There will be a casting call in Hawaii for the new ABC pilot that will be filming here. The show is called “Last Resort,” it is an hour long, and it will be filmed on Oahu in March.
Anecdotes, Stories and Interesting Tidbits
Massive Earthquake to Hit Tokyo Within Four Years?
It is always interesting going online and seeing stories from around the world. I came across one earlier this week. It was a study that has been going on in the Tokyo, Japan area. There is reason to be concerned, as this study showed that a massive earthquake is 70 percent likely to hit Tokyo […]
Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Scholarships Now Available
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts now has scholarships available and is currently accepting applications for the Bill Murata Memorial Scholarship for 2012. The scholarship is awarded annually to only two individuals and is in the amount of $3,000 for each winner. Are you interested? Below you will find the steps you need to take […]
Assisted Suicide is Not Lawful in Hawaii, but Should it Be?
So you thought you already knew that assisted suicide is not lawful in Hawaii? Well, sure, we all did. If you keep up with the laws of our state, you will know that assisted suicide is indeed not lawful in Hawaii. However, in a interesting twist, An obscure law from 1909 intended to ease suffering […]
Who Killed the Monk Seals? $30,000 Reward Being Offered for Information
Anyone who is familiar with Hawaii knows that you don’t mess with the Monk Seals. They are an endangered species and they are very highly protected here throughout our island chain. So who killed them? A $30,000 reward is being offered to those with information that will lead authorities to the killers of the Monk […]
Reports Surfacing of a Man in A Blue Van Approaching Children
Parents, it is time to do your part in helping police in a search for a man in a blue van who is approaching children. Police said they are looking into three incidents in which people reported that a man in a dark blue van approached children in Salt Lake and nearby Navy housing. The […]
Humpback Whales in Honolulu Harbor
Two humpback whales have entered Honolulu Harbor and to the delight of many have decided to stay around for a little while. The whales came into the Harbor yesterday, and have remained. The Coast Guard will enforce a 100-yard safety zone around the endangered animals this morning , said Petty Officer Anthony Soto. So why […]
Hawaii 2011, A Year in Review: The Biggest Stories From 2011 in Hawaii
2011 has come and gone, and as we look forward to 2012 and all that it may bring, Beyond Honolulu wanted to take a look back at 2011 in Hawaii and some of our biggest stories. A ton of huge things happened this year in Hawaii, and some of the biggest stories nationally directly affected […]