Monday saw the release of the long awaited Hawaii’s entry into the popular 50 State Quarters series that began in 1999.
The fiftieth and final state quarter honors the 50th state of Hawai’i. The quarter shows the state name of Hawai’i, nicknamed “The Aloha State. The quarters back features King Kamehameha with his hand [...]
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The Yellow-Billed Cardinal, Paroaria capitata, is a common site on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawai’i. This particular specimen was observed foraging near the Waikoloa Resort. The Yellow-billed Cardinal is placed in Tanager family, and is not closely related to the cardinals proper. The species was introduced to the island of Hawai’i [...]
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The Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva), known as Kolea in the Hawaiian language, is a frequent visitor to the Hawaiian Islands during the winter months. They are shore birds that fly long distances between wintering grounds and nesting grounds. Pacific Golden Plovers who winter in Hawai’i must fly over 3,000 miles to their nesting [...]
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Hawaiian Grown is a unique food lifestyle TV show and website that strives to be way more than cooking. Host by Grant Kawasaki, each episode explores an exciting ingredient grown or produced right here in Hawaii. Hawaiian Grown is broadcast statewide on Oceanic Time Warner Cables OC16 were each episode takes our viewers on a [...]
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Ocean View, Hawaii is located in Ka’u district on the Island of Hawai’i. This area is the southern most district of the island. Originally, part of the vast ranch lands of the Kahuku Ranch, Ocean View has become one the fastest growing communities in the Ka’u district. Ocean View is made up of a small [...]
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Comedy Polynesia features the local style comedy musings of Bo Irvine, Chief Sielu Avea, Kento-San and the musical comedy of Michael Staats. Comedy Polynesia boasts that it is Waikiki’s most affordable major show, and they are right. At $25 a person, this show is produced specifically for English speaking visitors. The show goes beyond [...]
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The Bon Dance Season is underway in Hawaii. (?, Bon?) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one’s ancestors. This Buddhist custom has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people return to ancestral family places and visit and clean their ancestors’ graves. It has existed in Japan [...]
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Hawaii born presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, clinched the Democratic Party nomination on Tuesday. Barack Obama has become the first black American to seal the Democratic Presidential nomination. He now has to battle it at the polls with Republican John McCain.
“Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for [...]
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Kelsey Grammer, better know as the snobbish but lovable, Dr. Frasier Crane, suffered a mild heart attack on Saturday, while out paddle boarding with his wife. He returned to his home today, after spending time at an area hospital in Kona.
Grammer was resting comfortably, spokesman Stan Rosenfield said. The star of “Cheers,” “Frasier” and the [...]
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Hawaiian Sun Tropical Drinks have been quenching islanders thirst for many years. In recent months Hawaiian Sun has made a move back to all natural ingredients. They now tout using Maui Cane Sugar, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Color, and No Hight Fructose Corn Syrup. The taste difference is certainly noticeable. The new soda formula [...]
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