Makaha, the Undiscovered Jewel of O... Oct 15, 2009
Sites to See and Things to do in Hawaii. Tourists looking for things to do in Hawaii discover off-the-beaten-track Makaha filled with sites to see ... A heiau is a place where the Hawaiians worshipped and offered religious sacrifices. (Suite101.com)
Wyoming briefs Oct 12, 2009
The last time the all state band was formed was for a trip to Hawaii in the fall of 2008. High school adds bully cams. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
US troops help Philippines as storm toll rises Oct 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
NASA's moon blast called a smashing success Oct 11, 2009
Telescopes at 20 major astronomical observatories from New Mexico to Hawaii were also part of the mission's observing campaign. Precision navigation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New play celebrates pioneers' love for each other - and Alaska Oct 11, 2009
Even in Hawaii, she wore a full length coat and hat and Zack kept with his double-breasted suit and tie. It was important to keep up appearances, especially since much of the business that now occupied Zack involved convincing the powers that be that Alaska was ready to become a state. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cyclists Hit Rail Trail For A Recession-Resistant Getaway Oct 10, 2009
They've traveled from Hawaii and Vermont and parts in b 00004000 etween. For some, this is their first multi-day bike trip. (W-USA News, DC)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Online, Conde Nast Traveler has more information on five other parks: Acadia in Maine, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Denali in Alaska, the Rockies in Colorado and Volcanoes in Hawaii ... A 52-mile drive along the eastern and northern shores of Kaua i, Hawaii, starting in Lihue to Highway 56. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
Some say profiting from shark tours is disrespectful because Native Hawaiians consider the animals to be sacred ... North Shore Shark Adventures and Hawaii Shark Encounters oppose the measure, saying their tours pose little danger to humans and little disturbance to sharks. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Aid helps quake victims and also Indonesia's sick Oct 7, 2009
On Tuesday, 69 U.S. troops - including 11 doctors - flown in from Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Japan opened up a 300-bed field hospital outside the main medical facility in Padang. --- Associated Press writers Niniek Karmini in Padang, and Irwan Firdaus and Anthony Deutsch in Jakarta, contributed to this report. (ABC 7 News, DC)
STATUS QUO: Road trips Oct 5, 2009
"I did this in Hawaii (at a rental car place)," she recalled. "Right after being asked if I wanted to pay for an upgrade, no less! I said, "Do you have any free upgrades I can take advantage of instead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Profiles: Connecticut's War Dead Oct 5, 2009
and leaves a wife and two daughters in Hawaii. He was 36 years old. (FOX61, CT)
Tsunami Death Toll Climbs Oct 2, 2009
The two lie about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, just east of the international date line ... The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said it issued an alert, but the waves came so quickly that residents only had about 10 minutes to respond ... A Coast Guard C-130 plane loaded with aid and carrying Federal Emergency Management Agency officials flew from Hawaii to Pago Pago, where debris had been cleared from runways. (Fox News)
Hawaii's threatened species — and how to help Oct 2, 2009
Hawaii's threatened animals and how you can help. Article:Hawaii's threatened animals and how you can hel:/g/a/2009/10/02/alohafriday100209 ... DTL Article:Hawaii's threatened animals and how you can hel:/g/a/2009/10/02/alohafriday100209. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
International aid flows in after Pacific tsunami Oct 2, 2009
The Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force flew three cargo planes to American Samoa that carried 100 military personnel. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said a 144-member team arrived to provide generators, medical supplies and other basics. (Florida Today)
Tsunami death toll tops 150 Oct 2, 2009
0 quake struck off Samoa at 6:48 a.m. local time (7:48 a.m. Hawaii time) Tuesday ... The Samoas lie about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, just east of the international date line ... The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said it issued an alert, but the waves came so quickly that residents only had about 10 minutes to respond. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
SURVIVOR SEARCH Oct 1, 2009
The undersea 8 magnitude quake created small tsunamis which reached Hawaii, the coast of California and Japan within hours. Radio New Zealand, quoting disaster authorities, said 32,000 people had been affected, with 3,000 homeless. (AlertNet)
Vietnam MIA returns home Oct 1, 2009
The Phelps family including matriarch Dee Phelps joins her children Ron, Jeff, Dan and Lori, as they welcome the remains of her husband, Chief Warrant Officer Don Phelps, remains on a flight from Hawaii at the Boise Airport Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009 ... The brothers were returning from the military's special forensics lab in Hawaii where their father's remains had been identified. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
NCL 10-day Hawaii package from $999 Oct 1, 2009
Soak up the sun in the Hawaiian Islands ... The dealHawaiis top-notch beaches, serene outdoor settings and fascinating culture attract millions of tourists each year ... And now, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a great deal that will allow guests to experience the best of Hawaii, both on shore and on the water. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Australian woman, 6yo girl confirmed dead in Samoa tsunami Sep 30, 2009
Christopher Moore (foreground) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration looks at computer graphs at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Photo: Hugh Gentry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tsunami Advisory For Coastal Waters Of Oregon, Calif. Sep 30, 2009
3, struck around dawn about 125 miles (200 kilometers) from Samoa, an island nation of 180,000 people located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii. It struck about 120 miles (190 kilometers) from neighboring American Samoa, a U.S. territory that is home to 65,000 people. (KIRO TV, WA)
82 Dead After Samoa Quake, Tsunami Sep 30, 2009
3, struck around dawn about 125 miles (200 kilometers) from Samoa, an island nation of 180,000 people located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii ... "I don't think anybody is going to be spared in this disaster," said American Samoa Gov. Togiola Tulafono, who was in Hawaii for a conference. (KIRO TV, WA)
Hawaii curbs her wanderlust Sep 25, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Hawai'i's leader in University of Hawai'i sports news and information Thursday, September 24, 2009 KANE | | | WAHINE | | OTHER SPORTS. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Warning: Don't get lost in New Hampshire Sep 25, 2009
Hawaii requires there be an "intentional disregard" for safety, and Idaho limits reimbursement to rescues from lands that are closed to the public. A Maine law that permits the state to recover costs of a search and rescue is seldom enforced. (USA Today -- Travel)
Angie Harmon kicks off celebrity shoe auction Sep 22, 2009
Thousands of miles from his Hawaii congressional district, Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie has. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Uncrowded national park gems Sep 18, 2009
For extreme landscapes and volcano-lovers, there are two must-see parks: Craters of the Moon National Park, in Idaho, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the island of Oahu. Both were created by volcanic and seismic activity, and offer a stark beauty unlike anything else. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cremation for Swayze Sep 17, 2009
Keanu said: "There was some skydiving sequences in this film we did together and as filming was going on it came to be that Patrick was jumping out of airplanes all the time. I think he had over 30 jumps during the course of filming and so the production served him with a cease and desist which he listened to until they got to Hawaii.". Over the course of the movie he jumps out of planes and did the flips and falling to the ground and he did it with an open heart. (iAfrica.com)
Flatbread Company true to its Vermont roots Sep 16, 2009
Flatbread, which now has a handful of restaurants in New England and Hawaii, stays true to its name: Don t come here looking for variety. The restaurant offers basically one salad - greens with celery, carrots, sesame seeds, seaweed, and berry vinaigrette ($6) - though you can customize it with cheeses, vegetables, and meat. (Boston Globe)
Conde Nast Traveler recommends 10 national parks Sep 15, 2009
Online, Conde Nast Traveler has more information on five other parks: Acadia in Maine, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Denali in Alaska, the Rockies in Colorado and Volcanoes in Hawaii. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Great fall travel savings for young families Sep 12, 2009
Aston Hotels in Hawaii promise kids stay, play and eat free with free admission to top island attractions and meals at local restaurants. At Smuggler's Notch in Vermont, meanwhile, day care is half price, you can get a free night and there are all kinds of activities from guided hikes to mini golf to an indoor Fun Zone. (CNN)
Mint condition Sep 11, 2009
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy has said 147 million people collected state quarters ranging from Delaware in 1999 to Hawaii in 2008. Posted in on Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:10 am Updated: 4:22 pm. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy has said 147 million people collected state quarters ranging from Delaware in 1999 to Hawaii in 2008. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Former Vols DT Mahelona killed in wreck Sep 6, 2009
Agent Chad Speck said Mahelona died Friday night after being involved in an accident about a mile from his home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Speck said Saturday he didn't know any more circumstances of the accident. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawaii eats section Sep 5, 2009
At the next live taping of Hawaii Public Radio's Aloha Shorts, prepare for Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of writing about food. Local authors and food writers, including Mavis Hara, Juliet S. Kono and the Advertiser's Wanda Adams, will read various works about food by other local writers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Report: Loggerhead turtles at risk of extinction Sep 3, 2009
It said seven of those nine populations are in danger of extinction, including two along U.S. coasts: the major population in the Atlantic Ocean, which has nesting concentrated along the coasts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, and a smaller population that migrates through Pacific waters off the West Coast and Hawaii. Aside from fishing, the report said other major threats include coastal development that disrupts nesting, such as erosion-control barriers and other structures that prevent... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Honolulu seeking to ban 'BO' on buses Sep 3, 2009
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii says it is concerned with laws that are inherently vague, which opens the door to discriminatory enforcement based on an officer's individual prejudices. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Poll: Obama's Ratings on Afghanistan Drop Sep 2, 2009
"You are right, we won't lose that many--because we will be bankrupt before then. It was reported that over 240 tons of bombs were used to bust the bunker where Saddam's sons were. Two bodies were brought out for all the world to see. 2 bodies. 240 tons of bombs at what cost? It was reported that one action cost us around 30 million dollars--but we got 'em, right? 30 million dollars to kill 2 men. They use a cell phone to kill 2 or three of ours at a cost of about 30.00. YOu do the math--wars... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Australia should join Antarctic space race Sep 2, 2009
Dr Saunders believes the area is similar to the remote mountains of Hawaii's big island, the value of which were discovered more than 30 years ago ... "Just 35 years ago the big island in Hawaii was just the volcano that hardly anyone had been up and people took a punt and the rest is history. Now half of the world's acreage of professional telescopes is up on Mauna Kea," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Wildfire roundup Sep 1, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. A look at wildfires across the U.S. West on Monday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather Sep 1, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Maui Prince Hotel closing, 380 lose jobs Sep 1, 2009
Prince Resorts Hawaii President Donn Takahashi said Monday 380 employees will lose their jobs when the resort is shut down on Sept. 16. Most employees have worked at the resort for more than five years, and many joined the hotel when it opened in 1986, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Report: Cruises slide in U.S. as total rises in '08 Sep 1, 2009
Norwegian Cruise Lines, for example, re-christened its Pride of Hawaii as the Norwegian Jade and now sails it year-round in Europe. The Pride's departure and that of a sister ship moved from Hawaii to Miami are being blamed for Honolulu's 59 percent drop in embarkations, while cruise traffic from Miami rose 11 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gov't struggles to find answer to pilot fatigue Sep 1, 2009
Last year, two Mesa Airlines pilots conked out for at least 18 minutes during a midmorning flight from Honolulu to Hilo, Hawaii, as their plane continued to cruise past its destination and out to sea. Air traffic controllers were finally able to raise the pilots, who turned around the plane with its 40 passengers and landed it safely. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Multiple Wildfires Scorch West, Force Evacuations Sep 1, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009. Aug. 30: An air tanker drops fire retardant next to a line of fire as the Station fire burns in the hills above a home in Acton, Calif. (Fox News)
North Shore adventures away from the water Aug 31, 2009
So you stupidly watched Shark Week right before your trip to Hawaii and now you're afraid to go in the water, especially because you're on Oahu's North Shore, rated second in the world on the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks ... A "heiau" is an ancient Hawaiian temple and the Puu o Mahuka Heiau was the largest sacrificial temple on the island of Oahu ... Be respectful, as the site is sacred to native Hawaiians; an altar at the top of the heiau is usually covered with... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Best hotels for families Aug 27, 2009
In the brief months since President Obama was elected, his daughters, Malia and Sasha, have visited the Eiffel Tower and the Kremlin, strolled the beaches of Hawaii with their dad, curtseyed to Queen Elizabeth, and had an audience with the Pope. Why not take a cue from the First Family and plan a vacation thatll go down in history. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Get lost in an art book Aug 27, 2009
Julia Morgan, America s first truly independent female architect left a legacy of more than 700 buildings in cities throughout California as well as in Hawaii. This book includes text, drawings and photographs of the many buildings that still stand today and explores the underlying design philosophy that guided Morgan s work as well as the physical, cultural and historic settings in which her buildings were created. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Mystery Woman Helped Reality TV Fugitive Aug 25, 2009
"It brings some closure to what's been going on," said Lepore, who lives in Maui, Hawaii. "We don't have to worry about looking for him anymore or being worried that he is a threat to any other women or men.". (CBS News)
Community vital part of saving Hawaii reefs Aug 24, 2009
Gowensmith compares the approaches taken at Pupukea, a community with lots of retirees, and at Kaua'i's Ha'ena, a poor community steeped in Native Hawaiian traditions ... Ha'ena's proposed plan stresses subsistence fishing, reflecting the area's long history of being a vital seafood resource for Native Hawaiians. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Happy 50th birthday, Hawaii Aug 23, 2009
Emblems of Hawaii a surprise to many Americans. Article:Emblems of Hawaii a surprise to many Americans:/g/a/2009/08/21/alohafriday082109 ... DTL Article:Emblems of Hawaii a surprise to many Americans:/g/a/2009/08/21/alohafriday082109. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Teen starts up horse sanctuary Aug 20, 2009
She is responsible for the first horse sanctuary on the island of Maui, Hawaii ... LAHAINA, Hawaii Twelve-year-old Kalee Farberow s day starts pretty early. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Scars linger from killer Montana earthquake of '59 Aug 17, 2009
1 by the U.S. Geological Survey in Hawaii. Geologists s 000026BB ay quake measurements are often more accurate at greater distances because of how shock waves travel through the Earth. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Hawaiian cattle ranch faces same challenges as here (4) Aug 16, 2009
Hawaiian cattle ranch faces same challenges as here ... David Morgan, owner of the Kualoa Ranch on the island of O ahu in Hawaii, shows a specially-designed unique Hawaiian saddle ... OAHU, HAWAII With the ocean lapping at their front door and jungled mountains guarding their back door, few working cattle ranches can compete with the beauty found on the Kualoa Ranch on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Marines take the fight to Taliban Aug 14, 2009
The operation, Eastern Resolve 2, was launched late Tuesday Hawaii time with 400 Marines and 100 Afghan troops, who leapfrogged over Taliban lines in helicopters to attack militant positions in mud-brick compounds at the edge of town ... The operation, Eastern Resolve 2, was launched late Tuesday Hawaii time with 400 Marines and 100 Afghan troops, who leapfrogged over Taliban lines in helicopters to attack militant positions in mud-brick compounds at the edge of town. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Group calls on judge to reject report on Makua Aug 14, 2009
At a briefing in Makua Valley last month, Col. Matthew Margotta, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, said the Army hoped to resume live-fire training at the end of August ... However, last month Laurie Lucking, U.S. Army Hawaii cultural resource manager, said Army historians have identified 121 archaeological sites in the valley, including heiau, house platforms, agricultural terraces, enclosures and walls ... At a briefing in Makua Valley last month, Col. Matthew Margotta, commander of U.S.... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Economic diversification Aug 13, 2009
If we continue to preserve and protect the Hawaiian host culture, the oceans, coastlines, mountains and streams, and the spirit of aloha that make this place so special, we can trump other locations in the quality of life ... realitybites wrote on Aug 11, 2009 12:02 AM:" Gary you have to do more than make the same dreamy old statement over and over again. Attract technology and investment? Grow all our food and energy here locally? Well, tell us HOW! Tell us how we can grow food in an... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kaneohe Marines lead charge against Taliban Aug 13, 2009
The battalion is based at Marine Base Hawaii in Kaneohe ... The battalion is based at Marine Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Family travel five: Take it easy with a river tubing trip Aug 11, 2009
Plantation float, Kauai, Hawaii. Join Kauai Backcountry Adventures for a float through ditches and tunnels hand-dug more than a century ago by plantation workers on the former Lihue sugar plantation. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The annual downpours haven't arrived, and experts blame El Nio. Aug 9, 2009
Meteorologists are warning that Hawaii could experience a busier-than-normal hurricane season this year. The Pacific last had El Ni;o conditions in 1997, when nine tropical cyclones traversed the central Pacific. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Felicia may bring heavy rains, strong winds, high surf to Oahu Aug 8, 2009
"Unfortunately we are not in the clear yet. Felicia continues to threaten the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu and we continue to face an increased risk of severe flooding. I ask that our residents add flood safety preparations to their emergency planning over the weekend.". . (Honolulu Advertiser)
How to See Tourist Attractions for Free Aug 6, 2009
There are over 150 editions, including Orlando, Las Vegas, Hawaii, San Diego, Atlanta, and New York City, says Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, co-founder and editor-in-chief of family travel site. Titles cost between $25 and $50, which you could recoup in just a day or two. (Fox News)
Berkebile qualifies for Ironman World Championship triathlon Aug 4, 2009
Daily American - Berkebile qualifies for Ironman World Championship triathlon. To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and receive one of the few spots offered through the Ironman lottery, or win a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The Philippines loses its democratic heart Aug 4, 2009
Ramos, as armed deputy forces chief of staff, and Juan Ponce Enrile, the defense minister, were the major figures in the drama of Aquino's takeover as president and Marcos' flight, with his wife, Imelda, two daughters and son, and assorted cronies, to exile in Hawaii, where Marcos died in 1989. She was fighting just as hard to make certain that another woman, current President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, daughter of the president whom Marcos had defeated at the outset of his 20-year-rule, would not... (Asia Times Online)
Seattle finally gets its light rail Aug 2, 2009
Saturday, August 01, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
23 San Diego show horses poisoned with oleander Aug 1, 2009
The Hawaii team is right at home at this week's National High School Finals Rodeo in New Mexico, where 1,500 contestants from the United States, Canada and even Australia are tying calves, riding bulls and racing around barrels. While most people might associate Hawaii with beaches and umbrella drinks, the rodeo athletes from the state want folks to know there are plenty of cowboys and cowgirls in the Land of Aloha. (Fresno Bee -- State)
'Brutal' Heat Wave Continues In Northwest Jul 29, 2009
Shaved ice was also in high demand, said Matthew Ho, owner of Portland's Ohana Hawaiian Cafe ... "We actually have a friend from Hawaii who pretty much just flew in to run the shaved ice machine," he said. (KIRO TV, WA)
