hawaii: The Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race
- 03/18/09 08:37 AM
Rubber duckie...Oh, what fond memories:, bathtub splashing, water sloshing, rubber duckie bobbing. (sigh) Well, if you think playing with your rubber duckie was fun, then you are sure to enjoy The Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race being held this Saturday, March 21st, behind the Hawaii Convention Center at the Ala Wai Canal. Rubber duckies will be dropped from the Kalakaua Avenue Bridge into the canal at precisely 1:22 p.m. to take full advantage of the tides. However, you will want to arrive early to enjoy all the pre-race fun at the McCully Shopping Center. Activities will include entertainment, games and a Duckie store. … (0 comments)
hawaii: It's Cherry Bloosom Time on Oahu
- 01/28/09 05:55 AM
It is cherry blossom time and time for the sakura celebration, which will be held this weekend in Sakura Town, otherwise known as Wahiawa. "Sakura" is a Japanese word derived from the word "sakuya," which means "blooming." Wahiawa is the only place in the islands where the cherry tree can thrive. Wahiawa has the coldest climate on the island of Oahu, allowing the trees to thrive. The first sakura trees were planted in 1973 by the Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association. The celebration of the cherry blossoms will be held this weekend in Sakura Town (Wahiawa). There will be three separate … (0 comments)
hawaii: Hawaii Tops The Nation - Well-Being Survey
- 01/14/09 08:20 AM
Hawaii has been ranked the highest state in the nation by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Hawaii topped the nation with 82.4% of its people feeling they are satisfied with their standard of living. Hawaii also ranked second when it came to those who felt their life was thriving. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is a survey to determine how satisfied people are with their standard of living. The survey was conducted nationwide, polling 1,000 people per day by phone. The survey began in January and ended in November of 2008. On a national basis in the beginning of the year, most people felt their life was … (0 comments)
hawaii: Oahu Sets Up Flood Assistance Centers
- 12/17/08 05:23 PM
I am taking a break from the Christmas holiday news to provide valuable information to victims of our recent floods here on the Island of Oahu . We experienced storms last Thursday and Saturday which brought heavy rains (four inches of rain per hour) along with high winds. The rains produced flooding in several areas on the island. The State of Hawaii, along with city agencies and emergency organizations, have set up information centers providing services and assistance for flood and wind damaged victims. The centers will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, tomorrow and Friday. On Saturday, … (0 comments)
hawaii: Honolulu Is A City of Lights
- 12/10/08 06:24 PM
A favorite Christmas tradition on our island home of Oahu is the Honolulu City Lights celebration. Ku'u Home ~ Our Home. is the theme for this year's Honolulu City Lights celebration. The theme was chosen to honor the diverse cultures of our island, our history and the Spirit of Aloha. 2008 marks the 24th year for Honolulu City Lights celebration. A lone 50' tree standing in front of our Honolulu Hale (Hawaiian for City Hall) was the beginning of this treasured tradition. The Honolulu City Lights now is made up of lighted displays, buildings and trees which runs through our downtown, Capitol District, … (0 comments)
hawaii: 50th State Is 1st State With Electric Car Stations
- 12/03/08 06:31 AM
Hawaii is the 50th and the last state to join the Union, but Hawaii will be the first state to feature Electric Car Stations statewide. The Governor has announced that Better Place , a Palo Alto , CA based firm, will be building the electric car stations. Governor Lingle stated in a press conference "Today is a part of the execution of our energy independence and our getting off the addiction to oil." Hawaii has set a goal to reduce its need for oil usage by 70% over the next twenty years. The electric car stations will be a big step towards meeting that goal. … (0 comments)
hawaii: Surf's UP: The Pipeline
- 11/12/08 04:34 AM
The surf is up and the mother of all waves, the Pipeline, should make for great surfing tomorrow. 20 foot (possibly greater) waves are expected on the North Shore which will make for some exciting surfing for experienced locals and visitors from all over the world. The waves tomorrow will make the events scheduled for The Reef Hawaiian competition which begins today a real challenge for competitors and a thrill for spectators. November through March is the big surfing season on Oahu , Hawai'i's North Shore . The North Shore is internationally famous in the surfing community because of its huge waves, during … (1 comments)
hawaii: UH Receives 2.195 million For Football!
- 11/05/08 11:31 AM
The University of Hawai'i (UH) - Manoa campus has much to be thankful for. UH has received a $2.195 million dollar gift for its Rainbow Warriors football team. James Bolte made the donation to UH because of his love for the islands and the Rainbow Warriors. Mr. Bolte is quoted as saying, "I have been a life-long fan of the Rainbow/Warrior football team. The Good Lord has been kind to me and I wanted to thank Him and the people of Hawai'i for their goodness. I hope to return to Hawai'i soon and cheer on our Warriors in person. My thanks to my … (0 comments)
hawaii: Halloween Fun on Oahu
- 10/29/08 05:36 PM
Halloween Fun on Oahu is very much like Halloween in all the other states. In the islands, we become very much like mainlanders when celebrating Halloween. Mainlanders brought the Halloween tradition to the islands of Hawaii but who brought it to the mainland? Halloween is one of the world's oldest celebrations, dating back about 2,000 years and originated in Ireland . When Rome ruled the world, the tradition spread. There will be Halloween events in and around Honolulu as well as the rest of the island. There are many haunts to be visited on our island. You may see a ghost … (4 comments)
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Rubber duckie...Oh, what fond memories:, bathtub splashing, water sloshing, rubber duckie bobbing. (sigh) Well, if you think playing with your rubber duckie was fun, then you are sure to enjoy The Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race being held this Saturday, March 21st, behind the Hawaii Convention Center at the Ala Wai Canal. Rubber duckies will be dropped from the Kalakaua Avenue Bridge into the canal at precisely 1:22 p.m. to take full advantage of the tides. However, you will want to arrive early to enjoy all the pre-race fun at the McCully Shopping Center. Activities will include entertainment, games and a Duckie store. … (0 comments)
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