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Baby checks out President Obama's mouth, AP pool photo The first family kept a low profile on Oahu's Windward Coast for Christmas, attending a Christmas Day church service at the Base Chapel on Kaneohe Marine Corp Base. KITV4. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Maupai could barely contain his enthusiasm at having his four children meet his commander in chief on Christmas Day at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Star-Advertiser. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent part of Christmas greeting families at a Marine base in Hawaii. USA Today. President Obama got a Christmas Day surprise when a baby put his hand in the president's mouth. CBS News. The Obamas got to spend some time off on the East side today, enjoying what many would call, a very ordinary, special Christmas. KHON2. President Barack Obama has kept a relatively low profile since arriving to Hawaii to join his family for the holidays. Hawaii News Now. With Congress finally buckling to White House demands to extend the payroll tax cuts before the new year, President Barack Obama is officially heading “home” to Hawaii for the holidays. Hawaii Reporter. While President Obama Arrives in Hawaii Amidst Security and Fanfare, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Slips Quietly into Big Island Resort. Hawaii Independent. When federal authorities visit in January for an extensive review to determine whether Hawaii can deliver on its Race to the Top education pledges, the state will acknowledge stumbling in key initiatives but argue the school system has seen great progress. Star-Advertiser. The Hawaii comptroller's office this year spent $25,000 to replace bird netting wrapped around the third-floor ledge of the state Capitol. Civil Beat. The coqui frogs have been growing in population in the state in recent years and are now starting to show up in larger numbers on Oahu. Associated Press. State roundup for Dec. 26. Associated Press. Oahu Tony Locricchio saw the growing homeless population living in tents on sidewalks and said we must find places for them to live with dignity. KITV4. The city and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands are planning a land swap worth an estimated $30 million to provide the city with a site for a rail maintenance facility in Waipahu. Star-Advertiser. Oahu oceanfront property owners are being given violation notices for blocking public access to beaches. KHON2. The Honolulu City Council may consider a ban on businesses offering plastic bags at checkout counters as early as February if Council Chair Ernie Martin goes through with his plans. Pacific Business News. Hawaii Fireworks are going on sale this week across the island, and the Fire Department is hoping for a soggy New Year. Tribune-Herald. New Year's celebrations and fireworks have been synonymous on Hawaii Island. West Hawaii Today. In 2011, one event swept away the rest when it came time to pick the top stories of the year. West Hawaii Today. Maui Maui hotels and resorts are gearing up to host same-sex couples in Hawaii to formalize their relationships starting New Year's Day. Maui News. The state Department of Transportation is weighing options for a major overhaul of Kahului Airport's long runway, after being notified that federal funds would no longer be available to keep patching the aging tarmac. Maui News. State and federal officials announced Friday that they were investigating the deaths of two Hawaiian monk seals on the south shore of Molokai, and a prominent Molokai advocate called on Native Hawaiians to protect the species. Maui News. Kauai After purchasing a home on Kauai nearly two years ago, actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith recently sold their property, making a $6.5 million profit. Hawaii News Now. Santa Claus wasn’t the only one on duty this holiday. Across the island, police officers and firefighters were on the clock Sunday, along with restaurant and hotel workers, gas station employees and airport personnel. Garden Island. Many things on the islands nowadays come from China, including The Garden Island’s new managing editor, Renée Haines. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Maui Christmas Dining & Events 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Christmas in Maui will be filled with lots of aloha this year – with hula, Hawaiian music and delicious dining. Even Santa is scheduled to spend a good bit of time on Maui after he arrives by outrigger canoe. Here’s what’s on slate for 2011: MAUI CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, SANTA ARRIVAL & DINING SANTA ARRIVES AT MALUAKA BEACH, MAKENA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Every year Santa comes to Makena, right before his biggest night of year. Join us on Maluaka Beach to welcome Santa to Makena. 10 a.m. Free Phone: (808) 874-1111 or visit www.makenaresortmaui.com SANTA ARRIVES AT THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves arrive Polo Beach via outrigger canoe to spread holiday cheer in South Maui. Bring your cameras for photos with Santa. 12 p.m. Free and open to Maui residents and hotel guests. Phone: (808) 875-2290, or email concierge.kealani@fairmont.com SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT HYATT REGENCY MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 Join Santa and his Elves for a special holiday event. Participate in holiday arts and crafts, games, prize giveaways and take pictures with Santa, while feasting on holiday cookies and punch. Personal cameras are welcome. 1 – 3 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Maui’s Umalu tent. Reservations not required. Phone: (808) 661-1234 SANTA WATCH AT HYATT REGENCY MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 The famed Tour of the Stars program will be featuring a “Santa Watch.” Astronomers will search the skies for jolly old Saint Nick. Shows at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Phone: (808) 661-1234 CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET AT MAKENA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Saturday, December 24, 2011 Everyone knows that the Holidays mean lots of great food. The Christmas Evening Buffet starts with a spread that features traditional holiday favorites like sage and thyme basted roasted whole tom turkey served with traditional giblet gravy, cranberry relish and cornbread stuffing or try the spit roasted rosemary pommery leg of lamb. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets while feasting on this hearty holiday meal. 5:30 – 9 p.m. in Molokini Bar & Grille $60.00 per person, $45.00 per child (age 9-12), $30.00 per child (age 5-8) Rates exclusive of tax and gratuity For reservations or for more information call (808) 875-5888, email reservations@makenaresortmaui.com , or visit www.makenaresortmaui.com CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER BUFFET AT SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Share a view of Black Rock, reconnect with family and friends, and sink your teeth into an assortment of delicious options including bamboo shoot salad, Black Rock oysters and salt crusted baron of beef. 4 – 9 p.m. $63.00 per adult, $31.00 per child (age 6-12) Phone: (808) 921-4600 CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA Saturday, December 24, 2011 A picture is worth a thousand words – so children of all ages are invited to stop by the Lobby to be photographed with Santa Claus! Guests will also enjoy festive entertainment including Hawaiian music, traditional hula dancing and a melodic trio. Photos from 4 – 8 p.m. Images available for purchase on-site or online. Entertainment from 4 – 11 p.m. Phone: (808) 669-6200 CHRISTMAS EVE DINNERS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Savor the season with culinary delights at The Banyan Tree offering an a la carte menu, and The Terrace offering a pre-fixed menu of Mauka Makai (Surf & Turf). 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., with ambient entertainment $60.00 per person. Keiki menu free for children12 years and younger at the Terrace Restaurant, with each paying adult. Reservations recommended Phone: (808) 669-6200 CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH SERVICES - Hope Chapel in Kihei – three separate services with 8pm candlelight service. See this link for details. - Calvary Chapel South Maui in Kihei – Christmas Eve service at 7pm. See this link for details. - Contact your concierge for more information on church services near your resort.
Continue reading...Schools face overhaul, UH coach McMackin’s future in doubt, Pearl Harbor 70th nears, Molokai still fighting cruise yacht, more news from all the…
Monday, December 5, 2011
Attack on Pearl Harbor historical photo Pearl Harbor salute at year 70. As WWII vet numbers dwindle, preservation of their legacy shifts to newer generations. Star-Advertiser. The genealogy website Ancestry.com is offering free access to its World War II records through Wednesday. Associated Press. A first-of-its-kind meeting was held Saturday morning, to map out the strategic plan for the future of Hawaii's public schools. KITV4. An overhaul is on the horizon for Hawaii's charter school system, which may include stronger accountability, performance contracts and more agencies through which to gain a charter. Civil Beat. Hawai‘i’s Department of Education is about to be restructured, with a clearer division between academics and operations, and more decision-making by education leaders at the local level. Civil Beat. President Obama and the first family are scheduled to spend Christmas and New Year's in Hawaii again this year. Hawaii News Now. Five months after one of its members stepped down, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has yet to fill a vacancy on a seven-member panel charged with administering the State Water Code. Civil Beat. Hawaiian Airlines will interview more than 2,200 for 275 jobs. Pacific Business News. Environmentally conscious travelers have new a new rental car option in Hawai`i. Hawaii Public Radio. More than $90,000 – that is how much University of Hawaii head football coach Greg McMackin makes per month on his current contract – or a little less than that per game. Hawaii Reporter. Warriors Head Coach Greg McMackin, University of Hawaii Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, and University of Hawaii Athletics Director Jim Donovan, met for approximately 90-minutes Sunday night, following the football team's annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel. KITV4. Oahu The state has released a draft request for proposals to build a residential tower in Kakaako that would rise significantly higher than any existing structure in Hawaii. Star-Advertiser. The city is considering a batch of engineering changes to the $5.17 billion Honolulu rail project, including a proposal to reduce the size of the stations and the length of the trains that would operate on the elevated rail system. Star-Advertiser. Marina proposal at Sand Island is meeting some opposition. KHON2. Hawaii County Council members will consider a package of 14 proposals to take to the state Legislature at Wednesday's County Council meeting in Hilo. West Hawaii Today. For the first time, select Hawaii County firefighters are to receive intensive training designed to keep them safe while responding to meth labs. Tribune-Herald. Separate proposals to allocate millions of taxpayers' dollars for maintaining Hawaii County recreational facilities will appear before the County Council when lawmakers meet Wednesday in Hilo. Tribune-Herald. In the early 1980s, Jerry Kremkow took a big gamble -- risking everything he had on his belief that he would find good water far below Mauna Kea ranch land. West Hawaii Today. Maui Unfamiliar faces on the island may make it feel like newcomers are behind Maui's 21 percent population growth over the past decade. Maui News. Around 43 percent of Makawao residents spend more than half of their income on rent. Maui News. The Maui County Council voted unanimously Friday to extend its own deadline to pass the Maui Island Plan until Aug. 3. Maui News. Kauai The sea of lights were turned on formally Friday evening during the Festival of Lights ceremony at the Historic County Building. Garden Island. Molokai American Safari Cruises (ASC) owner Dan Blanchard announced yesterday that the Safari Explorer yacht will not dock on Molokai as scheduled this weekend. The cancellation followed a community meeting Wednesday night, which was attended by over 300 residents. Molokai Dispatch.
Continue reading...Hawaii work incentives cut, feeding the homeless, 25th Infantry coming home, Maui water woes continue, cops thwart motorcyclists’ Toys for Tots…
Monday, November 21, 2011
Hawaii holiday food line (c) All Hawaii News Just a few blocks from where oblivious tourists step off cruise ships to pick through souvenirs, there's an entirely different world. West Hawaii Today. Hawaii ex-welfare recipient work incentives cut. Associated Press. Democratic Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa can't remember the last time she cried. Civil Beat. After hovering around $4 a gallon last week, the average price of regular gasoline dropped below the $4 a gallon mark in Honolulu this weekend. But the neighbor islands are not seeing the same price drop. Associated Press. Louie: Gov. still doesn’t have to release names of judicial nominees. Pacific Business News. After five years under federal oversight due to prisoner abuses, the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility has become a safe place with an improved corporate culture, state officials maintain. Star-Advertiser. While the Occupy movement has been smaller and quieter in Hawaii than elsewhere, the music of one Hawaiian musician is gaining attention as a protest song for the campaign. Hawaii Public Radio. Waikiki Torch Runner Surprised By International Attention. KITV4. Oahu The Army plans to welcome home the 25th Infantry Division's headquarters unit from Iraq this week. KITV4. Higher room rates and higher occupancy led to a 30 percent increase in revenue over the six-day period in which the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering brought together 21 world leaders along with top government and business officials in Honolulu. Star-Advertiser. City Pays Landfill Operator $2.6M for Spill Cleanup. Civil Beat. Small waves make for slow business on Oahu's North Shore. Hawaii News Now. Hawaii Motorcyclists accustomed to rumbling through Hilo before distributing Christmas presents to needy children claim police have rained on their parade. Tribune-Herald. The troubled Hoku Ke'a telescope atop Mauna Kea could be operational by next summer, its director said. Tribune-Herald. A group that won the right to turn Laupahoehoe School into a charter school is refusing to hold elections for a board to govern the school as promised in its application and as ordered by the Charter School Review Panel. Star-Advertiser. Kona once again has a University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service agent to call its own. West Hawaii Today. Maui Council Member Mike Victorino said he believes that the time may be past for the county to tell developers, "show me the water." Maui News. A Maui businessman said last week that he had abandoned plans to develop a bottled-water plant in Waihee, after some of his investors walked away from the project. Maui News. Behind the scenes of Maui's agriculture inspection facility. KHON2. Kauai The tree trimmers working at Bank of Hawai‘i’s Kapa‘a Branch battled not only the brisk trades but the clock on Sunday. Garden Island. The Kaua‘i Robotics Alliance is offering imu service for Thanksgiving as a fundraiser for its season which starts in January. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Hawaii Canvas Print Winner (and a Special Offer for Everyone!)
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Aloha, Andy again. Palm Oasis Wow, we had dozens of comment and Facebook entries for our Hawaii Canvas Print prize giveaway . Thanks to everyone that entered and my special heartfelt thanks to all of you that took the time to compliment me on my photos. Go Visit Hawaii readers rock! OK, so you want to know who won? Well, we assigned a number to each entry and our randomly chosen winner is “ Janet ” who chose “Palm Oasis” as her favorite print. So, Janet, if you’re reading, congrats and please email us your mailing address to govisithawaii AT gmail.com. Now, if you didn’t win, don’t lose heart. We’ve created a special 25% off coupon code good against any Hawaii prints in our gallery and valid until the end of September. Use “govisithawaii” for 25% off. You can use the coupon against your entire order, so why not stock up on some early Christmas gifts while you’re shopping? Thanks again for entering. Stay tuned, I have it on good authority that Sheila has a brand new contest coming very soon. © 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: Sept 7, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Hamoa Beach near Hana in Maui You may have thought we were napping in the Hawaii news and deals department , but we were actually spending 11 days in Maui. Well, truth be known, we did catch a catnap at beautiful Hamoa Beach one afternoon. Other than that, we were on-the-go, exploring Maui most of the time. So, we’ve got some news and deals catching up to do with today’s post. * From TravelZoo, check out this Hawaii deal — $795 for a three-night stay at the gorgeous Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. That works out to only $265 per night to stay at a luxury Hawaii resort and you can extend the deal for a six-night stay at the same rate. On top of that outstanding rate, you also get to choose between one round of golf or a 50-minute massage per stay. Bonus! This resort is definitely one of our favorites. See my review of Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay . Andy and I will probably snag this deal for ourselves. * Another excellent TravelZoo, the Kauai Marriott Resort is offering $199 rate for stays between September 17, 2011 and January 17, 2012 with Christmas and New Years blackout dates. We love staying at this Kauai Marriott . See this link for the deal details. * Dinner and a show for $25 ? That’s a deal and you’ll find it at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center. You get free dinner at the newly renovated Gateway Restaurant when you purchase a $25 ticket to see Ha: Breath of Life night show. (See my review of Ha: Breath of Life .) Along with the physical renovation of the Gateway Restaurant structure, the menu has also been improved with a brand new “Island Feast” menu including dishes such as sushi, sweet potato salad, mahimahi with teriyaki sauce, Fijian chicken curry, roast beef, Maori potato top, Samoan fa’alifu (with coconut cream) staples, and supoesi — papaya-tapioca dessert, to name just a few of the items. * While we were on Maui, we popped into the Makena Beach & Golf Resort to check it out. We even got a peek at their newly “beautified” rooms , which look great! They’re offering some fantastic deals at the moment, including a “Room & Ride” package that starts at $199 per night including a partial ocean view room and compact rental car. * Honua Kai Resort in the Kaanapali area of Maui is offering a fall special for stays between now and December 22, 2011, with blackout dates of November 18-27. The deal knocks off 50% plus you get a 5th night free on all studio, one bedroom and two bedroom suites. See this link for more information. * Outrigger is offering Hawaii vacation sweepstakes, ‘ Be Here Hawaii’ . Two grand-prize winners will receive roundtrip flights for two on Hawaiian Airlines plus a six-night stay at an Outrigger-managed hotel or condo of their preference on Kauai orHawaii Island. This online contest runs from September 6 to October 4, 2011. * Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is giving away a two-night stay to a lucky facebook fan. To enter to win, follow this link and the instructions. * The Mouse family, Mickey and Minnie, have just opened their new home in Hawaii at Oahu’s Aulani Disney Resort & Spa . See KHON’s video and article on opening day . We’ve been invited to the official grand opening and are in the process of making plans to attend this big event. We can’t want to check it out and tell you all about it! © 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...Let’s Go Horseback Riding in Lanai
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding from the Stables at Koele on Lanai. The guided tour ($110 for 90 minutes) led us on the Paniolo Trail through groves of fragrant Christmas Berry (Brazilian Peppertree) , a forest of Ironwood Trees and to a fantastic view of the nearby islands of Molokai and Maui. Along the way, we enjoyed the sounds of the birds and some deer sightings. We hadn’t been riding since 1999, so we were a little tentative about getting back on a horse. We had nothing to fear though as these horses were gentle and sturdy. There was a very young girl who was also on our tour. She probably didn’t weigh 50 lbs soaking wet and she was maybe 7 years old. So, I knew when I saw her pop on top of one of those beautiful horses, if she could do it, I could do it. Leading us through the Paniolo Trail was the handsome singing cowboy, Jesse Taylor. He carefully watched us and gave us advice on how to hold the reins, lead the horses and shift our weight to make the ride go easier. At the end of the ride Jesse treated us to a mini-private concert! He sang a new song that he’s just written called Ride. He wrote the song in Lanai. He shared that his inspiration for the song is that he’s always taking honeymooners on romantic trail rides and at the end of the day he wants to ask a girl to go trail riding with him.
Continue reading...Hawaii budget hikes taxes, erodes reserves, 12% on food stamps, most expensive state to rent, Hilo VA workers exposed to radiation, Kauai seed…
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Moana Surfrider (c) 2011 All Hawaii News Waikiki Hotel Plan Caught In Honolulu's Tangled Web. Civil Beat. The Hawaii Legislature is passing more than $600 million worth of tax increases on businesses, vehicles and personal income. Associated Press. After months of number crunching and heated debate, lawmakers passed a two-year state budget on Tuesday. They also voted on more than 100 bills. Hawaii News Now. The state House and Senate sent Gov. Neil Abercrombie yesterday a balanced budget and financial plan with some cushion to close a projected $1.3 billion deficit, but lawmakers have left little in reserve if the economy stagnates further. Star-Advertiser. Lawmakers passed the state budget today … with a unanimous vote in the House and a 24-to-one vote in the Senate. Hawaii Public Radio. Hawaii lawmakers just balanced the budget. But a class action lawsuit could cost the state $70 million more that legislators didn't account for. Civil Beat. The state Senate began voting on more than 100 new laws Tuesday morning, with a budget that received mixed reviews, even from its authors. KITV4. Legislation that starts the process for native Hawaiians to form their own government is heading to Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his approval. Associated Press. David Louie has been confirmed as Hawaii's attorney general, the last of Gov. Neil Abercrombie's Cabinet appointees to be seated. Associated Press. A bill that partially delays implementation of a law to lengthen Hawaii’s school day is headed to the governor’s desk after passing both chambers of the state Legislature yesterday. Star-Advertiser. The Honolulu Police Department spent $228,247 on overtime pay during President Barack Obama’s most recent nearly two week visit to Oahu over the Christmas and New Years holiday. Hawaii Reporter. Hawaii once again has the most expensive rental housing in the nation. KHON2. More Hawaii residents use food stamps today than a year ago - almost 12 percent of the population - and even that is below the national average, federal statistics show. Hawaii News Now. The state Department of Health said a successful flu immunization program in Hawaii's schools is in jeopardy. KITV4. Workers in the Hilo veterans outpatient clinic may have been exposed to radiation over the last six years due to insufficient shielding of a radiation therapy machine located in the downstairs oncology clinic. Tribune-Herald. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the state Historic Preservation Division have announced the appointment of a new architecture branch chief. Associated Press. A state prison inmate whose beating at Halawa Correctional Facility was captured by a prison surveillance camera is suing the state and the three prison guards who were fired for beating him. Star-Advertiser. In response to community concerns, the county has issued multiple notices of violation to two South Shore seed companies for non-permitted grubbing activities in November and December. Garden Island. Mayor Peter Carlisle today signed into law Bill 61 (2010) CD 2, which revises and updates the City’s North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan that covers lands north of Wahiawa, from Kaena Point to Kawela Bay. Hawaii Independent. County Council members are looking at making deep cuts to the county budget proposed earlier this year by Mayor Alan Arakawa. Maui News. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative announced Tuesday that it has received a petition that calls for a member vote on a decision made by the cooperative’s board of directors. Pacific Business News The Hawaii County Housing Agency took a step toward eliminating cash payments as a way for developers to earn affordable housing credits. West Hawaii Today. Molokai's own Capt. Clay Ching of Hallelujah Hou Fishing has been featured on the TV program, Hawaii Goes Fishing. Molokai Dispatch . The United States Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers, ranchers and forest landowners that May 27 is the last day to submit project area proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. Garden Island. While the eyes of Hawaii were on Hilo and the Merrie Monarch Festival, a group of 10 Hilo High School students were on the mainland making Hilo proud. Tribune-Herald.
Continue reading...Hawaii weather dampens Obama vacation, teachers to pay more insurance, Honolulu Mayor Carlisle outlines priorities, shipping, New Year’s ahi to cost…
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
A moist and unstable airmass has prompted the National Weather Service office in Honolulu to extend the Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for the islands of Kauai, Niihau and Oahu. Hawaii News Now. The unstable weather conditions that brought heavy showers to Oahu and Kauai yesterday are expected to continue through tonight. Star-Advertiser. Heavy rainfall in West Oahu forced the closure of eastbound lanes on the H-1 freeway last night and the opening of westbound lanes to two-way traffic near Farrington Highway. Star-Advertiser. The state Department of Health has issued a brown water advisory for Maui from Waiehu Beach Park to Paukukalo and from Kealia Pond to Kalama Park due to heavy rains and flooding. Star-Advertiser. Golfers teed off against Mother Nature Monday at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Lanikai. KITV4. City work crews are tackling the worst potholes around town first and then going back to fill the smaller ones later. KITV4 . Locally heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms will affect Kaua‘i and the western islands of Hawai‘i at least through today and possibly into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Garden Island. That severely white Christmas that has blanketed the East Coast might possibly pay off in a holiday present for islanders—stable ahi prices for New Year's sashimi. Star-Advertiser. President Barack Obama went bowling, played hoops and topped off a cloudy, drizzly vacation day with a short trek for shave ice. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii public school teachers will retain their health benefits but could have to pay more after they're forced to enroll in the same health insurance fund as most other state employees next week. Associated Press. Rates for shipping to Hawaii are set to rise again next month, the latest upswing in charges that in total have increased the cost of shipping to the islands by 50 percent since 2003. Associated Press. Keith Kaneshiro says there's a pending investigation of excessive use of overtime by Road Division employees. Civil Beat. State regulators have granted Castle & Cooke Inc. a waiver allowing it to develop the state's largest solar farm on 120 acres of agriculture land near Mililani without facing competition from other bidders. Star-Advertiser. Like the national administration, the new state administration has promised change in how state government will deliver services and programs. West Hawaii Today. Two months into his tenure, Mayor Carlisle says he wants to make sure APEC goes well, but his priorities remain the same: putting Honolulu on a sound, sustainable financial path. Hawaii Independent . A new law that bans tents and other structures from city sidewalks in urban Honolulu and Waikiki may take several more months to be fully implemented. KHON2. Results of the 14-candidate race to fill a vacant Honolulu council district are to be released Wednesday evening. KHON2. Water came rushing into Jim Boulton's work studio and part-time residence early Sunday morning as nearby wetlands and drainage systems in Kihei were overwhelmed by massive amounts of rainwater rolling down the slopes of Haleakala. Maui News. Kekaha residents Bret Danson and Alix Barker have grown accustomed to seeing strange things in their neighborhood. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Santa in Hawaii
Friday, December 24, 2010
Today’s Aloha Friday photo is really a blast from the past . My friend Dave from Oahu sent this photo to me back in 2007. He saw Santa down in Waikiki Beach mingling with the crowd just before Christmas. Santa looks so relaxed with a mai tai in one hand and flashing a shaka with the other hand. I guess he’s been doing this Christmas present delivery thing for so long, that it’s no stress on him. Why not go to Hawaii to recharge the batteries before the big night? Makes sense to me! Mele Kalikimaka to you and yours on this Christmas Eve Aloha Friday. © 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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