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 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 Dec 9, 2009, Big Island News: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LAUPAHOEHOE ADVISORY COUNCILHILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) are Dec 9, 2009, Big Island News: Two public hearings this week for the Saddle Rd. project on the west side of Pohakuloa Training AreaAloha Kakou, There are two public hearings this week for the Saddle Rd. project on the west side of Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), through or around Dec 9, 2009, Big Island News: DLNR CLOSES MULIWAI TRAIL AND WAIMANU VALLEY CAMPGROUND DUE TO DANGEROUS HIGH SURF CONDITIONSHILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has closed the remote Muliwai Trail on the island of Hawai‘i, and will not be issuing Dec 9, 2009, Legislative Workshop: Hows Laws are made and how you can get involvedBig Island residents will have an opportunity to learn how they can contribute to the legislative process over the next two weeks. During a series of Dec 8, 2009, Keck Observatory Directors' LectureW. M. Keck Observatory Presents: Dr. Michael Bolte,University of California Observatories In his lecture, 400 Years: from Galileo to the Thirty Permalink -- click for full blog post "Keck Observatory Directors' Lecture" Dec 3, 2009, The Kona Harp Ensemble Presents JOY to the WORLD! Solstice & Christmas ConcertsCelebrate the Spirit of the Holiday Season with your family, friends and community: Experience the shimmering vibrations of multiple harps mixed with Dec 3, 2009, Looking For A Great Vacation Rental? Try the Condo Connection!Condo Connection, an internet gateway, using RCI (Resort Condominium International) and II (Interval International) search engines that will give you Nov 24, 2009, Looking for Thnksgiving weekend ideas!Do you have any info on the Hilo Christmas Parade? What about buffets in Hilo available on Thanksgiving, preferably not Turkey! Can you help? Mahalo Permalink -- click for full blog post "Looking for Thnksgiving weekend ideas!" Nov 20, 2009, Big Island News: Ohana Hoopakele Against Closing of Kulani PrisonOhana Hoopakele held a press conference in front of the “Splintered Paddle” monument at the Hilo Judicial Building this morning at 10 am. Speakers Nov 19, 2009, 3rd Annual Hawaii Healing Garden Festival - Vendor DeadlineJoin us for the 3rd Annual Hawaii Healing Garden Festival & Health Fair --- A Celebration of Natural Health & Sustainability! --- December 20, 2009 Permalink -- click for full blog post "3rd Annual Hawaii Healing Garden Festival - Vendor Deadline" Nov 18, 2009, Big Island News: 4-D THEATER OPENS FRIDAY AT THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANIHAWAII’S ONLY 4-D THEATER OPENS FRIDAY AT THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI State-of-the-art attraction launches with SpongeBob, Sea Monsters and more Kohala Nov 15, 2009, LawdogYou people must be on drugs. And I'm sure many of you are. Hawaiian sovereignty, you have got to be kidding. It will never happen except in the your Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lawdog" Nov 14, 2009, 3rd Annual Paradise Studio Tour15 Studios and 38 artists in Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) will open their doors to the public on December 5th & 6th for the 3rd Annual Paradise Studio Permalink -- click for full blog post "3rd Annual Paradise Studio Tour" Nov 11, 2009, Big Island News: County Council Committee Meetings and Agendas Novemeber 17th 2009Please click on the link to view the agendas: November 17, 2009 FC Agenda (Finance Committee) November 17, 2009 FESC Agenda Nov 10, 2009, Kona Events: Pure Talent Live in Concert at the LEAD CenterThe LEAD Center is Proud to Present Pure Talent for one night only. November 14th, 2009 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 dollars pre-sale and $15 at the Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kona Events: Pure Talent Live in Concert at the LEAD Center" Nov 10, 2009, Christmas Teasures Art, Gift,Collectibles & Craft FairJoann Williams 27th Annual Fair features many new vendors from all over the state, with a large range of exclusive items for your Holiday Shopping Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christmas Teasures Art, Gift,Collectibles & Craft Fair" Nov 8, 2009, 2nd ANNUAL CHARITY FUR BALL - HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL, SOUTH KOHALADecember 4, 2009 Benefit for Rainbow Friends No Kill Animal Sanctuary in Kurtistown. There will be a Christmas market and doggie fashion show (open to Nov 6, 2009, Kalo, Issues of Genetically-Modified Organisms: A Panel PresentationDr. Dennis Gonsalves of the Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center; Jerry Konanui, Association for Hawaiian Awa; and Dr. William Steiner,
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