Gulf Marine Sanctuary Idea Dead, For Now Nov 8, 2008
He had asked his staff to look at protecting parts of the Pacific Ocean, and two years ago, he set aside the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the surrounding waters, creating a marine monument spanning 140,000 square miles. Dennis Heinemann, senior scientist with The Ocean Conservancy, a national marine advocacy group, said he was disappointed by the administration's decision to drop the Gulf proposal. (W-USA News, DC)
Filming untold stories Nov 5, 2008
Kirk also features the Islands' heiau systems, and explores ceremonial sites on Mokumanamana and Nihoa in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. "All the archaeologists and anthropologists featured in the series are UH faculty, students or alumni," said Kirk. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sunny skies, trade winds in today's forecast Nov 4, 2008
For most of the Hawaiian Islands, it looks to be a postcard-type day with sunny skies, temperatures near 83 degrees and east winds around 15 mph. The rest of the National Weather Service forecast. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bulldog Men's Golf Third After 18 Holes In Hawai'i Nov 4, 2008
LIHUE, Kaua'i - Gonzaga University's men's golf team found the Hawaiian Islands to their liking Monday, firing a fall-best 285 to find themselves in third place after 18 holes of the 54-hole Kaua'i Collegiate Invitational. The Bulldogs are just one stroke behind Drake University for second place and two strokes behind first-round leader San Jose State University at 283. (Gozags.com)
Letters for Sunday, November 2, 2008 Nov 2, 2008
Most of them are just finding out for the first time how Kaua i differs from the other Hawaiian islands. And how it differs is that it s not ruined. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Stanford Women's Basketball Begins Exhibition Play Saturday Against Chico State Oct 31, 2008
Thanksgiving In The Tropics, Part II For the second straight year, Stanford will enjoy a tropical Thanksgiving, as the first of two big non-conference trips that the Cardinal takes is a five-day jaunt to the island of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands for the Waikiki Beach Marriott Classic. Taking place from Nov. 28-30, the tournament will see Stanford opening things up Friday, Nov. 28 against Purdue, then battling Iowa State the following day and finally ending the trip with a contest opposite host... (Pac-10.org)
Overfishing is hurting reef fish, UH study shows Oct 30, 2008
They compared fish populations at 89 sites throughout the main Hawaiian Islands, including heavily urbanized areas, remote and rural regions ... They compared fish populations at 89 sites throughout the main Hawaiian Islands, including heavily urbanized areas, remote and rural regions. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Study: Fishing hurts Hawaii's nearshore fisheries Oct 30, 2008
They compared fish populations at 89 sites throughout the main Hawaiian Islands, including heavily urbanized areas, remote and rural regions. The study's lead author is Ivor Williams, a scientist with the University of Hawaii's Cooperative Fishery Research Unit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii says aloha to fewer tourists Oct 29, 2008
The Hawaiian Islands offer tropical adventures you will never forget. more photos. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hawaii loses $141M in visitor spending in September Oct 28, 2008
Arrival numbers and visitor expenditures for the four main Hawaiian islands in September were as follows. Oahu arrivals fell 20. (Pacific Business News, HI)
The Kilohana Senior Enrichment Center Celebrates Second Anniversary on 11/2 Oct 25, 2008
Other organizations to provide information at the Nov. 2 event on their services for the elderly include the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, Hawaiian Islands Medical Corp., Honolulu Gerontology Program, Ho'okele Personal Health Planners, Mina Pharmacy, Ohe Transportation, and SAGE Plus. For more information about the open house, contact Kilohana Adult Day Care at 373-2700. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kokua Line: New Hawaii quarters set for Nov. 3 release Oct 23, 2008
The Mint expects to produce about 520 million of the quarters, which depict King Kamehameha, the eight major Hawaiian Islands and the state motto, Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness) ... The Mint expects to produce about 520 million of the quarters, which depict King Kamehameha, the eight major Hawaiian Islands and the state motto, Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness). (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New north-northwest swell expected tonight Oct 23, 2008
A north-northwest swell is expected to hit the Hawaiian Islands tonight and peak Friday, the National Weather Service said. That swell will subside Saturday, but another swell is expected Friday night and should last through the weekend. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SCHOOLCHILDREN LEARN ABOUT THE SEA Oct 21, 2008
They were participating in the Science Day at Sea program, which is sponsored by the cruise line, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Other sponsors include Sea Life Park, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy and the Maui Ocean Center. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's new Reality TV Show Oct 21, 2008
Two teams of contestants compete in a series of challenging physical tasks utilizing the beauty of the Hawaiian islands while testing themselves and their teammates. The contestants must quickly learn to work together to make the dreams of a stranger come true. (Honolulu Advertiser)
DHX opens Big Island freight facility Oct 21, 2008
The Kona investment is a major commitment by our company to the future of the Hawaiian Islands, said Tim Forkner, Hawaii regional manager, in a statement. DHX Dependable Hawaiian Express is one of the largest freight forwarders and logistics providers on the Islands. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Volunteers looking out for Hawaiian monk seals Oct 20, 2008
"There are only about 100 Hawaiian monk seals in the main Hawaiian Islands," said David Schofield, regional marine mammal response coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ... The fourth semiannual Hawaiian Monk Seal Count is a 2-year-old program aimed at tracking seals during the same times and dates twice a year on each of the main Hawaiian Islands ... Of that total, 90 percent are in the protected waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands where monk seals are... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Political Life on the Hawaiian Islands Oct 20, 2008
Barack Obama Might Want to Be President, but James Akahi Wants to Be King (of Hawaii). Posted by DREW MILLHON and LEE FERRAN on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 6:46:35 PM EDT FONT SIZE. (ABC News)
IN SEARCH OF THE ENDANGERED MONK SEAL Oct 19, 2008
Some 300 volunteers fanned out across the Islands between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today for the fourth semi-annual Monk Seal Count a two-year-old program aimed at tracking the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal on the same times and dates on each of the main Hawaiian Islands ... "There are fewer than 1,100 of these seals that are known to exist only 100 of them being in the main Hawaiian Islands," said Schofield. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii opens season on opakapaka, other bottomfish Oct 19, 2008
Just in time for holiday feasting, bottomfish species that haven't been harvested in the main Hawaiian Islands since April will return to local plates. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council decided that fishermen in the main Hawaiian Islands will be allowed to catch up to 241,000 pounds of seven deepwater bottomfish when the fishery reopens Nov. 15 ... If commercial fishermen reach the catch limit before Aug. 31, the fishery council decided Thursday at its Honolulu meeting,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Volunteers sought to help count monk seals Oct 18, 2008
The goal is to have volunteers and community members counting monk seals on the same date and time on each of the main Hawaiian Islands. Volunteers will be assigned to a beach location and asked to fill out a sightings form. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii weekly hotel occupancy drops to 70% Oct 18, 2008
Hotel occupancy and room rates for other Hawaiian islands were as follows. Oahu occupancy was up slightly 0. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hanakapiai drowning victim IDd Oct 18, 2008
A large north-northwest swell continues to produce above-normal surf mainly along the north-facing shores of most of the smaller Hawaiian islands, said the advisory, posted on the NWS Web site. Surf heights of 14 to 18 feet will continue along north and west facing shores of Ni ihau and Kaua i.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The 'First Lady of Waikiki' announces name change Oct 17, 2008
Moana Surfrider, originally opened on March 11, 1901 as the Moana Hotel, ushered in a new era of tourism for the Hawaiian Islands. Designed in the old colonial style architecture of the period, it boasted 75 rooms and was the costliest, most elaborate and modern hotel building in the Hawaii at the time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii commemorative coin, the final state quarter, struck at Denver Mint Oct 15, 2008
Hawai'i's coin features King Kamehameha I stretching a hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands. Inscribed is the state motto, "The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness," in Hawaiian. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ochoa, Sorentstam return to islands for Kapalua Classic Oct 15, 2008
A 24-time LPGA Tour winner, Ochoa is still in search of her first victory in the Hawaiian Islands. Sorenstam, who announced earlier this season that she will be stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the season, will be looking for her fourth victory of 2008 this week. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Legends of Hawaii Oct 14, 2008
Kona's dense, cultural texture reflects the wild complexity ofthe youngest of the Hawaiian Islands ... That dense, cultural texture reflects the wild complexity of this, the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Scattered showers in today's forecast Oct 14, 2008
It's going to be a wet Columbus Day for much of the Hawaiian Islands. A new front coming in is expected to bring much of the rain to Kauai, but the National Weather Service forecast callas for scattered showers today, mainly after 9 a.m.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
6 earn entry to Hospitality Hall of Fame Oct 14, 2008
Jerry Hulse, travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, "whose eloquent stories of Hawaii spread his love for the Hawaiian Islands to millions of readers nationwide.". George S. Kanahele, who is credited with reconnecting Hawaii's tourism industry with the Hawaiian culture. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kokua Line: South is Swell Oct 13, 2008
com Web site, there are maps of the Hawaiian Islands showing incidents of shark attacks dating back to 1900 ... com Web site, there are maps of the Hawaiian Islands showing incidents of shark attacks dating back to 1900. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii quarter, last of 50, to be minted tomorrow Oct 13, 2008
The reverse of Hawai i s quarter, designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight Main Hawaiian Islands, the announcement says ... Four other designs were considered, including Hawai i Diverse but Unified, an alternate design depicting the eight Main Hawaiian Islands and King Kamehameha I; Aloha Spirit, featuring a traditional female hula dancer; Diamond Head, featuring the iconic O ahu... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Humpback Whale Photographed Off Maui's Coast Oct 11, 2008
Hawaii is also home to the only National Marine Sanctuary dedicated to the endangered humpback whale, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Although the population of North Pacific humpback whales is thought to be increasing at a rate of 5% to 7% each year, the whales' numbers are still below their original pre-whaling days levels. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seattle cruise company is backing out of Hawaii market Oct 10, 2008
American Safari had announced earlier this year that it was going to offer small cruises between the Hawaiian islands beginning in December. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Workshops planned on whale safety for boaters Oct 10, 2008
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will host a series of free public workshops around the state beginning Nov. 6 to educate boaters about safe boating practices around the endangered whales. The sanctuary's marine mammal response manager will share guidelines for safe and legal whale watching, tips on avoiding dangerous contact with whales while boating, new humpback whale research, and maps of humpback whale distribution around the Hawaiian Islands, according to a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Action call on reefs comes from Honolulu Oct 10, 2008
"Without urgent action to limit carbon dioxide emissions and improve management of marine protected areas, even vast treasured reefs like the Great Barrier Reef and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands will become wastelands of dead coral," she said in a statement. Hale presented the Honolulu Declaration yesterday to the conference in Barcelona, Spain, said Salm, who is the conservancy's director of Asia-Pacific Tropical Marine Conservation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Millionaire businessman killed in Kaimuki moped crash Oct 8, 2008
The Los Angeles Time Web site is reporting that McKinney "spent nearly two decades in prison for an Orange County murder he insisted he did not commit and went on to start a multimillion dollar business in the Hawaiian Islands." ... The report goes on to say "McKinney had parlayed a $1-million legal settlement with the Orange Police Department into a multimillion dollar ATM business on the Hawaiian Islands and had been in discussions with movie studio executives about turning his life story into... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mom and Pop: Coral reefs dying Oct 8, 2008
Oh, you've been looking for an article you saved stating that President Bush signed a bill designating part of the Hawaiian Islands as a protected area for marine life. I remember reading it a small article for a large environmental move. (Weymouth News, MA)
Monk seal pup found dead in Waimanalo Oct 7, 2008
"Understandably, a lot of dedicated volunteers are very saddened by the loss. With so few monk seals remaining in the Hawaiian Islands, we can't afford to lose even one.". A volunteer located the seal's carcass after hearing about it from area fishermen and reported it to the state Department of Land and Natural Resource's Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Critical habitat for monk seal may include areas statewide Oct 4, 2008
Main Hawaiian Islands seeing more use by endangered mammals ... The federal government will consider designating areas in the main Hawaiian Islands as critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals ... The petition seeks to expand a protected area now comprising the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to include the beaches and waters of the main islands. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Religion Briefs Oct 4, 2008
The group has toured the Hawaiian islands and is now touring the mainland. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kokua Line: Rare Hawaiian owl is spotted in palace area Oct 3, 2008
Although found on all the main Hawaiian Islands, the pueo is an endemic species, meaning it is not naturally found anywhere else in the world, and is listed by the state as endangered on Oahu ... Although found on all the main Hawaiian Islands, the pueo is an endemic species, meaning it is not naturally found anywhere else in the world, and is listed by the state as endangered on Oahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Feds to consider making parts of main Hawaiian Islands as seal habitat Oct 3, 2008
The federal government will consider designating areas in the main Hawaiian Islands as critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals ... The petition seeks to expand a protected area now comprising the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to include the beaches and waters of the main islands ... Environmentalists say monk seals in the main Hawaiian Islands are thriving and giving birth while others are dying of starvation, entanglement in fishing gear, shark predation and disease. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More of this story Oct 3, 2008
Hilo Hattie, which was founded on Kauai in 1963 and currently has nine store locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and California, was purchased by San Diego, Calif. -based TOC, Inc. on July 11. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kauai gets taste of New Orleans jazz Oct 3, 2008
When Devin Phillips and his New Orleans Straight Ahead ensemble arrives in the Hawaiian Islands this month, he ll be a long way from his home in New Orleans ... Phillips, with pianist Andrew Oliver, bassist Eric Gruber and drummer Randy Rollofson form the dynamic quartet that will travel on this first-ever Hawaiian Islands tour. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
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Those effects can be amplified in the Hawaiian Islands, local experts said yesterday ... It seems like the currents bring debris to the northwest Hawaiian Islands constantly. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fighting Illini Tight End Hoomanawanui Doesn't Skirt His Hawaiian Ancestry Sep 18, 2008
"On my left shoulder I have shark teeth, which represent my dad, mom (Anne), sister, family, and friends. Below that is a shark, which again represents the family protector. I also have a turtle shell that defends evil spirits. On my back I have the Hawaiian islands.". Hoomanawanui's Hawaiian heritage can also be seen through a certain item of clothing he commonly wears. (Fightingillini.com)
CAMILLA'S 100 YEARS, 1908-2008: Orangeburg woman recalls family history, life in her own words Sep 14, 2008
Two weeks ago, she described to me the flight in detail, including her experience of visiting Lindbergh's burial site in the Hawaiian islands. She was accompanied by daughter Cam and granddaughter Charlotte. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Westin Princeville opens restaurant Sep 14, 2008
C.W. Carter also distributes to a number of independently owned auto parts stores located throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The effective date of the transaction is planned for Nov. 1. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Get your electricity from outer space Sep 14, 2008
A former NASA scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power a distance of 148 km between two Hawaiian islands, an achievement that he says proves the technology exists to beam solar power from satellites back to Earth. John C Mankins demonstrated the solar power transmission for the Discovery Channel , which paid for the four month experiment. (India Times, India)
Hawaii hotel occupancy falls 10 points to 59% Sep 13, 2008
Occupancy and rates for the four major Hawaiian islands were as follows. Oahu occupancy fell 5. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Experiment boosts hopes for space solar power Sep 13, 2008
A former NASA scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power a distance of 92 miles (148 km) between two Hawaiian islands, an achievement that he says proves the technology exists to beam solar power from satellites back to Earth. John C. Mankins demonstrated the for the Discovery Channel, which paid for the four month experiment and will broadcast the results Friday at 9 p.m. EDT. His vision is to transmit solar power as large as 1,102 pounds (500 kg) to lake-sized receiver stations on... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Delta Airlines Restores Service to Hawaii in October Sep 12, 2008
- Fall Airlift Outlook Stable Despite Closure of Aloha and ATA Airlines - HONOLULU, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no shortage of airline seats to or between the Hawaiian Islands despite the closure of Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines in April this year ... "Getting to and from Hawaii is not an issue." In fact, even more seats to Hawaii will be available October 1 when Delta Airlines resumes several flights to the Hawaiian Islands that had been cancelled earlier in the year. (PR Newswire)
Letters for Friday, September 12, 2008 Sep 12, 2008
We are the most vulnerable of the Hawaiian Islands to having our energy supply interrupted. We receive the majority of our oil not from Alaska (almost none) but from such countries as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rising Threat to Freshwater Fish Sep 11, 2008
Fish found the Hawaiian Islands were not made part of the research effort. Collaborators in the research effort spanned the same diverse geographic region with sixteen co-authors presenting the report findings. (Suite101.com)
‘Huna' Can Help Create and Demonstrate Balance and Power in Your Life for Maximum Investment Returns Sep 11, 2008
Note: To follow is an excerpt of an interview with Dr. Matthew B. James, inspirational trainer, whose passion is teaching and living the path of Huna, the ancient science of consciousness and energy healing of the Hawaiian Islands. To listen to, or download the show archive MP3, go to www. (RealtyTimes)
Autumn air-hotel packages to Hawaii Sep 10, 2008
The Hawaiian Islands offer tropical adventures you will never forget ... Four nights on Kauai from $862Eager for a relaxing November break amid the miles of beaches, coconut groves, mountains and waterfalls on the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. (MSNBC -- Politics)
NAPA buys Hawaii auto parts stores Sep 10, 2008
Redline and C.W. Carter have eight stores and warehouses on five major Hawaiian islands and distribute to independently owned auto parts stores in the state. Store names will change to NAPA within the year. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Space-Based Solar Power Breakthrough to Be Announced Sep 10, 2008
The project demonstrated wireless power transmission between two Hawaiian islands 148 kilometers apart, more than the distance from the surface of Earth to the boundary of space. It will be featured in an hour-long special that evening on Discovery Channel as part of DISCOVERY PROJECT EARTH, an eight-part series on the most ambitious geo-engineering ideas to tackle global climate change and the need for new and sustainable energy sources. (NASA Watch)
Around the Horned - First Edition Sep 10, 2008
Cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. Alaska. (Gofrogs.com)
Palace incident is called show of rights Sep 9, 2008
Akahi, known as James Kimo Akahi before he changed his name in 1992, has a scroll tracing his genealogy back to the father of King Kamehameha I. His organization claims sovereignty over the Hawaiian Islands -- a nation, he says, that was overthrown illegally with help from the U.S. military and its representatives in 1893. Akahi argues that Queen Liliuokalani only temporarily relinquished her authority, pending the outcome of an investigation into the overthrow. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
WWII VETERANS: Kids keep reunions, memories alive Sep 8, 2008
"I wish I had kept my Hawaiian Islands records," Kelley says. "It makes a tear run down your eye.". (USA Today)
Princeville Resort readies for transformation Sep 7, 2008
The Princeville has long been renowned for its views of Hanalei Bay, and Kauai itself is a unique destination among the Hawaiian Islands. People will know when they come to Kauai the St. Regis is the place to stay, he said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
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Mongoose populations prey on eggs and help keep wild chicken counts low on other Hawaiian Islands, Rhoades said. She compared the problem to New York City s pigeon infestation. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A little Hawaiian sunshine Sep 6, 2008
If you were at the Senior Center last Wednesday, you would have felt like you had just stepped onto one of the Hawaiian Islands. Joyce Plucker said she wanted to add some fun to the end of the summer and include something "colorful," so she came up with the idea for a Hawaiian Dress Up Day. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Local photographer captures nature at its best Sep 5, 2008
"The wildlife was the main thing to see," Landwehr said, "but the islands are formed like the Hawaiian Islands. There is a soft spot in the earth there were magma is pushed to the surface forming land as the tectonic plates move underneath. Some islands we saw have been there for thousands of years, others were in the process of being formed." Landwehr has always been in awe of nature, even before he began capturing some of earth's most unique forms. Birds, however, are his main photographic... (Dallas County News, IA)
