Hawaii on the Net

A gathering of 'ukulele greats
Two larger-than-life figures — one who is happily becoming a lot less large — are headlining the Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i 2009 Saturday at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park and Amphitheatre.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090213/ENT03/902130312/ 

New K-drama club quickly gaining fans
There are several large Korean drama fan clubs in Hawai'i: Hallyu Friends, the Hawaii K-Drama Fan Club, as well as individual celebrity fan clubs such as The Gentle Song Il Gook fan club.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090213/ENT16/902130318/ 

Kapolei tornado survivor talks about his ordeal
A golf course employee who was tossed around by Wednesday's tornado talks about his frightening ordeal.
http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=9838473

Closed vintage theater poses a hazard
It's an eye-sore and a hazard to people who walk by it. We're talking about the Queen Theater in Kaimuki. It's been closed for more than 20 years.
http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=9422183 

Star Bulletin Cartoonist "Corky" Passes Away
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s “Corky” Trinidad, whose editorial cartoons for 40 years recorded life and lampooned politics in Hawaii and the world, died at 2 a.m. today of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/Cartoonist_Corky_Trinidad_dies.html 

Haleiwa Supermarket Closing After 102 Years
Customers are flocking to the Haleiwa supermarket for two reasons: to take advantage of an incredible sale and to say goodbye. The Haleiwa supermarket's been supplying the North Shore for almost 102 years.
http://kgmb9.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14120&Itemid=40 

Obama would push Native Hawaiian bill
President Obama has pledged to work for a bill to create a process for Native Hawaiian self-government, if necessary.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090215/NEWS21/902150380/ 

Book by former Gov. Cayetano recalls happy Hawaii childhood
By rights, Gov. Ben Cayetano had no reason to expect he would rise to hold the state's most powerful political office. From a hardscrabble childhood in Kalihi, Cayetano, who barely made it out of high school, bootstrapped himself through college and law school.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090215/NEWS01/902150393/

Aloha from Hawaii City!

Hawaiian Wedding Bands – Enjoy big savings when you buy two rings together:
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Noh Foods Hawaiian Seasoning – Hawaiian Ono Seasoning, red Alaea Hawaiian sea salt, poki mix and over a dozen Hawaiian food seasoning packets:
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Hawaiian Jewelry & Gifts Affiliate Program – Earn cash by promoting Hawaiian jewelry and gifts on your website:
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NPIEN SPRING CONFERENCE April 2009 in San Jose
NPIEN's Northern California Chapter will hold its first conference, “Our Sea of Isles: Strength Through Culture,” on April 25, 2009 at the Evergreen Valley College (EVC) Campus, 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose, CA 95135. Visit the Home Page on the NPIEN website for registration information and sponsor information. Workshop strands include Career Development, Financial Aid, Technology, and Culture. The Holiday Inn Silicon Valley is the official hotel of the conference. Sponsors are Evergreen Valley College Action Council (DAC), Asian/Pacific Islander Resources for Excellence (ASPIRE), and the Pacific Islander Student Club. Jet Blue flies from the Long Beach Airport to San Jose.

HOW ABOUT AN AD ON NPIEN’S WEBSITE! Only $25 for a business card ad, $100 for a website link. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We offer economic hardship discounts.

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Meet AlohaWorld's newest and updated "Lost Ohana" who have just been found!

• Gene
  From Kohala now living in Spokane WA
  Kohala High School 1960
• Jackie
  From Kihei, Maui now living in Alhambra CA
  Maui High 2001
• Keahi
  From Honolulu now living in Canton OH
  Mckinley 1994

Click here to see these latest additions. http://alohaworld.com/lostohana/

If you are "lost" and want to be "found" ... you're welcome to submit your photo for AlohaWorld's "Lost Ohana Album". It's fun! If you're camera shy, feel free to just come and take a look. Who knows? You just might recognize someone you know! 

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