hawaii kai news: Hawaii Benefits from Generosity of Omidyars - 10/29/09 07:30 PM
EBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife, Pam, have given the Hawaii Community Foundation a $50 million gift, believed to be the largest single gift from a living donor in the state's history.
The money will be used to start several community initiatives over six years, as well as support Pierre … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: 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 news: Hawaii Kai Public Schools - 08/27/09 07:26 PM
While a lot of parents who live in Hawaii choose to send their children to private school, a study just released gave some good news about high school students continuing on to college. About 51 percent of Hawai'i's 2008 public high school graduates continued on to college, with a third entering … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai news: Economic Outlook for Hawaii and Hawaii Kai - 08/27/09 07:09 PM
The state just released a revised economic forecast, predicting that the slump may not be as bad as originally forecast. The improved outlook is due to inflation being more subdued than state economists had anticipated, while Hawai'i's biggest economic stimulus - tourism - is expected to be worse than before and result in … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: Topsail Schooner visits Honolulu - 07/30/09 04:59 PM
The beautiful square, topsail schooner, the Lynx, is moored at Kewalo Basin in Honolulu until Aug. 9. Tours of the 122' boat are available for a donation to the Lynx Education Foundation, a nonprofit from Newport Beach, California. The ship works with 70 to 100 schools a year, sailing up and … (1 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: Hawaii Teachers Win Presidential Awards for Excellence - 07/10/09 07:07 PM
Two Hawai'i public school teachers were among more than 100 science, math and engineering teachers and mentors honored by President Obama with Presidential Awards for Excellence.
Liane Tanigawa, who teaches science at Pearlridge Elementary, and Seanyelle Yagi, math coordinator at Ka'ewai Elementary, will receive their awards at a White House ceremony … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: Hawaii Leads US in Income Growth - 06/23/09 10:23 PM
Personal income in Hawai'i grew at the fastest rate of any state in the first quarter, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 0.8%. Hawaii's rise was driven by earnings growth in the federal civilian and military sectors because of first-quarter pay raises as well as some … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: 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 news: Hawaii Taxes to Increase July 1 for top bracket earners - 05/10/09 08:31 PM
The legislature, in their final days, overrode Gov. Lingle's vetoes and passed four measures that will increase taxes to balance the state budget.
Democratic legislators increased state income taxes on the wealthy, the hotel-room tax, the conveyance tax on the sale of luxury and second homes, and a tax on tobacco … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: 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 news: 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 news: Hawaii Kai Community Awareness Day Focuses on Navigating Change - 03/24/09 12:07 PM
In May, 2004, the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Hokule'a completed a month-long voyage of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). The voyage was part of a multi-year educational effort called "Navigating Change," designed to encourage the people of Hawaii to be better stewards of our island home.
The curriculum for grades 4 and … (0 comments)
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hawaii kai news: 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 news: Hawaii Kai Real Estate Bike Tours - 03/13/09 04:17 PM
Even though this idea has been implemented by an agent from another firm, I thought it so timely that I wanted to share. A realtor has organized real estate bike tours of Hawaii Kai on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
As explained by KITV.com, "These tours allow buyers to see more of the … (0 comments)
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