Hawaii

Tropical Storm Watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island

JoeSimmons — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:30:57 -0500

The latest advisory is in from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) and Felecia is still maintaining hurricane strength despite unfavorable conditions. The latest weather discussion, and weather models indicate that Felecia will likely be stronger than expected when it reaches Hawaii.

Hurricane Hunters in Hawaii for Felicia

JoeSimmons — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:57:33 -0500

Two 5-C130 aircraft also known as "Hurricane Hunters" arrived at Hawaii's Hickam Air Force Base due to the looming threat of Hurricane Felicia. The planes, part of the United States Air Force Reserve will be vital in tracking Felicia as she churns toward the state.

Hawaii Coach Greg McMackin Earns a Suspension with Gay Slur

Michael Santo — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:09:26 -0500

Greg McMackin, coach of the University of Hawaii college football team, has done what many have done (and regretted before): open his mouth and let some un-politically correct epithet (OK, slur) come out. Besides earning him criticism, it's earned him a suspension.

Kauai Honored as Hawaii's First Island, Fourth-Best Worldwide

robthomas9 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:17 -0500

(Kaua'i, Hawai'i) – The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau today announces that Travel + Leisure magazine has named Kaua‘i the fourth-best island IN THE WORLD and island-rich Hawai‘i’s No. 1 island.

Tropical Storm Carlos Could Potentially Impact Hawaii

JoeSimmons — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:18:03 -0500

Tropical Storm Carlos continues to strengthen today in the warm waters of the Eastern Pacific, and will likely become a hurricane sometime today or tonight. As Carlos continues to churn out to sea, forecast paths indicate that the storm will begin approaching the Hawaiian Islands by mid to late next week.

Report Says North Korea Preparing Hawaii Missile Launch

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:56:16 -0500

According to Associated Press "adding to already high tensions in the region, a Japanese report said North Korea may fire its most advanced ballistic missile toward Hawaii around Independence Day — the day when the regime test-fired a long-range missile three years ago, though it failed seconds

Include Mountain Hiking In Hawaiian To-Do List

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:42:53 -0500

When traveling to Hawaii people are mostly thinking about the beautiful beaches. But did you know that some Hawaiian mountains are covered by snow and it's worth to include mountain hiking in your next Hawaii tour.

Hanalei Bay Beach In Hawaii Tops The Best List

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:18:35 -0500

Hawaii's Hanalei Bay Beach has been recognized the best beach already the second year in a row. The list of the criteria on which the best beach list is compiled includes 50 points and Hanalei Bay is on the top this year.

Hawaiians Rebuild Park Without Waiting for Government Aid

BryanLawver — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:48:22 -0500

Residents of Kauai island in Hawaii banded together to repair severe flooding damage to a state park after growing tired of waiting for the state government to step in. The repairs, which the Department of Land and Natural resources said would cost $4 million to fix, were completed entirely by volunteer work over the course of eight days.

How Hawaii was bumped off

harminka — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:49:23 -0500

More than 80 undersea volcanoes and a multitude of islands are dotted along the Hawaii-Emperor seamount chain like pearls on a necklace. A sharp bend in the middle is the only blemish. The long-standing explanation for this distinctive feature was a change in direction of the Pacific oceanic plate in its migration over a stationary hotspot – an apparently unmoving volcano deep within the earth

Pleasant Holidays Unveils Hawaii Cheap Deals

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:26:11 -0500

Pleasant Holidays is getting coverage from CNN for its cheap Hawaii travel deals. Pleasant Hawaiian holidays struck me with their level of affordability.

Obama Family Resting in Hawaii

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:40:39 -0600

The president-elect Barack Obama and his family are spotted in vacationing in beautiful Hawaii. Looks like no white Christmas for Obama, Michelle and the children.