News 2008-06-09 Andanh.com

Water panel inaction angers taro farmers Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Big Island Council looks wobbly on pot issue Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Superbug swims Waikiki Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Victim terms bacteria 'personal terrorists' Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Hispanic groups to hold rally against Tam for slur Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Sakuma has positive message for concert fans Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Maui Film Festival rides a big wave Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Exponential impact at 'Hawai'i Photo Expo' Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Reading program has poetry, plot twists, prizes Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Clutch putt gives Leonard playoff win Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Kaneohe keeps perfect season alive Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Isle disease specialist takes job in Australia Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

False reasons for war in Iraq cannot be forgiven Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Letters Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Kokua Line Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Corky's Hawaii Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Photo Finish Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Island Images Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Digital Slob: Free music with a catch Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Cel Shaded: Tokyopop reorganizes and trims Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Tech View: Web sites show you how it's done Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Gathering Place: Strawberry guava at risk Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Newswatch, Police/Fire Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Obituaries Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Shining Stars Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Corrections Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Weather Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Da Kine Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Scoreboard Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

TV & Radio Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Business Briefs Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

WSJ Sunday Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Dilbert Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -1000

Mac nuts - Will they follow sugar's demise? Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:19:52 -1000
Editor's note: This is the second of two stories on Hawaii's Macadamia nut industry.

Construction bids sought for Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:04 -1000
The state is seeking construction bids on the first phase of the Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.

Shooting range bill misses the mark Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:01 -1000
A bill to secure starting funds for a West Hawaii shooting range failed last session, in part, its sponsor said, because most supporting testimony came from recreational users.

Drugs, cash found in teacher's home safe Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:19:58 -1000
Several thousand dollars cash and nine grams of methamphetamine in a safe with a Keaukaha Elementary School teacher's personal documents was deemed probable cause Friday in District Court.

$630,000 spent, so far, on lava viewing Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:05 -1000
As the Hawaii County lava viewing program at Kalapana enters its fourth month, county officials are scheduled to meet next week to discuss its future.

In Brief - Big Island Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:02 -1000
Fire damages residence in Waimea Hawaii County Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire in Waimea just after 8 p.m. Friday night.

Kai Opua makes it three in a row Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:52 -1000
It was a rough day on the water, but it was smooth sailing, so to speak, for Kai Opua Saturday.

BIIF likely in state water polo loop Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:48 -1000
Looks like the best water polo players in the state will likely come to a pool near you in the near future.

Kamehameha Day Regatta Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:20:45 -1000
Held Saturday at Kailua Bay TEAM STANDINGS - Division A: 1. Kai Opua Canoe Club 214; 2. Puna Canoe Club 162; 3. Tui Tonga 139; 4. Keauhou Canoe Club 121; 5. Kawaihae Canoe Club 113; 6. Kamehameha Canoe Club 99; 7. Keaukaha Canoe Club 94; 8. Kai Ehitu 77; 9. Waikoloa Canoe Club 51; 10. Keoua Canoe Club 28; 11. Na Waa Hanakahi 22

Big Fish List Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:06:44 -1000
With no changes this week, here are the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka, for which we'll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2008 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2007 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an e-mail (rizzuto@aloha.net).

Browsing West Hawaii's used bookstores: It is all about serendipity Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:55 -1000
Most people associate the Big Island with agriculture, ranching, sports fishing, tourism and the world's most dependable volcano. However, it is also a community of readers.

A radical educational experiment ends with a whimper Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:19:04 -1000
I turn my car for the last time onto this campus, here to get my 6-year-old son on his last day of kindergarten. My first- and second-born sons attended the inaugural year of this school in the fourth and second grades, respectively, and both graduated from elementary here.

Evaluation of county debt limit needed Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:50 -1000
As we all know, inflation has certainly had an impact on our shopping baskets as goods and services cost more in absolute dollars than they did 20 or 30 years ago.

Tight budget? Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:51 -1000
Decorating a home can be daunting and frustrating, even with a generous budget, but when funds are limited, it can seem downright impossible to bring more style into a home. But it doesn't have to be -- given the right tools and ideas.

Sustainable farming can be done on a large scale Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:40 -1000
As we are being reminded to start living more sustainably, we may wonder if the "big guys" are part of the program. You and I are driving less, composting more and buying more locally produced food and products. Are our suppliers also seeking more sustainable practices or are they simply watching the bottom line closely and squeezing more profit from us in our sustainability quest?

Coffee: the beans from heaven, and Kona, too Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:53 -1000
What makes our coffee so exceptional? Is it the environmental conditions, which are unique in the state; dry winters, rainy summers, or the morning sun and afternoon cloud cover, the elevations which it is grown at, the volcanic soil which is high in organic matter and has excellent drainage? The hand picking of ripe coffee, careful attention at every step of the way for processing: pulping, fermenting, drying, hulling and roasting. All these factors come together to produce that marvelous, rich cup of coffee.

Coming Up Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:18:54 -1000
Forest work day slated for June 15 Volcano Art Center, or VAC, invites volunteers to participate in a forest work day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 15 at its Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. "Niaulani is probably a remnant of the ohia and koa forest that once occurred in the area before koa was removed by logging," botanist Tim Tunison said.

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