Wilmington singer takes on Hawaii Nov 8, 2009
Her performance lead to an invitation to return for the Children and Youth Day celebration in 2010, attended by over 30,000 young people from the Hawaiian Islands. Mizuno and Marcou appeared on the Mike Buck Show on KHVH radio in Honolulu on Monday, Nov. 2, to begin a radio campaign for the state of Hawaii. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Which Hawaii for you? Nov 7, 2009
The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types ... The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Coral reefs inspire rare consensus -- just save them Nov 6, 2009
" That attitude was also of interest, Needham said, because in Hawaii coral reef ecosystems are a major draw for the tourism industry seven million people a year who spend more than $11 billion, in part, to enjoy the glistening waters, multi-colored corals, and myriad tropical fish. They are a destination for everyone from snorkelers and scuba divers to tourists in glass-bottom boats and toddlers wading knee-deep, all who come to see the incredible diversity of marine life. More than 80... (EurekAlert!)
Great white shark study Nov 5, 2009
What they do in the shark cafe, which is halfway between the Baja Peninsula and the Hawaiian Islands, is a mystery, but sex is believed to play a part. "What we know," said Salvador Jorgensen, a postdoctoral fellow at the Hopkins Marine Station who co-authored the study, "is that all of them leave the coast in the winter and all of them end up either in the cafe or offshore in Hawaii.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
UH researchers find new moth species in Papahanaumokuakea Nov 5, 2009
"The Northern Hawaiian Islands are remnants of islands that once rose to 3,000 feet or more in elevation and supported drastically different and more diverse terrestrial plants and animals than are found on the mostly low-lying atolls today," the release said ... Hyposmocoma moths are found only in the Hawaiian Islands and include more than 315 different species. (Honolulu Advertiser)
UH researchers discover 8 moth species in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Nov 5, 2009
University of Hawaii researchers have discovered eight new moth species in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ... That's before a volcano formed Kauai, the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands ... University of Hawaii researchers have discovered eight new moth species in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tags reveal white sharks have neighborhoods in the north Pacific, say Stanford researchers Nov 4, 2009
The electronic tags reveal that the sharks spend the majority of their time in three areas of the Pacific: the North American shelf waters of California; the slope and offshore waters around Hawaii; and an area called the "White Shark Caf," located in the open ocean approximately halfway between the Baja Peninsula and the Hawaiian Islands. "The thing we've learned about white sharks," said Scot Anderson, a marine biologist with the National Park Service, who has been involved in white shark... (EurekAlert!)
Men's and Women's Golf Competing in Hawaii Nov 3, 2009
Ueoka, Surtees, and senior are all from the Hawaiian Islands. SantaClaraBroncos. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Hawaii seeks bids for undersea cable EIS Nov 3, 2009
5 million contract to survey the ocean floor between the Hawaiian Islands and to find the best routes for the cables. The state announced the project a year ago as part of the. (Pacific Business News, HI)
BREAKING NEWS Kozerski named TGI publisher Oct 31, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:50 PM HST LIHU E Lee Enterprises (NYSE: LEE) announced today that veteran newspaper executive Randy Kozerski has been appointed president of Kauai Publishing Company and publisher and editor of The Garden Island, serving the Hawaiian islands of Kaua i and Ni ihau. Kozerski joined The Garden Island in 2007 as controller, responsible for all financial operations. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Interval Leisure Group to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on November 12, 2009; Host Conference Call and Webcast at 4:30 p.m. EST Oct 30, 2009
Through a portfolio of approximately 5,000 units, Aston Hotels & Resorts and Maui Condo and Home, provide hotel and resort management and vacation rental services to vacationers and property owners primarily in the Hawaiian Islands. ILG is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has over 2,500 employees worldwide. (Primezone Releases)
Aloha oe to Hawaii's kumu hula scholar Oct 28, 2009
An acclaimed scholar of ancient hula, Naope taught in Japan, Guam, Australia, Germany, England, the mainland and South America in addition to the Hawaiian Islands ... " Merrie Monarch's "Uncle George" Remembered One of the founders of the Merrie Monarch Festival, George Naope, passed away on the Big Island at the age of 81. [ ] Born on Oahu and raised on the Big Island, Naope began his study of hula at the age of 3 under his great-grandmother Mary Malia-Pukaokalani Naope and then with kumu hulas... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
NASA gets a 3-D look at Neki becoming extra-tropical Oct 27, 2009
TRMM flew over Tropical Storm Neki when it was west-northwest of the Hawaiian Islands at 0647 UTC (2:47 a.m. EDT) this morning. TRMM confirmed that the low-level center of circulation was removed from the heaviest convection and precipitation. (EurekAlert!)
Drawn to the spirit world Oct 26, 2009
Galera leads Hawaiian Islands Ghost Hunters, a group that uses electronic equipment and night vision cameras to find spirits, but he was in Makakilo with Kapanui to explore the cultural side of the Galera family tree. His great-great-grandmother was a kahuna. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Finding The ASX200 For Marine Ecosystems Oct 26, 2009
(May 27, 2009) A new report on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands provides the sharpest picture yet of the region's marine life and ecosystems. The report examines the geographic distribution of the island chain's. (Science Daily)
Tropical Storm Neki hitting remote Hawaiian islands tonight Oct 24, 2009
Tropical Storm Neki, downgraded from a hurricane overnight, is passing over the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands this evening with 65 mph maximum sustained winds and seas up to 20 feet ... The storm is expected to continue on a north-northeast path that will keep it far from the main Hawaiian islands ... Tropical Storm Neki, downgraded from a hurricane overnight, is passing over the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands this evening with 65 mph maximum sustained winds and seas up to 20 feet. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Oct 24, 2009
The song "Light a Candle for Peace" started in New Zealand and finished in the Hawaiian Islands. Athens Montessori students took their turn at 10:53 a.m. Pictured above: First-, second- and third-grade students hold the United Nations flag as they wait for the rest of the school to join them in singing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Dangerous' Hurricane Neki to pummel remote islands tonight Oct 23, 2009
Hurricane Neki weakened slightly this morning but still carries maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and is on course to hit the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands tonight ... The storm is not expected to threaten the main Hawaiian islands ... Hurricane Neki weakened slightly this morning but still carries maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and is on course to hit the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands tonight. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii hotel occupancy drops to 70% Oct 23, 2009
Occupancy and room rates for the four main Hawaiian islands were as follows. Oahu occupancy slipped 1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hurricane chases away workers on Laysan, Tern Oct 23, 2009
Seventeen workers were evacuated yesterday from tiny Tern and Laysan islands as powerful Hurricane Neki took aim at the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The evacuation was necessary as the Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph continued to move north toward the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 islands evacuated ahead of Neki Oct 23, 2009
The threat of Hurricane Neki prompted evacuation of 17 people from two remote islands in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ... Hurricane Neki may hit Northwest Hawaiian Islands ... Hurricane Neki is projected to make landfall in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands as early as Friday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ship stands by NW Islands in case storm perils workers Oct 22, 2009
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has the research ship Oscar Elton Sette standing by in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in case Hurricane Neki poses a threat to a field team of three people on Laysan Island, said NOAA spokeswoman Wende Goo ... The hurricane appeared to shift direction toward the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands yesterday, said Jim Weyman, Central Pacific Hurricane Center director ... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has the research ship... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
No. 15 Golden Bears Host No. 16 Arizona and Arizona State Oct 22, 2009
Cal's visit to the Hawaiian Islands was broadcast by K5 Honolulu as they took out Hawai'i on Sept. 6. DIG FOR THE CURE: During the month of October, Pac-10 volleyball teams will join forces to help raise awareness about breast cancer during home matches as a part of the national Dig for the Cure campaign. (Calbears.com)
Sightings off West Maui mark start of whale season in Hawaii Oct 22, 2009
KAHANA A pod of humpback whales was spotted yesterday morning off the coast of West Maui, the first reported sighting statewide marking the beginning of whale season, according to an official with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. John Reilly, 52, of Bend, Ore. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Weakened tropical storm spares Mexican resorts Oct 22, 2009
Far out in the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Neki formed far from the main Hawaiian Islands. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ticketmaster Announces Multi-Year Extension of Partnership with Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell Center Oct 22, 2009
The partnership establishes Ticketmasters unique dedication to tourismparticularly in regards to arts and entertainmentin the Hawaiian Islands. Ticketmaster will benefit the City of Honolulu and its surrounding counties by extending its event promotion expertise to the support of tourism initiatives for the area. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hurricane Neki now a Category 3 storm as it moves north Oct 22, 2009
Hurricane Neki, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, has strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it moves toward the Northwest Hawaiian islands today ... The storm is not expected to threaten the main Hawaiian islands ... Hurricane Neki, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, has strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it moves toward the Northwest Hawaiian islands today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
First humpback whale of the season spotted off Maui Oct 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Last-minute Hawaii cruise, from $499 Oct 21, 2009
The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types. more photos. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Neki now a hurricane as it moves away from Hawaii Oct 21, 2009
Neki was upgraded to a hurricane this afternoon as it moved farther away from the main Hawaiian islands ... Neki was upgraded to a hurricane this afternoon as it moved farther away from the main Hawaiian islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
William Dean Everidge (16) Oct 21, 2009
Both Will and Chris loved to travel, especially to the Hawaiian Islands. William leaves behind his beloved wife, Christine, of Glen Ellen; his son, Thomas, as well as his new wife, Kellie, of Rohnert Park; his daughters, Katie, of New York and Carly, of Glen Ellen; his mother, Marge Everidge and partner, Archie, of Glen Ellen; brothers, David and Michael, both of Glen Ellen, as well as their families; his longtime friend Marcus Myres and wife, Enid, of Santa Rosa. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tropical Storm Neki in Central Pacific threatens Johnston Island Oct 20, 2009
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Neki, which has formed far south of the Hawaiian islands and is expected to move safely away from the state ... The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Neki, which has formed far south of the Hawaiian islands and is expected to move safely away from the state. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Injured doctor flies seven round trips to Hawaii Oct 19, 2009
Retired doctor Bill Compton recently completed his seventh round-trip flight to the Hawaiian islands when he returned to Merrill Field in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. Compton was injured in a motorcycle accident eight years ago and he thought that was the end of his flying career. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tropical depression forms far south of Hawaii Oct 19, 2009
MIAMI Forecasters say a tropical depression has formed far south of the Hawaiian Islands and that it is expected to strengthen over the next two days. The National Hurricane Center says the depression's center Sunday afternoon is about 905 miles south-southeast of Honolulu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Call grows to step up Hawaii reef protection Oct 19, 2009
Put together, the protected areas represent only 4 percent of the state's nearshore waters less than 60 feet deep, according to the 2008 report on "The State of Coral Reef Ecosystems of the Main Hawaiian Islands," issued by NOAA's Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment's Biogeography Branch and Coral Reef Conservation Program ... Less than one-half of 1 percent of coastal waters in the main Hawaiian Islands are in no-take zones, the report said ... "If people are looking at having a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Holoholo Science Educators offers lessons to 10 Kauai schools Oct 15, 2009
Formation of the Hawaiian Islands ... Formation of the Hawaiian Islands. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hawaii Hit by Volcano's Toxic 'Vog' Oct 15, 2009
Residents remember that, afterall, there wouldn't be a Hawaiian Islands Chain without volcanic activity it's what formed and shaped the tropical islands. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Is Columbus Day a sinking ship? Oct 13, 2009
Alabama will celebrate American Indian Heritage Day today, South Dakota will celebrate Native American Day, and in Hawaii, the second Monday of October is known as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian Islands. Tennessee will observe Columbus Day, but on the Friday after Thanksgiving, resulting in an early holiday gift for state employees: a four-day weekend. (The Palm Beach Post)
Four to be Inducted into ISU Sports Hall of Fame on October 17, Including Pocatello native Trevor Bell Oct 13, 2009
Since leaving Idaho State, Lincoln has become ISU Athletics' ambassador in the Hawaiian Islands, hosting receptions whenever ISU teams travel to the islands for contests. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army after graduation from ISU, and he spent 33 years as a secondary teacher in Hawaii, and he also was in the Hawaii National guard for 22 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. (Isubengals.com)
Mayor Hannemann statement on Father Damien Oct 11, 2009
"Father Damien has long stood as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and devotion to the people of the Hawaiian Islands. "He devoted his life to helping those who were sick and shunned, gave his life in the service of others, and became a beacon of hope not only for those he loved, but for everyone here in Hawaii and beyond who find meaning and inspiration in Fr. Damien's example. (Honolulu Advertiser)
National Wildlife Refuge Week starts Sunday Oct 11, 2009
Kilauea Point, with its dramatic backdrop of steep cliffs plunging to the ocean, is one of the best places in the main Hawaiian Islands to view seabirds ... Did you know that an estimated 15 million seabirds are either flying over Hawaiian waters or breeding on Hawaiian islands at any one time. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Cruise ship would head out to sea in tsunami (801) Oct 8, 2009
When the undersea earthquake struck off Samoa last week and generated a tsunami, a tsunami watch was posted for the Hawaiian Islands and the Princess Cruises ship Pacific Princess was in port at Nawiliwili. That watch ended up being canceled, as the threat of a tsunami impacting Kaua i and Hawai i was judged to not be a significant threat. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
State flash-flood watch extended through today Oct 7, 2009
A weather system north of the state is bringing moist air and locally heavy showers, as the National Weather Service extended a flash-flood watch through this afternoon for all Hawaiian islands. The muggy weather is expected to hang around even longer, as forecasters do not see trade winds returning until the weekend. (Honolulu Advertiser)
California Volleyball Returns Home to Defend Undefeated Haas Pavilion Record Oct 7, 2009
Cal's visit to the Hawaiian Islands was broadcast by K5 Honolulu as they took out Hawai'i on Sept. 6. RUNNIN' WITH THE PAC: Cal competes in what is undeniably the toughest conference in women's collegiate volleyball--the Pacific-10. (Calbears.com)
U.S. joins Kiribati in saving islands Oct 7, 2009
The conservation alliance will link planning for that area with the U.S. management of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, established in 2006 in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ... The conservation alliance will link planning for that area with the U.S. management of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, established in 2006 in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Flash flood watch for Hawaii canceled Oct 7, 2009
The National Weather Service has canceled a flash flood watch for all Hawaiian islands. The threat of flash flooding has diminished, though there is still a chance for locally heavy showers tonight, the weather service said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Aston to manage Tahoe, Sun Valley resorts Oct 6, 2009
The Honolulu-based Aston, an operating segment of , Inc., now manages more than 4,400 rooms in 27 properties on the four major Hawaiian Islands, Idaho and California. Most Read Stories. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii's threatened species — and how to help Oct 2, 2009
The two states' endangered lists share the migratory humpback as well as three kinds of sea turtles but the remoteness of the Hawaiian Islands makes it understandable that most of their at-risk animals are truly unique ... Down for the count: Anywhere from 200 to 700 of these turtles about 90 percent of the total nesting population lay their eggs annually at French Frigate Shoals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
New top cop: Gary Jensen to take reins as Logan chief Oct 2, 2009
LDS Mission: Hawaiian Islands. Peace Officer Certification: 1986. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Tons of fishing debris hauled in Oct 2, 2009
PEARL HARBOR Some 80,000 pounds of derelict fishing debris that was removed from reefs in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands during a monthlong collection expedition will be turned into electric power ... Weather and the rotating current in the Pacific send a constant stream of debris to the Hawaiian Islands, said Ray Boland, research biologist and dive supervisor ... NOAA's Jeff Milisen stands atop some of the 40 tons of debris removed from the marine sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Filipino killed in Samoan tsunami: gov't Oct 2, 2009
American Samoa, about 2,600 miles away from the Hawaiian Islands, is home to nearly 3,000 Filipinos. Samoa declared a national disaster following Tuesday's giant 8. (Xinhuanet, China)
NCL 10-day Hawaii package from $999 Oct 1, 2009
Soak up the sun in the Hawaiian Islands. updated 11:23 a.m. ET Sept. 30, 2009. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tsunami forecasts quicker, more accurate Oct 1, 2009
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issues a tsunami watch for the Hawaiian Islands as well as other coastal areas of the Pacific Rim, effective 8:05 a.m. Any tsunami waves generated are expected to arrive at 1:11 p.m. at the earliest. 8:57 a.m. The center revises the measurement of the earthquake to 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lexington Montessori School observes U.N. day of peace Oct 1, 2009
Along with schools in 35 countries, LMS participated in Sing Peace Around the World, joining in a song that started in New Zealand and continued around the globe to the Hawaiian Islands. Teachers Wakiko Collins and Meg Duffy brought the event to LMS.. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Tsunami Advisory Issued For Coast Sep 30, 2009
Sacramento Fire Capt. Jim Doucette said California Urban Search and Rescue, Task Force Team No. 7 from Sacramento, has been placed on alert for possible deployment to the Hawaiian Islands if needed. At least one member of Sacramento's Samoa community was in Samoa at the time of the earthquake, according to reports. (KCRA 3, CA)
Considering Life off the Bluff Sep 30, 2009
Spanning across the world from South Africa, Greece, Thailand, to the Hawaiian Islands, the Ocean Conservancy organizes volunteers on the third Saturday of every September each year to help clean our beaches. The Ocean Conservancy--start a sea of change--works to preserve our waters, beaches and coastal ecosystems by promoting awareness, active conservation and various volunteer efforts. (Lmulions.com)
Little Impact Seen In Hawaiian Waters Sep 30, 2009
HONOLULU -- Very little change was seen at sea level around the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday afternoon when the earthquake near Samoa was expected to affect the state. The dropped a tsunami watch for Hawaii in the morning. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tsunami watch canceled but officials say stay out of the water today Sep 30, 2009
Starting with its 8:05 a.m. bulletin, the warning center alerted residents that a tsunami was possible after 1 p.m. for the Hawaiian islands ... Starting with its 8:05 a.m. bulletin, the warning center alerted residents that a tsunami was possible after 1 p.m. for the Hawaiian islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
City activates Emergency Operations Center Sep 30, 2009
The city activated its Honolulu Emergency Operations Center immediately following the issuance of the tsunami watch for the Hawaiian islands this morning ... The city activated its Honolulu Emergency Operations Center immediately following the issuance of the tsunami watch for the Hawaiian islands this morning. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii getaways from $139/night Sep 26, 2009
The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types ... Kauai Romance Package from $700/NightFrom the spectacular sea cliffs of the Napali Coast to the natural lava caves and lush jungles along the Wailua River, Kauai has some of the most dramatic scenery of all the Hawaiian Islands. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Letters for Thursday, September 24, 2009 Sep 25, 2009
This chapter indicates that as a native Hawaiian we have inherent birthrights, customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes, possessed by ahupua'a tenants who are descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778. Have there been furthur considerations for handicap parking near the beach access along Papaloa. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Papahanaumokuakea monument forms marine partnership with Kiribati Sep 24, 2009
The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument northwest of the main Hawaiian islands will work together with the Phoenix Islands Protected Area of the Republic of Kiribati (KEE ree baas). The sister site relationship, announced Wednesday, is designed to enhance management knowledge and practices. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local students join in the United Nations International Peace Day Sep 22, 2009
The goal was to have child-ren singing continuously throughout the day, finishing in the Hawaiian Islands. The Santa Maria students began their song at exactly 10:50 a.m.. (Santa Maria Times)
Ancient objects found on remote Mokumanamana 'an archaeological mystery' Sep 19, 2009
Researchers on a rare expedition to a now uninhabited rocky outpost north of the main Hawaiian islands found a partially finished human stone carving and the remnants of what may be a craftsman's workshop ... Kikiloi said it's not clear what the images were used for, but they're unlike any other objects in the Hawaiian islands ... Mokumanamana is one of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and is inside the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument created by President George W. Bush in 2006. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Isle of mystery Sep 19, 2009
After living 18 days on a remote island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Kekuewa Kikiloi is reveling in the "incredible" experience and still nursing sore feet from the rugged volcanic terrain ... " The heiau has upright structures along the crest of the island, perhaps oriented to astronomical phenomena, the scientists said. Kikiloi said there are similar upright structures on Hawaii's mountain peaks. Stone images have been collected from the island, most of which are in the Bishop Museum... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
