If you’re visiting Hawaii, the best unpublished bargain is our state library.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…
Tag: Hawaii
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…
Summer School Programs on Oahu
Hawaii’s schools have notoriously short summer breaks. For public schools, the school year ends at the end of May and reconvenes in the later part of July. Many parents ask what options…
What are Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) and Does Hawaii Need Them?
Parents, imagine that your government gave you tax dollars to custom fit and finance your child’s K-12 education. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Arizona did just that in 2011 and Florida followed suit…
Jason Yoshimoto promoted to Kamiloiki Elementary Principal
Mr. Jason Yoshimoto, current Vice Principal at Hahaione Elementary, has been promoted to Principal at Kamiloiki Elementary. He begins his new job in 2015 at the start of the second semester. Congratulations…
Middle School College Preparedness in Hawaii – Ranking ACT Scores
Sometimes I think transparency in Hawaii is literal: you can’t see it. These data come from the Hawaii Department of Education website out of a link that I only seem to be…