hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaii Kai as a Community: our Sense of Place - 10/15/09 06:34 PM
A recent poll released by Gallup and the Knight Foundation found several qualities which create a passion for the community by its residents, and Hawaii Kai fits them all.
The study, "Soul of the Community," looked at 26 places and surveyed a random sample of more than 10,000 people (Hawaii Kai … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Wellness Policy Successful for Hawaii Schools - 10/08/09 12:36 PM
Secondary schools in Hawai'i were cited in a new national report as the leaders in cutting back on sales of junk foods and beverages, such as candy and soda. The report, "Availability of Less Nutritious Snack Foods and Beverages in Secondary Schools," was published this week in the U.S. Centers for Disease … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Residents use Aloha to mitigate Hawaii's Budget Cutbacks - 10/01/09 06:26 PM
Most states are facing big problems as they draft their budgets for the next fiscal year, and Hawaii is no exception. The state has had to impose employee furloughs, pay adjustments, and given state agencies much smaller budgets to work with. This has certainly meant readjustments in state services, but also … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Running Benefits Oahu Schools - 09/24/09 10:05 AM
Most runners on Oahu know the Honolulu Marathon (in December) out and back course turns around in Hawaii Kai, and our weather favors all outdoor activities. Running is one of the major ones in our islands. But the sport also brings financial results, as well as physical ones.
The 10th Anniversary … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Finn Helping Wounded Warriors at Kaneohe Marine Base - 09/09/09 03:21 PM
Finn, a yellow Labrador retriever, is now stationed at the Wounded Warrior Battalion at the Kane'ohe Marine Base. His assignment is to bring joy and boost the morale of the soldiers, a job that took two years of rigorous training.
A highly trained service dog, Finn spends his days in a comfortable air conditioned lounge … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Walkability Helps Hawaii Kai's Home Market - 08/20/09 07:56 PM
In June, 2008, I wrote a post about the Walk Score, and how high Honolulu scored. A new study, Walking the Walk, compared home sale prices with Walk Scores, and found that homes in more walkable neighborhoods, especially in densely-populated cities, sold from $4,000-$34,000 higher. The data included 90,000 recent home … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Kaiser High in Hawaii Kai - 08/05/09 07:39 PM
Although many of Hawaii's public high schools struggle to meet the benchmarks for adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind act, Kaiser High in Hawaii Kai was one of 3 to demonstrate progress this year.
John Sosa, Principal of Kaiser, said one of the reasons is the more homogenous … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Roy Yamaguchi of Hawaii Kai Competes for Top Chef - 07/23/09 08:28 PM
Roy Yamaguchi, personable, talented, successful chef of Roy's Restaurants, started in Hawaii Kai 21 years ago, competed yesterday on the TV series Top Chef shown on the Bravo Network.
Roy owns 37 restaurants, a James Beard award, and is known worldwide for his excellent Fusion cuisine - a blend of Asian … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: 1st Anniversary Celebrated of Hawaii Kai Dog Park - 07/16/09 06:48 PM
The 5th Annual Hawaii Kai Dog walk, held June 7, was a great success, even more so because it marked the 1st Anniversary of the Dog Walk held in the now-permanent Hawaii Kai Dog Park. This year's theme was "Off Leash & Lovin' It". The registration fees support Hui 'Ilio and … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaiian Airlines Joins with Nature Conservancy - 07/03/09 08:20 PM
Hawaiian Airlines and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii have formed a partnership that will include having airline employees volunteer for conservation projects.
Hawaiian Airlines also will promote The Nature Conservancy's message of environmental preservation through its onboard "Hawaiian Skies" video program, as well as other communication channels. In addition, Hawaiian is … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: How to Save on your Hawaii Kai Pet Food - 06/16/09 08:07 PM
As the Hawaii pet shelters fill with unwanted dogs and cats because their owners can't afford the pet food, it seems timely to figure out how to cut expenses. Cooking for your dog or cat isn't so unusual. Many people make at least pet treats, even if they still use commercial main … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: U of Hawaii Medical School Awarded Highest Accreditation - 06/09/09 08:53 AM
The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai'i has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, a national accrediting organization.
To achieve this ranking, the school was evaluated by site inspections; clinical educators and practioners, underwent extensive reviews of records; … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaii Joins other states in Banning Hand-held Devices - 06/06/09 02:18 PM
Going into effect July 1, Hawaii's new law affects 1) only Oahu and 2) bans "hand-held mobile electronic devices" while driving. "Hands-free" devices will be allowed. Many residents are unaware of the new law or think police will give warnings for awhile.
But, Honolulu police plan to ticket drivers who are … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: 10 Ways to a Greener Home in Hawaii Kai - 05/28/09 01:15 PM
Honolulu Magazine had an excellent section this month on Green Hawaii, a 32-page guide to living green. Here are some of their ideas, some of which you may not have considered.
1. Remove your shoes at home: dirt on your shoes can carry disease organisms, and reducing dirt lowers the amount … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: No Sharks in Hawaii Kai Waters and other Shark News - 05/02/09 09:10 PM
There's been a lot of controversy the last couple of weeks over a dive operator's proposal to begin shark-feeding tours in the waters of Maunalua Bay. Happily, the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board voted this week to adopt a resolution calling for a total statewide ban on shark tours (read my blog … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Tax Increase in Hawaii Awaits Governor's Signature - 04/24/09 08:47 PM
The House and Senate have passed a bill to raise income taxes on roughly the top 2.6% of the state's taxpayers. It would create three new income tax brackets in filing categories and gradually adjust the state's highest tax rate from the existing 8.25 percent to 11 percent depending on income.
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Ka Iwi Shoreline in Hawaii Kai - 04/09/09 08:23 PM
For more than 30 years, Hawaii Kai residents have fought to protect the Ka Iwi shoreline. 3 years ago, developer QRM Partners proposed to build 180 cabins on a portion of the coast, which was vehemently opposed (anyone who has driven/walked/surfed/golfed in this pristine area knows what 180 cabins would have … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaii Kai Market Report for March, 2009 - 04/05/09 03:46 PM
In March, 72 single family homes sold compared to 63 in February. The highest sale was a spectacular residence in Koko Kai, for a price of $8,250,000. List price was $9,500,000, interior sq ft 4,800, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths/2 half baths, land area 0.406 acres.
The lowest priced … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaii Kai Marina - 03/17/09 12:19 PM
The Hawaii DLNR (Dept. of Land & Natural Resources) has published the Recreational Renaissance Plan, which proposes new and improved facilities at area harbors and beaches. The Plan is proposed as House Bill 980 House Draft 1, and defined as "a rebirth in the way we care for our land and … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai lifestyle: Hawaii Kai Market Report February 2009 - 03/04/09 07:22 PM
Even though prices continue to decline and inventory increase, in our part of Paradise home and condos are selling because there is a finite supply of Hawaii Kai and smart buyers understand the great prices.
Here's the highest sale of a single family home in February: in the Triangle neighborhood, lot … (0 comments)
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