A massive island of trash and debris twice the size of Texas that is leftover from the earthquake in Japan is drifting in the Pacific Ocean current, where it is said to be heading toward California, before making its way to our Hawaiian Islands. It has been quite some time since Japan suffered one of […]
Hawaii in the National Spotlight
Texas Governor Rick Perry Says He is Unsure if Obama’s Birth Certificate is Real
It looks like the issue of Barack Obama’s birth certificate being real has hit the mainstream again. This time, current Texas Governor Rick Perry said in a new interview that he isn’t sure that President Barack Obama’s birth certificate is real. That was the answer he gave Parade Magazine when they asked him the touchy […]
University of Hawaii Astronomer Views Youngest Planet Ever Seen
This is a great story coming out of Hawaii. This story was taken from another source. You can see the original story here. Otherwise, enjoy it below. A University of Hawaii astronomer, using the Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea, has captured images of a new planet as it is forming. What astronomers are calling LkCa […]
APEC 2011 Descends on Hawaii
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, more fondly known as APEC, will descend on the shores of Hawaii for a weeklong event November 7th – 13th, and bring with it many representatives of its 21-member association of economies from the Asia-Pacific region, all of whom are working together to advance regional economic integration and prosperity. Established in […]
Linda Lingle Announces Her Run at the Senate Seat
Former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle announced yesterday that she will indeed run for the senate seat that is being vacated by Daniel Akaka. Lingle – who was the first woman and first Republican to be elected Governor in Hawaii in four decades, gives the GOP a genuine prospect in a state traditionally dominated by Democrats. […]
Interceptor Missiles Hit Targets Over Hawaii From Ground
**Story From Bloomberg News** Lockheed Martin Corp.’s Thaad Missile Defense System successfully intercepted two targets in a test over Hawaii early today, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said. The test marked the first time the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system detected and struck two different targets using two interceptors, Lockheed Martin said in a […]
Cecilio Rodriguez May Have Had More Victims According to L.A. Sheriffs
In what most already know, Cecilio Rodriguez of the local band Cecilio and Kapono was arrested last week on charges of sex crimes against two Los Angeles women when they were minors. We are now hearing news that Cecilio Rodriguez probably had other victims as well, this according to the L.A. Sheriffs office. Rodriguez was […]
Unemployment Rate in Hawaii Rises
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their latest report on unemployment around the nation and it seems that the unemployment rate in Hawaii is on the rise. Hawaii’s unemployment rate rose to 5.5 percent, up from 5.4 percent. This may not seem like too much of a change, however, Hawaii doesn’t need its unemployment rates […]