Hawaii bans plastic bags and in the process becomes the first state to do so. The all to familiar phrase of “paper or plastic” will be no more in the grocery stores of Hawaii.
Anecdotes, Stories and Interesting Tidbits
Miss Hawaii 2015: Meet the Contestants
The annual Miss Hawaii Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The winner will represent Hawaii in the Miss American contest in September. Meet the ladies now.
Watch Lava Lake Explode Inside Crater of Hawaii Volcano
The massive Hawaii volcano is constantly erupting, but recently there was more of an explosion, as a portion of the Halemaumau crater in Hawaii collapsed, impacting a lava lake and triggering what the U.S. Geological Survey said was “a small explosion.”
The Canonization of Saint Damien
The canonization of Saint Damien was 120 years in the making. Here is the story of the legendary Saint Damien of Molokai.
Ancient Hawaiian Navigation: Navigating the Seas
I became aware of the huge contrast to the non-instrument navigators of ancient Hawaii. These helmsmen learned to be finely attuned to nature. Even the color of ocean and the shapes of clouds have meaning to seafarers who have observed them for many years.
Beyond Aloha: Naʻau Walaʻau Designs
Kamaka Pili, owner/designer at Naʻau Walaʻau Designs, did a fundraiser using their Aloha Spirit Collection line of jewelry and was also featured on Sunrise on Hawaii News Now for his bamboo stamped (ʻohe kapala) clothing and apparel designs!
Hawaii Foodbank: How You Can Help
In Hawaii, 123,000 households, made up of 287,000 residents, receive food assistance annually from the Hawaii Foodbank and its affiliates, and this number continues to grow. Included in the figures are nearly 48,000 children and 46,000 senior citizens.
Honolulu is the Second Most Expensive Place to Raise a Child
The USDA just released a report that stated Honolulu is the second most expensive place to raise a child. The only real surprise here is the fact that Honolulu wasn’t ranked the MOST expensive place to raise a child.