Wind advisory extended Nov 18, 2009
Strong tradewinds have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory for parts of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the Big Island ... Strong tradewinds have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory for parts of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Teacher furlough fix may require change in law Nov 18, 2009
In 2007, lawmakers used $24 million from the fund to help respond to a Big Island earthquake in October 2006. Lingle's proposal would basically empty most of the $60 million left in the fund. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AIG Hawaii to become Farmers Insurance Nov 18, 2009
AIG Hawaii has 300 employees and offices on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai. is the third-largest personal lines insurer in the U.S., with more than 15 million customers and over $16. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Saturn of Honolulu takes over Cadillac franchise Nov 18, 2009
The arrangement ended last week and Guajardo said his company has no interest in taking over the Big Island GM franchise. Pflueger Auto Group is now selling used cars out of the Beretania Street location. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii hotels offer great (and bizarre) deals Nov 17, 2009
The Hilton is giving away money in its "50 Years of Aloha" special, offered through Dec. 20 at all four Hilton properties in Hawaii: Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort n Waikiki, Doubletree Alana Hotel Waikiki and Grand Wailea Resort Hotel n Maui ... The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island is offering a $1,000 resort credit to be used for anything that can be charged to the room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Wind needs local support Nov 16, 2009
Soon enough, we'll have wind generation capacity of 100MW on O'ahu, 400MW between Molo-ka'i and Lana'i, 70MW on Maui and 30MW on the Big Island, totaling 600MW. That'll provide half of all the renewables we need for our 2030 goals at a cost of some $2 billion, all of which will be funded by outside capital. Where the Westinghouse windmills HECO installed in the 1980s fell prey to salt air, the new 2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
House collapses into rushing Kaipapau Stream Nov 16, 2009
On the Big Island, flooding kept Bayfront Drive in Hilo closed ... On the Big Island, flooding kept Bayfront Drive in Hilo closed. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Part-time performers Nov 16, 2009
Gigs picked up again, but the wave lasted only a few years, and he returned to the Big Island to work construction, sapping the energy he liked to bring to the stage. He found a compromise in education, and now works two part-time jobs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seawolves smother Hilo in season opener Nov 16, 2009
It was about 75 degrees when the Vulcans left the Big Island for Alaska and 2 degrees when they left the Wells Fargo Sports Complex for their hotel. They return tonight at 7 for Round Two. (Anchorage Daily News)
No sign of missing fisherman Nov 16, 2009
Massive search on for man who fell overboard off Big Island at night ... They were riding out rough weather on their fishing boat south of the Big Island just the two of them and had been taking turns tending the lines and sleeping ... By last night, Big Island authorities, the military and dozens of volunteers had searched more than 6,000 square miles of ocean with no sign of the 23-year-old Kona commercial fisherman. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coast Guard and Marines seek Big Isle fisherman Nov 15, 2009
Coast Guard and Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps aircraft and ships searched the waters off the Big Island yesterday for a fisherman who was reported missing from a 34-foot boat. Dennis Johnson reported his twin brother Devon missing at 2:45 a.m. yesterday about 60 miles west of the Big Island, the Coast Guard said ... Also expected to join the search were as many as five private fishing vessels from the Kailua-Kona side of the Big Island and a family friend with an aircraft, the Coast Guard said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Search continues for missing fisherman Nov 15, 2009
The search is continuing for a missing fisherman last seen about 60 miles west of the Big Island. Devin Johnson, a 23-year-old fisherman was last seen early yesterday morning approximately 60 miles west of the Big Island on a commercial fishing boat ... The search is continuing for a missing fisherman last seen about 60 miles west of the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Court rejects UPW suit to stop state layoffs Nov 15, 2009
Union attorney Charles Khim represented two United Public Worker members who lost their job at a Big Island prison Lingle closed to save money ... Union attorney Charles Khim represented two United Public Worker members who lost their job at a Big Island prison Lingle closed to save money. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Who's the top cop? Nov 15, 2009
Police chiefs of Kauai, Maui and the Big Island all sent in testimony supporting Putzulu ... Police chiefs of Kauai, Maui and the Big Island all sent in testimony supporting Putzulu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Gray day ahead for all islands Nov 14, 2009
The storm, which brought heavy rain to Kauai Tuesday, kept lifeguards busy on Oahu and created problems on Maui and the Big Island yesterday ... A flash flood advisory was issued for the Big Island and a high-surf warning was issued for north and east shores of Oahu and Kauai through today ... Weather radar last night showed heavy rain between Mountain View and Volcano and between Hilo and Pepeekeo on the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii County considers job elimination Nov 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii County looking to cut payroll Nov 14, 2009
HILO, Hawaii The administration of Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi is checking each of Hawaii County's 2,910 positions to see which can be eliminated. Kenoi ordered the review in light of an expected $100 million budget shortfall for the county in the two-year period ending June 30, 2011. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coast Guard continues search for missing fisherman Nov 14, 2009
Coast Guard searching for missing fisherman off Big Island ... HONOLULU The U.S. Coast Guard said crews are searching for a fisherman who went missing approximately 60 miles west of the Big Island Friday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Small farm wins Kona Coffee festival's high honor Nov 14, 2009
The four-acre coffee farm in Honaunau on the Big Island topped 60 other coffee farms to claim the top prize Thursday ... The four-acre coffee farm in Honaunau on the Big Island topped 60 other coffee farms to claim the top prize Thursday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Threat of heavy rain remains, forecasters warn Nov 14, 2009
And a flood advisory was in effect for the Big Island until 10:45 a.m., especially for the windward portion of the island from the Puna district north through Hamakua, which could see intermittent heavy rains continuing until this evening ... Big island civil defense said all major highways are open this morning, except for Bayfront Highway in Hilo which is closed due to high surf ... A high surf advisory until 6 p.m. for north facing shores of Molokai, Maui and the Big Island with waves from 10... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Wolf Farms wins Kona coffee competition Nov 14, 2009
Wolf Farms won first place in this year s annual Kona Coffee Classic Cupping Competition at Keauhou Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The farm, on four acres at the 1,400-foot elevation in Honaunau, is owned by Mark and Denise Wolf. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Search underway for fisherman who went overboard off the Big Island Nov 14, 2009
Coast Guard and Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps aircraft and ships are searching the waters off the Big Island for a fisherman who was reported missing early today from a 34-foot boat. Dennis Johnson reported his twin brother Devon missing at 2:45 a.m. today about 60 miles west of the Big Island, the Coast Guard said ... Also expected to join the search are as many as five private fishing vessels from the Kailua-Kona side of the Big Island and a family friend with an aircraft, the Coast Guard said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Flash flood warning issued for Maui Nov 13, 2009
There is also a flood dvisory for the Big Island and a flash flood watch for all islands and a high surf warning for north and east shores is extended until tomorrow afternoon ... The advisory is in effect for the Big Island until 7:15 p.m. and could be extended, the weather service said ... There is also a flood dvisory for the Big Island and a flash flood watch for all islands and a high surf warning for north and east shores is extended until tomorrow afternoon. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
> Lifetime Acheivement Award: Larry Rodriguez Nov 13, 2009
I believe the new observatory on the Big Island and alternative mass transit projects need to be aggressively pursued for their potential long- term financial benefit they can create in our economy. You work closely with a number of organizations. (Pacific Business News, HI)
> Best in Business II: Retina Institute of Hawaii Nov 13, 2009
In addition to its main Honolulu offices at the Yacht Harbor Professional Center on Ala Moana Boulevard, the institute has five satellite offices in Wahiawa and Waianae on Oahu, in Kahului on Maui and in Hilo and Kona on the Big Island. Bennett and his doctors travel to each of the Neighbor Island sites almost weekly. (Pacific Business News, HI)
> Cades Schutte The Cades Schutte Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Award Bay Clinic Inc. Nov 13, 2009
Courtesy: Bay Clinic The Bay Clinic;s 140 staff members will see about 26,000 patients this year at five Big Island health centers, up from about 16,000 last year. With a mission to provide health care to rural parts of the Big Island, regardless of a patient s ability to pay, the logs more than 50,000 visits a year at its five community health centers ... For example, Adams said she has been trying to find potential donors on the Neighbor Islands and the Mainland who have some connection to the... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Cyanotech Q2 sales, profits up Nov 13, 2009
Revenue increased 20 percent compared to the same period a year ago, and profit more than tripled from $163,000 in the second quarter of 2009 for the Big Island biotech company (Nasdaq: CYAN) ... Cyanotech has 63 employees, who are based primarily at its warehouse and facilities on 90 acres at the Big Island s Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii developers success took root on a Maui farm Nov 13, 2009
These days, Carr, 47, has shifted focus to developing workforce housing both for-sale and rental senior housing and master-planned communities on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island ... His master-planned single-family home and condominium communities include the five communities at the 43-acre Hawaii Kai Peninsula on Oahu, the 540-acre community at Kehalani Mauka on Maui and several resort communities on the Big Island Kulalani at Mauna Lani, The Fairways at Mauna Lani, Kahakai Estates and Waikoloa... (Pacific Business News, HI)
New charge for habitual DUI offender on Big Island Nov 13, 2009
"Because we're outraged with what happened with Moniz, hopefully the judge this time around does the right thing and gives this person his maximum time instead of a lenient sentence," said Clarissa Fernandes, MADD Big Island coordinator. "The bottom line is we want to keep the residents of our island safe. MADD's job is not to change the individual, but we are looking to separate the habitual offender from his weapon of choice, which is a vehicle.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Heavy rains hit Big Island, Maui Nov 13, 2009
A flood advisory for the Big Island is in effect until at least 7:15 p.m. ... The bad weather is also kicking up waves, and a high-surf warning is now in effect for north- and east-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Maui County and east-facing shores on the Big Island. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Island commercial vacancies rise, rents fall Nov 12, 2009
The recession s effect on Big Island tourism has rippled through the island s commercial real estate market over the past year, pushing office vacancy rates up and retail asking rents down ... The Big Island s retail sector also felt the downturn, although the result of the opening of the first phase of the shopping center was 113,424 square feet of positive absorption for the year. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Dragons have fired up Big Island community Nov 12, 2009
Excitement is definitely in the air on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast. That's because it's been awhile since the Honoka'a Dragons called themselves Big Island Interscholastic Federation football champions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Weather warnings remain despite delightful day in Honolulu Nov 12, 2009
Other warnings associated with the storm system include a winter weather advisory for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, a wind advisory for Kauai, and a small craft advisory and gale warning for coastal waters off Oahu and Kauai ... Other warnings associated with the storm system include a winter weather advisory for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, a wind advisory for Kauai, and a small craft advisory and gale warning for coastal waters off Oahu... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Weather prompts notices of flash floods, high winds Nov 12, 2009
Forecasters issued a flash flood watch for all islands, a flood advisory for Oahu, a wind advisory for Kauai and winter storm and high-wind watches for the summits of the Big Island ... The flash flood watch for the Big Island began at noon yesterday and was extended to the other islands, according to the weather service ... In addition to the flash flood watch, the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island will be under a winter storm watch from this morning through tomorrow morning,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Several days of rain likely Nov 12, 2009
Birchard added that winter weather is also predicted for the summits and upper elevations, with a possibility of snow on the Big Island peaks. Yesterday, Big Island and Oahu county workers were preparing for the possibility of flooding, but city spokesman Bill Brennan said crews work throughout the year to keep streams and drainage canals free of debris. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alaska Airlines adds Hawaii flights from Sacramento and San Jose Nov 12, 2009
Three-times-weekly service will begin March 11, 2010 between San Jose and Maui and four-times-weekly service will begin March 12 between San Jose and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. On March 26, Alaska will begin flying daily between Sacramento and Maui. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Big Island residents make emotional plea for mental health program Nov 12, 2009
Council members discussed their options, including the possibility that some portions of the PSR on the Big Island could be retained. However, the council adjourned at noon without making any recommendations to the state. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Isle 'warrior monk' inspired role in 'Goats' Nov 11, 2009
Talking to The Advertiser by phone from his home on the Big Island, Channon said he didn't mind scenes in which soldiers take up yoga, chant to Mother Earth and test psychic sensitivities amid a joke-strewn landscape ... Then, while attending a conference on the Big Island, he said, "the physical energy of the land rose up in my body and claimed me." ... Channon, now 70, lives on a three-acre "eco-homestead" complete with solar power and a water-catchment system in the rural Haw area on the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Heavy rains could bring flood threat to Big Island this afternoon Nov 11, 2009
Lead forecaster Tim Craig said the Big Island could begin to see heavy shower activity this afternoon, creating the potential for flash flooding. Craig said today is likely to be a mostly trade-wind day, but the rest of the state will encounter increasing rain as the evening progresses. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Forecast call for heavy rain statewide and mountain snow Nov 11, 2009
Starting at noon today, the Big Island will be under a flash flood watch that will eventually expand to the entire state ... In addition to the flash flood watch, the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island will be under a winter storm watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning, according to the weather service ... Starting at noon today, the Big Island will be under a flash flood watch that will eventually expand to the entire state. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Slew of weather advisories issued in advance of approaching storm Nov 11, 2009
Forecasters have issued a flash flood watch for all islands, a flood advisory for Oahu , a wind advisory for Kauai, and winter storm and high wind watches for the summits of the Big Island ... The flash flood watch for the Big Island began at noon today and will be extended to the other islands by this evening, according to the weather service ... In addition to the flash flood watch, the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island will be under a winter storm watch from Wednesday... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Big Island police search for gunman who robbed Waimea pharmacy Nov 11, 2009
Big Island police are asking for the public's help in finding a gunman who robbed a Waimea pharmacy yesterday ... Big Island police are asking for the public's help in finding a gunman who robbed a Waimea pharmacy yesterday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tags tracking beaked whales Nov 10, 2009
They found that the whales stuck close to the Big Island, often for months at a time ... It was also determined the whales traveled in the Alenuihaha Channel, between Maui and the Big Island, where naval sonar exercises have been conducted in the past ... They found that the whales stuck close to the Big Island, often for months at a time. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii 09 hotel revenue falls by $682M Nov 10, 2009
Big Island occupancy was roughly flat at 49. 5 percent, room rates held steady at $161, and revpar was down only slightly to $79. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hotel occupancy up in September Nov 10, 2009
The Kohala Coast market on the Big Island had the lowest regional occupancy of 47. 5 percent, but enjoyed a gain of 2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
For the environment Nov 10, 2009
Nov. 16: 5:30 p.m., state Office of Aging conference room, Hilo, Big Island. Nov. 17: 5:30 p.m., Department of Liquor Control hearing room, Kona, Big Island. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alaska Air's Oakland-Hawaii flights start Nov 10, 2009
On Monday, Alaska will begin four-times-weekly service from Oakland to Maui and Tuesday, will begin three-times-weekly service from Oakland to the Big Island of Hawaii. The subsidiary of (NYSE: ALK) of Seattle is taking advantage of routes that other carriers abandoned. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Aloha Air Cargo gives freight discount to local farmers Nov 10, 2009
It serves Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii under flash flood watch for Tuesday evening through Thursday Nov 10, 2009
A winter storm watch is also issued for Big Island summits. By Star-Bulletin staff. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii renewable energy race sees a few drop out Nov 9, 2009
Nanea Kalani, PBN Green energy entrepreneurs want to build more wind farms like this one near Upolu Point on the Big Island. Related News. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Failures tarnish Hawaii program to rehabilitate offenders Nov 9, 2009
In the case of Ahn, the state Judiciary said he was initially placed in HOPE in November 2007 but he moved to the Big Island in early 2008 and was placed on "courtesy supervision" by the Big Island probation office, which has no HOPE program. However, Ahn was back on Oahu by January of this year, according to recently filed court records. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coast Guard escorts damaged sailboat back to Kailua-Kona Nov 9, 2009
The Coast Guard cutter Galveston Island is escorting a 41-foot sailboat back to Kailua-Kona Harbor after five people spent the night aboard, tossed in rough seas about 50 miles west of the Big Island ... The Coast Guard cutter Galveston Island is escorting a 41-foot sailboat back to Kailua-Kona Harbor after five people spent the night aboard, tossed in rough seas about 50 miles west of the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Damien celebrations draw to a close Nov 9, 2009
Rangers from Big Island and Maui parks were brought in to help the 40 Kalaupapa National Historic Park staff ... " Miller had worked on the White House, Harper's Ferry and other restoration projects before coming to Kalaupapa seven years ago. "I liked it here enough to stop traveling," he said. The large crowd put the National Park Service into logistics overdrive. Rangers from Big Island and Maui parks were brought in to help the 40 Kalaupapa National Historic Park staff. The Federal Aviation... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Coast Guard assisting stranded sailboat Nov 8, 2009
A Coast Guard C-130 plane and Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island were on their way tonight to assist a 41-foot sailboat that lost its mast in rough wind and seas about 50 miles off the Big Island ... A Coast Guard C-130 plane and Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island were on their way tonight to assist a 41-foot sailboat that lost its mast in rough wind and seas about 50 miles off the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Which Hawaii for you? Nov 7, 2009
Drive or hike to natural wondersShaped over the course of several hundred thousand years by five volcanoes, the Big Island is the youngest and largest in the Hawaiian archipelago and still growing, thanks to Kilauea, which has been erupting nearly continuously since 1983 ... Located 30 miles from Hilo and 95 miles from Kailua-Kona the Big Island's main resort areas the park makes an easy day trip ($10 per vehicle) ... On Maui, the otherworldly landscape of 10,023-foot-tall rivals the... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Big Isle woman scammed after posting ad on craigslist Nov 7, 2009
A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on craigslist, police said today ... A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on craigslist, police said today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Options for kids affected by furloughs Nov 7, 2009
Kamaaina Kids: Available at more than 25 sites on Oahu, the Big Island and Maui. Cost is $25 a day; a $5 late fee is added if registering less than a week before the furlough day. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Many are miffed by S.F. mayor gone missing Nov 7, 2009
Word finally came Tuesday that he was on the Big Island with his wife, newborn daughter and in-laws. He left without telling his staff, who abruptly canceled a raft of major appearances on his behalf. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kilauea lava flows reaching the ocean Nov 7, 2009
Jim Kauahikaua is the scientist-in-charge at the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island ... Jim Kauahikaua is the scientist-in-charge at the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
John Cruz plans a series of affordable gigs Nov 7, 2009
John Cruz opens his Hawaii Islands tour tonight in Kailua, Kona, on the Big Island. He'll play at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber on Dec. 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Isle woman scammed after posting ad on Craig's List Nov 6, 2009
A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on Craig's List, police said today ... A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on Craig's List, police said today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Big Island, Kauai home sales increase Nov 6, 2009
Home sales picked up on the Big Island and Kauai in October, according to a report released today by Hawaii Information Service ... 2 percent on the Big Island and 39 ... 83 on the Big Island and a staggering 77. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii renewable energy race sees a few projects drop out Nov 6, 2009
Nanea Kalani, PBN Green energy entrepreneurs want to build more wind farms like this one near Upolu Point on the Big Island ... That goal, outlined in the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, means that 40 percent of electricity sales by and its subsidiaries on Maui and the Big Island must come from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydropower within 20 years. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii parks see 2% increase in visitors Nov 6, 2009
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island saw an increase in visitors in September, up 4 ... Puuhonua o Honaunau (Big Island) and Kaloko Honokohau (Big Island) both saw increases ... Puukohola Heiau (Big Island) saw a decrease, down 9. (Pacific Business News, HI)
$3M released for Hawaii hospital upgrades Nov 6, 2009
Kau Hospital, Kohala Hospital and Hale Hoola Hamakua on the Big Island will each receive $414,000 to replace aging X-ray systems. Leahi Hospital on Oahu will receive $150,000 to install a new grease trap system to bring the hospital into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations and requirements. (Honolulu Advertiser)
