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Hawaii senators propose $500M stimulus plan, Native Hawaiians taking federal recogition into their own hands, teachers, governor strike deal, REAL ID…
Hawaiian protest (c) 2012 All Hawaii News Frustrated with a 10-year congressional fight to obtain federal recognition and form a nation-within-a-nation government, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has decided to follow a path that has led several American Indian tribes to success. Civil Beat. State senators, looking to stimulate job creation and help lift the construction industry out of the doldrums, want to aggressively pursue as much as $500 million in bond-financed construction projects at public schools, hospitals and state buildings. Star-Advertiser. Now that the Hawaii Supreme Court has sent the state Reapportionment Commission back to the drawing board, former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is positioning herself to run for what is likely to become the island's fourth Senate seat. West Hawaii Today. Hawaii's congressional candidates want your money, but most of them won't tell you exactly when and where they're asking for it. Civil Beat. In less than two months, all Hawaii residents who are applying for or renewing a driver's license must bring documents that establish their legal presence in the state. Tribune-Herald. The 2010 census showed Filipinos have overtaken Japanese as the second largest ethnic group in Hawai’i, behind Caucasians. Hawaii Public Radio. Hawaii's tourism officials are supporting federal legislation that could increase the number of Chinese and Canadian visitors to the U.S. Hawaii News Now. The State of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Teachers Association have reached a tentative agreement Friday, ending a dispute that threatened federal funding for Hawaii's schools and spurred legal action from the teacher's union. KITV4. Lynn Heirakuji has stepped in as the vice-chair of the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness, filling a seat vacated on Friday by Marc Alexander the former state coordinator on the homeless. Pacific Business News. Hawaiian monk seal deaths are coming as the federal government steps up its efforts to protect the seals, leading to simmering resentment among some fishermen who fear new regulations will trample upon their right to fish. Associated Press. Some positive economic numbers from the state's largest bank show an overall increase in business spending from last year. KITV4. State roundup for January 9. Associated Press. Oahu In a curious postscript to a high-profile city contracting dispute, state records show that two of the three companies vying for a contract to produce rail cars for the Honolulu rail project responded to a request for proposals before the companies were licensed as Hawaii contractors. Star-Advertiser. A handful of teachers in Hawaii are using a new service that allows them to blast a text message to parents, who can then text back. Star-Advertiser. Occupy Honolulu Asked Mayor for Immunity From Sidewalk Belongings Ban. Civil Beat. A University of Hawaii research vessel that called for Coast Guard assistance when it began taking on water some 60 miles off Oahu returned safely to port Saturday. Hawaii News Now. More than 6,000 farmers and ranchers from across the nation are in Honolulu for the annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting at the Hawaii Convention Center. KHON2. Hawaii Some Kohala residents attempted to light a fire under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to request funding and implement an action plan that solves the silt and sedimentation problems inside Pelekane Bay. West Hawaii Today. Hawaii Electric Light Co. said Friday that it hopes to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal energy on the Big Island. Pacific Business News. Improper chemical storage has caused safety and health threats at Big Island schools, say local hazardous waste experts seeking to increase awareness of the dangers. Tribune-Herald. Maui Ocean safety advocates are renewing calls for the state to replace missing swim-zone buoys off Kaanapali, saying the recent death of a man at Canoe Beach shows the increasing danger of collisions between boats and swimmers. Maui News. A Hana-based spiritual center could expand to receive overnight guests, under a proposal that received the support of the Maui County Council's Land Use Committee on Wednesday. Maui News. Supporters were ecstatic last Thursday when the Maui County Council members voted unanimously to ban alcohol at Kalama Park and Cove Park in Kihei. Maui Now. Kauai Veteran Kaua‘i broadcast journalist William Gordon “Bill” Dahle, who was called “the Walter Cronkite of radio news” on the island, died at his home in Kalaheo Saturday. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Honolulu police release video of drunk councilman, ag board in turmoil, homeless sidewalk ban passes, Big Island bond reallocation killed, more news…
Thursday, December 8, 2011
A police sergeant's helmet-cam caught the following video of drunken Honolulu City Councilman Tom Berg arguing with the Secret Service at an APEC event. Civil Beat. Police have released a video of City Councilman Tom Berg arguing loudly and belligerently with Secret Service personnel outside a Waikiki hotel on Nov. 12 after being denied re-entry into an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation reception. Star-Advertiser. In wheelchairs and on walkers, the old veterans came Wednesday to remember the day 70 years ago when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Associated Press. An association of Pearl Harbor survivors founded in 1958 has announced they will be disbanding at the end of the month. Associated Press. State Leaders Search for Ways to Increase Energy Efficiency. Hawaii Public Radio . A limit on the number of charter schools in Hawaii would be lifted if the recommendations of a task force are adopted. Civil Beat. The Waialae Iki census tract in Honolulu had the highest median household in Hawaii in 2010, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey five-year estimates released Thursday. Pacific Business News. Hawaii residents are getting better at paying their mortgages and credit cards on time, and the trend is forecast to continue next year. Star-Advertiser. The Agribusiness Development Corporation has ousted its longtime executive director and hired a new one in a surprise move that some called a power play staged by newer board members. Civil Beat. There's controversy at the State Department of Agriculture over what's called a forced resignation and an inside job on picking the replacement. Hawaii News Now. State tourism leaders gathered in Waikiki Wednesday for a discussion on marketing strategies for 2012. KHON2. Oahu A proposal to ban the practice of storing personal items, including furniture and clothing, in public areas such as sidewalks and parks now goes to Mayor Peter Carlisle, who is expected to sign the bill into law. Star-Advertiser. Lost, Injured Hawaiian Seabirds Find Sanctuary at Sea Life Park. Hawaii Reporter. Pearl Harbor wasn’t always a place of war. Hawaii Independent. Hundreds lined up early to add their name to the list of runners participating in Sunday's 39th annual Honolulu Marathon. KHON2. Hawaii A $23,000 contract to remove a partially collapsed loading dock at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor appears to have been completed by a contractor not licensed for the scope of work, West Hawaii Today has learned. West Hawaii Today. Puna Councilman Fred Blas cast the swing vote Wednesday by joining minority members in defeating a $10 million parks-maintenance plan, which left stunned supporters fuming. Tribune-Herald. A plan to divert $10 million from two Hilo projects on a recent county bond issue to try to quickly put construction workers back on the job failed by one vote Wednesday, when four council members voted to leave the current $56 million bond issue alone. West Hawaii Today. Maui A retreat that brought together members of the Board of Education, public school superintendents, legislators and other state education leaders was a step in the right direction, Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Complex Area Superintendent Bruce Anderson said this week. Maui News. Kauai The Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday approved a $40,000 request to retain special counsel to defend the county in a lawsuit against a mixed martial arts fighter Tased by a Kaua‘i Police Department officer two years ago. Garden Island. Molokai Richard Schuman, owner of air service provider Makani Kai, confirmed last week his company will begin providing lower-cost flights in and out of Kalaupapa later this month. Molokai Dispatch. The Safari Explorer passenger yacht did not dock last weekend as scheduled after more than 300 community members attended a public meeting last Wednesday night. Molokai Dispatch.
Continue reading...Hawaiian Telcom union preps for strike, sentencing today for former Honolulu Councilman Tam, hula festival in trouble, Big Island recycling costly,…
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Hawaiian hula (c) 2011 All Hawaii News Organizers of the World Invitational Hula Festival say they need to come up with $10,000 by Tuesday. KHON2. The Hawaii state legislative auditor has released the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which is a series of audited government statements that detail the financial condition of the state government. Hawaii Reporter. Scientists and federal officials have held a series of meetings on how to deal with the estimated 5 million to 25 million tons of potentially disastrous debris from the Japanese tsunami headed for the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Civil Beat. Union workers at Hawaiian Telcom made preparations for a possible strike after they voted overwhelmingly Monday to reject the company's final offer on a new three-year contract. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii Department of Education officials say they knew as soon as they opened school bus service bids in 2008 that something was wrong. Civil Beat. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is seeking to boost premiums for about 162,000 members by an average 8.8 percent on Jan. 1. Star-Advertiser. Oahu State prosecutors will seek a jail term today for former Honolulu Councilman Rod Tam on charges of stealing city funds and violating campaign spending laws. Star-Advertiser. A consultant has completed work looking into potential sites for a new solid-waste landfill and plans to present its findings next week to a panel tasked with advising the mayor on where to put a new landfill on Oahu. Star-Advertiser. UH: APEC Sign Comes Down Thursday. KITV4. Hawaiian Electric Co. has selected Renewable Energy Group for a new contract to supply biodiesel to its 110-megawatt Campbell Industrial Park Generating Station. Pacific Business News. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting will hold a public information meeting on the results and recommended changes of its review of the Ewa Development Plan and implementation process. Hawaii Independent. Hawaii Hawaii County needs more cash reserves, says Councilwoman Brenda Ford, who is calling for mandatory savings to pay for future disaster repairs and offset unexpected revenue shortfalls. Tribune-Herald. A committee looking into the proposed recycling contract concluded Hawaii County pays "a premium to recycle." West Hawaii Today. Maui The Maui County Council Land Use Committee will hold a site inspection and hearing this week to review the proposed Kahoma residential subdivision project in West Maui. Maui News. Visitors and residents are spoiled for choice Saturday afternoon in Olowalu, where a Hawaiian monk seal lounges on the sand and a large pod of spinner dolphins puts on an aerial show just offshore. Maui News. Kauai On Saturday, the state and the county will salute and recognize these sons and daughters of Hawai‘i who were part of the 2.7 million soldiers who served in the Vietnam theater. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Military on the move, sex ed pushed for Hawaii schools, OHA seeks new head, fishermen worry about monk seal plan, Hawaiian Airline interisland bag…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
USS Russell courtesy photo The Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Russell will leave today for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East, the Navy announced today. Star-Advertiser. The mostly citizen soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment are shipping out today for a yearlong deployment that will take them first to Texas for six weeks of training and then to war-torn Iraq. Tribune-Herald. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono sees herself as an advocate for Hawaii's people, calling herself an effective legislator who can represent the state's interest in the U.S. Senate. West Hawaii Today. Although he lives in urban Honolulu, former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann said he has the experience, familiarity with and affinity for the Neighbor Islands that would allow him to well serve residents in Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. Maui News. Several fishing enthusiasts, along with state Rep. John Mizuno, said Wednesday they will ask federal officials to delay any decision to expand the critical habitat for monk seals or to relocate monk seal pups to the main Hawaiian Islands as part of a three-year conservation recovery program. Star-Advertiser. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is expected to replace longtime Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Clyde Namuo within the next 12 months. Star-Advertiser. Nominations are being sought for seats on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Associated Press. The state didn't return to talks after the Hawaii State Teachers Association's board unanimously rejected a "last, best and final" offer because union negotiators withdrew their support for the deal and the state believed it would have to restart discussions at square one, Board of Education member Jim Williams testified Wednesday. Star-Advertiser. Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and other groups want to turn sex education in public schools from elective to mandatory. KITV4. After facing its first losing quarter in three years Hawaiian Airlines has raised its fee for luggage on interisland flights. Hawaii News Now. Oahu Ever wonder how the city picks which roads are repaved first?
Continue reading...Hawaii’s Tastiest Sweet Treats
Monday, August 22, 2011
WARNING: You may want to have a napkin nearby as we review these mouthwatering sweets. If you like sweets, you’ll find some onolicious ones in Hawaii! From easy to find to off the beaten path, here’s my list of Hawaii’s tastiest sweet treats: 1. Coco Puffs from Liliha Bakery in Honolulu, Oahu When I took my first bite of a Coco Puff , instinctively I said, “Mmmmmm…..mmmmm!” This puffed pastry treat is filled with a buttery, creamy chocolate pudding and topped off with a coconut and vanilla topping. How good are Liliha’s Coco Puffs? Well, here’s what one reader wrote in the comments of my Liliha Coco Puff post . All I can say is WOW – stumbled across this post before going to spend a week in Oahu and it was more than worth the $50 round trip cab ride from Waikiki just to taste one of those amazing coco puffs !! Of course, I couldn’t just stop at one and after buying a box to go I was left licking the wrappers after the last one was eaten . Thank you so much for this recommendation!! 2. Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Pineapple Grill on Maui Pineapple from Hawaii is delicious, but Pineapple Grill in Kapalua takes this fruit to a whole new level in their signature dessert. As if the cake wasn’t delicious enough, they top it with Roselani macadamia nut ice cream, toasted coconut and a caramel sauce. 3. Shave Ice If you need to cool down after a day at the beach or a hike, a Hawaiian shave ice will refresh you. Shave ice is similar to a snow cone but with ice that’s very finely shaved making it soft and smooth. You then have a choice of flavorings that add the sweetness. You can find shave ice all over Hawaii. A few of our favorite shave ice joints are: - Matsumoto in Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore – This shave ice place is the most famous. - Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice on Kapahulu Avenue by Waikiki on Oahu. - Aloha Island Shave Ice on the Hana Highway in Paia on Maui 4. Malasadas Portuguese immigrants introduced this doughnut-like pastry to Hawaii. Malasadas are filled with a variety of creamy fruit-flavored centers, as well as chocolate and vanilla fillings. The best way to have a malasada is to purchase it while it’s still warm and eat it right away. You can find malasadas in most Hawaii bakeries. Freshly made malasadas are also popular at Hawaii’s farmers markets . Three of the more famous places to try a malasada are: - Leonard’s Bakery on Kapahulu Avenue by Waikiki on Oahu - T. Komoda Store & Bakery on Baldwin Avenue in Makawao on Maui - Tex Drive-In off Highway 19 near Honokaa on Hawaii’s Big Island 5. Happy Cakes on Oahu As I said in my Happy Cakes post , this cake lives up to its name. This golden moist cake bursts with the iconic flavors of Hawaii – pineapple, macadamia nuts and coconut. Need I say more? There’s a chocolate version, too. You can pick up a Happy Cake at a variety of locations that I describe in my Happy Cakes post or you can order them online. 6. Hula Pie If you go into any of the TS Hawaii Restaurants (for example, any of the Duke’s restaurants) save room a slice of Hula Pie . This generously-sized (e.g. sharable) pie is made of macadamia nut ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and more macadamia nuts. 7. Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie from Ted’s Bakery on Oahu’s North Shore I must thank a Go Visit Hawaii reader, Janet Rivera, for telling me about Ted’s Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie. I had been to Ted’s Bakery a number of times for breakfast or lunch, but somehow missed that chocolaty, coconuty, creamy goodness up until last year. If you’re stopping into Ted’s with a large group, purchase an entire pie to share, otherwise I recommend purchasing the a slice that’s individually packaged. 8. Mochi How does one describe mochi ? It’s a soft Japanese rice cake usually filled with ice cream. I realize that description doesn’t exactly sound delicious, but you’ve got to trust me on this one. You can find mochi in grocery stores and bakeries around Hawaii. 9. Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts No list of Hawaii’s best sweet treats be complete without chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Though they’re not too difficult to find on the US Mainland, you certainly can’t find the variety that Hawaii offers. See my post on where to find macadamia nut farms in Hawaii . Most farms have a shop where you can sample all sorts of macadamia goodness. My favorite kind is the milk chocolate toffee covered macadamia nut. They’re delish! — Did your favorite sweet treat make the list? What’s your favorite sweet snack or dessert in Hawaii? Where did you try 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...Hawaii AG: Reapportionment count could lose in court, Maui studies telescope impact, Honolulu races landfill deadline, Big Island seeks energy…
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Senate district growth (c) 2011 All Hawaii News The Hawaii Supreme Court likely would rule that nonresident students, members of the military and their dependents cannot be included in the state's population base for the purpose of redrawing Hawaii's political districts, according to an opinion from the state attorney general. Star-Advertiser. A state lawyer says a court would likely overturn a decision to include military and students in the population as the state redraws political lines. Civil Beat. The state Attorney General's office issued an opinion Tuesday afternoon that the state Reapportionment Commission erred when it voted to use the U.S. Census population count as the resident population base for political redistricting. Tribune-Herald. The appointed State Board of Education is contemplating making changes to high school graduation standards. Hawaii Public Radio. Bus fares for public school students will rise 50 cents to $1.25 for a one-way ride on Aug. 1. Star-Advertiser. The people on the bus may go up and down, but the cost of riding a school bus in Hawaii is only going up. Hawaii News Now. The teachers union is asking for pay and benefits to be restored while they challenge the state's implementation of the state's "last, best and final" contract offer. KHON2 The plight of a West Maui woman who was fired after her employer learned she had obtained a restraining order has helped spur a new state law that advocates say could help protect victims of domestic violence in some work situations. Maui News . Travel guidebooks call Kipu Falls “a glorious little hidden place” and a “swimming hole extraordinaire.” But the alluring beauty of the waterfall and natural pool conceals a deadly side. Associated Press. Thirty-one percent of Hawaii Island's electricity is produced from renewable resources and Hawaii Electric Light Co. President Jay Ignacio wants that number higher. West Hawaii Today. Honolulu has begun the process of trying to extend the life of the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill for solid waste. Star-Advertiser. For the last five months, a landfill selection committee has been working on finding the next site to dump Oahu's waste. Hawaii News Now. State Denies Bombardier Rail Contract Appeal. Civil Beat. The state is moving ahead with plans that would nearly double its cargo handling capacity at Honolulu Harbor. KHON2. An ancient Japanese tea ceremony took place at the USS Arizona Memorial Tuesday to honor the 1,177 deceased Americans at the memorial, 65 years after the end of World War II. KITV4. For the second time in a decade, the Sierra Club has dealt a major setback to Castle & Cooke's plans to develop a new community between Waipio and Mililani. Star-Advertiser. The grilling of experts about the impact of the Advanced Solar Telescope on Haleakala began Monday and is expected to last through Wednesday. Maui News . Bank of Hawaii has agreed to pay a $9 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving claims that the bank had improperly charged overdraft fees on debit card transactions. Pacific Business News. The city of Portland in Oregon has come up with a solution that could be useful to Honolulu officials who are unable to evict homeless people from city bus stops and shelters. KITV4. The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity (SEED) office has been awarded a $1.15 million grant—consisting of $230,000 annually over a five-year period through the U.S. Department of Education/TRiO Programs. Hawaii Independent. Target's new 3.5-acre Hilo store is open, giving East Hawaii the choice of an array of grocery, clothing, electronic and home furnishing products. Tribune-Herald.
Continue reading...When is the slowest time to go to Hawaii?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
We had this Whaler's Cove (Poipu, Kauai) pool in all to ourselves in April 2010. Recently, two different friends have asked me when is the slowest time to go to Hawaii. Neither friend likes crowds, so they’d like to take their first visits to Hawaii at a quiet time. I like to avoid going to Hawaii during the high seasons. That being said, I have been to Hawaii during some peak times (New Years Eve and Easter) and I had fantastic visits. Once again, I have to say that anytime is a great time to visit Hawaii. Some times are just greater than others. I’d like to mention that the slowest seasons in Hawaii also correspond to the lowest hotel rates and usually better airfare deals. With demand down, hotels and airlines lower rates to entice visitors. In my article Best times to Visit Hawaii – Weather, Price, Crowds , I provide an overview of some of the slowest times. With this article, I want to expand upon that a bit with more detail. The following months and periods of time are either low or shoulder seasons, making them great times to avoid crowds. April With weather warming up on the Mainland, the “snowbirds” aren’t in desperate need for a Winter warm up. Exceptions: the days immediately around Easter when the holiday falls in April the last week in April is a known as Golden Week in Japan with three Japanese Holidays in the same week. To escape crowds, you’ll want to avoid Waikiki, during Golden Week as it is very popular with Japanese tourists. May With the mainland weather warming up even more, Hawaii isn’t crowded as mainlanders are content to stay at home with signs of Spring Exception: Memorial Day Weekend (around the last Monday of May) June (first week only) The reason the first week of June is quiet is that most Mainland schools are still in session. The first week is a relatively slow time before the busy summer vacation season begins. September Mainland schools have started their new year, the crowds of summer are gone. Exception: Before and around Labor Day Weekend October This entire month is a quiet time to visit. November This month is one of the quietest times of the year. Exception: Thanksgiving weekend around the last Thursday of the month. December Like November, December is very quiet as most Mainlanders are preparing for the holidays. Up until about December 20th, you’ll practically have the islands all to yourself. After that, don’t even think about going to Hawaii is you’re hoping for a very slow time. Exceptions: Around December 20th, folks who are flocking to Hawaii to celebrate Christmas begin to arrive. The days during and around Christmas New Years Eve —- In a nutshell, Hawaii is busiest during holidays, when it’s Winter in North America, and when kids are out of school. Have you been to Hawaii during a quiet period or during a busy holiday? When did you go? What was your experience? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Waikiki/Honolulu New Years Eve 2010/2011
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Will you be in Waikiki and Honolulu, Oahu to bid a fond aloha to 2010 as you welcome in 2011? If so, you’ve chosen an exciting time to visit Waikiki and Honolulu! Whether you’d like to celebrate with a romantic multi-course, beach-side dinner or dance until the first few wee hours of the new year or ring in the new year with a bang with fireworks, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this comprehensive list of New Year’s Eve events. Here’s what’s happening: New Year’s Eve Fireworks * Waikiki Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks – at midnight, enjoy watching the night sky light up with fireworks on the world famous, Waikiki Beach. * Hilton Hawaiian Village will set off their Friday night fireworks show at a special time of 8:45 with the Waikiki Starlight Luau happening on the resort’s Great Lawn earlier that evening. * Honolulu’s Aloha Tower Marketplace will ring in 2011 with New Year’s Eve “ Party of the Year ” featuring seven stages of entertainment, dancing and waterfront dining in one big block party. One cover charge (starting at $20 pre-sale) gives you access to all seven stages. You must be at least 21 years old to participate in this party. The feature of the evening is the spectacular fireworks display over Honolulu Harbor at midnight. (This fireworks show is usually the biggest on the island.) Visit AlohaTower.com or call (808) 566-2377 for more information. If you’re looking for an extra special place to dine at Aloha Tower Marketplace, check out multi-award winning Chai Island Bistro’s multi-course New Year’s Eve Dinner . (See my review of Chai Island Bistro .) Visit AlohaTower.com or call (808) 566-2377 for more information. New Years Eve Cocktail & Dinner Cruises with Fireworks Views One way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and then see the midnight fireworks from Honolulu Harbor is aboard a dinner cruise. * Atlantis Navatek Cruises will host a special New Year’s Eve Cruise including appetizers,desserts, entertainment, and party favors on December 31 from 10:30pm – 12:45am. The view of fireworks from the Navatek should be beautiful. Costs for the New Year’s Eve Cruise are $155 per person for standard seating and $180 per person for premium window seating. For more information and reservations see this link or call 1-800-548-6262 * Star of Honolulu offers several different cruise packages for cocktails or dinner and entertainment. See this link for their options. Pricing starts at $70 per person. Note that convenient roundtrip transportation from Waikiki can be added for $10 per person. New Year’s Eve Waikiki Dining * Waikiki’s18th floor, revolving-restaurant Top of Waikiki will offer a four-course New Years Eve dinner for $75 per person before 9pm and $95 after 9pm with a champagne toast. For reservations, call 808-923-3877 or book online at their website . * Prince Court: at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki will offer a New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet on Friday, December 31 from 5:30-10 pm. Some of the special buffet stations include Sushi, Seafood, Vietnamese Pho, and Roast & Kalua Pig for $69 per adult and $34.50 per child ages 6-10. For more information and reservations, please call (808) 944-4494. * The Pikake Terrace of the Sheraton Kaiulani presents New Year’s Eve dinner buffet from 6pm to 10pm. Pricing is $54.50 for adults and $27.25 for children ages 5 to 12. See the menu here . For reservations call 808-921-4600. * Kai Market at the Sheraton Waikiki will offer a New Year’s Eve dinner buffet from 5pm to 10pm. The menu featuring many Hawaii regional dishes.The price is $85 for adults and $25 for children ages 6 to 12. For more information and reservations, call (808) 921-4600 or email tdrc.hawaii@starwoodshotels.com * Hakone at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki presents a New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet on Friday, December 31 from 5-9 pm includes favorite Japanese dishes. Buffet prices are for $51 per adult and $24.50 per child ages 6-10. For more information and reservations, please call (808) 944-4494. * Hau Tree Lanai will feature a new Year’s Eve Dinner for $85 per person. Their romantic oceanfront setting is just about as close as you can get to the beach without getting splashed by a wave. See the this link for their holiday menu . For information on reservations, see this link . * The Royal Hawaiian’s Azure Restaurant will offer a gourmet five-course dinner for $160 per person. For reservations and more information about this beachfront restaurant, see this link . * Bali Steak & Seafood at Hilton Hawaiian Village plans a four-course New Year’s Eve Dinner with the first seating at 6pm and a cost of $160 per person. The second seating is at 8:30pm with a cost of $190. Main entrée selections include Petit Filet Mignon, Half Butter Poached Kona Maine Lobster, Pan Roasted Maple Leaf Duck Breast or Parisienne Herb Gnocchi. These special entrées will be complemented by starters highlighted by items such as Foie Gras Torchon, Hamachi Sashimi and Baked Fanny Bay Oysters “Luau.” Dessert will be Waialua Chocolate Cake and Raspberry Mousse Dome with Lillikoi Créme. View Menu . For reservations, call 808-941-BALI (2254) * P.F. Chang’s Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Center introduces a new “3-Course Meal” that will include an entrée, cup of soup, mini dessert, and glass of wine. Entrée choices include Asian Marinated New York Strip, Mahi-Mahi, Ooland Marinated Sea Bass, Asian Grilled Salmon, or Salmon Steamed with Ginger. Prices range from $29.95-$34.95 depending upon the entrée selection. * Rainbow Lanai at the Hilton Hawaiian Village will present a New Year’s Eve Buffet from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. ( View Menu ) Pricing is $55 per adult $55; $32 for children $32 (12 and under). * Moana Surfrider’s Beachhouse will feature a four-course New Year’s Eve Dinner from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. See the first seating menu and pricing here . Then a later seating, five-course dinner will be offered from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. See the second seating menu and pricing here . For more information and reservations, call (808) 921-4600 or email tdrc.hawaii@starwoodshotels.com New Year’s Eve Waikiki Concerts & Clubs & Parties * RumFire and the Edge of Waikiki , the oceanfront bars at Sheraton Waikiki, will host a special New Year’s Eve parties. Presale tickets start at $40. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $50. You must be 21 or older. See this link for more information. * Internationally acclaimed impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon, and the most successful recording duo from Hawaii, Cecilio and Kapono, will close out 2010 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on New Year’s Eve. Doors to the Coral Ballroom will open at 9 p.m.; Gagnon will take the stage at 9:15 for an hour, followed by Cecilio & Kapono from 10:30pm through the start of 2011. The cost of the New Year’s Eve concert is $100 for premier seating and $75 for general seating. The price includes a half bottle of champagne and party favors. Tickets went on sale Friday, December 10 in the hotel’s main lobby. For further information, call the Hilton Hawaiian Village at 1-808-949-4321. * At Moana Surfrider’s Banyan Courtyard and Lani Kai Ballroom, a dessert “Pre-Resolution Party” will be offered from 9pm to 1am. See the details here . * Also see the Aloha Tower Marketplace “ Party of the Year ” mentioned above. ——- As you’re making your New Year’s Eve plans and reviewing this list, please take not of this information: I recommend you make reservations, order tickets, etc. as soon as possible to secure the place and time you like. Unless otherwise stated, you can assume that taxes and gratuities are not included in the listed prices. Most Waikiki Beach hotel-based restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve Check directly with the concierge of your accommodations for their special meals and events. As New Year’s Eve approaches, most likely, I’ll be adding more events, so do check back. So, pack your bags and start practicing how to say Happy New Year in Hawaii: Hau’oli Makahiki Hou ! © 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 tourism: Once they get here, then what? Rebound slow, but Oahu home prices up, more news from all the islands of the state
Monday, June 14, 2010
State officials looking to attract more tourists and boost the economy say cultural events, like this weekend's Pan-Pacific Festival, are a big part of Hawaii's tourism mix. The HTA's spending shows that its focus is heavy on getting tourists on a plane but less on giving them something to do once they get here. The annual Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa'u Parade was held Saturday morning on Lahaina's Front Street. UHERO's economic forecast predicts it will take years before the state recovers from the 40,000 jobs lost since the recession began in 2007. But the report reveals Hawaii's economy is on the re-bound. The crystal meth epidemic may have eased, but it is far from over, substance abuse treatment providers say, pointing to state figures that show most adult admissions to treatment centers in the islands continue to be for "ice" and that the number of people seeking help for crystal meth addictions rose last year. State Commission on Water Resource Management Director Laura Thielen defended last week's decision by the water panel to order 12.5 million gallons of water per day - now diverted by ditches for sugar cane irrigation and other uses - back into West Maui Mountain streams. Dozens of former baggers gathered at the Pearl Harbor Commissary yesterday, claiming they had been unfairly dismissed from their jobs. For 68 years, no one knew who he was. He was buried at Punchbowl, another unknown casualty of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but modern technology allowed U.S. Navy Fireman 3rd Class Gerald George Lehman to finally go home. Getting a brand new home for under $250,000 is almost unheard of on Oahu. According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, home prices on Oahu continue to climb. Hawaii's poor business climate certainly has not helped many businesses survive the challenges of a sluggish economy. Hawai‘i clearly defines a shoreline as the upper reaches of the wash of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves, at high tide during high surf season. The 15th annual presentation of Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agriculture Festival will be Friday, Sept. 10, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Each year, the event brings together ranchers, farmers, restaurateurs and eager eaters to celebrate a bounty of locally produced food. It’s easy to imagine why Laysan albatross parents have found the bluffs along Kaweonui Road here suitable nesting sites for their offspring generation after generation. Samantha Monge Kaser is fulfilling a dream by heading to Yale University to study in one of its most esteemed programs: political science.
Continue reading...Discovered WWII High Tech Submarines – Imperial Japanese Navy I-201 (Sentaka) & I-400 (Sentoku)
Friday, June 4, 2010
The I-401 (I-400 class sub), along with the I-201 (I-201 class sub) and I-14 (I-13 class sub) Submarines, were captured at the Pacific war’s end and sailed to Hawaii, where US naval intelligence officers could plumb the ships’ secrets. They are three of five advanced Japanese subs the US sailed to Pearl Harbor after the [...]
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