Hawaii ToursThe Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight high islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. The latter is by far the largest, and is very often called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle". The use of...Deficit strategy to test Lingle's leadership, mettle- September 16, 2008 When does Hawai'i's budget shortfall become a crisis Here's one answer: When leaders have a shortage of creative ideas and political will for tough solutions, as well as a shortage of tax revenue, that's a ...http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809160303 Wall Street crisis quickly hurts Hawaii- September 16, 2008 Reverberations from Wall Street's dramatic plunge and other bad economic news yesterday figure to further weaken Hawai'i's already shaky visitor industry as people hold off on vacations and other large ...http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809160372 Hawaii retailers in Waikiki say they're struggling to make it- September 16, 2008 Waikiki beach-boy Danny Tamonte has been teaching surf lessons for 25 years and has never seen business so slow.http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809160370 Isle experts expect wave of recession- September 16, 2008 The shakeup of some of Wall Street's largest players, further exacerbating the nation's financial troubles, is expected to push Hawaii into recession.http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/16/news/story01.html 8 things not to miss on Oahu- September 15, 2008 The Hawaiians call it "The Gathering Place," and so it remains. More than half of the state's population 1.3 million people live in Oahu.http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/245/story/258385.html Open County Council seat draws five runners- September 15, 2008 Editor's note: This story is one in an occasional series of articles examining some of Hawaii County's hotly contested primary election races.http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2008/09/15/local_news/local03.txt Kauai's Lush Beauty Co-Stars in Tropic Thunder- September 15, 2008 LIHUE, Kauai, Hawaii, Sept. 15 -- Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey, Nick Nolte -- and Kauai.http://www.sunherald.com/452/story/815930.html Big Coal vs. Renewable, Cleaner Energy- September 15, 2008 The federal government is in bed with the coal industry. A prime example is the $2 million spent in advertising at both the Democratic and Republican conventions by the American Coalition for Clean Coal ...http://www.enn.com/energy/article/38180 Newswatch, PoliceFire- September 15, 2008 Big Island Mayor Harry Kim is recovering after undergoing triple bypass surgery yesterday following his third heart attack.http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/15/news/briefs.html Travel briefs- September 15, 2008 Farecast holiday forecast: Expect to spend more on airfare SEATTLE - Expect to spend more to fly home for the holidays this year, say the experts at Live Search Farecast.http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080915/GJLIFESTYLES/809099912/-1/CITIZ... |