Dedicated to bringing you up to date info on the Big Island, we rely upon input from residents and visitors. The Big Island Blog posts updates from our website on what is happening in Hawaii.Welcome to the Big Island Blog of Updates. The year is 2009, and our oceans are still clean. At least here in Hawaii. Big Island beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world. Big Island restaurants are some of the most diverse, and extraordinary on the planet. And the Hotels and resorts are amazing. We have an abundance of income from the worlds desire to visit our islands. Underneath it all there is a little turmoil. The Hawaiian Islands were illegally overthrown by a mock government, supported by U.S. Marines, in 1893. It took 5 years for the United States to approve a resolution that made Hawaii a part of the United States. In 1993, a hundred years later, the Senate and House of Representatives made public law 103-150, a official apology to the Hawaiian people. President Clinton signed this document, and made it official. The United States acknowledged that Hawaii was illegally overthrown and taken by the United States. So here we are. We welcome the world. Deep inside though we long to be free. The funny thing is most people think Hawaii wanted to be part of the U.S. Let the Blog of updates begin Mar 10, 2010, Keanu Sai to speak on Hawai‘i’s land tenure systemIn celebration of the birthday of King Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, the Puana Ka ‘Ike Lecture Series presents Dr. Keanu Sai at 5:30–8 p.m. Friday, March Permalink -- click for full blog post "Keanu Sai to speak on Hawai‘i’s land tenure system" Mar 10, 2010, Keck Observatory Astronomy LectureIn his lecture, When a Star Winks at You, William Herbst of Wesleyan University will describe the blinking star KH 15D, which set off a search with the Permalink -- click for full blog post "Keck Observatory Astronomy Lecture" Mar 6, 2010, Big Island News: Hawaii Petitioner Appeals Atomic Safety and Licensing Board DecisionHawaii petitioner, Isaac ?Paka? Harp is appealing the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ruling of February 24, Mar 4, 2010, DLNR TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOTTOMFISH ADMINISTRATIVE RULESHONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold public hearings statewide, starting March 16, on proposed amendments to bottomfish Mar 4, 2010, Big Island News: ARMY VESSEL HEARINGS URGEDSierra Club is calling for public hearings on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Army’s proposed Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) which may Permalink -- click for full blog post "Big Island News: ARMY VESSEL HEARINGS URGED " Feb 28, 2010, SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF KONA AWARDS LUNCHEONOn March 23, 2010 Soroptimist International of Kona will honor the recipients of its 2010 Awards at a Prime Rib Luncheon in the Alii Surf Room at the Royal Permalink -- click for full blog post "SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF KONA AWARDS LUNCHEON" Feb 24, 2010, “MANIFEST YOUR MAGIC” A fabulous women’s retreat, to Discover Your Creative Passion, Sensual Magic, and Radiant BeautyAttention caring, compassionate WOMEN: Is all your energy going out to taking care of everyone else???? Now it’s time to take care of YOU! Within this Feb 24, 2010, Seed Symposium public lectureA free public lecture will be held in conjunction with the Hua Ka Hua—Restore Our Seed Symposium from 5:30–7 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the Outrigger Keauhou Permalink -- click for full blog post " Seed Symposium public lecture" Feb 24, 2010, Algae: The New BiofuelAt the moment, you only have OPEC to buy your fuel from. That's it, there's no competitor, he said. If you develop a clean fuel made of algae, or butanol, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Algae: The New Biofuel " Feb 24, 2010, The New Akaka Bill...........passed House, going to SenateKaleikoa Kaeo of Maui on the Akaka Bill - powerful and compelling, PLEASE FORWARD to all your friends. Despite only 1 hearing on 1 island, 10 years ago Permalink -- click for full blog post "The New Akaka Bill...........passed House, going to Senate" Feb 14, 2010, Brett & Mary Ann DalyLooking up an old friend, Roy Leabig, Contact information Brettwdaly@gmail.co Permalink -- click for full blog post "Brett & Mary Ann Daly" Feb 13, 2010, Paleaku Peace Gardens - "The Living Galaxy"Aloha Friends! Paleaku is pleased to announce The Living Galaxy Astronomy Program beginning next week. We will be having a special guest join us, Professional Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paleaku Peace Gardens - "The Living Galaxy"" Feb 13, 2010, "Book of Days" by Lanford Wilson, presented by WCTWaimea Community Theatre presents the Big Island Premiere of Book of Days at two venues, in Waimea and Kona. ?? Come experience Lanford Wilson's drama Permalink -- click for full blog post ""Book of Days" by Lanford Wilson, presented by WCT" Feb 10, 2010, Hua Ka Hua–Restore Our Seed A Public Seed SymposiumHua Ka Hua–Restore Our Seed A Public Seed Symposium Photo: Beautiful fava beans. Photo by Nancy Redfeather. Open-pollinated seed is being lost at a rapid Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hua Ka Hua–Restore Our Seed A Public Seed Symposium" Feb 10, 2010, Tropical PawsFriday, May 14, 2010 has been set for the 14th annual Tropical Paws benefit for the Hawaii Island Humane Society. The ‘paw-sitively paw-some’ gala affair Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tropical Paws" Feb 10, 2010, Bark Park Yard SaleJoin us at the Waimea Hawaii Island Humane Society Shelter on Saturday, February 20 from 8am to noon for our Bark Park Yard Sale. We’re gathering “treasures” Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bark Park Yard Sale" Feb 10, 2010, "Mama, My Mama...I Love You" Hula and Music CelebrationHalau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu presents their 5th annual “Mama…my Mama, I Love You” Mother’s Day hula and concert celebration beginning at 5:00pm on Saturday, Permalink -- click for full blog post ""Mama, My Mama...I Love You" Hula and Music Celebration" Feb 9, 2010, 2010 Panaewa Stampede Rodeo Feb. 13-14Panaewa Equestrian Center in Hilo is Hosting the Amateur competition between cowboys/cowgirls, children and kupuna showcasing Hawaii's Paniolo Culture Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Panaewa Stampede Rodeo Feb. 13-14" Feb 6, 2010, Akaka Bill FaltersAKAKA BILL FALTERS by Leon Siu February 5, 2010 The Akaka Bill is in big trouble. Earlier this week, Republican Senator Jim DeMint placed a ‘hold’ on Permalink -- click for full blog post "Akaka Bill Falters" Feb 6, 2010, Hawaiian Slack Key & American Fingerstyle GuitarHawaiian Slack Key & American Fingerstyle Guitar A fantastic evening of Acostic Guitar! Fri, Feb 26th Hawaiian Slack Key and American Fingerstyle Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hawaiian Slack Key & American Fingerstyle Guitar" Feb 2, 2010, Block Printing workshop with Caren Loebel-FriedSaturday March 6, 2010 10 am - 4 pm at Volcano Garden Arts in Volcano Village Join us for a one?day intensive workshop with Caren Loebel?Fried, who goes Permalink -- click for full blog post "Block Printing workshop with Caren Loebel-Fried" Jan 15, 2010, Keck Observatory Astronomy LectureYou are invited to attend Keck Observatory’s January lecture, “Galaxy Halos: Here Be Dragons,” presented by Dr. Duncan Forbes on Wednesday, January Permalink -- click for full blog post "Keck Observatory Astronomy Lecture" Jan 14, 2010, it is america, get over itYour argument is so shallow it is almost funny. Who then gets Hawaii? Tahiti? The Marquesas? Who will be your government?...... You uneducated fools? Permalink -- click for full blog post "it is america, get over it" Jan 13, 2010, Hawaii’s Smoking Grades Fall as Tobacco Funds Decrease According to ALAProgress Made Over Past 10 Years in Jeopardy The American Lung Association released its report card grades on the states today, an Jan 10, 2010, OHA to inform the public about the ‘Akaka Bill’ via two live television specials on KITV this monthHONOLULU -- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will present a series of two live television specials beginning this week to inform the public about the Jan 9, 2010, Visit Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge with Jack JeffreyTrek through Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge in search of endangered birds with wildlife biologist, birder and award-wining photographer Jack Jan 9, 2010, BIG ISLAND NEWS: DEPLETED URANIUM PROCEEDING, JANUARY 13, HILO, HAWAI`IA legal proceeding on an Army application for a depleted uranium (DU) license will be held Wednesday, January 13, from 9 AM to about 3 PM, by Jan 8, 2010, Paolo's PahoaPaolo's is the best Italian food I have ever had. Don't miss the fabulous food if you are in Pahoa. The soup, the micro greens salads, and the home Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paolo's Pahoa" Jan 8, 2010, The World is my Home Paul RobesonStogie Kenyatta - Show quoted text - (Hollywood Actor / Writer ) BIG ISLAND PREMIERE of his Acclaimed One-Man Broadway Show The World is Permalink -- click for full blog post "The World is my Home Paul Robeson" Jan 7, 2010, Kona Fires Still Burining: The Untold Story of Tragic Mauka Forest FiresAloha e, The media continues to mistakenly refer to the recent and on-going noxious mauka fires as brush fires. They are not....these fires are Jan 5, 2010, Kona Chess ClubWeekly over-the-board play at all levels. KCC meets every Tuesday at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, Food Court, 2:30 - 5:30 pm Free membership Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kona Chess Club" Jan 5, 2010, Director of the El Dorado Co. American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (in Garden Valley, Ca.)I heard there was soon to be a medical cannabis forum on the big island. Is this true?? Who is sponsoring it? who will be speaking? will they need Jan 4, 2010, mattI am all for giving hawaii independence and stopping all federal money flowing into that sinkhole. then a nice contry like communist china can annex Permalink -- click for full blog post "matt" Jan 2, 2010, Slack Key and Slap and Tap FingerstyleChris Yeaton, hailed as A musical treasure and Adam Werner possessing the technical skill of acoustic gymnastics perform once again the Woodsong Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slack Key and Slap and Tap Fingerstyle" Jan 2, 2010, AQUAPONICS an Introduction workshopBIG ANNOUNCEMENT See http://www.dragonseyeventures.com/Site/Workshop_page.html …..sign up ASAP Dragon Eye in Puna is Permalink -- click for full blog post "AQUAPONICS an Introduction workshop " Dec 31, 2009, Body and Soil Farm Health ConferenceHealthy soil, nutrient-rich foods and a healthy body! Explore the relationship between healthy soil and healthy bodies at the Body and Soil Farm Permalink -- click for full blog post "Body and Soil Farm Health Conference" Dec 30, 2009, Highlights From Visiting the Big Island, and A Question?: Splashers Grill Kailua Kona - Best food and Ziplining Too - It Doesn't Get any Better Than ThisSplashers fun and fine dining gave us the best: Stuffed French Toast with their special rum sauce drizzle: prime rib and prawns for Christmas and my Dec 29, 2009, Hawaii County Council Committee Agendas for January 5, 2010January 5, 2010 PC Agenda (Planning Committee) January 5, 2010 FC Agenda (Finance Committee) January 5, 2010 HSEDC Agenda (Human Services Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hawaii County Council Committee Agendas for January 5, 2010" Dec 29, 2009, Big Island News: PUNA CDP ACTION COMMITTEE DECLARES MISSION TO STEWARD CDP VISION ‘TO LIVE FOREVER IN HARMONY WITH THE LAND OF PUNA’KEA'AU -- -- Off and running, the month-old Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee adopted operating guidelines, stalwartly defined it's Dec 28, 2009, Oceanfront Alohahouse on the Edge of the Blue Pacific, located in Hawiian Paradise Park, south of Hilo, Big Island Hawaii Vacation Rental HomeThe Alohahouse Property consists of the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom oceanfront Dolphin Bay Home and the 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Sunrise Cottage. These Big Dec 23, 2009, DLNR TO CLOSE HAPUNA BEACH, KEKAHA KAI STATE PARKS EARLY ON NEW YEAR’S EVEKONA — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kekaha Kai State Park early on New Dec 22, 2009, Body and Soil Farm Health Conference: Culturing the Micro-Flora of the Body & SoilHealthy soil, nutrient-rich foods and a healthy body! Explore the relationship between healthy soil and healthy bodies at the Body and Soil Farm Dec 20, 2009, EUROPEAN PHENOMENON & HIS GAZE OF MIRACLES COMES TO HAWAIIBraco, from Croatia, is a European phenomenon who spontaneously manifested the ability to positively help people through his silent gaze alone. Braco Permalink -- click for full blog post " EUROPEAN PHENOMENON & HIS GAZE OF MIRACLES COMES TO HAWAII " Dec 20, 2009, Earth Transformation Conference - January 7-13, 2009Earth Transformation Conference: Super-Healing, New Science, Consciousness & Extraterrestrial Contact - January 7-13, 2010 11 International Speakers Permalink -- click for full blog post "Earth Transformation Conference - January 7-13, 2009" Dec 19, 2009, Big Island News: ‘OHI‘A TIMBER AND FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FROM SADDLE ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECTHILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in conjunction with reconstruction of the Saddle Dec 19, 2009, New Years Eve Celebration & FundraiserAn Enchanted Evening Under The Blue Moon......... Sundays Child Foundation is hosting a gala fundraising event to benefit foster children. Held at the Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Years Eve Celebration & Fundraiser" Dec 14, 2009, Hawaii Healing Garden Festival & Solstice CelebrationHawaii Healing Garden Festival & Solstice Celebration Sunday, December 20, 2009 Amy BH Greenwell Ethno-Botanical Garden Kailua Kona 82-6188 Mamalahoa Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hawaii Healing Garden Festival & Solstice Celebration" Dec 14, 2009, Traditions of Hawaiian Healing w/ Kumu Alva AndrewsKumu Alva James Andrews is a native of Hawai’i, a father, grandfather, and Viet Nam veteran. Andrews is also a gifted spiritual and physical healer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditions of Hawaiian Healing w/ Kumu Alva Andrews" Dec 11, 2009, Big Island News: PAVING SCHEDULED MONDAY EVENING AT HAPUNA BEACH PARKKONA – On Monday, December 14, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will be paving portions of the parking lot at Hapuna Beach
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