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Honolulu's work force grew 5 percent during Mayor Mufi Hannemann's tenure, but the total spent on salaries ballooned 32 percent, according to an analysis by Civil Beat. Civil Beat. Hawaii's top Democratic gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday delved into the heavy-duty policy realm of health care, taking different approaches on how they would improve its delivery to island residents. Associated Press. Democratic candidates for governor Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann went head to head on healthcare at a forum Wednesday afternoon. KHON2. Hawaii is facing the same health care problems sweeping the rest of the United States. KITV. There were two big endorsements for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mufi Hannemann. KITV . The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman indicated yesterday he's inclined to support chief justice nominee Mark Recktenwald, who received overwhelming praise during a hearing yesterday on his appointment to lead the state's third branch of government. Star-Advertiser Associate Justice Mark Recktenwald went before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to describe his judicial philosophy and explain to members of the panel why he should become Hawaii's fifth chief justice. KHON2. Candidates for public office running as nonpartisans say the system is rigged against them. Tribune-Herald. Kauai Democrats have gone to Circuit Court to try to remove a Republican state House candidate from the September primary ballot, arguing that the state GOP should not have been allowed to field the candidate as a replacement after another Republican withdrew just before the filing deadline in late July. Star-Advertiser. After 37 long years of waiting for Hawaiian homestead land, Judy Caparida still has a smile on her face. Molokai Dispatch. "When they brought us into port, they asked, 'Why did you want to enter Israel illegally," recalled Ann Wright. "We said, 'We did not want to come here. You boarded us seventy miles offshore in international waters and outside your self-declared security zone. We did not want to come to Israel. You kidnapped us and brought us here.'" Big Island Weekly. Hawaiian Airlines says its new nonstop route between Hawaii and South Korea will start Jan. 12. Associated Press. Honolulu International Airport is set to receive an all body scanner. Hawaii News Now. The Maui Planning Commission lent its support Tuesday to a two-year-old plan to expand the Hana Landfill from 29 to 74 acres and add two improvements intended to monitor and mitigate the potential pollution of the nearby ocean. Maui News. It's looking more likely Gov. Linda Lingle will run out of time before deciding whether to approve the city's planned $5.5 billion elevated commuter rail project. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii’s senior senator is imploring Governor Linda Lingle to get behind rail transit, or risk losing more than $1.5 billion in federal money. KHON2 Maui County Council Member Sol Kaho'ohalahala said Tuesday that he packed suitcases, boxes and coolers with his belongings and began moving them to Lanai when he made the decision to change his residency back to the island in July of 2008. Maui News. Puna Councilwoman Emily Naeole-Beason's attorney responded Tuesday to a criminal complaint filed against her by her estranged husband. West Hawaii Today. The Maui County Council voted 7-1 Tuesday to give initial approval to a compromise bill aimed at getting condominium owners to pay the correct property tax rate on their units. Maui News. With roughly 30 days left in his current contract, Kaua‘i Police Chief Darryl Perry said Wednesday that he wants to continue serving the county. Garden Island. The Shells Restaurant at the Sheraton Kaua‘i was sold-out as friends and parishioners of the Koloa Missionary Church filled the restaurant to wish Pastor Niles Kageyama and his wife Aileen a happy retirement, Saturday. Garden Island. If you’ve ridden your fair share of waves, then you know Duke Kahanamoku’s story: a full-blooded Hawaiian born on August 24, 1890, and raised in Waikiki, with a natural affinity for the ocean. Hawaii Reporter. Police have arrested a man authorities believe is responsible for starting the large brush fire that has closed much of Saddle Road since Sunday morning. Tribune-Herald.
Continue reading...New flood maps could raise insurance costs, good year for film industry, Senate panel decides on chief justice today, more news from all the islands
Thursday, August 5, 2010
New flood insurance rate maps developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency could lead to dramatic cost increases for some property owners on Oahu and Kauai. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii’s Film Industry expects that 2010 will be a banner year with revenues generated from films and television shows approaching $300 million. KITV. What would happen to Honolulu International Airport's famous "reef runway" if the ocean rose a few feet in the next century? Civil Beat. The Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor is among the top 10 aviation attractions around the world. KHON2. Hawaii billionaires Pierre and Pam Omidyar joined 40 of the world's richest people in a pledge to donate at least half of their fortunes as part of a philanthropists' pact announced yesterday. Star-Advertiser. (Photo by Joi ) Molokai’s only radio station will no longer air local news updates. Molokai Dispatch. A stinging radio ad by former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann prompted U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to wade into the Hawaii Democratic gubernatorial contest yesterday with a defense of ex-U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Associated Press. Hannemann: Labor King? Civil Beat. Hawaii's beverage container deposit redemption rate for the fiscal year ending June 30 was 76 percent, down from a record high 79 percent in the previous fiscal year, the state Department of Health said yesterday. Associated Press. “Ricycling” is not only good for the environment, it helps feed some of Kaua‘i’s hungry residents. Garden Island. California's Proposition 8 ruling to affect Hawaii's fight over civil unions. KHON2. Gov. Linda Lingle plans a "full-court press" for appeals Judge Katherine Leonard as Hawaii's next chief justice after hearing yesterday that the state Senate has serious concerns about her leadership and administrative abilities. Star-Advertiser. Here at home, it's a big day for Hawaii's chief justice nominee Katherine Leonard. The Senate judiciary committee will vote whether to recommend Leonard to the full Senate, which meets Friday. Hawaii News Now. Three hundred parasitic wasps were released in Haiku on Tuesday to prey on the invasive nettle caterpillar, whose stings can send some people to the hospital and whose appetite can do massive damage to plants and plant nurseries. Maui News. Mayor Charmaine Tavares' campaign has cruised to the head of the pack in terms of fundraising, raising substantially more than any challenger's campaign and having the most money available as she approaches the primary election next month. Maui News. The County of Maui mayor’s ballot has the Friendly Isle all abuzz now that Molokai’s own Patricia Hammond is in the running. Molokai Dispatch. Incumbent legislators are winning the early campaign fundraising races, mostly with money raised outside their districts. Tribune-Herald. Don't expect big changes now that Kona Brewing Co. is owned by Craft Brewers Alliance, President Mattson Davis says. West Hawaii Today. Restaurants across the state are being warned that "fake" health inspectors seeking sensitive information about employers and employees have been reported on Maui and Oahu. Star-Advertiser. Public money could be used to fix private roads under a measure a Hawaii County Council committee narrowly passed Tuesday. West Hawaii Today. Scholars, environmentalists and government officials are due to discuss issues like protecting coral reefs and controlling invasive species at the Hawaii Conservation Conference this week. Associated Press. A Maui County Council committee voted 7-2 Tuesday to recommend approval of a compromise bill aimed at having condominium owners pay correct property taxes on their units. Maui News. Wailuku attorney Blaine J. Kobayashi has been appointed to serve as a District Court judge in the 2nd Circuit. Maui News. The Department of Veterans Affairs has obligated $388,941 for improvement projects and equipment purchases at the National Cemetary of the Pacific in Honolulu. KHON2. The Department of Education cites budget cuts, deteriorating facilities and decline in attendance as valid reasons to close Maunaloa Elementary School. KITV.
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: July 29, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A finger of lava aims to take a dip in the ocean. Photo courtesy of USGS, taken July 27, 2010. * I’ve been checking the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports regularly. The new developments are that lava is entering the ocean at two points and a potential third entry point is less than 250 feet from the ocean. The concerning eastward advance towards homes has slowed a bit, which is good news. * How about a sweet deal for a Maui suite ? You can get a one-bedroom suite at the Fairmont Kea Lani for $199. This rate represents 50% off and is a bargain for this posh Wailea location. The deal is available for travel dates between August 30 and October 7, 2010, but you must book by August 6. There is a bit of a catch, the resort will be renovating their pools in phases during the valid travel dates. One pool will remain open. You can read the details of the renovations here . * If the Fairmont’s renovations concern you, then this other luxury Maui deal is still one of the best around. The deal is $299 per night at the five-star Ritz Carlton Kapalua. On top of the low rate, you get free breakfast for two and $100 resort credit. For those of you who are looking for a romantic resort for a honeymoon or anniversary celebration, that’s a real bargain. * I’d like to remind you that the Bank of Hawaii’s Online Marketplace has some very good coupons. At the moment, there are two excellent coupons for Kauai that have caught my eye – there’s a coupon for $100 a helicopter tour and 15% off for Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River Secret Falls Tour. Here’s a link to see those coupons and more. * Would you like a free Hawaii Five-O Theme Song ringtone? You can get it here . Please take note of the fine print and procedures, e.g. you’ll get text messages from the provider unless you opt out of the messages. Here’s the fine print: Msg&Data Rates May Apply. Compatible with most handsets and carriers including AT&T, Cellular One, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and TMobile. Privacy policy: myxer.com/privacy . Text STOP to 69937 to opt out, or text HELP for help. * Hawaii Tourism Authority issued June results indicating a 13.6% increase in visitors. Could this be a sign of economic recovery? See more Hawaii tourism stats summarized here . © 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: July 26, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Let’s get this Monday started with some Hawaii vacation news. * Last week, I reported that the lava flow was heading eastward towards Kalapana residences. Per the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report , the lava did reach and destroy one home yesterday. The good news is that the lava has found its way to the ocean which will hopefully lessen the eastward flow. * Want to honeymoon like a celebrity? According to a recent TripAdvisor report, the Big Island’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the number one celebrity honeymoon hotel. ( Source ) * United Airlines has a fare sale to Hawaii for travel between August 17 and November 17, 2010. Here’s the link to check it out . Please take note that the sample fares listed are only one-way based on roundtrip purchase. Taxes and fees are additional costs, too. To make sure you are getting the best flight value, please see my strategies for finding the lowest airfare to Hawaii . We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Hawaii Five-0 a go, school test scores up, Maui to regulate fish collecting, new fee for UH students, military ruffles feathers, money in politics,…
Friday, July 16, 2010
Rest easy, Honolulu. McGarrett and his crew are back on the case. Star-Advertiser. A traditional Hawaiian blessing marked the start of production of the reinvented CBS TV crime series "Hawaii Five-0." KITV. Hawaii's economy is expected to get a much needed boost as a primetime television show kicks off production, along with a major motion picture filming here in the islands. KHON2. The state says 67 percent of Hawaii public school students scored proficient in reading this year, up slightly from 65 percent last year. In math, 49 percent rated proficient, up from 44 percent. Associated Press. Despite spending fewer days in the classroom, public school students continued to make gains in reading and math test scores this year, according to results released yesterday. Star-Advertiser. Most grade-level scores trended upward but when it comes to federal progress standards high schools are still showing more room for growth. KHON2. Hawaii public school student test scores went up this past year in every category except one, according to statistics released by the Department of Education on Thursday. KITV With this year's elections fast approaching, the call for election day volunteers is getting louder. KHON2. When it comes to campaign donations, who comes out ahead in Hawaii's contests for a U.S. Senate seat and the two U.S. House of Representative seats? Civil Beat. Quickly recharging their fundraising operations after the special election for Congress in May, U.S. Rep. Charles Djou raised $176,980 in the last weeks of June while state Senate President Colleen Hanabusa brought in $107,224. Star-Advertiser. Is the Bluest of States Bleeding Red? Civil Beat. Special election decision to replace Mayor and City Prosecutor. Hawaii News Now. University of Hawaii regents have approved a new, $50 per semester student athletic fee for the Manoa campus. Associated Press. Despite what one student decried as "being forced to pay for a steak and champagne dinner and ... getting, maybe, the after-dinner mints," the University of Hawaii Board of Regents overwhelmingly adopted a mandatory athletic fee yesterday as an investment in its financially challenged sports program. Star-Advertiser. Council members Wednesday took a step closer to regulating the aquarium fish trade, when a committee approved a bill to require county licenses for people who take reef fish to sell. Maui News. The Navy is studying the effects its training and testing activities have on the environment off Hawaii, Southern California and the ocean in between. Associated Press. Feathers might have literally been ruffled this weekend when a “large, charcoal-colored military helicopter” flew at a “very high speed” less than 20 feet from native sea bird dwellings Sunday morning at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Garden Island. Hawaii County got hit with an unexpected $217,000 bill in the fiscal year that ended June 30, thanks to the federal extension of unemployment benefits. West Hawaii Today. Oahu residents will be paying higher sewer fees for years to come because of a tentative settlement of a six-year-old lawsuit. KITV. Mayor imposes trash shipping deadline. Hawaii News Now. After three months of halted access to the Kalaupapa settlement because of an eroded bridge along the pali trail, National Park Service (NPS) officials say it could take another three months before the trail re-opens to the public. The closure has left Kalaupapa’s visitor industry – the mule rides and charter tours – struggling for survival. Molokai Dispatch. A messy situation at Waialea Bay in South Kohala has raised a stink among some Big Island residents and visitors. West Hawaii Today. Opponents of Hawaii County's attempts to sell Hamakua lands took their grievances to the Board of Ethics on Wednesday, but found no sympathetic ears. Tribune-Herald. Whether Hamakua lands were stolen from Native Hawaiians is an issue way beyond its purview, the Hawaii County Board of Ethics said Wednesday in rejecting a petition from a group seeking to halt the county's sale of the land. West Hawaii Today. The Lahaina community, in its usual way, stepped up big time last week Thursday, when more than 200 guests attended a spectacular fund-raiser for Lahaina Public Library at the Royal Lahaina Resort. Lahaina News.
Continue reading...Relaxing Music – Soothing Pachelbel Canon in D at Sunset + ocean sounds
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Monday, June 28, 2010
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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