki Malia . In addition, guests who bring in a can of SPAM upon check-in will receive a 50% discount on parking during their hotel stay. This special is only available for the weekend of April 26 through April 30, 2012. We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © 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 Friday Photo: Poipu Panorama
9. March 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Cliff Jenson, who just spent six weeks in Poipu on Kauai. The above photo shows the wonderful view he enjoyed from his lanai at Poipu Sands Resort. Cliff is a repeat visitor to Hawaii. You can find more of his beautiful Hawaii travel photos from his Smug Mug account. Mahalo to Cliff for sharing this photo with us!
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Treasuring Hawaii Through Art (+ Giveaway)
6. March 2012
The above photo is of Hulopo’e Bay on the island of Lana’i. It’s definitely one of our favorite places in Hawaii. In fact, we’ve dubbed it our happy place . Another Hawaii favorite of ours is Lana’i artist Mike Carroll .
Continue reading...Spam to get ’spokescharacter,’ Oahu legislators’ gerrymandering claims halt maps, Honolulu plastic bag ban advances, Maui backs off ‘Show Me the…
1. March 2012
Honolulu Spam jammers (c) 2012 All Hawaii News Spam, one of the most popular food items in Hawaii, is getting its own “spokescharacter,” Hormel Foods Corp. said Wednesday. Pacific Business News. Charges of gerrymandering and a last-minute proposal by a dissident faction of House Democrats led the state Reapportionment Commission to delay a vote Wednesday on approving new district maps for state House and Senate seats. Star-Advertiser. Accusations of voting maps being drawn to punish a state House faction that opposes Speaker Calvin Say have caused a delay in the reapportionment process. KHON2. A group called Americans Elect this week qualified to place a presidential ticket on the Hawaii ballot, with plans to hold an online nominating convention this summer to select a balanced ticket — a presidential and vice presidential candidate from different political parties — to appear on ballots in all 50 states. Civil Beat. Some middle and high schoolers in Hawaii are getting up to six hours less of class time per week than their peers, thanks to the state’s historic lack of a minimum instructional time rule. Civil Beat. Hawaii lawmakers are advancing legislation to approve paying out a $909,000 settlement, one of several claims this year that add up to $5.8 million in state funds. Civil Beat. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu has high hopes that “transformative” laser drilling technology could be a boon to geothermal energy developments, especially in Hawaii. Civil Beat. The University of Hawaii is still trying to get caught up on payments, including stipends, scholarships and utility bills, more than two weeks after a fire caused $1.25 million in damage to a fiscal building. Associated Press. State Health Director Loretta J. Fuddy said Wednesday that Hawaii’s No. 1 ranking in the nation for the third year in a row in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index just proves the old adage “lucky we live Hawaii.” Maui News. State roundup for March 1. Associated Press. Oahu A Honolulu City Council committee advanced a bill Wednesday to ban the distribution of nonbiodegradable plastic bags by most Oahu retailers, despite opposition from business interests and concerns raised by the official who would be tasked with enforcing such a ban. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu Managing Director Douglas Chin Wednesday apologized for failing to notify the City Council he had suspended debt guidelines for the multibillion-dollar rail project, as the city administration came under fire for lack of transparency. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu City Council Chair Ernie Martin says Mayor Peter Carlisle’s administration has a credibility problem. KHON2. A bill that would lift development restrictions on two prime real estate lots along Ala Moana Boulevard is pending at the Hawaii State Legislature. Hawaii Reporter. Lawmakers are considering a plan to exempt two lots from a law prohibiting residental development. on the makai side of Kakaako. KITV4. The Abercrombie administration has come out in favor of the Hoopili development, but this week one of its top officials will be called as a witness by opponents of the project. Civil Beat. It was hard to tell who was having more fun in the mud — the Marines in their 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles or the endangered Hawaiian stilts reveling in the churned-up food. Star-Advertiser. A private consultant hired by the federal government to oversee Honolulu’s rail transit project is worried that passengers who ride the train — to run from Kapolei to Ala Moana Center — might find the trip to be so uncomfortable that they may not use the system. Star-Advertiser. Passengers arriving in Honolulu could face delays in the coming days, but not because of their flights. Some airport taxi drivers won’t be picking up passengers for up to three days due to a dispute over new rules. Hawaii News Now. A Honolulu police officer charged in an alleged overtime pay scam involving members of the DUI enforcement team was granted a one-year deferral after pleading guilty for his role in the case. Hawaii News Now. Hawaii Many of Hawaii County’s public buses have been driven around the island for the past month with expired state inspection stickers, but Mass Transit Administrator Tom Brown says the buses are perfectly safe. West Hawaii Today. Laupahoehoe’s new conversion charter school faces the possibility of having to fill vacancies left by the majority of the faculty at the current Department of Education school, with the start to its inaugural academic year just five months away. Tribune-Herald. Kulani Correctional Facility on Hawai’i Island was abruptly shut down more than two years ago by the Lingle administration as a cost-cutting measure. Proposals in both Houses are now making their way through the legislative process to re-open the East Hawai’i facility. Hawaii Public Radio. The county could save more than half of the almost $200,000 it spends annually on courier service if it brought the duties in-house, according to a study by the county Legislative Research Branch. West Hawaii Today. Farm to table is one of the hottest culinary trends across the country, and it hasn’t missed Hawaii, where high-end restaurants and resorts tout the local origin of their ingredients. West Hawaii Today. Small groups of people engaged in lively discussions Wednesday night in Hilo to identify transportation problems in East Hawaii. Tribune-Herald. Vog, volcanic smog, sulfur dioxide — no matter what you call it — Kilauea’s emissions are impacting Hawaii Island in a multitude of ways, Ka’u residents said Thursday. West Hawaii Today. Maui The Maui County Council’s Water Resources Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend revisions to the county’s “Show Me the Water” ordinance, which has drawn the ire of developers who’ve maintained it has stifled island construction. Maui News. Armstrong Pacific has won the nearly $1.8 million contract to build the first phase of Easter Seals Hawaii’s new Maui campus in Kahului, a project expected to provide at least 50 construction jobs and boost the Valley Isle’s rebounding building industry. Maui News. The Maui Policy Committee today recommended the disapproval of two nominees–Ralph Black, and James Clemens–to the Lanai Planning Commission. Maui Now. A coalition of community groups are joining together this weekend to rally against the planned removal of four monkey pod trees along South Kihei Road. Maui Now. Kauai Solette Perry, the wife of Kaua‘i Police Chief Darryl Perry, testified before the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday night on the authority of the mayor to suspend the police chief and then place her husband on leave. Garden Island. The ongoing crisis at the Kaua‘i Police Department meant there wasn’t a report from the police chief at the monthly Kaua‘i County Police Commission meeting last Friday. Garden Island. Kauai police use stun gun on Kapa’a High student. Hawaii News Now. The Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday approved a bill that extends for an additional six months a pilot program that allows Kaua‘i Community College students to use The Kaua‘i Bus at no cost. Garden Island. Molokai Researchers recently discovered that land-based plant material found in underwater canyons supports increased abundances of bottom fish, like those off the north shore of Molokai. Molokai Dispatch.
Continue reading...Lanai Sunset Picnic by Puupehe (Sweetheart Rock)
28. February 2012
Whenever we go to Hawaii, we like to plan a picnic at sunset. As I’ve described in the post, The “Restaurant” with the Best Sunset View in Hawaii , sunset is the ideal time to enjoy a picnic. You’ll practically feel like you have the place all to yourself while most folks are trying to get a nice table in a restaurant. On our recent Lanai visit, we decided we wanted to take the short (20 minute) hike out to the ledge by Puupehe (Sweetheart Rock) for a sunset picnic. At this time of day, the sun shines directly on the red lava rocks giving them a beautiful warm glow. These sun-generated colors grab my attention and don’t let go until the light disappears. From the above photo, you can see our picnic view. Isn’t it stunning? Room Service from Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay made picnicking a breeze.
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: From Ocean View, Hawaii
24. February 2012
Karren Fleuret shared today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Karren moved from San Diego to Ocean View on Hawaii’s Big Island in December. Two weeks after she moved in, she captured this golden sunset from her lanai .
Continue reading...In Search of Mammals Near Lanai
21. February 2012
When we stopped by the concierge desk at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay to learn what ocean adventures were available, we immediately asked to book the Lana’I Mammal Search with Trilogy . With February being the height of Hawaii’s humpback whale season, we had our fingers crossed that we’d see some whale action – and that we did! Within minutes of leaving the harbor at Manele Bay, the mammal sightings began. A large pod of spinner dolphins decided to come alongside the catamaran. Perhaps the dolphins were on a mammal search of their own as they seemed to have a curiosity of the people onboard. From Manele Bay, we hugged the Lanai Coast as we headed towards Maui in the Auau Channel. This channel is prime humpback whale real estate. Andy seemed to have his eyes especially focused on spotting whales as he was generally the first passenger to notice whale action. We saw lots of whale spouts, some dorsal fin slapping and the ending splash of a breach. We also saw a mother and calf dive lower as they simultaneous raised their fluke’s (tail) out of the water. A crew member, Martin, dropped a hydrophone (underwater microphone) into the ocean. The hydrophone can pick up the sound of whale songs from up to three miles away. We did hear whales singing which was an incredible sound, but lets just say there’s a good reason that we never see humpback whales auditioning for American Idol . Humpback whale watching never, ever gets old. Even the crew members that see this activity on a daily basis were thrilled at whale sightings. In the lulls of whale and dolphin activity, we enjoyed the views of Lanai and Maui from the water. We did get far enough along the western Lanai coast that we also got a brief peek at Molokai. Though advertised as a jet drive raft adventure, we were actually pleased that the vessel was a smooth riding catamaran. This two hour excursion cost $80.37 per adult including taxes. The excursion included sodas and bottled water. If you are on Lanai between December and April, we recommend this mammal search from Lanai. © 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...Eating your dog or cat could become a crime. Counties want reprieve from Sunshine Law, defense cuts will spare Hawaii, pro-rail Inouye won’t back…
21. February 2012
Mauna Kea mountain view (c) 2012 All Hawaii News Storms this weekend blanketed Mauna Kea summit with 3 to 4 inches of new snow, and more winter weather is expected. West Hawaii Today. As military communities around the nation fret about defense cuts, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye said Hawaii expects to receive about 1,000 more Marines from Okinawa, have the same number or more ships based at Pearl Harbor and see a slight increase in shipyard work here. Star-Advertiser. A third Marine accused of hazing a lance corporal who committed suicide in Afghanistan goes to trial this week. Associated Press. A bill to give counties a break from the Sunshine Law, HB 2742, up for a hearing Tuesday afternoon, has already caught the attention of good-government watchdogs. Civil Beat. Hawaii legislators will again take up the question of whether the state’s four county councils should be exempt from the Sunshine Law. West Hawaii Today. Legislators are considering two bills that would give the Hawaii Department of Education the authority to develop and implement a performance management system for teachers and principals. Civil Beat. Legislators are supporting bills that would broaden the definition of school instruction beyond “seat time” but would also standardize bell schedules to ensure that the length of the school day is about the same for students statewide. Star-Advertiser. State officials are trying to figure out how to best teach Hawaii’s preschool aged residents. KHON2. The state representative who made the motion to kill a bill that would make shoppers pay for single-use bags said it was a mistake. Civil Beat. In the Judiciary Committee, members will hear HB 1170 seeking to criminalize the consumption of or trafficking in dog, cat or equine animal meat for the purpose of human consumption. Maui Now. State lawmakers are
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