About 33% of coral species threatened with extinction, study says Aug 15, 2008
"That makes corals the most threatened animals on Earth," said Greta Aeby, a coral disease expert at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. Close behind are frogs and related amphibians, which also have been on a steep decline in recent decades because of pollution, loss of habitat and climate change. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Hillary Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at Democratic ... Aug 15, 2008
With Obama on vacation in Hawaii this week, Republican Sen. John McCain has been pounding him on economic issues, telling voters in Michigan on Wednesday that Obama will raise taxes and hurt job growth. (Los Angeles Times)
HMSHost and Sammy Hagar Open Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill at Maui's Kahului Airport Aug 14, 2008
The Hagar Family Foundation Will Donate to Local Hawaiian Charities ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new island-style caf is ready to offer travelers at Kahului Airport (OGG) a warm Hawaiian Aloha ... HMSHost is demonstrating its commitment to welcoming Hawaiis visitors at Mauis Kahului Airport with local fare that reflects the culture of the Islands. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Elvis Presley Memorabilia And Colle... Aug 12, 2008
Comprised of a red sash, white shirt and white pants, Elvis Presley s costume from the 1961 movie Blue Hawaii sold online for $23,958. The King s makeup artist from the 1960s, William Tuttle, contributed the movie costume with a letter that describes how Elvis gave Tuttle the outfit. (Suite101.com)
Girlfriend getaways, from $230 Jul 30, 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii, from $333 per room per nightThe includes accommodations at the , a welcome meet and greet with a bottle of Parc Chic Wine and hors d'oeuvres, breakfast daily for two at Parc a.m., and a dinner for two at , the trendy Japanese restaurant group launched in New York by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and managing partner Richie Notar. Additional package perks include admission to the Contemporary Museum, the Bishop Museum, and the Honolulu Academy... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
Less surprising perhaps is the award for best mai tai going to House Without a Key, a bar at the Halekulani hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, and the best mint julep turning up in the South, at Elizabeth on 37th, in Savannah, Ga. For a perfect gin and tonic, GQ says head to the Spring House Hotel, Block Island, Rhode Island. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A new cowboy from the wild west Jul 26, 2008
In Taranaki, a Family Court judge the other day found himself hearing a custody battle over a child named Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii. According to the Taranaki Daily News, "the judge was so worried about the effect on the girl he ordered her to be temporarily placed under the guardianship of the court so a suitable name could be chosen". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Graceland to Celebrate the Life of Elvis Presley with Elvis Week 2008, August 9-17 Jul 25, 2008
Also to be unveiled at the event will be limited edition ZVUE media players, which will be pre-loaded with 10 music video clips from two concert specials starring Elvis Presley - '68 Special and Aloha From Hawaii ... Guests scheduled to appear include actress Darlene Tompkins, who appeared with Elvis in the movies Blue Hawaii and Fun in Acapulco;dancer , who appeared in Elvis 1968 television special; , singer; , gospel group and backup vocals for Elvis in Vegas;,Elvis co-star in Live A... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Diamond Head Sprinkler owner avoids a soaking Jul 23, 2008
Sales for the irrigation and sprinkler supply house, one of only a handful in Hawaii, had been so good in the past four or five years that all Bosley's staff of 28 had to do was answer the phone. But while business is still busy in Hawaii, Bosley has noted that others in the same business on the Mainland have been seeing drops of 25 percent to 50 percent ... Bosley is no stranger to economic downturns in Hawaii. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Grayson County pair visitHonolulu for tournament Jul 16, 2008
Grayson County High School graduates Beth Schultz (left) and Jenna Cantway recently traveled to Hawaii where they participated in a 12-team fastpitch softball tournament sponsored by Elite Sports International. Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT Former Cougar softball players Beth Schultz and Jenna Cantway traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii during the week of June 17-24 to take part in a 12-team fastpitch softball Tournament ... The tournament was sponsored by Elite Sports International and... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Hula and surf for a happier world Jun 29, 2008
This place exists, and for a weekend, it's closer than Hawaii. The Aloha Beach Festival is a celebration of the spirit of "aloha," a concept defined by the festival as "kindness, unity ... modesty, and patience expressed with perseverance." Activities at this celebration of all things happy include a "share the stoke" surfing event and a "Frisbee Freestyle" competition that will have people doing tricks (including dance and gymnastics) as they throw the disc. (Boston Globe)
Hawaii's Hidden Values Jun 25, 2008
We've scoured the Hawaiian Islands to turn up more than 30 places to stay and 23 places to dine in comfort and style without spending a mint ... It's also home to massive Mauna Kea, known for its colony of world-class observatories, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where lava's been flowing nearly continuously for the past 25 years. (Concierge.com)
Tom Lefroy, the real-life inspiration behind Darcy Jun 11, 2008
Twin Centre Holiday To Las Vegas & Hawaii. Book Now From 227. (Times Online)
Deadly crash leaves 2 girls without parents May 14, 2008
Their Kilauea home, which also serves as a bed-and-breakfast, is filled with one-of-a-kind Americana and Hawaiiana antiques as well ... She wore her Boston accent "like a badge," Hinkel said, "and never stifled it" despite the years in Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama ascendant after trading wins with Clinton May 8, 2008
ktlin wrote on May 7, 2008 6:18 AM:" I didn't realize that Obama was born in Park Ridge, Il, a suburb of CHICAGO. I thought he was born and raised in Hawaii. That's right! It is Hillary's backyard for her winter home (her summer home was Pennsyvlania). Hillary was born in Illinois. A wealthy area of Illinois but she doesn't want to remind anyone of her elitest start and finish. How can she claim to be from Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and New York? Everywhere but where she's from. And when she went... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The International Surfing Museum Apr 3, 2008
There is also a rare 9 foot, handcarved koa plank, donated from the Museum of Hawaii. Museum Gift Shop. (Suite101.com)
A good day at the flea market Mar 28, 2008
Friday 28 March, 2008. What's your dream vacation. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Pumping up business with a personal touch Mar 20, 2008
His work sparked an interest in fitness training and in 2000 he co-founded the Hawaii Martial Arts Center Academy in Kalihi with popular mixed martial arts trainer Harushi Shimanishi of Japan ... Yoshida said that despite having a lot on his plate -- he's a single father to son Sage and daughter Kitana, in addition to running the martial arts academy -- he saw potential for the store in Hawaii's growing health and fitness industry, and decided to buy the business. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Letters to the Editor - 3/6/2008 Mar 7, 2008
California trails only Hawaii and Nevada as the most taxed states for gasoline (source California Energy Commission). This is 15% of the cost of gas at 3. (North County Times)
Precious Moments figurine creator dies at age of 82 Feb 25, 2008
Freedman died unexpectedly Feb. 19 in Hawaii, where he had a second home. Born in Philadelphia, Freedman moved with his family to Milwaukee, where he grew up. (Winona Daily News, MN)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
The gallery features photographs and collages by Tony Hayden and original art from New Orleans and Hawaii. Information: 541-258-2089. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Luxury travel ideas for a romantic holiday Feb 12, 2008
Kona Village Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii is low-key by design, to the point where unplugged and unpretentious are in its tagline ... We figured the most unpretentious resort in Hawaii deserved an over-the-top Valentines package, says a hotel spokesperson. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mementos of MLK's secretary up for sale Feb 7, 2008
Last week, a woman from Hawaii bought one of her flowery plates on eBay. The following day, an Internet executive from Sandy Springs purchased her slightly banged-up buffet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
The most distinctive jumpsuits came to be known by their own monikers: the Red Dragon, the Burning Flame of Love, and most spectacular of all, the Aloha Eagle, produced for the "Aloha from Hawaii" concert, telecast world-wide in 1973. A gaudy white suit was surmounted by a floor-length cape embroidered with an American eagle. (Wall Street Journal)
Hawaii on a tight budget Jan 29, 2008
The beauty of the Hawaiian islands is hardly subtle ... Hawaii is easy, Hawaii has nothing to hide ... Hawaii is, touristically speaking, pornographic in its single-minded baring of its assets. (International Herald Tribune)
In Japan, a relaxing tradition dips a toe in the 21st century Jan 22, 2008
"But it's become so much easier for people to travel outside Japan to go to Hawaii, or to ski in Vancouver that young people tend to go abroad.". Moreover, he said, prices at onsen ryokans can be high enough to make an overseas trip look cheap. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Pacific islanders' ancestry emerges in genetic study Jan 18, 2008
Further research to confirm the history of the Pacific diaspora, Friedlaender said, would require an expansion of genetic tests among people in the Philippines and Indonesia, regions that the migrants presumably passed through after leaving Taiwan more than 3,500 years ago, ultimately reaching as far as Hawaii and Easter Island. The Melanesians, on the other hand, probably arrived on their islands about 35,000 years ago, sometime later than the Aborigines reached Australia. (International Herald Tribune)
'Lady' lived a life of excitement Dec 31, 2007
Lady' lived a life of excitement - 12/31/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Read more... Dec 30, 2007
RICHARD WALKER / The Barbishes' relatives are among the many Hawaii residents visiting New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. Standing in the back row are Larry Barbish, left; Lila Barbish, a former Hawaii resident; Lila's mother, Alice Noda of Kailua; and Lila's aunt and uncle Gerri and Willie Davis of Pearl City ... A Hawaii transplant and her husband revel in the inviting Southern lifestyle. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bowl name's roots stem from ancient business Dec 30, 2007
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Women's Basketball Enjoys Fun, Sun and History in Hawaii Dec 17, 2007
I was sitting at the scorers table during the game with Hawaii and I heard a fan in the stands say "We are going to lose to Western Carolina." I wanted to turn around and say do you know what this team has done already ... The wins over Hawaii and Oregon State are really nice, however, I can assure you the coaches and players aren't resting on their laurels with these two victories ... Soon it was time for dinner which consisted of traditional Hawaiian food including pulled roasted pork, mahi... (Catamountsports.com)
Cesspool death leaves void Dec 15, 2007
Pauu Pooi came to Hawaii for a better life and to support his wife's pursuit of a master's degree in business from the University of Hawaii, his best friend said yesterday ... The family planned to meet yesterday evening to decide whether to have Pooi's funeral in Hawaii or send his body back to Tonga, where he has more family members, said Valu Pauni, Pooi's bishop at the Tongan Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... Pooi came to Hawaii from Kolomotua Nukualofa, Tonga,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New Main Street boutique dream come true for owner Nov 9, 2007
Iguaran moved to Hawaii in 1988 after marrying an American. Five years later, she moved to South Carolina and, a couple of years after that, to Maryland. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Shop and eat in Glendale's historic Catlin Court Oct 19, 2007
"There's a definite resurgence in bringing the area back to life," said Bud Zomok, who was born in Hawaii but raised in Glendale before moving to Phoenix as an adult. "We lived in our old home in Phoenix for 13 years and only knew the people next door. Here, you sit on the front porch and greet your neighbors.". (AZCentral -- Travel)
Look who's squawking Oct 14, 2007
"Beatson also recently signed on with Tropic Wave Radio (tropicwaveradio.net), an Internet radio station, to talk biweekly about the welfare of birds.When he's not working with birds or talking about them, Beatson is working on his latest business venture, buying wholesale tropical dress shirts from a company based in Hawaii and selling them at retail prices."I just want to further myself," Beatson said. "Make a better life for myself. "Long-term goals At 54, things are looking up for Larry the... (Florida Today)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Geena Davis to hold celebrity auction Sep 25, 2007
The celebrity auction items will include dresses that Davis and Sharon Stone wore in films, designer purses, clothing, jewelry, artwork and trips to Hawaii ... OCEANSIDE -- St. Mary, Star of the Sea School will hold its seventh annual Luau from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the school, 515 Wisconsin Ave. Admission includes a live dance show, music and an authentic Hawaiian dinner. (North County Times)
Rhapsody in Rabun delights Sep 13, 2007
Around 8:45 p.m., auctioneer Greg Peters conducted a live auction that included a hand-carved wood hutch, a vacation to Hawaii and numerous oil on canvas paintings. Also on the auction block were a plethora of silent auction items, including collectible items, silverware, artwork, furniture and jewelry. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
More of this story Sep 4, 2007
The car belonged to Lt. Col. Thomas H. Green of Moravia, who shipped the Ford to his station in Hawaii. Shortly after, Dec. 7, 1941, to be precise, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Ultimate List: Multi-Boot Games Aug 18, 2007
Arcade Advance Developer: Konami Hawaii Publisher: Konami Multi-boot Players: 2 ... Motocross Maniacs Advance Developer: Konami Hawaii Publisher: Konami Multi-boot Players: 4. (IGN Game Boy)
Elvis forever the king Aug 16, 2007
" While some Elvis fans collect posters and statues of the King, others pay him to perform on their porch. At the Loudermilk Boarding House in Cornelia, more than 500 people paid to sit on Joni Mabe's front lawn Aug. 4 to watch dueling Elvis impersonators compete on a makeshift stage. The competition features everything from top notch Elvises, some not-so-great local Elvises, to under-12 miniature Elvises, and the show's combination of nostalgia, Elvis worship and sheer goofiness attracts... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vintage Hawaiian Isles surf auction posts record sales Jul 26, 2007
The 4th biennial Quiksilveredition Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction posted $650,000 in sales a record on Saturday at the Blaisdell ... The 11-foot Buzzy Trent model "Surfboards Hawaii" elephant gun shaped by Dick Brewer went for $33,000 more than double its pre-auction estimate of $15,000 ... One major find was a Pat Curren balsa surfboard from the late 1950s, brought in by retired Hawaiian Airlines pilot Mel Souza, who flew the airlines' last DC3. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hobbyists flock to Carthage Jul 22, 2007
He has been collecting coins since he got a deal he couldn't refuse when he was stationed in the military in Hawaii. He didn't want to take his coins back to the states, the Butler resident said. (Carthage Press, MO)
Island Images Jul 10, 2007
Vol. 12, Issue 190 - Monday, July 9, 2007. CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / Aloha Milkcaps hosted milk cap-slamming competitions over the weekend at the Aloha Flea Market at Aloha Stadium. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
Based in Hawaii but with a second home in Australia's Byron Bay, Johnson's frequent touring has gained him a large following Down Under. "Are you as nervous as we are?" he asked, smiling. (USA Today)
What the Heck? Jul 2, 2007
It's attorney Duke Oishi (his bar number affixed to his costume) singing "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in the Hawaii State Bar Association's "Hawaii Idle Lawyers" competition ... Singing Mouthpieces: Last Monday evening at rRed Elephant, the Hawaii State Bar Association held auditions for "Hawaii Idle Lawyers," a takeoff, you guessed it, on "American Idol." ... Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation's T.J. Quan romped through "My Girl," which he hoped "would make me a superstar so I can quit... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Dream didn't turn to ashes Jul 2, 2007
They scouted properties in Hawaii, Colorado, Florida and Maine before choosing Lake Tahoe because of its year-round tourism. They found a quaint inn for sale along Route 89 heading northwest out of South Lake Tahoe. (Los Angeles Times)
Local Industry News & Notes - Sunday, July 1, 2007 Jul 1, 2007
KPAA presents community indicators Kauai Museum hosts July Ohana Day Aqua Engineers and Army partnership saves water KIUC announces savings Hawaii Healing Garden fest to feature lei contest Free antique repair estimates Kalaheo resident earns master s in journalism ... Hawaii Healing Garden fest to feature lei contest ... The Hawaii Healing Garden festival will feature a lei contest for Kauai residents and visitors, with a top prize of 100. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Behind the scenes Jun 29, 2007
Like, say, clear to Hawaii and Alaska and all through the Caribbean ... Ive been to Hawaii, Alaska, everything in the Caribbean. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Onlytahiti.com and Devine International Marathon Invite All The Members Of YouTube , Myspace And Eons in Las Vegas Jun 18, 2007
Also, the Magical Hula Girls will bring a sense of perfume from Hawaii. If you are an entertainer and would like to be a part of this exciting event to perform for thousands of people, contact the LVmarathon. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Same deals, different rules at Aloha Swap Meet Jun 11, 2007
"The bottom line is there has been poor management," said Cablay, co-owner of Tropical Ease Hawaii who also heads the Swap Meet Vendors Association ... "The swap meet is not the same as it was in past years," Scott Bourque, Centerplate's regional manager for Hawaii, told PBN via e-mail. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Temecula Elks keep busy Jun 6, 2007
At the club's April Family Night, the speaker was Mavis Johnson, one of the California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project therapists. The therapists provide services for children with disabilities throughout California and Hawaii at no cost. (North County Times)
Romantic Homes Magazine Celebrates the 4th of July Jun 2, 2007
In This Issue: * The top ten most romantic cities in the U.S. (from Kauai, Hawaii, to Manchester, Vermont -- see where we went and why these places are primed for romance). A shopping tour of the Hamptons -- where to go and what you'll find. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Glitzy graduation gifts? May 27, 2007
Agent Mary Merrihew says Great Adventure on Kettleman Lane has already sold 50 Hawaii graduation trips to parents this season ... Robert Litts, owner of Lel in Lodi has also been selling many trips to graduates and their families to Mexico, Hawaii and even Europe. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Burial cave looter faces state charges May 25, 2007
A Kona man who pleaded guilty under federal law to conspiring to sell stolen Hawaiian artifacts from the Kanupa burial cave on the Big Island has been indicted by the state on a similar charge ... "The state of Hawaii views any looting of Hawaiian burial sites as extraordinarily serious," said Attorney General Mark Bennett ... Edward Halealoha Ayau's group, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawaii Nei, had been in charge of "repatriating" or returning museum objects to the cave from which they were taken... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 23, 2007
TURTLES (Wagner, SHNS) -- While Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) are still a threatened species, they are not that hard to find in Kahalu'u Bay. Turtles swim and feed in the waters off Kahalu'u Beach and plod along the bottom of the tidal pool of the adjacent Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona on the west side of Hawaii, the Big Island. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mary Jane's Assets Causing Stir in Spider-Man's World May 17, 2007
HONOLULU (AP) Organizers of the first international hula conference want to use the dance to get more people familiar with Hawaiian language, culture and traditions. The hula, which uses the slow swaying of the hips and a wavy movement of the arms to represent plants, animals or even war, has continued to gain interest throughout the world despite limited opportunities to learn from Native Hawaiians ... The conference is capped at 1,000 participants who will learn from dozens of Hawaii's... (Fox News -- Views)
Riding an exciting wave of surf movies May 6, 2007
When the cult of surfing got started in Hawaii and California in the 1950s, it quickly spread to other nations that had "beach culture", such as Australia and New Zealand, Brazil, Peru, the UK, France, and Japan, and was fostered by the early surfing magazines and movies ... Cheap posters were put up around the town by the traveling film exhibitor, who was usually a surfer himself, and a bunch of eager surfers crowded in to gasp at their first sight of the huge Hawaiian waves and learn more... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Cowles lifts ASU softball to win May 5, 2007
Six Arizona athletes were selected in a random drawing to compete in the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship, scheduled for Oct. 13 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii: Jenifer Garner, 38, Peoria; Thomas LaRochelle, 47, Tucson; Andrew Mier, 43, Phoenix; Valerie Rottman, 44, Phoenix; E. Dean Shearer, 49, Phoenix; and William Szewc, 44, Carefree. Their names were drawn from nearly 6,600 applicants. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Swim-class vacation? Adults are diving in May 3, 2007
"She credits her instructor, Mary Ellen "Melon" Dash, with helping her gain confidence in the water. Dash, who specializes in teaching people with a fear of water, uses a combination of instruction on land and in the water to help class members overcome their anxieties.Devoting a week to learning to swim is "key to our whole approach," said Dash, founder of the Transpersonal Swim Institute in Sarasota, Fla. She runs classes in Florida, Hawaii, California and Colorado."(Students) have time in... (The Morning Star)
North San Diego County Community News in Brief: Author Pete Earley to speak at mental health luncheon Apr 27, 2007
Auction items will include Hawaii vacations, hotel stays, concert tickets, karate lessons, artwork by nationally recognized artists and Rolling Hills students, quilts and gift baskets. Donations of additional auction items are needed. (North County Times)
Spurlock's garden is a low-maintenance oasis Apr 19, 2007
This past year we celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and transformed the yard into a Hawaii theme for an authenic luau. Another of Pam's hobbies is finding new ceramic frogs and garden art to put in the yard. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
State law would force parents to lock up guns Mar 16, 2007
lol wrote on March 15, 2007 9:00 PM:"Add up all the "gun control" laws throughout the United States, including Alaska, and Hawaii. You will end up with roughly 22,000. Is one more going to make the difference? Now, add up all the people who were arrested under Clintons "assault weapons" ban in the 90s, you will end up with over 300. How many were actually prosecuted? 20. How many actually saw jail time? 2. (www.atf.gov) Will offenders of these new laws go to prison? We don't have the staff in... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The breakdown Mar 6, 2007
No. 5 Hawaii Record: (18-12, 8-8) Difference maker: Senior guard Matt Lojeski (16. 8 ppg) set career highs during Hawaii's regular-season finale in points (35) and 3-point percentage (7 of 7) ... On the line: Hawaii won its final four games of the regular season -- three were conference wins -- to finish in the middle of the WAC pack. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Transfer haven Mar 6, 2007
"Fresno State's McGuire said he chose Cal because he wanted to play in the Pac-10 out of high school and remain close to his home in San Diego. The reputation for academics gave his mother bragging rights.The allure of the Pac-10 is apparent: televised games and top-tier competition. The Associated Press poll currently has three Pac-10 schools ranked and three others receiving votes. Nevada, at No. 10, is the only WAC school ranked in the AP poll. Fresno State is the only other team receiving... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Men: Which Fresno State team has the best chance to win the WAC tournament? Mar 6, 2007
The Wolf Pack and Hawaii are the only teams to sweep Fresno State this season. That fact, along with an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament, should be enough to get the Bulldogs dancing. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
