From Midweek: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has announced his choice of 15 Hawaii teens for his 2015 Seniors Internship Program, based out of his Honolulu office. The list includes Kaiser High senior…
Month: December 2014
Educational Attainment: Hawaii Kai vs. Honolulu and the State
I did a little data mining to find the educational attainment level in the State of Hawaii, in the City and County of Honolulu and in Hawaii Kai. As it turns out,…
Hawaii Real Estate Tax Valuations 2014-2015
By now, Oahu residents have received their real property valuations. Hawaii real property valuations are calculated based on 100% of the home’s value as of October 1. Assessments are sent out on…
Traffic Alert: Ekiden Relay Race, Sun., May 31, 2015
Honolulu Ekiden Relay Race will be held May 31, 2015. The course runs through Hawaii Kai on Kalanianaole Hwy.
2013 – Hawaii’s Public Schools Make Broad Progress
It’s not the kind of headline you’d expect to hear. Undoubtedly, many still cling to the notion that Hawaii’s public schools are subpar. For those looking for a national comparison, check out…
Hahaione Elementary School Names New Principal
Hahaione Elementary School will be bidding Aloha to Ms. Cindy GIorgis at the end of the 2014 Calendar Year. The Hawaii Department of Education has announced her replacement, Mr. Shannon Goo,…
East Honolulu Girls Softball Forming
East Honolulu Girls Softball (EHGS) is taking applications for interested players. Especially needed are girls for the 14 and under team (players born between Jan 1, 2000 and Dec 31, 2001), A…
Hawaii Public Education 2013-2014 Math and Reading Rank for Middle Schools
What is the optimal rate of math or English proficiency for any public school? Public school proficiency arguably shouldn’t be 100 percent. The problem with 100 percent proficiency is the price of…
Zillow’s (really cool) Real Estate tool for Honolulu
Sometimes you find really great tools just by accident. Today was one of those days. Check out Zillow’s amazing analysis tool for Oahu real estate. This chart is interactive and you’ll…