Hawaii Independent Staff

Larry Carlton to perform at Manoa Jazz Festival Congress rejects jet engine funding against Inouye’s wishes after pouring $3 billion into project ‘Bodies ... The Exhibition’ medical director says cadavers not those of political dissidents Urn returned to Hawaii Kai widow Kathryn Matayoshi selected to head Hawaii’s Department of Education Verbatim: Lingle comments on rail EIS process Hawaii Theatre brings ‘TiQri, The Little Snow Fox’ to life

Pacific children's book adapted for stage features life-size puppets Read More »

Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board seeking questions for candidates forum City awards project funding for eight art organizations Wastewater pipes in Aliamanu and Kuliouou to be smoke tested September 11: Fifth annual Mayor’s Remembrance Walk honors 9/11 responders Where were you on September 11, 2001?
A New York City fireman calls for 10 more rescue workers to make their way into the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Verbatim: 9/11 a time to recommit our hearts and dedication to our community, state, and nation Michelle Obama: ‘Make a commitment to serve your community’
Michelle Obama illustration by Rob Biddulph based on a portrait of Barack Obama by Ethan Miller.
No Shame! Forum explores GLBT experience for Japanese Americans in Hawaii

George Takei to give keynote address Read More »

Star Trek icon George Takei, pictured above at a 1996 fan convention, will give a keynote speech at a forum discussing the Japanese American GLBT experience.
60 students volunteer for stream clean-up on National Day of Service and Remembrance
In February, 38 volunteers helped KAUPA remove 300 lbs of trash, 200 lbs of green waste, and graffiti from along Kalihi Stream.
Army looks to control the clock with its running game against Hawaii’s run-and-shoot Hawaii Venture Capital Association to ask the State to nullify similar-named group Djou hosts Hawaii job fair, says he’s seeking work too 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage seeps out of Manoa manhole Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Maui to discuss photovoltaic systems Judge: Military’s ban on gays is unconstitutional Legal back-and-forth may chill stem cell research in the long term Water oozes from ground at Hawaii Kai dog park for weeks Will union ties help or hinder Democrats against a Republican Congressional incumbent? Hawaii human trafficking guilty plea rejected Florida pastor cancels Koran burning following meeting with Imam Community takes action to preserve Lualualei ag land

'Wai?anae: K? I Ka Pono, K??? I Ka Hewa' video brings a message of preservation Read More »

Second Saturday’s Free Poetry Slam and Open Mic features up-and-comer Serena Simmons ‘Kauai Cabaret—Come as you are’ showcases local talent, celebrates human diversity

PFLAGKauai and Lambda Aloha present a night chock full of entertainment Read More »

Give aloha to Girl Fest when you grocery shop September 9: ACLU of Hawaii holding a talk-story session at UH Manoa Land Use Commission considers rezoning agricultural land in Lualualei for industrial use Thai workers describe being lured into slavery in the United States City block grants and community housing funding available Community leaders to discuss importance of higher education to Hawaii’s future Time to honor the beauty that abounds us and cultivate our community The state of agriculture in Hawaii
Tin Roof Ranch on Oahu's North Shore. Photo from DrinkEatTravel.com
Clinton says Mexico drug wars starting to look like insurgency Experts to give free seminars on termite control in Hawaii Navy, Marines, Air Force prepare for exercises near Guam Family feels stinging loss of soldier’s death in Iraq Hannemann, Abercrombie discuss tax hikes as Democratic primary for Hawaii governor approaches Republicans, Democrats still battling over Bush-era tax cuts What have we learned from America’s anti-Japanese hysteria?

Buddhist missions in 'Christian America' were said to be offensive, too Read More »

Human trafficking: ‘Global Horizons case is only the beginning’ Republican runs street people on Green ticket National party chairman Michael Steele hits trail for GOP in Hawaii September 9: City seeks comment on Grant In Aid Projects Construction in Hawaii Kai to replace 50-year-old sewage pipeline Lingle fills two vacant State Senate seats Olelo provides Primary Election programming seven-days-a-week Perfect weather for 963 swimmers in Waikiki Roughwater Swim
Clearing the first turn buoy.
September 8: Teach-in to raise awareness about Pakistan floods
Pakistani villagers displaced from their homes by flooding make their way through flood waters on August 23 in Punjab. Officials say as many as 20 million people have been affected during Pakistan's worst flooding in 80 years.
Hawaii’s 2010 Primary Election absentee voting underway Koran burning will endanger U.S. lives: Petraeus Fastest texter in Hawaii crowned Hawaii quarterback Bryant Moniz expected to play Saturday against Army Labor Day Speech: President to call for $50 billion spending surge on infrastructure
The President talks about his fight to make America work towards rewarding the middle class rather than greed and recklessness.
Pacific journalists fight for media freedom Hannemann endorsement outrages Venture Capital Association Raiders cut Colt Brennan Aftermath of New Zealand’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake shows no reported loss of human life Move with Aloha campaign promotes bicycle, pedestrian share lanes
Sharrow lanes, lanes shared by bicyclists and motorists, have been marked at the UH Manoa campus.
Craigslist censors adult services section

The move comes in response to complaints of prostitution and human trafficking Read More »

Laughtrack Theater celebrates 2nd anniversary and the support of friends, fans, and family Warrior football: Defenseless USC won, 49-36, despite being outgained, 588-524

The play that might have changed the day Read More »

Hawaii farms involved in largest U.S. human trafficking case ever Unanimous decision: Mark E. Recktenwald is Hawaii’s next Chief Justice Hawaii educators will get test-heavy as part of Race to the Top assessment program Oil platform explosion, fire reported in Gulf of Mexico Bottomfish season is here!

'Grab some bait and a fishing pole and ... let's go fishing today' Read More »

Hawaii road conditions ranked 47th nationwide
The Pali Highway approaching the Pali Tunnels from the northeast.
Permits no longer needed to visit Maui’s scenic Kanaha Pond wildlife sanctuary
Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
Residents celebrate grand opening of L?kahi Ka‘u Apartments in Kailua-Kona Misprinted ballots sent out to East Oahu residents City digs to remove above-ground sewage pipes along Ala Wai Drought: Disaster assistance available for Hawaii’s affected small businesses It’s a Furlough Friday, no work till Tuesday ... Hawaii GOP chair tells Christians to shun Hannemann ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ controversy puts many U.S. Muslims on defensive City Councilman Apo resigning to work for new Disney resort Agent Orange cases among Vietnam veterans on the rise Churches asked to take lead in fight against HIV/AIDS in the Pacific Hawaii partners with Nissan to promote electric vehicles, state-wide charging network
The Nissan LEAF at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
Evacuation ordered as Hurricane Earl approaches U.S. east coast September 1: Town hall meeting set up for Ewa residents to talk to officials

Meeting scheduled after Ewa Neighborhood Board meetings cancelled Read More »

Expo to update the State’s Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Warrior football: Free bus rides to Aloha Stadium for UH students on Thursday

School spirit needed to take on USC ... Read More »

City to fine property owners for bulky trash abuses in 2011 Afghanistan bomb attacks kill 21 U.S. soldiers in 48 hours Homestead families save $91,368 toward home purchases through nonprofit program Missouri law students complete internships in Hawaii to learn about Native issues
Law students Paul Russo, Addie Smith, and David Wiegert (pictured with Sen. Daniel Inouye) completed their internships to work on Native issues in Hawaii.
Building a nation of know-nothings How panhandlers use free credit cards Commercial Drivers Licensing office in Aiea closed September 2 to 6 Japan takes Little League World Series title

Hawaii boys come up short despite a stellar 5 games in 5 days Read More »

BJ Penn is dominated at UFC 118

Boxing legend James Toney falls flat on his back Read More »

Memorial service planned for UH lecturer Vincent Kelly Pollard August 29: Town Festival and Health Fair brings a block party to Liliha