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Contest Alert: Predict the 2011 Hawaii Humpback Whale Arrival
It’s about that time of year for humpback whales to begin trickling in to Hawaii’s protected waters. Officially, whale season doesn’t begin until mid-December, but seems that there’s always some whales that just can’t wait to get back to Hawaii. Can you relate? September 16th is the earliest recorded humpback arrival to Hawaii. Normally, the first sighting is in October. The following list shows the first sightings in recent years: 2006 – October 11 2007 – October 7 2008 – October 8 2009 – October 20 2010 – October 20 We must continue our annual tradition of guessing the first humpback arrival in Hawaii with a contest! This year’s prize is a copy of Discovering Humpback Whales of Hawaii – 125 Fun Facts About Humpbacks . Here’s how the 2011 contest will work: Pick the earliest date you think the first whale sighting will be this year. Enter your prediction in the comments for this blog post. (Sorry facebook friends, but this time only blog comments will be eligible. It’s easier for me to keep track of all the guesses in one spot here on the blog.) The closest prediction without going over will win a prize. You must use a valid email address so that I can contact you when/if your prediction is correct. Note that your email address will not be visible on the comment. In the event of a tie, I will randomly select a winner from the tied predictions. We’ll use Hawaii newspapers and news stations as our source to determine when the first whale has been seen this season. One entry per person will be accepted. Anyone from around the world is eligible to enter. Our last winner was from Milano, Italy. Entries will be accepted through October 1, 2011. In the event that the first whale sighting is before October 1, 2011, valid entries will accepted through the day before the reported sighting. When do you predict Hawaii will have this year’s first sighting? Enter your prediction in the comments! 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 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...Scuba Diving with Extended Horizons in Maui
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
It’s been just two weeks since we returned home from our recent trip to the Valley Isle, and already, we’re planning another one – just so that we might get to see more of the island next time. Since it was our first time to Maui, and this particular trip was all about scuba diving – we went straight to a trusted dive friend for his advice on which dive operation to choose. He gave us just a few options: Extended Horizons in Lahaina, and two in south Maui, depending on where we were staying. I was picking where we were staying based on where we were diving, and just a little bit based on the best hotel deals I could find along the way. I settled on the convenience of Lahaina (we stayed in Kaanapali Beach) and Extended Horizons immediately after reviewing their website and TripAdvisor reviews . I liked that the operation focused on smaller groups per dive leader (6 max), and seemingly had a large variety of dive sites they frequented, just off Maui and across the channel, closer to Lanai. As an added bonus, they are an outfit committed to environmental sustainability (the dive boat even runs on biodisesel and they’ve reduced wasted on board) and engage in responsible diving practices. Maui Dive Day 1: Mala Boat Ramp Shore Dive This day started out a little rough due to some miscommunication about the time of our planned private shore dive. We had scheduled the dive to brush up on our dive skills as well as work out the kinks in new equipment we’d purchased prior to the trip. The dive operation’s owner, Erik, was amazingly cool about the whole thing and smoothed it out quickly, to make sure we got out for a least a 1-tank shore dive to kick off our week. Enter dive leader Mark to the rescue. He was available at the last minute and hurried to the shop to lead us to Mala Boat Ramp, an area with a long-ago collapsed pier, which makes for an interesting reef to trawl. Image via Extended Horizons FB This last minute mixup couldn’t have worked out better. Mark was immediately helpful and patient, listening to my diving neuroses and helping me through my issues as we went from one end of the pier to the other. To top it off, we asked Mark afterwards for a good “locals” spot to grab a beer & a bite to eat, he recommended Cool Cat Café in Lahaina for its burgers. We were a little skeptical when we walked up to the place, as it was smack in the middle of the tourist zone. We were quite relieved when we saw him at the bar with a friend. So we sent a couple of beers over for an extra Mahalo. Lanai Dive Day 2: A Dive Site With No Name Feeling a little better about my new gear and overall skills, I was relieved to see Mark on the boat as our dive leader for this first full day, as he’d continue encouraging me every step of the way. We loaded up with the other guests, met Victoria, the other dive leader and photographer, and Captain Aaron. As we made our way toward Lanai, we stopped at one or two potential dive sites, but a quick check of the currents determined they weren’t suitable that day. From the boat, we spotted both spinner and bottlenose dolphins, and Captain Aaron quickly slowed the boat so we could watch them (the Extended Horizons guides were always happy to pause the dive briefing when wildlife was spotted…rather than continue to talk while everyone is distracted). For our first tank dive, we settled on “No Name Paradise”, a dive site that would bring us down to 70’ or so. As we’d learned from chatting with Erik days earlier, Extended Horizons boasts hiring guides with a depth of marine life knowledge and naturalist tendencies, and that’s something the dive leaders lived up to every day. Image via Extended Horizons FB Pointing out the smallest of organisms to explaining marine animal behaviors, Victoria led the pre-dive briefings about endemic species and things to look for in a highly educational and interesting way, and they shared recaps and sample photos of our daily sightings on the Extended Horizons Facebook page , which we were glad to see. (Note: one piece of dive gear high up on our shopping list is a decent underwater digital camera; we opted not to purchase photos any of the days we dove, which worked out just fine for us, but many other divers were happy to order shots from EH.) The second dive of the day landed us at the famous First Cathedral site, a must-do when you’re diving in Lanai and Maui. It’s a large lava formation, with plenty of open space where light filters down into a ‘pulpit’ – giving the appearance of stained glass windows in an old church, and a “shotgun” exit, which Mark expertly led us through. He also reassured me about going through a smaller lava tube, and for hitting depths of 70’ a second time that day, I was feeling pretty good. Lanai Dive Day 3: The Cathedrals Did I mention that the boat dives required getting up at 5:45 am and meeting at the ramp at 6:45? For the second day in a row, it was amazing enough that I was able to manage that feat. Mark ended up having the day off; Victoria would lead all of us on the boat that day, as it was a smaller group. We started off at Secret Cove, where Victoria began to teach us a little about how to look for and appreciate the smaller species making up the reef ecosystem. (Meanwhile, I was still a little focused on finding reef sharks to observe – I like the bigger fish, what can I say?) Again skunked by some unfavorable currents and visibility issues, visiting the “Second Cathedral” was a no-go that day for us, so we headed back to First Cathedral to baptize the other divers. While it would have been great to dive Second Cathedral, safety always comes first in diving, so we were completely fine with heading back to First, as it gives us a reason to go back to try again later! Unfortunately, we ended up spending a little too much time hanging around the bottom before finally circling around to enter the underwater lava structure. By then, I’d gone through a fair amount of air, and was nearing the edge of my comfort zone, so Victoria sent me back to the mooring line along with my dive buddy, to make our safety stops and ascend to the boat on our own while the divers who hadn’t seen it yet went in for confessional. For photos, see this link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150243137327583.317947.129610867582&type=1 Maui Dive Day 4: Carthaginian Wreck Dive Originally, I was not planning on going diving this day, as it was a ‘wreck dive’ to 97 feet, I didn’t think it was in my comfort zone just yet. The Carthaginian is a replica ship which was scuttled by Atlantis Adventures to become an artificial reef and so the submarine tour operator could create an underwater attraction for the tourists on board. Image via Extended Horizons FB A couple of things played in my favor for me to go dive that day: the boat left at 12:30 PM, to time the dive so the submarine would go by, and the guests aboard also got to see scuba divers exploring a ‘shipwreck’; and I was feeling ok about 70-ish feet and generally having an enjoyable week of diving. I also had Erik cheering me on, and he eventually persuaded me to fill a spot on the boat. He told me that even if I didn’t actually go in the water for the wreck dive, I could opt for the second shallower dive, which would again be at Mala Ramp on the way back into shore. By now, I had developed a lot of trust in Mark, and when he showed up as the dive leader, he immediately began talking me into doing the deeper dive and making me feel safe and comfortable with it. We devised a new strategy of getting me in the water first, rather than last, so I could settle my nerves down before descending. In reality, there was nothing to be worried about – a permanent mooring line was to be our safest and easiest way down to the ocean floor. From the surface you could see the entire ship clearly, with nearly 90’ visibility in all directions that day. Before I knew it, we were down 75’ and I was following 3 spotted eagle rays as they circled the area. Feeling good, I proceeded to swim away from the safety of the line, following Mark and the group of more experienced divers toward the other end of the ship. I floated about 10 feet above everyone else until Mark eagerly waved me down to him to point out a hiding, rare juvenile Hawaiian Turkeyfish. After I let him know I saw it, he pointed out his computer depth of 98’ to me and we high-fived to celebrate a successful week of improvement and good teamwork. I did bail out of the dive earlier than the rest, due to my rapid air consumption, but even that is improving as I get more comfortable. Of course, the rest of the divers saw two frogfish on the wreck, but I didn’t even care, I’d already met my goal for the day. For photos, see this link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150244839152583.318412.129610867582&type=1 Once back on the boat, we verbally confirmed the success of the dive and headed for Mala Ramp. Of course, another diver on board practically jinxed us prior to arrival, by saying he’d seen reef sharks there the last time he dove the site. Finally comfortable, I settled into the final dive of the trip, focused on being relaxed and making my air tank last as long as possible, still eagerly scoping for any signs of sharks sleeping under the wreckage of the old pier. As with any new hobby or sport, you do get better at it the more you do it, and after our most recent trip to Maui, I can say with confidence I’m enjoying diving more, and I’m already looking forward to diving the Hawaiian islands again. One thing’s already on the agenda for our next trip to Maui – scuba diving at Molokini crater, and maybe eventually diving with Hammerhead sharks over by Molokai, which is a dive best suited to advanced divers for many reasons. Looks like I have some dive training to do… Until then, Aloha! About the Author: Elisabeth Ostrander is an experienced travel journalist, although a past life saw her writing mainly about snow based activities such as skiing and snowboarding, she has slowly started to succumb to the allure of surf, sand & scuba … in between ski seasons, that is. © 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...Why I Am Getting Addicted To Scuba Diving In Hawaii
Monday, August 29, 2011
Today, we start a three-day series of Hawaii diving and snorkeling posts written by my friend Elisabeth Ostrander. Before I dive into telling you all about some of my recent diving adventures in Hawai’i, I need to make a a few confessions. First, I am not an expert diver by any means, as I have only 20 dives under my weight belt, but I do enjoy the activity itself and all the things there are to see when scuba diving. However, there’s a twist – I’m terrified of being underwater – unlike my husband, who I swear has hidden gills somewhere. Needless to say, I’m not your typical scuba fanatic, yet… but I am getting there slowly. If you are reading this and wondering why I scuba dive at all, wait for it … I particularly LOVE seeing sharks while scuba diving. I am dead serious when I say, they calm me down underwater, because they are so mesmerizing to watch; I forget about all my fears. I must also add, having gotten SSI certified back in 2007 (no small task, considering how uncomfortable I was with water) just prior to our honeymoon in Fiji , we’re admittedly spoiled having had that as our first dive trip. After an amazing week scuba diving in Fiji, the pesky thing called ‘life’ got in the way, and it was soon over two years until our next diving adventure in Hawaii. In the last two years, the story has changed dramatically – I’ve since visited Oahu twice (but have only snorkeled there), the Big Island, Kauai, and most recently – Maui. At this point, it’s fair to say a love affair with Hawaii is blossoming, and the amazing experiences I’ve had so far scuba diving in Hawaii is just one of the many reasons why. Hawaii is best known for its abundance of dive spots inhabited with sea turtles, manta rays and dolphins, as well as smaller endemic marine life species, living among the volcanic formations under its clear blue water. Now, let’s talk story about scuba diving across the islands of Hawai’i, Kauai, Maui and Lanai. Scuba Diving on the Big Island of Hawai’i Back in January 2010, we made our first ever voyage ever to Hawaii. From Salt Lake City, we first flew to Honolulu on Delta, spent 3 days on Oahu, checking out Wakikki, the north shore and Pearl Harbor. Next, it was off to the Big Island for a six night stay at Kona Village Resort* / Four Seasons Hualalai, where we’d planned to do several days of diving. In the excitement of planning our first trip to the islands and escaping winter on the mainland, we failed to research our timing. If we had, we may have realized it wasn’t the best time of year to visit for scuba diving, due to the possibility of large ocean swells – great for surfers, not so much for diving. Visiting in January did have its perks however. Because the resort was only about 60% full, we also had the luck of being the only two divers on the boat that first day, along with a couple spare crew members diving for fun. It practically gave us a private refresher course with our very own, patient dive leader. (A very good thing after it had been so long since our last trip. ) From the Kailua-Kona coastline, we could see whales breaching often in the distance, and getting on the dive boat that first day, we were hoping for a 2-for-1 whale watching tour and a 2-tank dive. We were not disappointed during our surface interval, when we saw more whales breaching within a closer range. While underwater, the ‘singing’ of the whales resonating at times created such a powerful ‘thumping’ in our chests and the resulting vibrations were so powerful and close, I felt as though I could pivot and be face to face with a giant whale at any time. Of course, reason and logic (plus conversation with the other divers) tells me, the whales were probably still miles away. Big Island Scuba Diving near Kailua Kona Our first dive was at a site in Kua Bay, not too far off the Kona Coast. I was immediately grateful for Shawna, one of my favorite dive leaders to date, who seemingly understood all of my crazy fears and was able to help me work through them. We took our time descending to the clean, white sandy floor at a depth of about 40’, where she had us work on a couple of skills before continuing our dive. Just a few minutes into this process, our attention was captured by this sight: 10-12' Wide Manta Ray near Kua Bay, Big Island of Hawai'i Luckily, the other dive crew members had brought along a camera and underwater scooters, and managed to catch us in the picture with this 10-12’ wide Manta Ray gliding past us. (I am on the far left – I have since improved out my buoyancy skills:) All my other thoughts and irrational fear slipped aside, as I soaked up the fleeting moment – as quickly as it came, it was gone. We spent the remainder of the dive tooling around spotting just a few things – eels and a “crown of thorns” starfish moving along the ocean floor. Dive #2 brought the boat to Black Coral Arch, a dive site reaching 60’ depths, with a short swim-through lava tube and a more open arch formation, which plenty of light filtered through. Doing a pre-dive briefing on the boat, Shawna assured me I’d be OK and more comfortable swimming up through the larger arch. We plotted, however, to position me on one end of the lava tube, and she would lead my husband through it, in order to ‘flush out’ 4 smaller, white tip reef sharks (each no more than 4-6’ in size) resting there, so I could get a good look at them. A fifth shark swam by before my fellow divers were out of the tube. Dive heaven for me! A bonus was the surprised look on my husband’s face upon seeing the sharks, as he doesn’t share my love of sharks, and he had been chatting on the other side of the boat when we made this plan. Sadly, this was our first and only day of scuba diving off the Kona Coast. Due to growing swells, the resort grounded all water activities, so we beached ourselves by the pool (and the pool bar) the rest of the week. Seeing that amazing manta ray ‘flying’ gracefully towards us through the water made it worth the trip alone. I might have been happy if that was my last dive ever. About the Author: Elisabeth Ostrander is an experienced travel journalist, although a past life saw her writing mainly about snow based activities such as skiing and snowboarding, she has slowly started to succumb to the allure of surf, sand & scuba … in between ski seasons, that is. Watch for two more posts this week from Elisabeth about scuba diving In Poipu. Kauai and scuba diving in Maui & Lanai. * Note: In March 2011, both Kona Village Resort property & the Four Seasons Hualalai were heavily damaged from an earthquake-generated tsunami . The Four Seasons underwent several months of renovations and re-opened for guests; Kona Village Resort, which had been in operation since 1965, has yet to reopen, much to the dismay of its loyal guests. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Kona Sunset Edition
Friday, August 19, 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Joy Marcinkowski from our facebook community . Joy took this Kona sunset photo outside her vacation condo just a week or two ago. Aren’t Hawaii’s sunsets amazing? Each sunset is unique. Mahalo to Joy for taking the time to share her Kona sunset moment with us through her photo. © 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...Super Hawaii Snorkeling at Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Kaunolu at Shark Fin Cove You may have heard of Hawaii’s famous snorkeling spots like Molokini off Maui, Hanauma Bay at Oahu, and Kealakekua Bay at the Big Island. Those are all great spots to snorkel, but let me tell you that Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove at Kaunolu is definitely on par with those more well known sites. Moorish Idols by Mila ZinKova We went out to Shark Fin Cove with Trilogy’s Lanai Snorkel Sail during our recent visit to Lanai. The snorkeling was excellent, teaming with colorful tangs, parrot fish, and of course the Hawaii State Fish, the humuhumunukunukuapua’a . We also saw a “Nemo fish” (clown fish), a puffer fish and an octopus. With the sea very calm the day we were there, we were able to move from the main part of the cove to a sheltered place closer to the lava rock named Shark Fin. What an interesting spot! There were dozens of Moorish idols facing the fin as if they were worshiping it. I’ve never seen anything like it. Despite the name Shark Fin, we did not see any sharks. (I was really glad of that!) Shark Fin gets its name from the shape of the lava rock jutting from the ocean, which looks like a giant shark fin. Our tour started southeast at Manele Bay and hovered near the south Lanai coast to Kaunolu I was absolutely thrilled that our snorkeling excursion went to Kaunolu as this was King Kamehameha the Great’s summer fishing retreat! I have been drawn to this place like you wouldn’t believe. So, I was crushed to learn that the four-wheel drive rental didn’t allow access to Kaunolu. Earlier during our visit, we had sneaked a peek of Kaunolu on land (but I’m not going to say how) on the day we rented a Jeep. We couldn’t find the path that lead over to see Kehekili’s Leap (a 60ft tall cliff dive to the ocean) and the massively tall, sheer cliffs along the coast. This snorkel excursion filled in those empty gaps and then some! After a nice deli lunch while floating near Shark Fin, the captain took us further along the south Lanai coast to see the tall cliffs. Then we went in search of dolphins before heading back to Manele Bay. We hear that dolphin sightings are practically an everyday occurrence, but we didn’t have any luck that day. C’est la vie. I wasn’t disappointed, though, because I had just experienced some outstanding snorkeling at such a scenic and historic site. I really enjoyed seeing remote parts of Lanai from the catamaran. The views definitely captured our attention on the way to and from Kaunolu. (See this short video that I shot with my iPhone from the catamaran.) View of Pu'upehe (Sweetheart Rock) as we approached Manele Bay What to know when you go: This five-hour snorkeling excursion is currently offered four days per week. See this link for the schedule. Pricing is $169 plus tax. Children ages 3-12 are half off and youth 13-18 are 25% off. To make a reservation call 1-808-TRILOGY (808-874-5649) or toll-free at 888-Maui-800. Approximately 90% of the time, this tour goes out to Kaunolu as conditions allow. All snorkel gear is provided. A tasty deli lunch was provided. Wear sun protection and reapply as necessary. And, don’t forget your waterproof camera, like we did. Doh! (I braved bringing my iPhone along for the above water scenes, but I wasn’t about to test any underwater capabilities.) © 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...See Waipio Valley on Hawaii’s Big Island
Thursday, May 12, 2011
As you’re making your Big Island vacation sightseeing plans , I hope you’ll take the time to see Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast. It’s a marvelous sight with a mile-long black sand beach flanked by tall (1,000 to 2,000 feet high) green cliffs and thriving gardens in the flat of the valley. We never miss an opportunity to see Waipio Valley as we’re traveling Highway 19 to and from the Kona side to the Hilo side. Each time, we visit, the valley looks different based on the season, recent rainfall and time of day. It’s believed that some of the earliest Polynesian arrivals to Hawaii settled in Waipio Valley. With easy canoe access and a fresh water supply, the valley may have been the home of up to 9,000 early residents. Getting to the Waipio Valley lookout is easy. Just follow Highway 240 west from Honokaa until it ends at the lookout. If you want to dwell longer around the valley, I recommend a Waipio Valley rim guided-hike . The photo below shows one of the fantastic vantage points from the valley rim hike. If you’d like to get down into the valley, that’s a little more challenging as the road is super steep and rough. Rental cars are prohibited from driving down Waipio Valley Road. There’s shuttle service and mule-drawn wagon tours available. Horseback riding tours of the valley are offered that include a vehicle ride down the steep road. I’ve not tried any of the valley tours yet, but my friend Donna has and she’s written about her Waipio Valley horseback riding experience. Another interesting way to see Waipio Valley is on a Big Island helicopter tour. Here’s a video clip of Waipio Valley. (Email subscribers: click this link to find the Waipio Valley video embedded in this post.) Have you been to Waipio Valley? How 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...Earth Day 2011 — Care for Hawaii’s Sea Life
Friday, April 22, 2011
In the spirit of Earth Day, I thought I’d recycle an Earth Day post from the past . Caring for Hawaii’s sea life is still very important. Let’s consider the very important topic of protecting Hawaii’s reefs, fish, and marine mammals when you visit. This entertaining video with excellent underwater footage is narrated by a fish. Listen to the story they would tell if they could only talk.
Continue reading...Na Pali Coast by Land, Air & Sea
Monday, April 11, 2011
Kauai’s ruggedly remote Na Pali Coast is teeming with outstanding scenery that’s practically indescribable. Jagged cliffs, waterfalls and lush valleys blend to create unforgettable views. Today, I want to share the different options of seeing the Na Pali Coast. I want to be able to give you a taste for each method to help you choose the best option for you. By Land Let’s start on land with a hike of the Kalalau Trail – a challenging 11-mile trail
Continue reading...Hawaii tax hike nixed, union contract under fire, birther suit rejected, journalism shield law extended, dengue fears widen, education board pau, more…
Friday, April 8, 2011
Honolulu tour bus (c) 2011 All Hawaii News A Norwegian Cruise Line company is bringing seven open-top, double-decker tour buses to Honolulu, a move that's expected to add 60 jobs in the islands. Associated Press. The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted Thursday to kill a proposal to raise Hawaii's broadest tax. Hawaii News Now. The Ways and Means Committee killed a hike in the general excise tax after the chairman faced a rare revolt from some committee members Thursday morning. KITV4. A general excise tax hike has been killed by lawmakers, but businesses and nonprofits still may face a $200 million jump in taxes. KHON2. Thursday's decision by the Senate Ways and Means committee to rule out a general excise tax increase means lawmakers may have to strengthen at least a dozen surviving revenue bills to close the state's budget gap. Civil Beat. The Abercrombie administration agreed to a “favored nation” clause in a tentative contract with the Hawaii Government Employees Association that gives the union the ability to match gains won by other unions, sources say. Star-Advertiser. State Republicans are calling the tentative agreement with HGEA "expensive and unfair" and say how its being pitched deceptive and misleading. Hawaii News Now. Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle says city officials “still have many questions and concerns” about the statewide labor agreement reached by Governor Neil Abercrombie with Hawaii’s largest government workers union. Hawaii Reporter. Questions linger around HGEA contract agreement. Hawaii Independent. Gov. Neil Abercrombie Thursday identified 61 capital improvement projects that are currently under way as part of his New Day Works Projects, which are meant to create jobs and stimulate the economy. Pacific Business News The economic crisis that refuses to leave the Hawaiian Islands has not been sufficient to sink the idea of a state-run interisland ferry system, introduced this year through a bill sailing through rough waters in the Legislature. Garden Island. Measures that would have provided state funds to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission have stalled for this year, after legislators raised questions about the agency's management of the island. Maui News. The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill extending the state’s journalism shield law an additional two years. Star-Advertiser. It is the end of the road for the elected board members, many of whom have given much of their time to try and improve the state's public school system. KITV4. A Hawaii appeals court has rejected a man's request to "inspect and copy" Honolulu-born President Barack Obama's birth certificate, saying the plaintiff failed to state a valid claim to having access to the document. KITV4. For the third straight year, Hawaii County is facing one of the most difficult budgeting processes in the local government's history, Mayor Billy Kenoi told West Hawaii residents Thursday night. West Hawaii Today. About 70 current and former boat owners expressed anger and frustration yesterday with their inability to get help for their losses in last month's tsunami. Star-Advertiser. Two women were rescued from a remote Hawaiian beach after a tour helicopter spotted "S.O.S." written in the sand. Associated Press. It will take years, but Hawaii ultimately will bear a heavy burden from floating debris from the March 11 tsunami in Japan, Hawaii researchers conclude. Star-Advertiser. Big Island sending love to Japan. Tribune-Herald. For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will sail through the Hawaiian Islands, with a 15-night cruise departing the Port of Los Angeles on April 29, 2012. KHON2. The state Department of Health is investigating two suspected East Maui cases of dengue fever, a potentially deadly tropical disease. Maui News. A California company planning to build and operate a wind farm on Maui's Ulupalakua Ranch has agreed to sell electricity to Maui's power company. Associated Press.
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