Hawaii Independent Staff

HPD officers accused of falsifying DUI reports July 15: Lawmakers to hold info briefing on ‘chronic homeless’ City to consider bills against illegal camping and storage on all public property July 16: Ocean Hawaii Marine Exploration Day celebrates HCC anniversary Channel crossing and dream chasing Sisters from Hawaii are rodeo junkies City breaks ground at Alapai Joint Traffic Management Center 9 killed, 10 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines Tea Party rejects NAACP’s call to condemn racist signs and language at rallies
The photos, pictured above and below, are sample images used on the NAACP website of Tea Party ralliers holding signs containing racially charged catch phrases.
Verbatim: Lingle sends letter in support of Akaka Bill to all U.S. Senators Friends, family seek support for recovery of 16-year-old Hawaii swim champ Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation awards $155,000 in grants and scholarships
Duke Kahanamoku poses with his longboard in Los Angeles, 1920.
Three Hawaii shopping centers to change hands Lawmakers to visit houseless community in Waikiki Community leaders call for action at climate change meeting in Honolulu Verbatim: Lingle says gay marriage not a civil rights issue Death toll rises to at least 60 in Uganda twin bombings Ocean Girl Project leads sustainable surf camp for Hawaii girls Mufi, Neil, Duke interviewed: One man’s take on Hawaii’s governor’s race Wisconsin man: Hawaii gallery sold me Lennon forgeries 14 Hawaii religious marijuana advocates indicted July 11: Tails at Twilight concert benefits Hawaii Island Humane Society State issues warning about Medicare rebate scams City acquires 34 acres of prime Kapolei real estate for parkway construction Aloha Harvest: Hawaii organizations continue to give during tough times Castle Medical Center offers six-week program to kick the smoking habit State Board of Education seeks superintendent applications July 11: Hot Rods for a Cause fights to prevent domestic violence New tsunami evacuation zone maps on display at Public Information Outreach Workshops Certification may be required for Hawaii dams West Oahu Family Festival brings weekend fun to the Leeward side Anna’s celebrates its 41st Anna-versary with big local acts this weekend July 10: Freedom Fest fundraiser against human trafficking in Hawaii ‘Once Upon One Time’ slated to run for two extra weeks July 10: LGBT and Allies Equality Potluck brings community together July 9: KAUPA seeking public input on Kalihi Stream mural UH simulation charts BP oil spill path Federal court says provision in Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional Sandy Beach cleanup still needs volunteers for Saturday Civil unions veto prompts talk of Hawaii boycott Akaka Bill amended to address State administration’s concerns Web reacts to Lingle’s veto of House Bill 444 Governor rejects 32 of 39 bills on potential veto list Community groups strive to restore Windward Oahu’s Heeia Stream
Volunteers meet every third Saturday as part of the Heeia Stream Restoration Project in Kaneohe.
Lingle vetoes Hawaii’s civil unions bill, calls on voters to decide
Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Linda Lingle asked the media and attendees at her press conference to refrain from storming out the door or making any outbursts upon hearing her decision.
When in doubt, drag out the stigmatizing stereotypes Iolani Palace to host panel discussion on Princess Kaiulani film Star-Advertiser owner buys 11 B.C. papers, folds five 40,000 Social Security numbers exposed in UH Manoa security breach
The UH Manoa Parking office is responsible for orderly parking and traffic flow on the Manoa campus in accordance with the applicable parking regulations as approved by the UH Board of Regents.
The art of the Chinese snuff bottle goes on view July 15 Hawaii Coffee Association celebrates Hawaiian Coffee at its 15th Annual Industry Conference Hawaii Governor Pardons 11 July 2: HI 24/7 hits the First Friday scene July 3: Community invited to conference for Native Hawaiians supporting LGBT ohana Hawaii: The final chapter on civil unions Honolulu City and County Fourth of July weekend schedule Hawaii Island hosts First Hawaii International Micro Robot Conference and Tournament W.S. Merwin, Hawaii-based poet, will serve as 17th U.S. laureate Pilot View: CBS’ new drama, ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Wahine anglers raise funds for Family Support Services of West Hawaii PYNK party this First Friday offers complimentary hair treatment and styling Hawaii Theatre holding auditions for teen and junior high acting program
The Hawaii Theatre Young Actors' Ensamble performs "Twelfth Night."
Cuts mean fewer hungry children are getting free summer meals One in 8 Hawaii home sales in foreclosure Camping permits for Bellows Field Beach Park not issued during maritime exercise U.S. House passes Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act City grants available for creation of new and original artistic works Funds released to support medical training on Hawaii Island Hawaii State Hospital holds 10th annual remembrance service Hilo International Airport receives $2.8 million grant for improvements June 29: Windward Olelo CMC Kahea connects with the community June 25: Art After Dark’s Bali High Move to dismantle the Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission on City Council agenda ‘The Hawaii Farmers Market Cookbook’ is back for second helpings Department of Agriculture puts forward plan to introduce strawberry guava predator
Strawberry guava is a widespread, highly invasive species in Hawaii.
UH Board of Regents approve Thirty Meter Telescope project
The University of Hawaii pays the State $1 per year for use of the 13,320 acres of public lands atop Mauna Kea.
Health care experts to discuss Hawaii’s doctor shortage
Dr. Barry Blum, (above, right), shows students attending the two-day Medical Academy of Science and Health workshop at Kona Community Hospital how to prep voluenteer patient Luke Van Der Spoel for a mock surgery.
Supreme Court rules against Christian group that bars gays Inouye succeeds Byrd as Senate president pro-tempore Seminar examines mental health and the effects of war New law increases hiring of sanitation inspectors Kupu educates Hawaii youth through responsibility Law addresses children of active duty Armed Forces members Charcoal destroys banyan tree at Kamehameha Field Honolulu city houselessness forum takes place on June 29 Video: Hands Across the Sand in Hilo Hundreds arrested in summit protests in Toronto Increased visitor spending and arrivals help Hawaii tourism economy Hawaii to test public money for an election TheBus fare increases take effect July 1 Colt Brennan, Redskins go above and beyond Tickets on sale for Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame’s 26th annual ‘Ka Himeni Ana’ Family ties bind federal lawmakers to lobbyists Sex trafficking on the rise in Pacific nations Hawaii privy to partial lunar eclipse on Saturday Executives backtrack on letter to Lingle Josie May Bright may have been homeless In Honolulu For 10 Years Honolulu’s financial plan includes $1.8 billion operating budget A weakened Tropical Storm Celia expected to bring Hawaii rain Federal grant assists low-income farm workers statewide