Hawaii NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fewer Hawaiian shirts, more rock 'n' roll- July 7, 2008 Under an exposed air-conditioning duct that seemed barely functional stood a petite woman in fishnets, polka-dotted heels, sparkly blue eye shadow and an oh-so-short turquoise jumper.'I'm going to rock out for a minute. 'Cause that's what I do,' the blond musician declared.And rock out she did. Her instrument of choice The ukulele.Uni was one of four uke players to perform yesterday at a Uke-Pop Party in Hampden. Dozens of people crammed into the quirky Atomic Pop store on Falls Road for a...http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/fewer-hawaiian-shirts-more-rock-n-roll?fromrss=1 The Hawaiian Lifestyle Moving a Little Slower is OK- July 7, 2008 Are you always in a hurry Be honest. With today's instant faxing, microwaving, and e-mailing, are you speeding up, instead of slowing down Do you find yourself breathless a lot Well, take a deep breath and ...http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/the-hawaiian-lifestyle-moving-a-little-slower-is-ok?... Governor releases a $250K grant-in-aid to Hawaii farm bureau- July 6, 2008 Gov. Linda Lingle has released a $250,000 grant-in-aid to the Hawai'i Farm Bureau Federation to be used for agricultural research and market development.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/governor-releases-a-250k-grant-in-aid-to-hawaii-farm... Japanese, Hawaiian Classics Collide In Spam Sushi- July 6, 2008 Hawaiian cookbook author Muriel Miura makes Spam sushi. Enlarge Neva Grant, NPR Miura creating a "maki" sushi roll, with sticky rice and Spam, wrapped in nori, the flat, dry seaweed wrapping.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/japanese-hawaiian-classics-collide-in-spam-sushi?fro... Hawaiian volcano spewing more lava than usual- July 6, 2008 More lava than usual is spilling from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano into the ocean.The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Saturday that the lava is emerging near the Pacific on the southeastern side of the Big Island.People can see the lava from a viewing area a few hundred feet away.Kilauea has been erupting for 25 years.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/hawaiian-volcano-spewing-more-lava-than-usual?fromrs... Office of Hawaiian Affairs grants first awards to the Arc of Hilo- July 6, 2008 The Arc of Hilo has been awarded funds for the first time through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' granting programs.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/office-of-hawaiian-affairs-grants-first-awards-to-th... Hawaiian Telcom Names New Executives- July 5, 2008 Hawaiian Telcom announced today the appointment of John T. Komeiji, Craig T. Inouye and Steven P. Golden to the company ' s senior management team.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/hawaiian-telcom-names-new-executives?fromrss=1 Hawaiian sea turtles freed on Fourth of July- July 5, 2008 Parents concerned over suspended vaccinations Rose Lawn cemetery owner fails to pay back victims Rose Lawn Memorial Estates may have been targeting veterans and their families when it began selling pre-need ...http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/hawaiian-sea-turtles-freed-on-fourth-of-july?fromrss... Governor wants drug tests 'done now'- July 5, 2008 Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday said education officials are overestimating the cost of random drug testing for teachers and told them to immediately implement the program.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/governor-wants-drug-tests-done-now?fromrss=1 Hawaii Journos Get Shield Law -- Inspired by 'NYT's Miller- July 4, 2008 NEW YORK On Wednesday, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle signed into effect a law granting Hawaii journalists limited protection from telling the police or the courts their sources for news stories.http://www.topix.net/state/hi/2008/07/hawaii-journos-get-shield-law-inspired-by-nyts-mille... |