I just returned from an all-day conference on Hawaii’s public education system. The symposium, called the 2016 Hawaii Education Summit, was hosted by Governor David Y. Ige’s office. It was open to any stakeholder in…
Tag: Hawaii
East Oahu News – Friday Update 7/1/2016
June 29, 2016 Body Found in Hawaii Kai Identified as Missing Man After two months, the body found in the Hawaii Kai Marina several days after John Cousino was reported missing has…
Warehouse Club Tip: Bulk Onions
Living here in Hawaii, aren’t you envious to find that onions keep for months on end in a Midwest cellar? Here’s are three ideas on how you can preserve your round onions in our humid…
Costco Hawaii: Did You Know #1
I just finished shopping at Costco and was pleased to see this display: On the mainland, it was common practice to order food from the food court while checking out at the…
The Best Hawaii Souvenir is The State Library
If you’re visiting Hawaii, the best unpublished bargain is our state library. If you’re a resident and you don’t have a card — what? Lolo? Go get one now. It’s completely free for…
The Toilet Paper Closet and Other Unique Hawaii Habits
I’ve told this story so many times, it seems it’s finally time for me to put it to paper. Hawaii hoarders aren’t really crazy, they’re just shell-shocked. By now, most of us…
Hawaii, Prepare for a Battery Shortage
Twice this week I’ve been affected by new IATA battery shipping restrictions. First, I was unable to buy a camera on Amazon; then I was unable to buy replacement batteries for another…
2016 Checklist for new Niu Valley Middle School Students
Niu Valley students wear uniforms, t-shirts purchased from The Custom Company Harbor Center: 98-027 Hekaha Street, Building #3 Unit #12, located in Aiea. Phone number is 845-8811. Shirts will also be available…
NOAA’s Proposed Changes to Humpback Sanctuary Rules – What it Means for Maunalua Bay
I read about NOAA’s proposed changes to the The Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary three months ago. I knew about the informational meeting held on April 28 in Niu Valley. In fact, I posted…