<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Hula Planet:What To Do In Hawaii &#187; oahu</title>
	<atom:link href="http://hulaplanet.com/category/oahu/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://hulaplanet.com</link>
	<description>Things to Do In Hawaii, Places to Go In Hawaii</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:10:00 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Green light for Honolulu rail, state overpays employees $1.5M, Abercrombie answers civil unions legal challenge, Legislature considers gambling,&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/green-light-for-honolulu-rail-state-overpays-employees-1-5m-abercrombie-answers-civil-unions-legal-challenge-legislature-considers-gambling/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/green-light-for-honolulu-rail-state-overpays-employees-1-5m-abercrombie-answers-civil-unions-legal-challenge-legislature-considers-gambling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Cook Lauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Big Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GMO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gov. Linda Lingle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gov. Neil Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Legislature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaiian Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaiian Islands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legislature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sen. Daniel Akaka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[University of Hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yacht]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capitol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ceded lands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[civil unions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counties]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exclusive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[former Gov. Linda Lingle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gambling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii-cruise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honolulu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kauai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lawsuit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lei]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lingle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molokai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[protests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rail transit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[revenue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar panels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[usa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[whales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[city]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[operator]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/green-light-for-honolulu-rail-state-overpays-employees-1-5m-abercrombie-answers-civil-unions-legal-challenge-legislature-considers-gambling/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Honolulu rail transit artist's depiction courtesy image The federal government has granted a key approval that will allow Honolulu to immediately begin up to $184.7 million in construction and other activities on the city's rail project, including erecting the first sections of raised guideway from East Kapolei to Pearl Highlands. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu on Monday got a key green light from the Federal Transit Administration and could start to spend $185 million of local tax dollars on heavy construction for the rail project within weeks. Civil Beat. Former Gov. Linda Lingle trails Hawaii's incumbent senators when it comes to local individual contributions but is in the middle of the pack, just under Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka, when it comes to overall contributions, including political action committees. Civil Beat. The Abercrombie administration is preparing a response to a federal lawsuit challenging the state's civil unions law as unconstitutional because it does not allow same-sex couples to marry, searching for a line that balances both the law and politics. Star-Advertiser. Some Hawaii lawmakers want to give the governor more power in appointing members to the University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents, picking up a political debate started last year after the Senate rejected two of his nominees. Civil Beat. The state has overpaid its employees more than $1.5 million, with hundreds of thousands more in state tax dollars written off as noncollectable and other incorrect pay amounts recovered months or years later from employees who were accidentally paid too much. Hawaii News Now. A bill moving through the state Legislature will take out what many consider the more onerous sections of the state building code and give counties more flexibility in defining their own codes. West Hawaii Today. A parent's failure to report the death or disappearance of a child would become a felony under a bill before the state Legislature. Associated Press. Several Molokai residents and University of Hawaii students assembled a stone platform with a wooden statue known as a "ki`i" on the grounds of the state Capitol today to bring attention to legislative bills that would require the labeling of genetically modified food in Hawaii stores. Star-Advertiser. A small group of advocates from Molokai flew over to Oahu today to clean, sand and oil a Haloa Ki’i. Maui Now. Some farmers say Hawaii's farmers markets are too restrictive and they want state lawmakers to change the rules. Hawaii Public Radio. Almost 30 gambling bills are still up for consideration by state legislators, ranging from stand alone casinos, lotteries, and internet gambling. lawmakers are floating the ideas to raise much needed revenues for the state. A professor who has studied the effects of gambling across the country says it's a big mistake. KHON2. Last year was a big year for Hawaii’s cruise ship industry, with 124,456 cruise ship visitors coming to the Islands and spending a collective $34 million. Pacific Business News. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and two Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees urged lawmakers Monday to approve a $200 million real estate deal that would settle the department's longstanding ceded lands claims with the state. Associated Press. A proposal to transfer about 25 acres in Kakaako worth $200 million to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to settle long-standing ceded lands claims does not do enough to empower the Native Hawaiian people, a key senator contends. Star-Advertiser. Governor Neil Abercrombie made a personal appeal to legislators this morning to pass his administration’s proposal for a land transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that would permanently resolve a decades-long dispute over ceded lands. Hawaii Reporter. The Advisory Council to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is recommending that the sanctuary consider expanding its focus from humpback whales and their habitat to the ecosystem as a whole. Maui Now. The University of Hawaii is demanding the operator of a pornographic web site stop using the school's name or face legal action. Hawaii News Now. State roundup for Feb. 7. Associated Press. Oahu The Kapiolani Park Preservation Society said it does not support a Honolulu City Council bill that would double parking meter rates at public parks that include Kapiolani and Aala. KITV4. Honolulu city workers have cleared a sofa, a bicycle and other personal items from the Occupy Honolulu camp at Thomas Square. Associated Press. Casting for a new ABC pilot series "Last Resort" will be held on Hawaii. KITV4. Hawaii A mainland company is a step away from securing a 30-year lease to test ocean thermal energy conversion in West Hawaii. West Hawaii Today. The increasing popularity of solar panels will mean higher electricity bills for the majority of Big Island residents who still rely on Hawaiian Electric Light Company for most of their power. Tribune-Herald. Maui An anonymous donation totaling $100,000 from a local foundation was issued to the Maui Oral Health Center for the acquisition of new dental chairs at the decade-old facility. Maui Now. Kauai Kaua‘i County will fund an additional nine local tourism initiatives this year in addition to the 20 the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will support, county officials said Monday. Garden Island. A new 500,000-gallon county Department of Water tank will expand water service to users in the Lawa‘i and Oma‘o communities of Kaua‘i, Daryl Kaneshiro, the Department of Water Board chair, said Monday at a dedication of the new equipment. Garden Island. Molokai The owner of a controversial excursion yacht to Molokai said he intends to keep bringing passengers to the island despite protests but also plans to implement conditions that he finds acceptable from an ongoing community study. Maui News. ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/green-light-for-honolulu-rail-state-overpays-employees-1-5m-abercrombie-answers-civil-unions-legal-challenge-legislature-considers-gambling/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Ceded lands deal coming before Legislature, Hawaii schools get a &#8216;D&#8217; in science, Marine hazing trial starts today, Hilo resort hotels need work, Maui&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/ceded-lands-deal-coming-before-legislature-hawaii-schools-get-a-d-in-science-marine-hazing-trial-starts-today-hilo-resort-hotels-need-work-maui/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/ceded-lands-deal-coming-before-legislature-hawaii-schools-get-a-d-in-science-marine-hazing-trial-starts-today-hilo-resort-hotels-need-work-maui/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Cook Lauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[All Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Djou]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gov. Neil Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hanabusa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hirono]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legislature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pro Bowl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rep. Mele Carroll]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capitol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ceded lands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[congress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[former Gov. Linda Lingle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[former U.S. Rep. Ed Case]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hilo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honolulu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kauai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lei]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[military]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molokai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rail transit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[revenue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar power]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[usa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[volcano]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waikiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south-korea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/ceded-lands-deal-coming-before-legislature-hawaii-schools-get-a-d-in-science-marine-hazing-trial-starts-today-hilo-resort-hotels-need-work-maui/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hawaii Rep. Mele Carroll at 2008 Capitol rally (c) 2012 All Hawaii News ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/ceded-lands-deal-coming-before-legislature-hawaii-schools-get-a-d-in-science-marine-hazing-trial-starts-today-hilo-resort-hotels-need-work-maui/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour &amp; Lunch</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaiian-vanilla-farm-tour-lunch/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaiian-vanilla-farm-tour-lunch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hula]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waikoloa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flickr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hilo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian-vanilla]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visit-hawaii]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/hawaiian-vanilla-farm-tour-lunch/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Vanilla (orchid) growing on a hapu&#39;u fern Vanilla has the reputation for being, well, somewhat bland, but did you know that vanilla is quite a fascinating plant? Vanilla is actually an orchid that only blooms for one day. If the orchid is to produce a vanilla bean, it must very carefully hand pollenated on that one day of blooming.  I learned these interesting facts while visiting the Hawaiian Vanilla Company for lunch and a tour. Though learning about vanilla is interesting in itself, the owner Jim Reddekopp weaves a family love story into his presentation about vanilla and how he came to farm it.  Jim and his wife Tracey were living on Oahu with their first two children when they decided that before they had more kids, they wanted to raise their children on a farm. Soon after, they decided to more to Hawaii Island’s verdant Hamakua Coast to start the US’s first (and I believe only) vanilla farm. Jim and Tracey now have five children that he jokes are on a work to eat program. Jim Reddekopp prepares a vanilla-infused appetizer. Jim Reddekopp does not hied his passion for his family and vanilla. The two are clearly intertwined. It was inspirational to hear how the Reddekopps grew their farm dream into a viable small business that currently employees nine people. How inspirational was it? Well, on the drive back to Waikoloa, Andy and I started daydreaming and brainstorming what sort of farm we could start in Hawaii. We enjoyed a very tasty vanilla-infused, three-course lunch as part of the Hawaiian Vanilla Experience ($39/adult and $15/child ages 4 to 12) followed by a tour of the farm. Almost every part of the lunch incorporated vanilla in creative and unusual ways. For example, the roasted potatoes were seasoned in a vanilla southwest spice. I certainly learned by tasting that vanilla is not just for desserts. Vanilla was added to each part of this savory lunch. After lunch, we took a tour of a vanilla farm &#8220;field&#8221; . There, we looked closer at the type of environment and tender loving care that vanilla farming requires. Vanilla Plant The Hawaiian Vanilla Company  is located in lovely old timber building that originally housed a coffee mill in the 1920s. It’s roughly half way between Hilo and Kona. We drove there from Waikoloa Beach Resort in about an hour. It’s quite a scenic drive, too. (See this map for directions .) If you’re in this area, you might want to consider also visiting Akaka Falls , Waipio Valley lookout and if time permits, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden . Hawaiian Vanilla Company offers other tours and tastings in addition to this lunch tour we enjoyed. Tour reservations are strongly recommended. You can book by calling 1-877-771-1771. Having lunch and farm touring at Hawaiian Vanilla Company was far more than a vanilla experience. &#8212; Mahalo to the Hawaiian Vanilla Company for hosting our tour. © Go Visit Hawaii &#8211; 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 . ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaiian-vanilla-farm-tour-lunch/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Waikiki Sheraton Club Level W Air $1069</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/waikiki-sheraton-club-level-w-air-1069/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/waikiki-sheraton-club-level-w-air-1069/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beach Vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii travel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oahu vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waikiki Beach Vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[package]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waikiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fax-services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high-speed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mountain-view]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sheraton-waikiki]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/waikiki-sheraton-club-level-w-air-1069/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Oahu, Hawaii Travel Deals Sheraton Waikiki 3 Nights From $1069 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS This Waikiki Beach vacation package includes roundtrip air from OAK, 3 night at the Sheraton Waikiki Sheraton in a Club Mountain View room,]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/waikiki-sheraton-club-level-w-air-1069/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Aloha Friday Photo: Banzai Pipeline</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/aloha-friday-photo-banzai-pipeline/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/aloha-friday-photo-banzai-pipeline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hula]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Shore Oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surfing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beautiful-scene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eichinger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[north-shore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[photo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[republication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visit-hawaii]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/aloha-friday-photo-banzai-pipeline/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mahalo to Lisa Eichinger for sharing her photo of Ehukai Beach Park . This North Shore Oahu spot is where the famous Banzai Pipeline surfing spot is. For such a popular beach park, notice how pristine and peaceful this beach looks. Lisa definitely found a beautiful scene to share with us. We&#8217;re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii &#8211; 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 . ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/aloha-friday-photo-banzai-pipeline/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Hawaii attorney general wants unlimited gifts, Legislature limiting medical marijuana, Kauai police officer complaint spurs chief&#8217;s leave, Hawaii&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaii-attorney-general-wants-unlimited-gifts-legislature-limiting-medical-marijuana-kauai-police-officer-complaint-spurs-chiefs-leave-hawaii/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaii-attorney-general-wants-unlimited-gifts-legislature-limiting-medical-marijuana-kauai-police-officer-complaint-spurs-chiefs-leave-hawaii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Cook Lauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[All Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Big Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gov. Neil Abercrombie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honolulu Marathon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legislature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mayor Peter Carlisle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[county-council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hilo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honolulu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kauai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legislative session]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marijuana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical marijuana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nfl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[police]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[political contributions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[redistricting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[whales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speaker]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/hawaii-attorney-general-wants-unlimited-gifts-legislature-limiting-medical-marijuana-kauai-police-officer-complaint-spurs-chiefs-leave-hawaii/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Honolulu shoppers (c) 2012 All Hawaii News Hawaii consumers are slightly more confident about the future now than they were six months ago. Pacific Business News. State House Vice Speaker Joey Manahan said Thursday that he will run for Honolulu City Council. Star-Advertiser. State Rep. Tom Okamura, who was appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in January to fill a state House vacancy in Aiea, has resigned for health reasons. Star-Advertiser. The Abercrombie administration is proposing changes to the state ethics code that would allow state officials, including legislators, to accept unlimited numbers of invitations to charitable fundraising events, even if the purpose of the gifts is to influence]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/hawaii-attorney-general-wants-unlimited-gifts-legislature-limiting-medical-marijuana-kauai-police-officer-complaint-spurs-chiefs-leave-hawaii/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Luxury Hawaii Vacation $899</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/luxury-hawaii-vacation-899/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/luxury-hawaii-vacation-899/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A Westin Resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii hotel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Luxury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii hotel deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vcations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ocean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ocean-room]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promo-code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[room-at-time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tower-partial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[westin-resort]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/luxury-hawaii-vacation-899/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Oahu, Hawaii Hotel Deals Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort &#038; Spa Book by December 15, 2012 4 nights from $899 pp,do Promo Code:CCVWS This luxury Hawaii vacation includes 4 nights in a Tower Partial Ocean Room, a$100 air credit, 3rd night free, Daily breakfast for two and an]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/luxury-hawaii-vacation-899/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Gambling bill rolls snake eyes in Hawaii Legislature, Kauai police chief on leave, more beach for Waikiki, Health Department monitoring for tsunami&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/gambling-bill-rolls-snake-eyes-in-hawaii-legislature-kauai-police-chief-on-leave-more-beach-for-waikiki-health-department-monitoring-for-tsunami/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/gambling-bill-rolls-snake-eyes-in-hawaii-legislature-kauai-police-chief-on-leave-more-beach-for-waikiki-health-department-monitoring-for-tsunami/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Cook Lauer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Big Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaiian Airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaiian homelands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kapalua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legislature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mayor Peter Carlisle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tsunami]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[campaign finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charter schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[courts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gambling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaiian air]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honolulu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kauai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legislative session]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molokai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[police]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waikiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waste]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[county]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dept-monitoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mayor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[press-release]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wednesday]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/gambling-bill-rolls-snake-eyes-in-hawaii-legislature-kauai-police-chief-on-leave-more-beach-for-waikiki-health-department-monitoring-for-tsunami/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Waikiki (c) 2012 All Hawaii News The Waikiki sand replenishment project has moved on to its next phase. KHON2. A proposal giving the Hawaiian Homes Commission authority to decide whether to allow gambling on Hawaiian Home Lands — the first gambling-related bill heard in this year's legislative session — was quickly tabled, giving some indication that such bills once again face long odds of passing. Star-Advertiser. Lawmakers expressed support Wednesday for writing into state law high-stakes evaluations for teachers that take into account student academic growth, but questioned how the state Department on Education would follow through with the reforms. Star-Advertiser. State leaders are looking at a variety of measures to improve education in Hawai`i. Changes to teacher tenure are among the many bills already introduced in the new legislative session. Hawaii Public Radio. The proposed overhaul of Hawaii's charter school law received its first public hearing at the Legislature Wednesday and ran into strong opposition from the teachers' union but received conditional support from many charter schools. Star-Advertiser. The grieving sister of a fallen Honolulu police officer on Wednesday tearfully urged state lawmakers to make Hawaii's roads safer for officers and other emergency responders. With her emotions still raw, Amanda Stevens testified in support of the so-called Move Over bill. Hawaii News Now. Representative Joseph Souki is once again fighting to send a strong message to excessive speeders. KHON2. State Health Dept. Monitoring Shoreline For Radioactive Waste. Several federal and state agencies are working to monitor the movement of marine debris from last year’s Japan tsunami. KITV4. Fast-growing Hawaiian Airlines needs more flight attendants. Pacific Business News. Among Hawaii’s four so-called Super PACs, one didn’t attract any money over the second half of 2011, another raised $561 strictly from donations of less than $100. Civil Beat. State roundup for Feb. 2. Associated Press. Oahu City officials fanned out across Oahu Wednesday, issuing 76 notices to protesters at Thomas Square and to homeless people, warning that their tents and personal items must be removed from sidewalks and other public property or be confiscated today. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced the launch of “Honolulu 311,” a new system through which the public may use personal smart phones to report abandoned vehicles, broken street lights, illegal dumping and other issues. Hawaii Independent. Hawaii Mayor Billy Kenoi's re-election war chest is flush with cash after fundraisers pulled in more than $140,000 during the last six months of 2011. Tribune-Herald. The two candidates for Hawaii County prosecutor have raised a combined $20,000 between July 1 and Dec. 31. Tribune-Herald. Two weeks after announcing an additional $150,000 was needed to begin construction of a new Hawaiian monk seal hospital in Kona, Big Island, project leaders said the goal has been reached and more contributions are still on the way. Garden Island. Maui No one disputed the goal of a bill aimed at conserving Maui County's drinking water supply, a precious, finite resource. But the rub came Tuesday with how to accomplish that goal and its potential costs. Maui News. Molokai student develops myoelectric prosthetic for dogs. Maui News. Neighbor island airports, including the Kahului and Kapalua Airports on Maui will implement a parking rate increase for monthly passes. Maui Now. Kauai Kauai Police Chief Darryl Perry was placed on leave Wednesday morning. Star-Advertiser. Kaua‘i County officials Wednesday night announced that Kaua‘i Police Chief Darryl Perry has been placed on leave —just one day after his two assistant chiefs were placed on leave. Garden Island. Jade Fountain-Tanigawa was appointed deputy county clerk and Eddie Topenio, Jr. was named administrative assistant to the county clerk, County Clerk Ricky Watanabe announced in a press release Wednesday. Garden Island. ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/gambling-bill-rolls-snake-eyes-in-hawaii-legislature-kauai-police-chief-on-leave-more-beach-for-waikiki-health-department-monitoring-for-tsunami/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Wailea or Waikiki Getaway?</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/wailea-or-waikiki-getaway/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/wailea-or-waikiki-getaway/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii travel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii vacation packages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VACATION PACKAGES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[package]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[packages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waikiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wailea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enlarge-image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promo-code]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/wailea-or-waikiki-getaway/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hawaii Travel Deals Wailea, Maui &#038; Waikiki, Oahu Promo Code: CCVVNL click to enlarge image Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you about booking one of these Hawaii vacation packages. Ask about air inclusive pricing. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820 ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/wailea-or-waikiki-getaway/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Big Changes Coming for USS Arizona Memorial Ticketing</title>
		<link>http://hulaplanet.com/big-changes-coming-for-uss-arizona-memorial-ticketing/</link>
		<comments>http://hulaplanet.com/big-changes-coming-for-uss-arizona-memorial-ticketing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Travel Wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[March]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oahu vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flickr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oahu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pearl-harbor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[convenience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[make-the-most]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visitor-center]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://hulaplanet.com/big-changes-coming-for-uss-arizona-memorial-ticketing/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Coming soon, visitors will be able to book USS Arizona Memorial tickets in advance. This change could significantly reduce visitor wait times and help you make the most of your Oahu vacation time. Tickets will still be available on a first come, first served basis for walk-in visitors. In this KHON report , Eileen Martinez, Chief of Interpretation for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, says that 50% of tickets will be available for walk-in visitors. Though tickets will continue to be free to all visitors, a fee of $1.50 per ticket]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://hulaplanet.com/big-changes-coming-for-uss-arizona-memorial-ticketing/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

<!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: http://www.w3-edge.com/wordpress-plugins/


Served from: hulaplanet.com @ 2012-02-07 22:12:20 -->
