Hawaii Independent Staff

UH Manoa receives maximum accreditation July 07, 2011 01:07 PM Habitat for Humanity to break ground on two Oahu homes July 07, 2011 12:47 PM

Habitat for Humanity builds a home in 2007. Courtesy Photo

Signing of Akaka Bill companion measure divides Hawaii’s people July 06, 2011 05:33 PM

Protesters gathered outside of Washington Place to speak out against Senate Bill 1520. Courtesy Photo

Hawaii lawmakers to consider indigenous geothermal proposals July 06, 2011 12:14 PM

In the early 1990s, Puna Geothermal Venture, a partnership between two continental U.S. power companies, received a permit to produce renewable geothermal energy at a site in Puna in the East Rift Zone. The facility went online in 1993. Courtesy Photo

School garden conference at Makaha Elementary July 06, 2011 10:43 AM

The Makaha conference aims to "plant hope." Photo by State Department of Agriculture

Waiahole water remains at issue July 05, 2011 02:31 PM City Council to meet on ag property tax, rail funding, zoning July 05, 2011 01:24 PM

The City Council will consider a bill to sell $475 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund rail.

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Grassroots hui coordinates defense of the Mauna Kea conservation district July 04, 2011 11:35 AM

A view from sacred Mauna Kea. Photo courtesy of KAHEA

Where do you see Hawaii’s energy future? July 01, 2011 12:48 PM

A scene from The Hawaii Independent's "Feeding the Future" forum on June 27.

Senate Bill 1520 intended to facilitate Akaka Bill July 01, 2011 12:25 PM Honolulu City Council standing committees assigned July 01, 2011 12:10 PM ‘From Banda Aceh to Fukushima: Rethinking Risk, Resilience and Recovery’ to prepare us for disaster July 01, 2011 11:53 AM City Housing Office open for business July 01, 2011 11:44 AM Hawaii senator recognized for 40th anniversary of lowering the voter age requirement July 01, 2011 11:23 AM New law allows small commercial, residential projects to move forward without special permits June 30, 2011 11:45 AM

Beach house rentals in Lahaina. Photo from Maui-Rental-House.com

13 sewer projects underway in July, expect traffic June 30, 2011 11:36 AM Losing rail bidder files appeal with State June 30, 2011 11:27 AM Hoopili: Developer gets neighborhood board approval to build June 30, 2011 08:57 AM Blue Scholars hip hop outfit to perform at The Loft June 29, 2011 12:23 PM

Geologic of The Blue Scholars.

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Rare, native orchid back from brink of extinction June 29, 2011 11:51 AM

The rare, native orchid Platanthera holochila. Courtesy Photo

‘Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding’ fist pumps into Manoa Valley Theatre June 29, 2011 11:34 AM

Tony and Tina's Wedding brings improvised wedding comedy to Manoa Valley Theatre. Courtesy Photo

Ag land supporters to rally against proposed Hoopili development June 29, 2011 11:07 AM Kantorei Boys Choir to perform at Honolulu Hale Friday June 29, 2011 04:09 AM Fish and Poi event at UH Manoa Saturday fosters Hawaiian cultural preservation June 28, 2011 05:53 PM

The Hawaiian ways of fish and poi will be honored Saturday at UH Manoa.

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Akaka, Inouye to speak at Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander conference June 28, 2011 11:57 AM

A four-day conference will focus on bringing together Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups.

2011 Business Summit to focus on Pacific Business Partnership June 28, 2011 11:37 AM

Honolulu Harbor, business center of the Pacific.

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KAUPA receives grant for Kalihi Stream mural June 28, 2011 09:41 AM

KAUPA volunteers remove debris from Kalihi Stream.

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Aloha Initiative begins clothing drive for Sendai earthquake victims staying in Hawaii June 27, 2011 03:05 PM Honolulu Academy of Art to feature rare Chinese landscape paintings June 27, 2011 02:44 PM

The Honolulu Academy of Arts hosts a rare collection of Chinese landscape paintings beginning in November

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Metal-rap band Korn to perform at Blaisdell Arena August 16 June 27, 2011 02:26 PM

Korn plays their first Hawaii show in August.

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Developing story: Council takes up vetoes June 27, 2011 08:57 AM

Honolulu Hale. Photo by Joel Bradshaw

Verbatim: Abercrombie preps Hawaii for more cuts to services and programs June 24, 2011 04:21 PM

Gov. Neil Abercrombie at a community meeting at George Washington Middle School on June 23, 2011. Photo by Ed Morita

ArtSpree returns to The Contemporary Museum June 24, 2011 10:29 AM Board of Water Supply offers pumpkin planting, harvesting June 24, 2011 10:17 AM

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply offers a pumpkin planting and harvesting workshop to the public. Courtesy Photo

‘Feeding the Future’ forum an open call to action June 23, 2011 01:11 PM

The illustration above by Jeffrey Gress depicts what a food focused community in Hawaii might look like. 1. Sidewalk cafes. 2. Food trucks. 3. Locally-sourced midrange restaurants. 4. Local butcher. 5. Food processing plants near farms. 6. Local breweries. 7. Great local bakeries. 8. Rooftop gardens. 9. Active fishponds. 10. More farms. 11. Sidewalk fruit trees. To see a larger image, click here.

Teen surf program to remove cigarette butts from Kuhio Beach Saturday June 23, 2011 12:11 PM UH, Pacific Biodiesel to partner for restaurant grease trap research June 22, 2011 09:42 AM

Manhole covers over a restaurant grease trap. File photo

Kahuku Farms now offering public tours of diversified ag June 21, 2011 11:24 AM

Kahuku Farms provides a look into diversified agriculture with tours of its acreage. Courtesy Photo

City Planning and Permitting to hold meeting on Oahu General Plan in July June 21, 2011 10:19 AM

The Oahu General Plan sets the course for Oahu's future. File photo

Abercrombie signs 15 bills into law, including prostitution bill June 21, 2011 09:59 AM

Gov. Neil Abercrombie signs House Bill 240 into law, making it a felony to promote prostitution in Hawaii. Courtesy Photo

Makahiki Fun Fair returns to Kaneohe June 20, 2011 10:35 AM

The Makahiki Fun Fair brings family enjoyment to Windward Oahu. Courtesy Photo

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono wins support for Hawaii agriculture, flood prevention June 20, 2011 09:32 AM

U.S. Rep. Hirono's efforts are aimed to help protect Hawaii's watersheds.

Rail: City seeks community input for Downtown, Kalihi June 20, 2011 08:47 AM

An artists rendition of the proposed rail line in Downtown Honolulu. Courtesy Photo

Schedule update: Honolulu-wide group performance with Ernesto Pujol set to stun June 17, 2011 11:22 AM ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ pub crawl marches Downtown Friday June 16, 2011 12:35 PM

The Finnegan's Wake procession makes its way down Nuuanu Avenue. Courtesy Photo

City Parks Committee to consider beack park vendor resolution June 16, 2011 11:24 AM Brotherhood boy band reunites at Ige’s in Aiea June 16, 2011 11:05 AM

Brotherhood. Courtesy Photo

City road closures for next week June 16, 2011 10:52 AM Cherry Blossom Cabaret spins Romeo and Juliet with ‘Femme Capulet’ June 15, 2011 12:52 PM

The cast of Femme Capulet. Courtesy Photo

Water main break closes Pali Golf Course June 14, 2011 02:51 PM Lauded Thai poet to perform at UH June 14, 2011 02:26 PM

Poets Zakariya Amataya (left) and Kealoha (right). Courtesy Photo

ACLU commemorates the war on drugs’ 40th anniversary with two events June 14, 2011 09:55 AM

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Hawaii media power-couple launches new ‘Popspotting’ podcast June 13, 2011 01:43 PM

Jennifer and Ryan Ozawa at the 2011 Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards. Photo by Blaine Fergerstrom

Waimea Valley offering plants from exotic and native collections June 13, 2011 11:21 AM Heeia Stream restoration project meets Saturday June 13, 2011 10:53 AM Councilmember Berg to hold rail town hall meeting Wednesday June 13, 2011 10:15 AM

Artist's rendering of rail in Honolulu. Courtesy Photo

The Actors Group presents ‘A Delicate Balance’ June 10, 2011 10:37 AM

Frankie Enos as Agnes, Danielle Zalopany as Julia, and Wil Kahele as Tobias. Courtesy Photo

Japan fundraising efforts on Maui raise $115,000, more help needed June 10, 2011 10:07 AM

Above: A signpost of prayers on a small hill in Natori, Miyagi. Photo by Chef Hira Below: (From left to right) Maui County Managing Director Keith Regan, Mana Foods' Theresa and Edward Thielk, Lynn Araki-Regan, and Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa. Courtesy Photo

City displays employee art June 10, 2011 09:52 AM

Honolulu Hale is home to the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. Courtesy Photo

Kauai GMO-free seed exchange stewards plant diversity June 09, 2011 11:52 AM

Taro fields on Kauai. Courtesy Photo

Historic homes property tax enforcement bill signed June 09, 2011 11:34 AM UH to present Irish storyteller Niall De Burca at Orvis Auditorium in July June 08, 2011 03:27 PM

Irish storyteller Niall De Burca.

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Friday full of Honolulu performances June 08, 2011 02:14 PM

Quadraphonix performs at Hard Rock Waikiki on Friday.

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Pan Pacific Festival returns to Waikiki June 08, 2011 12:04 PM

The Pan Pacific Festival brings hula halau from Japan to Waikiki.

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Doris Duke Theater to screen new Herzog documentary on cave art June 08, 2011 11:28 AM Kumu Kahua Theatre to offer playwriting class June 08, 2011 11:00 AM

Playwright Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl.

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Panos Prevedouros begins fundraising for 2012 mayoral run June 07, 2011 12:18 PM

Panos Prevedouros campaigning in 2010.

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June Jones Foundation to make American Samoa aid visit June 07, 2011 11:45 AM

Former UH Football head coach June Jones. Courtesy Photo

‘SkAloha for Japan’ to benefit victims of Sendai quake June 07, 2011 11:24 AM

PIMPBOT onstage at Hawaiian Brian's. Courtesy Photo

Mission Houses Museum presents ghost tales Wednesday June 07, 2011 11:05 AM Abercrombie signs prostitution bill into law June 07, 2011 09:55 AM Former anchor Kim Gennaula to head Aloha United Way June 06, 2011 04:35 PM

Former KGMB anchor Kim Gennaula will head the Aloha United Way.

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New UH research building wins design award June 06, 2011 03:52 PM

C-MORE Hall at UH Manoa.

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Youth stewardship program at Hanauma Bay June 06, 2011 03:29 PM

Hanauma Bay Beach Preserve.

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Heavy rains caused Kaneohe sewage spills over weekend June 06, 2011 03:09 PM Weather issues close several City golf courses June 03, 2011 04:05 PM Maui Office of Economic Development awards nearly $500K in grants June 03, 2011 03:11 PM Governor to speak at Pride Parade on Saturday June 03, 2011 02:08 PM National Weather Service extends flash flood warning for Oahu June 03, 2011 11:46 AM

Cloudy skies linger over Downtown Honolulu. Photo by Jamie Winpenny

Kaneohe roadwork, lane closures next week June 03, 2011 10:59 AM ALERT: Flash Flood Warning for Oahu June 03, 2011 07:43 AM Community Cultural Marketplace heads transition of Kakaako Makai into a place of learning June 02, 2011 02:33 PM

The 600-acre Kakaako District is bounded by Piikoi, King, Punchbowl Streets and Ala Moana Boulevard. The District also includes the waterfront area from Kewalo Basin to Forrest Avenue. Courtesy Photo

Hawaii’s path to a better food system: Where we’re at by the numbers June 01, 2011 01:40 PM

A taro farm in Waipio.

Axis deer in Hawaii Island’s headlights May 31, 2011 10:35 AM

Above: Axis deer in Makawao on Maui. Below: Images from The Department of Land and Natural Resources showing the kind of damage done by axis deer. Courtesy Photos

City takes steps to reward electric vehicle purchase, use May 30, 2011 10:54 AM

An electric vehicle charges on a London street.

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City and County of Honolulu Neighborhood Board election results are in May 26, 2011 09:44 AM

Kailua residents pack their Neighborhood Board meeting to stop gates from denying public beach access in 2007. Photo from BeachAccessHawaii.org

State, NASA, sign historic agreement

Collaboration to foster job creation, new technologies Read More »

May 25, 2011 06:09 PM

The new agreement could develop technologies like those used on the Mars rover "Opportunity"

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Hawaii businesses to receive millions in federal funds program May 25, 2011 05:49 PM Kohala Middle School students’ battery recycling solution comes out on top May 25, 2011 12:18 PM

Above: The moment team “6000 n 60” found out that their battery project won first place. Courtesy Photo

Maui Time publisher involved in First Amendment dispute with Maui Police Department

A subpoena seeks names of online commenters in assault allegation. Read More »

May 24, 2011 06:00 PM Academy Award nominee with local ties offers screenwriting workshop at UH

The former Punahou School student was nominated for "Letters from Iwo Jima". Read More »

May 24, 2011 05:04 PM City invites public to Honolulu Hale lei-making for Memorial Day

50,000 lei needed to honor Hawaii's fallen heroes Read More »

May 24, 2011 04:18 PM Home Energy Education Challenge needs teachers to get involved May 24, 2011 12:07 PM

The HECO power plant at Kahe Point in West Oahu generates 651 MW for the island. Photo by Travis Thurston

Kaneohe Marine donates bone marrow to save a stranger →

The Marine underwent a painful procedure to save the life of a young California girl More at DVIDS »

May 24, 2011 11:17 AM UH Language Learning & Technology journal ranks third nationally May 24, 2011 11:09 AM Hawaii doctor nabbed for fraud in Argentina →

FBI says he was indicted after leaving Hawaii in December More at Huffington Post »

May 24, 2011 10:19 AM Mubarak to face trial for killing of protesters →

The deposed Egyptian dictator could face the death penalty More at New York Times »

May 24, 2011 09:58 AM The day O’bama stormed Moneygall →

President Obama spreads, finds Aloha in a small Ireland town More at Irish Times »

May 24, 2011 09:51 AM Family of HI surfer Andy Irons was aware of his drug use before his death →

The family did not authorize second delay of autopsy results More at KITV News »

May 24, 2011 09:39 AM Student suspended after gun discharges →

Highlands Intermediate student's father says he's never owned a gun More at Star Advertiser »

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