Schwenke v. Outrigger Hotels Hawai'i, LLC (ICA March 18, 2010)
Background. Cameron Tuupoina went to the Maile Sky Court, a hotel in Waikiki, and climbed up to the roof. He was not a registered guest. Tuupoina jumped from the hotel and landed onto Sogi Schwenke's car causing substantial injuries. Schwenke' [...]
Both Honolulu dailies reported today on the latest report by State Auditor Marion Higa on the administration of the Department of Budget and Finance. The Advertiser story focuses on the audit as part of a “feud” between the auditor and the governor. The Star-Bulletin story this morning by [...]
This blog has never conducted interviews before. Of course, we would like to see more of them (especially from judges). This is the first. Hugh Jones, the President of the Hawai'i State Bar Association agreed to an interview for Hawai'i Legal News.
Hi, Mr. Jones. Tell us about yourself. I've' [...]
"Simply balancing the budget doesn't get Hawaii back on track," Gov. Linda Lingle told Senate lawmakers Thursday.
Before getting to today’s cats, check out Slobberspace, a dog blog by Bay Area photographer Anna Kuperberg. Great pics, great dogs!
Please don’t forget to pass the word about Mr. Kika to your friends. He needs to be rescued!
And now, Friday’s [...]
Ahupua'a image courtesy of Kamali'i Elementary School
(Media release) — In ancient Hawai‘i, fresh water was recognized as a precious, life-sustaining resource, and each useable source was carefully protected and judiciously managed by the community’s kahu wai for the good of the people and the land. Kahu wai means [...]
It has been such a harsh relentless winter here in the Hawai’i’an Isles. With many a two blanket night as temperatures flirted with the upper 50s, its sweet relief that the Spring Equinox brings with it the promise of the ‘Return of the Sun.’
The [...]
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Please attend the first public budget hearing to support the Hawaii County Band. We need to fill the room with as many supporters as possible. Students, wear your band uniforms. Thank you!
Event: Budget Hearing
Start Time: Monday, March 22 at 4:30pm
End Time: Monday, [...]
Enjoy an evening of light classical music and the island sounds of Kohala with the debut of The Orchestra of Hawai’i. The music starts at 6PM on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the enchanting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on The Big Island of Hawai’i.
American Music Festivals [...]
The Dragon Upstairs’ trio of Jazz greats, Satomi Yarizmo on Piano, Chris Roth on Bass, Shinya Yarizmo on Drums, will be joined by Goh Kurosawa and his incredible ability to evoke awesome sounds from the guitar on Saturday, March 20th 2010 from 9PM To Midnight [...]
Prince Kuhio Day is a truly unique Hawai’i’an Holiday honoring the wisdom and service of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Born March 26th 1871 he was deprived of the opportunity to ascend to the Hawai’i’an Throne by the overthrow of the Monarchy.
He none-the-less dedicated his life [...]
U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka questions General David Petraeus and Admiral Eric Olson on Afghanistan.
Filed under: Announcements, Military, National Affairs, Politics Tagged: Akaka questions General David Petraeus and Admiral Eric Olson on Afghanistan [...] It was St. Patrick’s Day yesterday and all the Irish and not-so-Irish came out to play in downtown Honolulu last night for the annual Murphy’s block party. Merchant and adjoining streets were closed off, bands were out, green was on, and the beer was flowing…
Guiness that is. And lots of [...]
by Senator Will Espero
District 19
Play Station 3, Wii, X-Box players, stand up and get noticed! Come on, you all know that the player with the fastest download is the one who’ll probably win. And with slow download, disconnects are such a drag…….
How does one gigabit broadband sound to you? [...]
Tom Lackey cartoon
Here, Tom Lackey equates the county budget with a woolly mammoth. Â On his own website Lackey writes, “If anyone thinks our deficit in our county budget will ever become extinct(,) think again. As long as the people make money(,) the county will take it [...]
IT'S TIME TO END THE ILLEGAL US
