Some of the Twitterati mislead their followers with dire warnings about the impact of the March 11, 2011 tsunami in Hawaii. I received several panicked emails from friends and relatives on the Mainland. We are fine, apart from cleaning up mud and debris that coated most of the beaches and beach parks prompting statewide closures for a couple of days. It's the Japanese who … [Read more...]
Therapy animals bring joy and comfort to Maui’s elderly and disabled
Shannon Dominguez works at least 70 hours per week at Upcountry Maui's Haku Baldwin Center.She directs a popular community program called Animal-Assisted Therapy. Several times per week, she loads up her truck with a menagerie of well-trained animals--including dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks & chickens--and visits people who are elderly, infirmed or disabled. Her therapy … [Read more...]
Chef Peter Merriman’s picks for handmade Hawaiian treats
Looking for unique gift ideas? Here are some lost-cost "locavore" treats made locally on Maui. Most are available for about $10-$20. Chef Peter Merriman's picks for handmade Hawaiian treats. … [Read more...]
Census 2010 data shows double-digit population growth in Hawaii
Census data released today reveals that key trends in Hawaii's population growth tracks closely with other states along the West Coast, including California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Population Growth Hawaii's population grew 12.3% between 2000 and 2010 to a total of 1,380,301 people. The other West Coast states grew at similar low double-digit rates: California … [Read more...]
Hawaii General Election results 2010
If you'd like to see how the general election races turned out, results are posted on the state's website: http://hawaii.gov/elections/results/2010/general/ Here's a brief rundown of the winners: Senator - Dan Inouye (no surprise there) Rep Dist 1 - Colleen Hanabusa Rep Dist 2 - Maize Hirono Gov/Lt Gov - Abercrombie/Schatz Kauai Mayor - Bernard … [Read more...]